Telangana

At least 15 passengers were injured when a TGSRTC bus collided with a speeding tipper lorry on the Kuntloor–Rajiv Gruhakalpa road in Hayathnagar on Tuesday. Residents and paramedics shifted the injured to government hospitals for treatment.

The IMD, Hyderabad, has forecast thunderstorms and light to moderate rain across Telangana from September 17 to 22. Heavy rainfall is likely in Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam on September 19 and 20, followed by a wider warning.

Police have solved the murder of Begumpet cab driver Rajshekhar, whose body was found at Rudraram in Patancheru. A four-member gang from Maharashtra allegedly posed as passengers, took control of his cab, killed him and fled with the vehicle.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Special Leave Petition in the Lothukunta land issue on limitation grounds, HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath said. He added that HYDRAA would consult stakeholders, the State government and legal experts before deciding its next course.

‘Parampara: Pichwai’s Past, Present and Future’ will showcase more than 40 works by five master artists in Hyderabad from September 27 to October 3. The exhibition explores the evolution of Pichwai, from traditional techniques and materials to contemporary interpretations.

Aarthi Scans and Labs has announced a free MRI scan initiative for genuinely deserving patients from economically disadvantaged backgrounds at its Kondapur centre. Eligible patients can avail themselves of the facility through referrals from government hospitals, NGOs or employees.

Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (Shamshabad) and RGIA police arrested an alleged interstate drug peddler and seized eight kilograms of ganja on Tuesday. Police identified the suspect as Raj Pradhan of Odisha and said he planned to sell the contraband in Hyderabad.

A 22-year-old MBA first-year student, identified as Arya, died of electrocution at a Ganesh pandal at a private hostel of ICFAI University on Monday night. He reportedly came into contact with a live electric wire near the mandapam.

The 15th Annual Legal Era India Conclave 2026 brought legal, judicial, corporate and technology leaders together in Hyderabad. Discussions focused on the changing role of law in business, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, innovation, corporate leadership and governance.

Army Public School Bolarum won the inaugural VISTA Quiz organised by Sri Vishnu Educational Society in Hyderabad. St Paul’s High School finished second and Abhaya School third in the competition, which featured 14 schools and was themed “India and the World.”

A woman was killed and her husband and 11-year-old daughter injured after a truck allegedly rammed their motorcycle from behind on NH-44 near Siddanthi Railway Gate. Police identified the driver, a Raichur resident, and took him into custody.

BRS Assembly Whip KP Vivekananda Goud questioned the haste in passing the CURE Act and said the party was consulting legal experts on challenging it. He also raised concerns over property taxes and alleged excessive powers for the Chief Minister.

Young doctor and public health advocate Dr Gautam Pasula died by suicide in Karimnagar on Monday. Family members and colleagues said he had been distressed after two unsuccessful postgraduate medical entrance attempts. HRDA Telangana mourned his death and recalled his healthcare advocacy.

Hyderabad’s Balapur Ganesh Utsav Samithi has recreated the iconic Puri Jagannath Temple as this year’s pandal. Around 70 artists worked for nearly a month on the Rs 40 lakh setup, adding sculptures and frames inspired by the Odisha temple.

Warangal numismatist Vaikunta Chary Ragi’s collection of rare copper coins highlights the role of religious imagery in South Indian coinage. Coins from the Thanjavur and Madurai Nayaka periods feature Ganesha, offering insights into the region’s religious and artistic traditions.

Corporate hospitals in Hyderabad are increasingly being viewed as high-value investments, with private equity firms valuing beds at Rs 1 crore to Rs 2 crore. Rising revenue per occupied bed, high occupancy and premium care units are changing the city’s healthcare landscape.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar demanded a probe into the alleged attack on KT Rama Rao’s PA and PRO inside Saifabad police station. He accused the government and police of targeting the Opposition and sought FIRs and a special SIT.

Asifabad police arrested a man and his son for allegedly cultivating ganja as an intercrop in their cotton field. Police seized 1,245 plants valued at Rs 1.50 crore from Nagolkonda village and launched a probe to identify the masterminds.

Siddipet police arrested seven BRS leaders from Varadarajpur village for allegedly spraying turmeric water on Congress leaders heading towards former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao's residence. A court later remanded the accused to 15 days following their arrest in Vijayawada.

Telangana recorded 6.27 per cent retail inflation in August, the highest among major Southern States, with rural inflation at 6.79 per cent. The State has remained above 6 per cent for several months after moving sharply from deflation in 2025.

Residents and farmers of Rajoli and Vaddepally in Jogulamba Gadwal district staged a protest demanding service roads and entry and exit links to the Bharatmala Highway. They said poor connectivity was causing difficulties in reaching farms and transporting agricultural vehicles.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of pushing Telangana towards chaos following the alleged attack on his PRO and PA inside Saifabad police station. He warned that such incidents could escalate into lynching and street violence.

Seven BRS leaders from Varadarajpur were arrested for allegedly spraying turmeric water on Congress leaders heading to K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence. A court remanded them to 15 days in judicial custody following a police investigation.

BRS alleged that masked men attacked KT Rama Rao’s PRO and PA inside Saifabad police station during questioning, accusing police of complicity. The party demanded a judicial inquiry, preservation of CCTV footage, and action against the attackers.