Telangana

Senior Congress leader and MLC Baswaraju Saraiah challenged former Minister Konda Surekha to quit her MLA post and contest against him as an independent from Warangal (East). He also defended her Cabinet dismissal and criticised her political conduct.

A forest range officer in Nirmal district has been booked under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly abusing a tribal farmer. Police also registered a separate case against 17 tribals for attacking the officer’s office, damaging property, and confining staff.

Reliance Jio has expanded its subscriber base in the Telangana–Andhra Pradesh telecom circle to 325.8 lakh in a decade since its 2016 launch, clocking a 39.9 percent CAGR. The operator transformed the market from data scarcity to digital abundance, slashing data costs by 97 percent.

As the Congress government completes 1,000 days in office, Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy and Jadcherla MLA J Anirudh Reddy faced questions from residents over pending crop loan waivers and drinking water shortages during visits to their constituencies.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau, in coordination with Khammam Police, carried out a two-day enforcement drive targeting mule bank accounts used for cybercrime transactions. The operation led to two arrests, identification of over 120 mule accounts, and detection of suspicious transactions worth Rs 7.84 crore.

A 14-year-old girl, Pittala Sirivennela, died of electrocution at Nallabelli in Warangal district on Friday. She suffered an electric shock while switching on a water pump motor. Her family said rats had gnawed through the motor’s electrical wiring.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud defended Konda Surekha’s removal from the Telangana Cabinet, saying the AICC acted on the TPCC Disciplinary Committee’s report. He also ruled out discussions on Cabinet expansion or reshuffle with the party high command.

Adilabad police arrested six members of an inter-State gang accused of illegal cattle transportation and attempting to murder a toll plaza staffer in Neradigonda. Police seized 47 cows, a truck and ganja, while three other accused persons remained absconding.

The Congress government in Telangana has completed 1,000 days in office amid criticism over HYDRAA demolitions, land acquisition, Musi Riverfront evacuations, food poisoning incidents, farmers’ protests and internal dissent among MLAs over inadequate funds for development works.

The BRS stepped up its statewide agitation for the third consecutive day, coinciding with the Congress government completing 1,000 days in office. Party leaders accused the ruling dispensation of failing to implement key election promises, including pensions, women’s assistance and farmer welfare, while staging symbolic protests across Telangana.

Former finance minister T Harish Rao inspected an ST hostel in Kagaznagar and flagged the lack of basic amenities, drinking water and uniforms for tribal students. He accused the government of neglecting hostel facilities and demanded immediate improvements.

Boath MLA Anil Jadhav led farmers in laying siege to a power substation in Echoda, protesting erratic electricity supply for agriculture. He accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and failing to fulfil poll promises made before coming to power.

BRS MLC Tata Madhusudhan accused the Congress government of abandoning election promises and deceiving people. He alleged that farmers, women and the poor were suffering, while MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra criticised the government over its dependence on Delhi.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao will chair a legislative party meeting at his Erravelli residence on Sunday, ahead of the Assembly session. BRS MLAs and MLCs are expected to discuss the party’s strategy and issues.

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy demanded an investigation into allegations made by Konda Surekha and her daughter Sushmitha against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. He also accused the Congress government of corruption, poor governance and compromising Telangana’s interests.

The Telangana Chief Electoral Office will conduct special campaigns on September 5-6 and 12-13 for claims and objections to draft electoral rolls prepared under the Special Intensive Revision. Electors can verify the rolls and submit Forms 6, 7 and 8

Organ donor families and transplant recipients in Telangana are seeking greater financial support, with private hospitals earning substantial revenues from transplantation. Activists have urged the State government to provide assistance to donor families and long-term support to economically weaker recipients.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao will chair the party’s legislative meeting at his Erravelli residence on Sunday, ahead of the Telangana Assembly session beginning Monday. MLAs and MLCs have been invited, with KCR expected to outline the party’s strategy.

Former minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of placing poor farmers’ lands in the 22A prohibited list, depriving them of benefits. He demanded immediate lifting of the restrictions and announced intensified BRS protests over the issue.

Tension prevailed at JNTU Hyderabad after students from Manjeera and Gautami hostels allegedly clashed during Teej celebrations. Police detained eight students and are searching for three others. Several students were injured in a second clash early Friday, police said.

Student unions in Kothagudem district have demanded that the State government relocate Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Gurukul School/Junior College (Girls) from Khammam to Tekulapalli, where it was originally sanctioned, citing administrative confusion and difficulties faced by students.

Telangana has directed officials to hold SIR electoral roll hearings in the evenings in urban areas, particularly the CURE region, after low voter turnout was observed during daytime hearings. The move aims to help working professionals attend and submit documents.

New electors and voters making corrections to their electoral-roll details in Telangana are set to receive new EPIC cards after completion of the SIR. The ECI and CEO are making arrangements, with issuance expected about three months after the exercise.

The ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana is expected to cost over Rs.200 crore, with around Rs.85 crore earmarked for salaries of Booth Level Officers and other officials involved in the exercise.