Telangana

Telangana’s August accounts show revenue expenditure outpacing receipts, resulting in a Rs 14,840.81 crore revenue deficit. The fiscal deficit has reached 58.65 per cent of the annual estimate, while interest, pension and borrowing pressures continue to weigh on State finances.

Six students of a charitable trust drowned during Ganesh idol immersion at Neruducherla lake in Sangareddy’s Pedda Kanjerla village. Nine students entered the water, but three managed to swim back to safety. Police retrieved the bodies and registered a case.

Farmers dependent on the D-26 main canal in Nagarkurnool are struggling with inadequate irrigation water as silt, vegetation and stones block the canal. They said crops across nearly 3,000 acres are withering and demanded immediate desilting and removal of unauthorised pumps.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu invited Singapore companies to explore investment opportunities in Bharat Future City and Telangana’s semiconductor ecosystem. He highlighted sectors including advanced manufacturing, electronics, life sciences and green technology and invited Singapore participation in the Telangana Rising Global Summit.

INTACH appointed Samudrala Dhananjaiah as convenor of its new Nalgonda chapter. The chapter will focus on documenting, conserving and promoting the district’s tangible and intangible heritage, including temples, forts, Buddhist remains, inscriptions, traditional settlements, crafts and performing arts.

TPCC Working President T Jagga Reddy's reported proposal to restrict widening of Sangareddy bypass road to 50 feet has drawn criticism on social media. Residents have sought widening to 80 feet, citing rising traffic and the town's rapid development

BRS working president KT Rama Rao called for holistic and long-term solutions to urban problems while cautioning leaders against knee-jerk responses. Speaking at a cross-party dialogue in New Delhi, he highlighted infrastructure, public transport and capital access challenges.

An unidentified wild animal killed a calf at Islampur Thanda near Toopran in Medak district on Wednesday. Forest officials collected pugmarks from the spot and advised farmers not to move alone until the animal retreats into the deep forest.

Thousands of tribals laid siege to the ITDA project officer's office in Utnoor, demanding removal of Lambadas from the ST list and protection of tribal rights. The protesters also sought revitalisation of ITDAs, restoration of GO 3 and action against alleged attacks

A man jumped into the NSP canal in Khammam in an alleged suicide attempt, while his wife died by suicide at their home in separate incidents. Police launched a search with NDRF assistance, while their two school-going children were left grieving.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy promised a permanent solution to the 22-A land issue but did not set a timeframe for resolving the wider controversy. He announced a high-powered committee, new regularisation policies and a survey of KCR family's lands.

Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University has invited applications from eligible women graduates for its one-year PG Diploma in Family and Marriage Counselling. Classes will be conducted offline, with direct admission for eligible candidates. Applications must be submitted by September 26, 2026.

Japanese semiconductor equipment company Hirata Corporation has partnered with Hyderabad-based ATS India, which will serve as its exclusive distributor in India. The collaboration will provide local access to backend semiconductor equipment and automation technology and support the growth of India’s manufacturing ecosystem.

The Telangana government has brought 2.74 lakh acres under oil palm cultivation since 2021-22, with 88,282 farmers currently cultivating the crop across 3.20 lakh acres. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said Telangana leads the country in area coverage.

TGSRTC plans to develop 13 modern bus stations across Telangana under a new Integrated Transit System model. The proposed hubs will offer multimodal connectivity, upgraded passenger amenities, shopping and business spaces, food courts, entertainment facilities and other commercial services.

A 48-year-old Anganwadi worker was allegedly murdered by her husband in Koratla town following family disputes, police said. The accused allegedly strangled her with a towel before fleeing. Police registered a murder case following a complaint by her son

Cyberabad Police recovered 1,218 lost and stolen mobile phones worth Rs 2.43 crore during the 11th phase of their CEIR-based drive. Phones were traced by three CCS units and returned to owners, while the commissioner urged citizens to report missing devices.

A minor girl from Khammam, who allegedly faced harassment from two youths, died while undergoing treatment at MGM Hospital in Warangal. She had attempted suicide on September 8 by consuming rat poison. Police registered a case following her mother's complaint.

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated a community kitchen in Karimnagar to provide breakfast to 49,000 students in 669 government schools and 11 junior colleges. The Rs 8 crore facility will be implemented by the Harekrishna Movement Charitable Foundation.

Hyderabad experienced hot and humid conditions on Wednesday, with Gachibowli recording 37.1°C, the highest among several city locations. High moisture made conditions feel hotter, while IMD forecasts a drop in temperatures from Thursday along with thunderstorms and gusty winds.

Food safety officials conducting a surprise inspection at Bahar Biryani Cafe in Dilsukhnagar seized 50 kg of rotten and stale meat and several expired ingredients. The team recommended suspension of the restaurant’s FSSAI licence and sent food samples for laboratory analysis.

The Telangana High Court has reportedly postponed its judgment on petitions challenging the Speaker’s decision rejecting the disqualification plea against Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender over his defection from the BRS to the Congress, with the judgment now expected Friday.

KNRUHS has announced the second phase of web-based counselling for BDS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026–27. Eligible candidates can exercise web options from September 16 to 18 for seats in government, private and Army dental colleges.

Farmers selling vegetables at Pathur market in Siddipet are worried that an HMWSSB pipeline project could lead to demolition of the market. They urged authorities to divert the pipeline or build another market to protect their livelihoods