Telangana

Mindspace Business Parks REIT sees Hyderabad office occupancy rise to 97.3%, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Expansion includes redevelopment of two buildings, B1 and B8, launch of The Pearl Club, and The Square in Financial District to meet growing office space demand

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board to introduce an online process for obtaining Water Feasibility Certificates. The service reduces office visits, includes document upload, fee payment of Rs 5,000, and digital certificate issuance after field verification

Former Telangana Minister S. Niranjan Reddy has strongly criticised Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao for dismissive remarks about protesting farmers amid a growing urea shortage. Reddy accused the Congress-led government of mismanaging fertiliser supply and demanded an unconditional apology.

In Kothagudem, Telangana, excise officials arrested gangster Bilal VS of Kerala and two accomplices with 106 kg of ganja, six firearms, cash, and vehicles. The accused revealed a ganja supply route from Odisha to Tamil Nadu. Investigations and judicial remand are underway.

Former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao and ex-Finance Minister T. Harish Rao approached the High Court seeking to nullify the Ghose Commission report on alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Project. They argue the report is politically driven and procedurally flawed, citing violations under Sections 8B and 8C of the Commissions of Inquiry Act.

A 55-year-old farmer from Thadkapally village died of a heart attack at the Siddipet Collectorate after waiting all day for a compensation cheque related to land lost under the Ranganayaka Sagar canal project.

The BRS has launched legal proceedings against digital media platforms and influencers accused of spreading defamatory and paid content targeting its leadership, including K Chandrashekhar Rao and KT Rama Rao.

Former MP Nama Nageswara Rao urged the Telangana government to ensure adequate urea supply, citing shortages troubling farmers. He demanded strict action against black marketing. Farmers and Rythu Sangham leaders staged protests seeking more urea supply centres under Gopavaram PACS

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of inflating the Musi River project cost from Rs 16,000 crore to Rs 1.5 lakh crore for a scam. He said the project was aimed at diverting funds, not development

Star Hospitals has launched a special initiative for senior citizens to provide a dedicated helpline and facilities to provide timely treatment to prevent health issues

Following a fatal electrocution in Hyderabad that claimed six lives during a Janmashtami rath yatra, TGNPDCL has launched a safety drive to clear illegally hung cables from electricity poles across Khammam district. Officials have directed cable TV and internet providers to remove dangling lines and junction boxes to prevent accidents.

The Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme, a flagship project intended to irrigate up to 6 lakh acres in drought-prone regions of Telangana, will miss its December 2025 deadline and is now expected to be fully operational by mid-2027. Former Irrigation Minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah criticized the current government for underutilizing Godavari water and failing to activate key pumping units.

The family of 37-year-old Krishna Sumanth from Miyapur, declared brain dead after a road accident, donated his organs under the Jeevandan programme. Seven organs, including kidneys, liver, lungs, corneas and heart, were retrieved and allocated to needy patients

The Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested Gurgaon businessman Vineet Chadha in connection with a Rs 2.02 crore online trading fraud. He allegedly routed Rs 40 lakh through a shell company. Six others were earlier arrested. Police warn against fake trading apps offering quick profits

Continuous rains over the past 10 days have damaged crops across Siddipet, Medak and Sangareddy, hitting paddy and cotton fields. Farmers, already struggling with earlier monsoon setbacks, are demanding Rs 20,000 per acre as compensation to recover from mounting losses.

The body of an unidentified man was found in the Musi River near Amberpet on Thursday. With cable wires around his neck raising suspicion, police are probing whether he died accidentally or was murdered. The body was shifted for autopsy

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Motor Vehicle Inspector Gurram Vivekananda Reddy of Armoor, Nizamabad, and his driver Nelli Thirupathi for accepting a Rs 25,000 bribe for official favours. The accused were produced before court, and further investigation is underway

BRS working president K T Rama Rao slammed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the fertiliser shortage, accusing the Congress government of humiliating farmers. Sharing a photo of a farmer asleep in a queue, KTR dubbed it an “Oscar for incompetence”

Tappachabutra police raided a house at Natrajnagar on Thursday and caught 16 persons gambling. Cash amounting to Rs 93,390 and a card box were seized. Police said organiser Irfan alias Dabra invited participants to play three-card games

A housewife, Aruna, died by suicide at her home in Kismatpur, Rajendranagar, after an argument with her husband Shekhar over his liquor consumption. Police said she consumed a poisonous substance mixed with alcohol. A case has been registered

A 35-year-old car driver, N Suresh, died by suicide at his home in Tappachabutra, Hyderabad, on Wednesday night. He was found hanging by relatives, who alerted police. A case has been registered, and investigation is underway to determine the cause

The Telangana High Court adjourned hearing on petitions by BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and ex-Minister T Harish Rao challenging the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. Both leaders alleged reputational harm, while the state defended the panel’s findings

Facing revenue shortfalls, the Revanth Reddy government is pushing steep hikes in land values, liquor licenses, vehicle life tax, and bus fares to raise Rs 20,000–30,000 crore by December. Citizens face higher costs as Telangana attempts to bridge its fiscal gap

A severe urea shortage has left Telangana farmers in distress, forcing long queues, black-market purchases and protests across districts. In Mahabubabad, a paralysed farmer collapsed in line, highlighting the crisis that has triggered political tensions and accusations against the State government