Telangana

In Jangaon district’s Station Ghanpur constituency, BRS cadres have initiated a postcard protest demanding the resignation of MLA Kadiyam Srihari, who defected to the Congress party. Accusing him of betraying the party and ignoring public grievances, especially farmers’ struggles due to urea shortage, leaders warned of escalating the movement if he fails to step down.

The Telangana Electricity Employees’ 1104 Union under TGSPDCL elected its new executive committee at a general body meeting in Suryapet. A Venu and G Sai Baba were re-elected as President and General Secretary, with other key leaders also retaining their posts

Parents of students at Mandal Parishad Primary School in Kandikatkur, Illanthakunta mandal, staged a dharna demanding immediate appointment of teachers. With only three teachers for 85 students, one already transferred and another retiring soon, parents expressed concern over the academic future of their children.

Adilabad’s Mukhra (K) village Sarpanch Gadge Meenakshi collected garbage with a push-cart after funds for fuel and sanitation salaries were delayed. She warned of health risks from piled-up waste and urged the government to release bills for village sanitation

For the second year in a row, women in Telangana have been denied free Bathukamma sarees, a tradition upheld by the previous BRS government. The Congress-led administration had promised two sarees annually to SHG women, but delays and confusion have left many disappointed.

Valluru Kranthi highlighted the role of rural tourism in sustainable livelihoods at the Farm-to-Folk Tourism Conclave 2025 in Hyderabad. Sessions covered homestay guidelines, MSME funding, and digital marketing, with organisers pledging rural empowerment through hospitality opportunities

Khammam Police have established 15 border check posts with 24/7 CCTV monitoring to curb illegal sand transportation from Andhra Pradesh. Vehicles will be seized, and cases registered, while Special Branch officers maintain surveillance to prevent illicit sand movement

Two private buses collided near Gagillapur in Dundigal when an MSN bus hit a Honour Company bus from behind while overtaking. Fifteen people suffered minor injuries and were taken to a Petbasheerabad hospital. Police are investigating the incident

In just 15 days, Rachakonda SHE Teams caught 310 people, including 129 minors, for harassing women in public places. They handled 339 complaints and took strong action through counseling, preventive cases, and criminal charges. Metro violators were also fined

Telangana victims have lost nearly Rs 640 crore in 17,169 investment fraud cases this year. Cybercriminals use phishing, fake investment apps, and social media promotions to lure victims with promises of high returns, warning citizens to be cautious

A man snatched a gold chain from a woman at Mehdipatnam bus stop but was caught by an alert policeman nearby. The accused, Shaik Aleem, admitted to the crime and said he was inspired by YouTube videos and financial struggles

TGSRTC and South Central Railway have announced special travel arrangements for Bathukamma, Dasara and Diwali. Over 7,700 buses and joint security plans will help manage heavy passenger rush. Extra services, camps, and patrolling will ensure safe festival travel

Thappetla Pawan Kumar (27), a Senior Mining Sardar with Singareni Collieries, was found hanging in his quarters at 8 Incline Colony, Godavarikhani, on Saturday morning. His parents expressed doubts over the incident as police registered a case and began investigation.

MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, hosted an AICTE-ATAL FDP on 'AI in Education' from Sept 15–20. Over 340 faculty from 23 states joined. Experts from NITs and industry shared AI tools and trends for future-ready teaching

A Punjab man was arrested by Hyderabad Cyber Crime police for allowing cyber fraudsters to use his bank account. The fraud involved duping a city-based freelancer of Rs 86.65 lakh through a fake stock trading offer shared via WhatsApp.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for imposing a road safety cess of Rs 2,000 to Rs 10,000 on new vehicle buyers. Calling it anti-people and deceptive, he demanded its immediate withdrawal and accused the state of financial mismanagement

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of ignoring rampant illegal sand mining in the Godavari basin. They alleged misuse of welfare schemes, shortage of funds for gram panchayats, and delay in local body polls, demanding urgent action and allocations for village infrastructure.

Heavy rains in Hyderabad have pushed the water level in Hussain Sagar above its full tank level. GHMC and Irrigation officials are closely monitoring the lake, which is receiving major inflows through city nalas. Pollution remains a persistent issue

GHMC has partnered with UN-accredited NGO 1M1B to train young job seekers in digital and professional skills. Twenty participants were trained in the first batch, with six earning certifications. GHMC officials awarded certificates and promised further job support

The Telangana government has turned to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, once criticised by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, to supply drinking water to Hyderabad. The Rs 2,085 crore plan will draw Godavari water through Mallannasagar to meet the city’s growing demand

A woman arriving from Dubai was caught at Hyderabad's RGI Airport with 12 kg of hydroponic cannabis. DRI officials found 6 kg in her baggage, and another 6 kg in a misplaced bag. She was arrested under the NDPS Act

A real estate businessman, Sirigiri Ramesh, was found murdered near Vemulawada temple town in Rajanna-Sircilla district. His throat was slit, and police suspect a land dispute. One accused, Venkatesh, is reported to have surrendered to the police.

A man named Banda Shankar stabbed his wife Manjula to death at her sister's house in Kushaiguda, Hyderabad. He suspected she was having an affair. After promising to reconcile earlier that day, he killed her at night and ran away

A trader was caught by police while allegedly delivering urea to farmers at night in Bhupalapatnam village, Sirpur (T) mandal. Though the trader had valid documents, authorities said action would be taken for violating fertilizer distribution rules.