Telangana

An SCCL overman allegedly died by suicide after setting himself on fire in a forest area near Nagulamma Temple in Bhupalpally district on Tuesday night. Police registered a case and launched an investigation, while financial difficulties were cited as a possible reason.

A migrant worker from Telangana’s Jagitial district was killed in a Russian missile attack in Ukraine, according to reports reaching Hyderabad. His friend, who had travelled with him for construction work, reportedly escaped unhurt. More information is awaited.

A massive fire broke out at the Madannapet vegetable market in Saidabad late Tuesday night, gutting several shops. Fire personnel rushed to the spot with two engines and brought the blaze under control. No casualties were reported.

A student died and 53 others fell ill after reportedly developing adverse reactions following administration of chloroquine tablets at a health camp in Gollaguppa, Andhra Pradesh. Twenty students were seriously ill and undergoing treatment at Bhadrachalam Area Hospital.

Two women were seriously injured after a man allegedly attacked his stepmother and stepsister with a sickle during a dispute over family property in Zaheerabad. The victims were admitted to a government hospital, while police registered a case and launched an investigation

Thousands of Singareni Collieries employees are awaiting the announcement of the company’s 2025-26 net profit and profit-share bonus. TBGKS demanded an immediate declaration and a 40 per cent bonus, opposing deductions from net profits towards expansion investments

A pall of gloom descended over Pardi village in Nirmal district as the funerals of four pilgrims killed in a jeep accident in Maharashtra were held simultaneously. The victims were returning home after visiting a temple when the vehicle overturned

Members of the Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee staged a protest at the Adilabad Collectorate, demanding the resolution of long-pending issues. They sought the release of pending DA instalments, restoration of OPS, clearance of bills, promotions and implementation of health cards

Three persons from Maharashtra were arrested for allegedly stealing a generator, pickup vehicle and two mobile phones from a National Highway worksite on the Bela-Kobbayi road in Adilabad. Police recovered the stolen items, while another accused remains absconding.

Telangana pressed Maharashtra to reconsider the 2016 agreement on the Tummidihatti barrage and accept a height of 152 metres. Maharashtra reportedly sought detailed studies before responding, while Telangana offered compensation for land that could be submerged in Maharashtra.

Private degree and PG colleges in Telangana have announced a series of protests from September 5 over pending fee reimbursement dues. The programme includes black-badge protests, a bandh, human chains, a statewide blockade and indefinite relay hunger strikes.

Police denied permission for the BRS farmers’ rally and public meeting in Miryalaguda on September 3, citing traffic and law and order concerns. BRS leaders, however, said the protest would go ahead and asserted that KT Rama Rao would attend.

BRS Assembly Whip KP Vivekanand challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to release a white paper on the Congress government’s 1,000-day performance and hold a detailed debate in the Assembly, alleging failures in implementing promises and Six Guarantees.

Final rites of former Maoist leader Kursenga Motibai alias Radhakka were performed at Pippaldhari village in Adilabad on Tuesday. Radhakka, 55, died of cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment at RIMS-Adilabad. Family members, locals and Left activists paid tributes.

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender criticised Housing Department officials over alleged negligence in verifying beneficiaries shortlisted for Indiramma Houses. He claimed applicants from other constituencies were included and warned officials that he was prepared to adopt the aggressive approach of Old City MLAs.

SCCL’s Srirampur Area recorded 81 per cent of its coal production target in August, while Bellampalli and Mandamarri achieved 85 and 86 per cent respectively. Officials attributed the shortfall mainly to rains and expressed confidence of meeting September targets.

Tension prevailed in Yadadri Bhongir after Congress and BJP workers clashed following attacks on the MLA’s camp office and BJP district office. Police resorted to lathi-charge to control the situation, while BJP State president N Ramchander Rao was placed under house arrest.

Civic authorities repaired a pothole-ridden road at Putli Bowli after a man staged a novel protest. However, residents remain dissatisfied with the patchwork and want a cement concrete road, saying repeated repairs may fail under heavy traffic and rain.

Telangana government and local body schools are facing a worrying enrolment decline, with 75 per cent having 100 or fewer students. Department data shows admissions fell by over 1.25 lakh, while teachers cite infrastructure gaps, staff shortages and administrative duties.

Lower diesel prices in Karnataka are reportedly encouraging illegal bulk purchases and smuggling into Telangana, with on-call diesel delivery services operating in Indrakaran police limits. Villagers have raised safety concerns over fuel adulteration, transportation and unsafe dispensing practices.

Government employees, pensioners and others staged protests across Telangana demanding abolition of the Contributory Pension Scheme and restoration of the Old Pension System. They also sought constitution of the Pay Revision Commission, pending DA instalments and clearance of bills.

Hyderabad-based Apollyon Dynamics has entered the India Book of Records after its Ahuti Mk II electric interceptor achieved a certified top speed of 498 km/h. The BITS Pilani-incubated startup plans to develop advanced unmanned defence technologies for India.

The WRO India National Championship 2026 brought together top young robotics teams at GMR Aerocity Hyderabad. Winners across four categories will represent India at the global championship in Puerto Rico, following competitions testing coding, engineering, creativity and problem-solving skills.

A man was killed and a student seriously injured in a chain of crashes on the ORR-Khajaguda stretch. Raidurgam police arrested Sandeep, son of art director Anand Sai, after tracing the Innova allegedly involved in the first accident.