Telangana

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation clarified that there is no increase in regular bus fares. Fare adjustments of up to 50 per cent apply only to special festival services to meet high demand during Bathukamma, Dasara and other festivals

The BRS working president countered Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” remarks, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy over MLAs defecting to its side. He challenged Gandhi to make the defected BRS legislators resign and contest fresh bypolls, calling defections “murder of democracy”

Around 250 villagers availed free medical services at a mega health camp organised by Nizampet Press Club in collaboration with RVM Hospital in Medak. Specialist doctors offered consultations and basic tests, while local officials and community leaders attended the event

A 55-year-old man died after reportedly suffering a heart attack while fleeing a police raid at a gambling point in Venkatapur, Rajanna-Sircilla. His family suspects foul play as valuables were missing and has demanded a full inquiry into the incident.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised CM Revanth Reddy for staying silent on Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti dam height, warning it threatens Telangana’s irrigation projects and farmers. He vowed legal and public protests to protect the State’s riparian rights

A tribal woman’s body was allegedly left on a forest roadside in Nagarkurnool by a ‘108’ ambulance, forcing her grieving family to spend the night outdoors after staff refused to transport them to their village despite repeated requests

The Karimnagar Municipal Corporation is taking strict steps to stop roadside garbage dumping. CCTV cameras, fines starting from Rs 1,000 and name-and-shame measures will be used to track violators and develop the city as a dumper bin-free zone.

An outsourcing employee at Suryapet District General Hospital attempted suicide by consuming poison after waiting five months for his pending wages. The victim, Madhusudhan, a computer operator, is in critical condition and under intensive care at the same hospital

The UGC’s decision to ban psychology courses under open distance learning (ODL) from July 2025 has drawn opposition from academics. Experts argue that psychology is widely studied by professionals globally in distance mode and urged UGC to reconsider the ban.

Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 30-year-old software professional from Telangana, was allegedly shot dead by US police during a domestic dispute. Before his death, he posted about facing racial discrimination and harassment. His family seeks government help to repatriate his body

Forest Minister Konda Surekha has raised objections after Labour Minister Vivek Venkatswamy met forest officials without her knowledge. She has taken the matter to the CMO and is expected to meet CM Revanth Reddy amid simmering tensions between the two Ministers.

A drunk man, Kaleem from Maharashtra, attacked a head constable and home guard with a knife at Kubheer police station following a family dispute. The constable suffered an abdominal injury. Kaleem fled but was later detained. Investigation continues

Warangal Congress infighting has left Minister Konda Surekha isolated, with colleagues skipping events she attended. A recent clash with MLA Nayini Rajender Reddy over temple board appointments has widened the rift.

Nizamuddin (34), a Mahabubnagar native working in California, was allegedly shot dead by police following a quarrel with roommates. His father has appealed to the Union government to repatriate the body.

BRS leader T Harish Rao mocked the Congress government’s revised Pranahita-Chevella project, contrasting it with Kaleshwaram, and sarcastically calling the cost-benefit mismatch an “engineering marvel” and proof of “technical genius.”

Bhukya Balaji, 28, from Suryapet, died by suicide in Yousufguda after being abused and struck with a slipper over a Rs 1,000 debt. Police registered a case and are investigating.

A family quarrel turned fatal in Hyderabad’s Kokapet when a woman stabbed her husband during a heated argument. Locals rushed him to hospital, but he succumbed. Police arrested the accused wife.

A business dispute in Hyderabad’s Petbasheerabad turned violent when crane operator Anand and his associates attacked Srikanth Goud and Ali. Srikanth died on the spot, while Ali remains in critical condition.

City Job Fair is scheduled to take place on September 20 from 8 am to 1 pm at Khaja Mansion Function Hall in Hyderabad's Masab Tank area. Organised by Mannan Khan, the free event will feature numerous companies from various sectors

B V S K Lingeswara Rao won silver in mixed doubles (55 & above) at the BWF World Senior Badminton Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, partnering Suzanne Vinglet. India secured seven medals overall

Hyderabad Agricultural Co-operative Association is changing its traditional sales model by setting up six firecracker stalls at NTR Stadium. The stalls will operate 24 hours a day from October 16 to 20

Medak is facing LPG gas shortage, leading to long queues for cylinders. A strike by truck owners has disrupted supplies from a Bharat Gas agency, causing panic among residents

Class X students of ZP Girls' High School in Bayyaram staged a dharna demanding the appointment of a social teacher, citing fears of failing upcoming board exams. Despite repeated appeals, no action has been taken.

A fast track court in Mancherial sentenced a young student to 20 years in prison for raping a differently-abled girl in 2022. The court also directed Rs. 7 lakh compensation to the victim through the DLSA.