Telangana

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

With Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao retiring this month and DGP Jithender next month, speculation is rife over their successors. While IAS officers Jayesh Ranjan and Vikas Raj are among probables for CS, senior IPS officers are being considered for DGP

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud demanded cancellation of GO 93 and a fresh liquor shop notification with 25 per cent quota for the Goud community, accusing Congress of betraying its election promise. He also sought support for toddy tappers and BC communities

Hyderabad is reeling under a massive internet outage after TGSPDCL cut dangling wires from poles on government orders. Over one lakh connections were affected, sparking public outrage, ISP protests, and a High Court case. Interim relief has halted further cable removal.

Hyderabad witnessed clear skies and sunshine on Thursday after days of heavy rains. IMD forecasts dry weather until this weekend, but from August 26, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are expected across Telangana, prompting a two-day weather alert.

A warehouse fire in Bhadrachalam’s old vegetable market gutted vehicles and triggered panic on Thursday. Firefighters contained the blaze before it spread to nearby shops. Locals blamed a contractor for illegally storing hazardous chemicals in the densely populated area.

Farmers in Narsapur, Medak district, staged a rasta roko on the Hyderabad–Medak road demanding urea supply amid acute shortage. Traffic was disrupted before police and agriculture officials intervened and pacified protesters, who withdrew after assurances of fertiliser distribution.

Farmers in Mahabubnagar, CM A. Revanth Reddy’s home district, are facing a severe urea shortage. Limited supply, selective token distribution, and rising prices from traders are forcing farmers to spend hours in queues during a critical farming period.

A 35-year-old government school in Cheruvu Singaram, Burgampadu, is in a hazardous condition, with falling ceiling slabs and exposed wires. Parents and teachers demand urgent intervention as classes are temporarily shifted to a nearby Anganwadi.

In Miyapur, Hyderabad, five members of a family, including a two-year-old child, were found dead under suspicious circumstances. Preliminary reports suggest possible poisoning. Police have registered a case and are investigating the exact cause of the tragedy

A woman’s body was found in Lingampally nala, Hyderabad, on Wednesday night. She was wearing gold ornaments, and a mobile phone was recovered. Police are investigating the case and using the phone to help establish her identity.

The Godavari river at Bhadrachalam has crossed the second warning level, reaching 50.8 feet with massive inflows. Officials warn of further rise, setting up relief centres and banning boating for safety.

A car caught fire on Pathergatti Road in Hyderabad’s Old City on Wednesday night. The driver escaped safely, and fire officials quickly doused the flames. A short circuit is suspected as the cause. No casualties were reported.

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MLRIT, Dundigal, conducted its 21st Orientation Day for first-year B.Tech students, highlighting discipline, R25 regulations, teaching-learning practices, and campus recruitment opportunities. Leaders and faculty emphasized holistic education and career growth, with parents and students participating in the event

The Telangana High Court adjourned hearing on a PIL challenging the regularisation of Sada Bainamas to August 26. The government argued that the Telangana Bhu Bharati Act, 2025, now allows processing of over 9 lakh pending land applications

The Telangana High Court issued notices to Obulapuram Mining Company on the State’s appeal seeking a higher penalty in the illegal mining case involving Gali Janardhan Reddy. The government contends the Rs.2 lakh fine imposed earlier was grossly inadequate.

The Telangana High Court issued notices to GHMC and TGSPDCL on Airtel’s plea challenging the removal of its fibre cables from electricity poles. The Court observed the issue went beyond services to accountability for lives lost in the Ramanthapur tragedy

The Election Commission of India has released the special summary revision schedule for the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency bypoll, necessitated by the death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath. Voter list revision begins August 28, with final rolls published September 25

A 25-year-old bike taxi driver, M. Tarun of RC Puram, died after his scooter collided with a garbage auto-rickshaw on the Nallagandla flyover in Chandanagar, Hyderabad. He died on the spot due to severe injuries. Police registered a case

Food safety officials raided sweet shops in Karimnagar, finding unhygienic conditions, unsafe storage, and excessive use of artificial colours. Contaminated milk and sweets were destroyed during inspections at Anand Sweets and Maharaja Sweets, raising concerns about food safety in the festive season

Farmers in Boppapur, Rajanna-Sircilla, blocked a urea-laden lorry after officials diverted part of its load to another village. Police intervened to move the stock, while political tensions flared between BRS leaders and Agriculture Market Committee representatives

BRS leader T Harish Rao condemned the lathi charge on farmers waiting for fertilisers in Mahabubabad, blaming CM Revanth Reddy and demanding an apology. He accused the Congress of betraying farmers by failing to supply urea and resorting to police action

Farmers in Mahabubabad and Warangal were seen pleading at officials’ and police officers’ feet for urea amid severe shortages during the Kharif season. Viral videos of the incidents sparked outrage, as State and Central governments continued blaming each other