Telangana

FSSAI is advancing a framework for prominent red front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or fat. The rollout is proposed in two stages, with public health groups backing clearer labelling while food manufacturers raise concerns over timelines.

Adilabad police arrested a Rajasthan-based mobile phone trader accused of duping 140 people across the country of Rs 5.30 crore through a fake Instagram page selling mobile phone spare parts. Police seized a mobile phone and Rs 1 lakh in cash.

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Banjara Hills police arrested a man accused of allegedly behaving inappropriately towards the minor daughter of a married woman with whom he was reportedly in a relationship. The woman lodged a complaint after he allegedly locked her house while she was away.

The three-day State conference of the Paramparya Vaidya Maha Sangham will be held in Bhadrachalam from September 8 to 10. Around 400 traditional medicine practitioners are expected to attend the event, which aims to promote Indian traditional healing practices.

An unidentified man was allegedly hacked to death by unidentified persons in Mailardevpally, Hyderabad, on Wednesday. Police rushed to the spot and launched an investigation. The victim’s identity and the motive behind the murder are yet to be established.

An SCCL overman allegedly died by suicide after setting himself on fire in a forest area near Nagulamma Temple in Bhupalpally district on Tuesday night. Police registered a case and launched an investigation, while financial difficulties were cited as a possible reason.

A migrant worker from Telangana’s Jagitial district was killed in a Russian missile attack in Ukraine, according to reports reaching Hyderabad. His friend, who had travelled with him for construction work, reportedly escaped unhurt. More information is awaited.

A massive fire broke out at the Madannapet vegetable market in Saidabad late Tuesday night, gutting several shops. Fire personnel rushed to the spot with two engines and brought the blaze under control. No casualties were reported.

A student died and 53 others fell ill after reportedly developing adverse reactions following administration of chloroquine tablets at a health camp in Gollaguppa, Andhra Pradesh. Twenty students were seriously ill and undergoing treatment at Bhadrachalam Area Hospital.

Two women were seriously injured after a man allegedly attacked his stepmother and stepsister with a sickle during a dispute over family property in Zaheerabad. The victims were admitted to a government hospital, while police registered a case and launched an investigation

Thousands of Singareni Collieries employees are awaiting the announcement of the company’s 2025-26 net profit and profit-share bonus. TBGKS demanded an immediate declaration and a 40 per cent bonus, opposing deductions from net profits towards expansion investments

A pall of gloom descended over Pardi village in Nirmal district as the funerals of four pilgrims killed in a jeep accident in Maharashtra were held simultaneously. The victims were returning home after visiting a temple when the vehicle overturned

Members of the Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee staged a protest at the Adilabad Collectorate, demanding the resolution of long-pending issues. They sought the release of pending DA instalments, restoration of OPS, clearance of bills, promotions and implementation of health cards

Three persons from Maharashtra were arrested for allegedly stealing a generator, pickup vehicle and two mobile phones from a National Highway worksite on the Bela-Kobbayi road in Adilabad. Police recovered the stolen items, while another accused remains absconding.

Telangana pressed Maharashtra to reconsider the 2016 agreement on the Tummidihatti barrage and accept a height of 152 metres. Maharashtra reportedly sought detailed studies before responding, while Telangana offered compensation for land that could be submerged in Maharashtra.

Private degree and PG colleges in Telangana have announced a series of protests from September 5 over pending fee reimbursement dues. The programme includes black-badge protests, a bandh, human chains, a statewide blockade and indefinite relay hunger strikes.

Police denied permission for the BRS farmers’ rally and public meeting in Miryalaguda on September 3, citing traffic and law and order concerns. BRS leaders, however, said the protest would go ahead and asserted that KT Rama Rao would attend.

BRS Assembly Whip KP Vivekanand challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to release a white paper on the Congress government’s 1,000-day performance and hold a detailed debate in the Assembly, alleging failures in implementing promises and Six Guarantees.

Final rites of former Maoist leader Kursenga Motibai alias Radhakka were performed at Pippaldhari village in Adilabad on Tuesday. Radhakka, 55, died of cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment at RIMS-Adilabad. Family members, locals and Left activists paid tributes.

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender criticised Housing Department officials over alleged negligence in verifying beneficiaries shortlisted for Indiramma Houses. He claimed applicants from other constituencies were included and warned officials that he was prepared to adopt the aggressive approach of Old City MLAs.

SCCL’s Srirampur Area recorded 81 per cent of its coal production target in August, while Bellampalli and Mandamarri achieved 85 and 86 per cent respectively. Officials attributed the shortfall mainly to rains and expressed confidence of meeting September targets.

Tension prevailed in Yadadri Bhongir after Congress and BJP workers clashed following attacks on the MLA’s camp office and BJP district office. Police resorted to lathi-charge to control the situation, while BJP State president N Ramchander Rao was placed under house arrest.

Civic authorities repaired a pothole-ridden road at Putli Bowli after a man staged a novel protest. However, residents remain dissatisfied with the patchwork and want a cement concrete road, saying repeated repairs may fail under heavy traffic and rain.