Telangana

Former Warangal (West) MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar was discharged from a private hospital after suffering injuries during an alleged police assault at MGM Hospital. Former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and several BRS leaders spoke to him and enquired about his health.

An 18-year-old nursing student was found dead behind the bathroom at her home in Vengannapalem of Julurupad mandal. Police suspect she may have been raped and murdered based on injuries and disarray of clothing, and are investigating the case.

The Telangana Polytechnic JAC has threatened to resume protests, including examination boycott, if the government fails to issue a formal order by September 25 retaining polytechnics under the Technical Education department and SBTET, despite recent assurances from officials.

KAVACH 4.0 has been commissioned for the first time on South Central Railway over 108 route km between Malkajgiri and Kamareddi. The upgrade improves train-location accuracy, signal information, station communication and integration with electronic interlocking systems.

A house was gutted after a water heater allegedly exploded at Somaram in Yellampet, Medchal, on Wednesday. No casualties were reported as the house owner had stepped out before flames spread. Police are investigating the incident and property damage.

Ganesh idol immersion passed off peacefully in Bhainsa on Thursday night amid tight security. Around 760 policemen, 200 CCTV cameras and four drones monitored the procession, while about 200 idols were immersed at Gaddennavagu irrigation project without any untoward incident.

Leopard movement in forests near Bembara village in Nirmal’s Thanur mandal triggered panic among farmers after a calf was reportedly killed. Forest officials confirmed leopard presence and advised villagers to move in groups, make noise and remain cautious while grazing cattle.

As the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls progresses in Telangana, voters receiving notices must submit documents based on their date and place of birth. The Election Commission has specified different requirements for those born before and after July 1, 1987.

Excise State Task Force officials arrested two students from Punjab for allegedly peddling drugs in Hyderabad. The suspects were caught in Uppal with 9.6 grams of OG Kush and 14 grams of MDMA, collectively valued at around Rs 2.40 lakh.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao hailed farmers protesting for irrigation water from the Jurala project, saying their agitation forced the government to act. He thanked them for their struggle and pledged to fight for Telangana’s basic needs.

Gachibowli police arrested a security guard for allegedly molesting a 24-year-old software engineer while she was boarding a cab at Indira Nagar. The suspect allegedly pulled her aside and kissed her before fleeing after she raised an alarm.

The death toll in the RIMS-Adilabad SNCU tragedy rose to five after two more infants died on Wednesday. Officials said three newborns had earlier died after inhaling toxic smoke and gases following an AC explosion, while two others remained critical.

Two unidentified persons allegedly attempting to steal petrol from a parked motorcycle fled after a house owner spotted them in Chanakyapuri Colony of Mallapur, Hyderabad. The suspects escaped after residents raised an alarm and chased them, leaving their scooter behind.

Water was released into the Jurala right canal on Wednesday following rains in upstream areas and protests by farmers. The move came a day after Telangana Ministers and MLAs met Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar seeking irrigation and drinking water.

BRS leaders condemned an alleged police assault on former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar at MGM Hospital in Warangal and demanded action against the personnel involved. They also criticised the government over the alleged targeting of Opposition leaders

Warangal (West) MLA Naini Rajender Reddy alleged that MGM Hospital was being neglected amid a lack of funds and doctors’ absence. He called for an IAS officer to oversee the upcoming Super Specialty Hospital and prevent similar lapses

Former BRS MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar alleged that police manhandled and assaulted him when he visited MGM Hospital in Warangal following a recent ceiling incident. He accused the government of ignoring safety concerns and said BRS workers staged a protest

A Hyderabad-born Canadian birder spotted a rare leucistic Great Cormorant at Ameenpur Lake during a recent visit. The bird’s unusually pale plumage stood out among regular dark cormorants, prompting him to photograph it and independently verify the unusual sighting.

Madarapu Vanishree’s novel ‘Pootakoollavva’ was launched at Oxford Grammar School, Himayatnagar, at an event organised by the Deccan Heritage Academy Trust. The author said human relationships, social circumstances and her life experiences inspired her to write the novel.

The BRS has demanded a judicial probe by a sitting judge into the deaths of three infants at RIMS Adilabad following an alleged AC cylinder blast. Party general secretary RS Praveen Kumar also questioned hospital safety, equipment maintenance and monitoring.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to remain alert following heavy rains in Hyderabad on Tuesday. He ordered coordinated action by civic and police authorities, deployment of personnel and machinery, prevention of waterlogging and traffic congestion, and readiness of rescue teams.

BRS leaders condemned the alleged police attack on former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar at MGM Hospital in Warangal and demanded an investigation. They accused the Congress government of targeting Opposition leaders and sought action against the police personnel involved.

A National Institute of Nutrition study has found that visually appealing ‘foodporn’ images of healthy foods could increase adolescents’ willingness to consume them. Millet porridge and chana salad received stronger responses when attractively presented, highlighting the influence of food imagery.

The investigation into the Bolarum Madras Regiment armoury theft has widened, with former havildar U Mallesh granted 10 days’ police custody. Investigators are examining his motive, online activity, possible arms-dealer links and the suspected involvement of two serving Army personnel.