Telangana

A man and his mother were arrested in Mancherial district for allegedly murdering a woman over suspicions of sorcery. Police said the accused hacked the victim to death with an axe after his mother fell ill, and later fled the scene. Authorities warned of stern action against violence rooted in superstitious beliefs.

Two women farmers were injured after lightning struck them while they were working in a cotton field in Ghanpur village, Nennal mandal, on Wednesday. Both were admitted to a hospital in Mancherial.

A farmer in Adilabad district was arrested for cultivating ganja as an intercrop in his cotton field at Borigaon village. Police seized 128 plants worth Rs 12.5 lakh and a two‑wheeler, while the accused confessed he turned to ganja cultivation after incurring losses in cotton farming.

A large group of CPI cadres, led by senior leader Kilaru Prasad, joined the BRS in Kothagudem on Wednesday, marking a setback for the CPI in the constituency. The induction, overseen by MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra, was preceded by a motorcycle rally.

A temple demolition in Lakshmi Nagar Colony of Kandi mandal, Sangareddy, led to strong protests from locals on Wednesday. The transgender community, which had purchased the land from the family of the temple caretaker, razed the structure to build a house.

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday heard a PIL filed by activist SQ Masood highlighting the alarming rise in fatal road accidents across the state. The petition blamed potholes, poor road signage, and liquor outlets along highways for the mishaps, and sought strict enforcement of road safety laws.

The NHRC has taken cognisance of a complaint regarding the failure to register an FIR over public allegations of “black magic” against Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao.

Hyderabad police have constituted a team led by Joint Commissioner SM Vijay Kumar to investigate allegations that BRS legislators, including women MLAs, were manhandled by police outside the Telangana Assembly.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the ruling Congress of circulating AI‑generated fake visuals to malign party leaders. He warned of legal action against those responsible and confirmed that a complaint has been lodged with the Cybercrime police.

Speaker G Prasad Kumar’s decision to suspend BRS MLA Gangula Kamalakar, who was absent from the Assembly, along with 21 other party legislators, has stirred controversy. The move followed protests by BRS members demanding action against Congress MLAs for remarks against party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao.

Former Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar has accused the Congress of pursuing diversionary politics during its 1,000-day rule in Telangana. He claimed that the Revanth Reddy-led government is facing widespread public dissatisfaction and resorting to cheap tactics to cover up its failures.

BRS leaders K Manik Rao and Methuku Anand accused the Congress government of exploiting the Dalit issue to deflect attention from public concerns and the suspension of BRS legislators. They alleged that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy misused police force against MLAs and politicised the Speaker’s Dalit identity.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy courted controversy in the Assembly by citing a fake X handle to attack BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao. The account, attributed to a non-existent BRS leader, was quickly deactivated, prompting BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank to accuse Reddy of spreading falsehoods and branding him a “fake news peddler.”

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has lodged a complaint with the Assembly’s Ethics Committee against Congress MLA Veerlapally Shankar for allegedly praying for the death of party chief K. Chandrashekar Rao.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao criticised the suspension of BRS legislators from the Assembly, calling it an attempt to suppress people’s issues. He accused the Congress government of silencing the Opposition instead of addressing key public issues.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a sharp attack on the BRS in the Assembly, accusing it of conspiring to disrupt proceedings and likening the alleged insult to the Speaker to terror attacks. He defended the Congress protest at K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence and announced a comprehensive inquiry into recent incidents, promising criminal cases under the SC/ST Act.

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 10,021 crore package of five railway projects, including a 110-km multi-tracking line between Secunderabad (Ghatkesar) and Kazipet. The project aims to ease congestion and enhance passenger and freight movement on one of Telangana’s busiest corridors, with completion targeted by 2029-30.

Varun Motors has launched the new Baleno in Hyderabad, featuring Level 2 ADAS, ventilated front seats and an updated NEXWave grille. The car’s driver-assistance system uses radar and cameras and includes emergency braking, lane assistance and adaptive cruise control.

COVA has urged Telangana educational institutions to adopt its Compassionate Citizenship Programme, which promotes social awareness, environmental responsibility and civic participation among students. Following a pilot programme, COVA plans to expand the initiative to 3,000 schools across the State.

FTCCI will organise an international conference on women’s empowerment and inclusive growth in Hyderabad on September 10. Supported by the MSME Ministry, the event will bring together policymakers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors and experts to discuss women’s leadership.

The Nehru Zoological Park has revised its entry timings for Friday due to the Forest Martyrs’ Day programme. Visitors will be allowed entry from 11.30 am, while the exit time remains 5 pm. Normal visiting hours resume from Saturday.

Telangana’s ongoing SIR exercise has flagged 1,100 electors for exclusion over morphed photographs, duplicate votes and death cases. Officials are scrutinising anomalies and unmapped voters, while notices have been issued to 61 lakh electors across all 119 Assembly constituencies.

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy directed officials to ensure every eligible voter is included in the final electoral roll while removing names of deceased and permanently migrated persons. He stressed verification, error-free SIR implementation and voter awareness.

The Federation of LPG Distributors of India has urged domestic gas consumers to remain patient amid supply constraints and logistical disruptions. It said distributors have limited control over inventory and asked customers to report overcharging while highlighting measures taken to ease shortages.