Telangana

With Dasara approaching, Telangana’s forest department and wildlife conservation groups are stepping up efforts to curb poaching of the Indian Roller, or Palapitta. Officials plan meetings with departments and stakeholders, while rescued birds will be released into the wild.

A suspected six-member interstate burglary gang allegedly broke into a flat at Flotilla Apartments in Neknampur after cutting through rear fencing. The suspects reportedly threatened a resident who confronted them. Narsingi police are examining CCTV footage and intensifying night patrols.

A Dalit farmer in Karimnagar died of cardiac arrest after his family alleged that he was distressed over his land being included in the 22-A prohibited list. His brother claimed officials ignored their representations despite a High Court order.

KNRUHS has announced the first phase of web-based counselling for 42 AIQ BHMS seats in three private homoeopathy colleges in Telangana. Eligible candidates can exercise web options until September 30 and must pay the university fee after seat allotment.

TGPSC has released the examination schedule for various recruitment notifications, with all tests to be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode. Examinations will begin on October 24, 2026, with tests for Assistant Scientists, AEE, AEE (Civil) and education posts following.

Weak monsoons have pushed down water levels in several Hyderabad reservoirs, raising concerns over supplies in the coming months. The Water Board says current stocks can sustain supplies until summer 2027 but is monitoring groundwater depletion and preparing contingency plans.

Dalit BRS leaders in Mallareddypet alleged that men working for a contractor attacked them after they sought to stop heavy vehicles carrying construction material from passing through the village. They also alleged police inaction and political interference in the matter

Kothagudem Additional Collector D Venugopal escaped unhurt after the car he was travelling in collided with a container truck near Kamineni Hospital at Narketpally in Nalgonda district on Monday. The truck was reportedly attempting a U-turn when the accident occurred.

UK resident Ajay Gandhi, who has lived with thalassemia major for decades, shared his life journey with young patients and parents at the TSCS in Hyderabad. He spoke about treatment, family support and perseverance while encouraging patients to pursue their dreams.

Four women were killed and three others critically injured after a lorry collided with an auto-rickshaw in Naspur, Mancherial, on Monday. The victims were employees of a shopping mall and were reportedly travelling to work when the accident occurred

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More than 100 companies from 50 cities will participate in a national conference on solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems in Hyderabad on September 30. The event will focus on grid integration, power quality, resilience, financing, regulation and emerging opportunities.

Registrations are open for the ninth edition of the Quambiant Global Grace Cancer Run 2026, scheduled for October 11 at Gachibowli Stadium. Organised by Grace Cancer Foundation, the run seeks to promote cancer awareness, early detection and screening.

The new Osmania General Hospital complex at Goshamahal is facing delays linked to administrative bottlenecks, utility shifting and infrastructure issues. Doctors say the existing hospital is struggling with space constraints and delayed elective surgeries, and have sought closer monitoring to keep the project on schedule.

AIMIM is facing a fresh controversy after opponents circulated social media posts alleging misconduct involving another party legislator in Bihar. The allegations have not been independently verified, while critics have demanded an inquiry and threatened to release a purported video.

A man was allegedly hacked to death by his wife following a heated argument at Macha Bolarum in Alwal on Sunday night. Police said the couple had frequent disputes over family matters. The woman was taken into custody and a case registered.

BRS leaders staged a protest outside the ED office at Basheerbagh on Monday, seeking details of the investigation into searches conducted at premises linked to Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy in September 2024.

Two women were killed and four others injured after a lorry collided with an auto-rickshaw at Naspur in Mancherial on Monday morning. The victims were travelling to work at a shopping mall when the accident occurred, police said.

Eight persons were arrested after police allegedly caught them transporting around 13 kg of deer meat near Raikal Toll Plaza in Telangana. An air gun and two vehicles were seized, while police and Forest Department officials are investigating the alleged hunting.

  Actor Allu Sirish complained to Hyderabad Police about loud music allegedly being played until 2–3 am near his Shaikpet residence, saying it disturbed residents. Police forwarded the complaint to Film Nagar police for necessary action after the festival ended

A woman was allegedly subjected to an attempted sexual assault by a cab driver near Kotwalguda on Hyderabad’s outskirts. She escaped, raised an alarm and alleged the driver fled after snatching her bag containing Rs 60,000. RGIA police registered a case

Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy announced that the state government has initiated fast-track measures to resolve decades-old pending Urban Land Ceiling (ULC) applications, ensuring regularisation of eligible cases and relief for citizens facing land-related hardships.

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Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy accused the Congress party of hypocrisy and double standards, saying it praises the Election Commission when winning but blames EVMs and institutions when losing. He dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote theft, defended constitutional bodies, and reminded Congress of its record during the Emergency.