Telangana

Narayanguda police arrested two persons and recovered 19 stolen laptops worth Rs 7.6 lakh. Police said the laptops were linked to 16 theft cases across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri, with CCTV footage and technical evidence helping trace the suspects.

Osmania University will hold its 85th convocation on September 8, awarding 640 PhDs and 71 gold medals. Governor and OU Chancellor Shiv Pratap Shukla will attend, while Bharat Biotech Chairman Krishna M Ella will deliver the convocation address.

Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, conducted a free Pulmonology and Vascular Health Screening Camp for more than 1,000 Cyberabad traffic police personnel. The initiative focused on preventive healthcare, early diagnosis and awareness of respiratory and vascular health concerns.

Cyberabad Traffic Police are examining a dedicated carriageway between JNTU and Synchrony at Raidurgam Metro Station to ease peak-hour congestion. Police have also urged IT firms to adopt staggered timings, carpooling, dedicated pick-up bays and centralised buses to reduce traffic.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao set September 14 as the deadline for the Congress government to announce a water-release schedule for the Nagarjuna Sagar Left Canal. He warned of a Kodad-Haliya padayatra with thousands of farmers if the government failed.

Traffic restrictions and diversions will be imposed around Hyderabad’s ISKCON Temple on Abid Road from 4 am on September 4 to 1 am on September 5 for Janmashtami celebrations. Commuters have been advised to avoid several congested routes.

Polytechnic students from across Telangana staged a protest at Hyderabad’s Dharna Chowk, demanding withdrawal of GO MS 97 and continuation under the SBTET and Education Department. Students opposed the proposed YISU framework, citing concerns over career prospects, governance and lack of clarity.

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy accused the Congress government of delaying pending irrigation projects and worsening the water crisis in Siddipet. He called upon BRS cadres to campaign across Gajwel constituency and expose the government’s failures to voters.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy of misusing his position and alleged links to stone-crusher and real-estate mafias. He also questioned Congress’ action against Konda Surekha and sought accountability over allegations involving Revanth Reddy’s aides.

Minutes after being dropped from the Telangana Cabinet, Konda Surekha hit back at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging a conspiracy involving his brothers, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and others. She also accused the government of politically and administratively marginalising her.

The BRS continued its statewide protests for a second day, raising farmers’ issues in rural Telangana and land grievances in urban areas. Party leaders targeted the Congress government over farm loan waiver, Rythu Bharosa, irrigation projects, urea shortages and land issues.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its poll promises and adopting anti-farmer policies. Speaking at a BRS programme in Bhoraj, he alleged that farmers were facing difficulties due to inadequate support and power supply.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Thursday met students of Mahatma Gandhi University and Nalgonda Government Polytechnic College and received petitions over GO 97, diploma courses, ECET admissions and alleged irregularities in MGU’s outsourcing recruitment process.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil key election promises during its 1,000 days in power. He alleged that farmers, students and unemployed youth were ignored and challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to a debate.

Hyderabad-based Viyona Fintech has deployed its UPI Switch at Bharat Cooperative Bank, taking its payment technology into a live banking environment. The platform supports UPI transaction routing, reconciliation and monitoring, while Viyona continues expanding its banking and payments technology portfolio.

Farmers at a PACS centre in Nizampet, Medak, alleged that staff charged Rs 300 for a urea bag against the MRP of Rs 266 and collected additional hamali charges. Farmers across erstwhile Medak district continue to face urea shortages.

Hyderabad and several Telangana districts are likely to receive light to moderate rain and thundershowers over the next three to four days. Strong winds may occur in isolated areas, while heavy rainfall is unlikely. Telangana has recorded a 21 per cent deficit.

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Former Minister T Harish Rao inspected pending KLIS canal works in Medak and sent a selfie from the site to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. He accused the Congress government of neglecting irrigation projects and demanded immediate release of funds.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has decided to drop Forest Minister Konda Surekha from the Telangana Cabinet with immediate effect, following the Congress high command’s approval after the TPCC Disciplinary Committee recommended stern action against her over her daughter’s allegations against the Chief Minister.

A 30-year-old labourer from Telangana with severe heart conditions successfully underwent a complex minimally invasive procedure at NIMS, where doctors used advanced 3D mapping and radiofrequency ablation to treat irregular heartbeats.

A forest beat officer, Banoth Ravi Kumar, was arrested by the ACB in Allapalli mandal, Bhadradri Kothagudem district, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 30,000 through an intermediary.

A tribal man from Mulugu district died after stepping on a Maoist-planted IED in Karregutta hillocks while returning from a bamboo collection. The incidenthas raised concerns about safety as police forces promote the hillocks for tourism.

A Ganesha idol being transported from Dhoolpet to Siddipet was damaged after a speeding lorry rammed into the truck near Gajwel Ring Road. The truck driver sustained minor injuries, and another car also collided with the lorry. Police registered a case.