Telangana

The Telangana government, under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has announced the formation of a new power distribution company (DISCOM) to handle all free power schemes and ease the financial load on existing utilities.

For the past ten years, Telangana has had operational control over the Nagarjuna Sagar Project (NSP), including the Right Main Canal’s head regulator. Later, Andhra Pradesh wrested control of the head regulator and 13 of the 26 crest gates of the project, with the intervention of the Union Home Ministry and the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Revanth Reddy is learned to have been so furious that he reportedly told Natarajan that if the high command was unhappy with his leadership, it was free to appoint somebody else in his place.

The family of brain-dead farmer Vampu Kondaiah from Nalgonda donated his liver, kidneys, and corneas under the Jeevandan initiative, saving five lives. His wife Yadamma’s decision is being hailed as a powerful act of compassion and awareness

An international seminar on biomedical research was held at Kakatiya Government Degree College, Hanamkonda, featuring global and national experts. Topics included cancer, infertility, and health research, with strong participation from faculty and students across disciplines

A Jagtial court sentenced Erra Chandraiah to life imprisonment for murdering his wife Gangaraju in a drunken rage. The incident occurred in 2022, and police arrested him based on witness testimonies and evidence after a complaint by their son

In Kothagudem, the Indian Legal Professionals Association (ILPA) district committee submitted a petition to BJP State President N. Ramchander Rao, urging him to expedite the long-pending appointments of 1,900 advocates as notaries.

Student union leaders in Khammam gheraoed Gurukuls Principal Secretary Alugu Varshini on Wednesday, protesting against alleged negligence in Gurukul institutions across the State. The demonstration was sparked by the recent suspicious death of a Class X student in Gollagudem.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao has launched a state-wide campaign against the Congress over the Banakacherla project, agrarian distress, and irrigation failures. The party hopes to turn upcoming elections into a referendum on Telangana’s water rights and farmer welfare

The Telangana School Education Department has proposed a 10-mark weightage for contract teachers working in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) and under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in the upcoming DSC teacher recruitment. The marks will be awarded based on the duration and location of service.

In Jagtial, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials caught Sangem Anil Kumar, an Assistant Executive Engineer in the Vigilance and Quality Control Wing of the Panchayat Raj Department, while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 7,000 from a contractor.

Despite its acclaimed aerospace ecosystem and repeated appeals for a Hyderabad–Bengaluru defence corridor, Telangana was excluded from the Centre’s industrial corridor plan. The State’s proposals were ignored without explanation, echoing similar neglect in other national projects

Households in Telangana are spending around Rs 4,825 crore annually on medical treatment, mostly due to out-of-pocket expenses for hospitalisation. Rural families bear a larger share of this burden, often forced to rely on private healthcare, pushing many into debt

In a unique experiential learning initiative, students from Zilla Parishad High School in Odyaram participated in paddy plantation activities, gaining firsthand knowledge of farming practices. This initiative was designed to promote practical learning, instill values such as teamwork and responsibility, and help students appreciate the hard work of farmers.

A crackdown on illegal shared housing in Dubai has pushed many Telangana-origin workers to seek costlier accommodations or move to nearby emirates. With illegal partitions being demolished, rising rents and past fire incidents have triggered serious safety and affordability concerns.

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar appealed to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to revoke the dismissal of 10 special police constables who protested reduced leave and lack of reforms. He termed the action unjust and urged reinstatement on humanitarian grounds

A 17-year-old Intermediate student, Kothapelli Shirisha, died after allegedly falling from her college building in Karimnagar. Her parents blame the college for negligence. The case follows two recent student suicide incidents in Mancherial, prompting renewed focus on hostel safety and student well-being

A Ganesh idol was stolen from a roadside idol-making unit in Medak on Tuesday night. CCTV footage showed four miscreants taking it in an auto-rickshaw. Police have registered a case and are reviewing the footage to trace the suspects

Congress workers in Kothagudem are increasingly unhappy with CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao, alleging mistreatment and exclusion from programmes. Tensions have grown, with Congress leaders claiming the CPI is distancing itself from the alliance and asserting dominance in the constituency.

A month after the deadly blast at Sigachi Industries, families of the 46 deceased and 8 missing workers are still awaiting compensation. Despite promises of Rs. 1 crore ex gratia, most have received only minimal funeral aid from authorities

Kakatiya Government College, Hanamkonda, hosted an international seminar on biomedical research with global experts addressing emerging topics like mesothelioma biomarkers, women's health, and drug resistance in tuberculosis. The event witnessed active participation from faculty, researchers, and students.

Sridevi Women’s Engineering College has earned NBA re-accreditation for all eligible engineering programs for 2025–28. This marks the institution’s third successful cycle, reinforcing its dedication to academic quality, innovation, and empowering women through excellence in technical education

The SLBC tunnel project in Telangana remains stalled past the July-end deadline, months after a deadly roof collapse. Authorities plan to bypass the fault zone, but delays continue amid geological challenges, safety concerns, and political criticism of the Congress government.

ICRISAT signed an MoU with Kaveri University in Siddipet district to boost research collaboration and student exchange. Dr Himanshu Pathak addressed students, highlighting the importance of agri research. The pact aims to promote academic interaction and technology development