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A major fire broke out at a scrap warehouse in Suraram, Hyderabad, on Tuesday night, triggering panic among residents. Firefighters battled the blaze overnight and brought it under control. No casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Telangana is reeling under an intense heatwave, with temperatures crossing 44°C in several districts. While heatwave conditions are set to persist through the day, the IMD has forecast thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across multiple regions by evening.
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BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing farmers and delaying procurement. He demanded immediate release of the paddy bonus and warned of intensified protests if crops are not procured at MSP without further delay.
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Hyderabad police have booked a man for allegedly impersonating a constable and posting misleading reels online. The accused, who claimed links with political leaders and accessed restricted areas, is absconding, with special teams deployed to trace him.
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The Telangana School Education Department has advanced the SSC 2026 results announcement to 1.30 pm on Wednesday. Over 5.28 lakh students can access their results online or via WhatsApp chatbot, with digital marks memos sent to registered mobile numbers.
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A man allegedly beheaded his wife in Meerpet, Hyderabad, over suspicion. The accused attacked her at their residence, police said. A case has been registered, and investigation is underway as authorities search for the suspect following the shocking incident
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Collector Prateek Jain, within two days of taking charge in Sangareddy, inspected the Turkapally area hospital in Narayankhed mandal, reviewed patient services, staff attendance, and maternal healthcare facilities. He emphasised improving normal deliveries and quality healthcare.
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A fire broke out in a mechanic shed at Annaram village, Gummadidala mandal, Sangareddy district, gutting two cars. Workers failed to extinguish the blaze, but a fire tender managed to prevent it from spreading further.
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An Airtel dealer in Kothagudem district offered one litre of petrol free with every SIM card purchase amidst a statewide fuel shortage in Telangana. The marketing gimmick drew crowds, even as petrol stations in Khammam and Warangal faced long queues.
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A man from Rajanna-Sircilla district, Ponnala Venkat Reddy, died of a heart stroke in Malaysia where he had migrated for employment. Local leaders, including the village sarpanch, have requested the Transport Minister and MLA KT Rama Rao to help repatriate his body to his native village.
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Hyderabad Runners Society launched Charity Bibs for the 2026 NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, encouraging runners to raise funds for social causes. With 35 NGOs already associated, the initiative aims to combine fitness with philanthropy and scale fundraising efforts this year
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Contractors in Telangana are avoiding tendu leaves collected by tribals due to poor quality, preferring supplies from Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. This has led to a sharp decline in procurement, threatening the seasonal livelihood of tribal families who depend on the activity for income.
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Revanth Reddy asserted that land acquisition for Future City cannot be stopped despite farmer protests. He urged cooperation, assured fair handling of concerns, and highlighted rising land prices and the project’s long-term development potential
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Khammam district has seen three Collectors transferred in less than two years, reportedly due to political pressures from three Ministers whose overlapping schedules and directives have left officials struggling to balance competing agendas.
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A couple from Karimnagar abandoned their two daughters at the LMD Police Station following marital disputes. The mother left after discarding her marital symbols, while the father also walked away, leaving the children behind. The police later handed the children over to their grandmother.
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Unseasonal rains accompanied by gusty winds damaged maize and paddy stocks at procurement centres in Nagarkurnool and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts, leaving farmers worried. Delays in procurement have worsened losses, with farmers demanding urgent government intervention and compensation
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Sajjapur chamadumpa from Telangana has moved closer to receiving a GI tag after technical acceptance of its application. The recognition is expected to benefit farmers through better pricing, market access and protection of the region-specific variety.
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The Telangana Civil Supplies Department has increased fuel supply by 126 per cent to tackle panic buying and cross-border demand. Officials said strict monitoring and emergency measures are in place to ensure uninterrupted fuel access, especially for farmers.
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An elderly buffalo herder from Rangampet village drowned in the Godavari river near Mulkalla in Hajipur mandal while tending his herd. His body was recovered by divers a day later after police launched a search.
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Erstwhile Adilabad district is facing a severe heatwave for the second day, with Dasturabad in Nirmal district recording the state's highest temperature of 46.0 degrees Celsius. Multiple mandals across Adilabad, Nirmal, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad are consistently seeing mercury levels hover between 45 degrees Celsius and 46 degrees Celsius.
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Khairatabad police arrested D Robert Samuel for allegedly using a scooter registration number assigned to another vehicle, causing wrongful traffic challans to the actual owner. Following a complaint, police registered a case, traced the accused, and seized the vehicle.
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MVS Sudhakar has assumed charge as General Manager and Zonal Head of Bank of Baroda’s Hyderabad Zone. With over 30 years of experience, he will focus on business growth, compliance, digital banking, and strengthening MSME, retail, and agriculture segments.
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The Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society is facing a leadership crisis, with no full-time secretary for months amid frequent bureaucratic transfers. The situation has raised concerns over administrative continuity in managing 268 residential schools and colleges.
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Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of filing false cases against BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank and other party workers. He alleged that the arrests were politically motivated to silence dissent, criticised the administration’s handling of agricultural procurement, and compared Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s governance style to autocratic rule.
