Telangana

Tension prevailed at MGM Hospital in Warangal after portions of the ceiling collapsed in the RICU and physiotherapy departments. No one was injured, while police restricted media entry and stopped former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar from entering the hospital.

Telangana is set for a series of local and bypoll contests, MPTC-ZPTC polls, a possible Khairatabad Assembly bypoll, elections to the three restructured Hyderabad municipal corporations and two Graduate MLC seats, that will serve as key tests of ground strength for Congress, BRS and BJP ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna and Boath MLA Anil Jadhav visited RIMS Adilabad following the deaths of three newborns after an air-conditioning unit-related incident in the SNCU. Ramanna alleged government negligence in maintaining the hospital, demanded a comprehensive inquiry, compensation for victims' families, and better healthcare facilities.

A liquor party among three friends turned violent after an argument at Jalal Bhag Open Ground near Sithara Theatre in Sangareddy on Monday night. One person was stabbed to death and another sustained knife injuries, while police launched a probe.

Another roof collapse incident was reported at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Warangal on Tuesday, a day after senior health officials inspected the premises. No one was injured, while patients, relatives and BRS activists raised concerns over the hospital’s safety.

Students from government and private schools staged a road blockade on the Lodpalli-Penchikalpet stretch in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, demanding repairs to the rain-damaged road and removal of overgrown trees and bushes. The protesters urged MLA Dr P. Harish Babu and officials to take immediate action, claiming the poor condition of the road was causing injuries and safety risks.

A BRS delegation met Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy, seeking clarification over the electoral roll preparation schedule for two Graduates’ constituencies. The party flagged discrepancies between the graduate voter enrolment timeline and the Special Intensive Revision schedule, urging the Election Commission to modify procedures to avoid difficulties for eligible voters.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed shock over the deaths of three infants in a fire at the SNCU of the RIMS in Adilabad, demanded Rs 25 lakh ex gratia for the affected families, sought quality treatment for injured children, and blamed the State government for alleged negligence in maintaining public healthcare facilities.

BRSLP deputy leader and former minister Sabitha Indra Reddy alleged that student enrolment in Telangana government schools has declined by over 3.57 lakh under the Congress government, blaming the fall on the government's failure to strengthen public education and claiming that parents have lost confidence in the system.

The death toll in the fire incident at the Special Newborn Care Unit of RIMS-Adilabad has risen to three after another infant died while undergoing treatment in Nizamabad. Several newborns were affected after inhaling toxic fumes allegedly caused by air-conditioner explosions following an electrical short circuit.

The Housing Corporation has received a poor response to tenders for constructing RDO, Tahsildar and Sub-Registrar office buildings across Telangana, with bids filed for only about 20 of nearly 60 packages. Officials attribute this to contractors' concerns over bill payments and are considering splitting projects into smaller contracts to attract more bidders.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed grief over the deaths of two infants in a fire accident at the SNCU ward of RIMS Hospital, Adilabad, ordered an inquiry into the incident, and directed officials to strengthen safety measures across hospitals.

Two newborns died and two others were hospitalised after inhaling toxic gases following an explosion of air-conditioning units caused by an electrical short circuit at the Special Newborn Care Unit of RIMS-Adilabad on Monday night.

A 35-year-old man allegedly died by suicide following a family dispute at Sarrenga Thanda in Parvathagiri mandal of Warangal district. The incident was reportedly witnessed by family members and recorded on a mobile phone.

A Congress leader with a rowdy-sheet against him, Mohammed Saddam Hussain, and three associates were arrested for allegedly attacking Velair mandal Congress president Muravath Lakshman Naik.

Punjab National Bank inaugurated its new Nagarkurnool branch under Hyderabad Circle Office on Monday. Collector Hemant Keshav Patil and Zonal Head Vandana Pandey inaugurated the facility. With the new branch, PNB’s Hyderabad Circle network has reached 79 branches.

The NHRC directed Telangana Chief Secretary K Sanjay Jaju to conduct an independent inquiry into private properties included in the 22-A prohibited list. It sought a comprehensive report within four weeks and immediate relief for affected property owners.

The Telangana High Court issued notices to BRS MLCs Thatha Madhusudhan and N Naveen Kumar Reddy over alleged inappropriate remarks against the Assembly Speaker. The court asked them to file counters and adjourned the matter to September 23 for further hearing.

Talks between Telangana government employees and Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju remained inconclusive on Monday. TGEJAC representatives are planning a peaceful strike on October 2 over demands including a PRC announcement, pending DAs and bills, and retirement benefits for pensioners.

BRS social media convener Manne Krishank appeared before Nampally police for questioning but was kept waiting for over six hours. He was asked to appear again before CCS police on September 28 and alleged that the police were targeting BRS leaders.

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao defended the Telangana government’s Jurala water management, citing water scarcity and drinking water needs. He said farmers were advised to cultivate dry crops, blamed the previous BRS government and sought Centre’s support to tackle drought.

Health Secretary Dr Christina Z Chongthu directed engineering officials to ensure the safety and maintenance of government hospital buildings in Warangal after a roof portion collapsed at the Aarogyasri ward, injuring patients and sanitation staff. She also reviewed the under-construction Super-Specialty Hospital

Revenue officials surveyed lands held by 80 farmers in Survey No. 325 at Erravalli village on Monday. The survey is being conducted by four teams, while notices are being served to the remaining farmers. Officials expect to complete the exercise by Thursday

BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned of protests if water was not released to the Jurala ayacut, demanded operation of pump houses and talks with Karnataka, and accused the Congress government of negligence while seeking action on land allegations.