Telangana

BRS activists staged a candlelight protest in Manuguru on Tuesday, demanding the arrest of MLA Veerlapally Shankar over alleged remarks and an alleged attempt to incite Dalits against K Chandrashekhar Rao. BRS leaders also criticised the Congress government

A court in Kumram Bheem Asifabad on Tuesday sentenced Thodasam Shyamrao to life imprisonment and fined him Rs 15,000 for murdering his wife Sandhyarani and staging her death as a road accident three years ago, police said

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy, Efrahim, died after being run over by a school bus at Siddapur Colony in Sadasivpet town on Tuesday. The toddler had accompanied his mother to receive his brother. Police registered a case against the driver

Four BRS leaders were injured during protests and police detentions in Gajwel constituency on Tuesday. BRS leaders alleged attacks by Congress workers and accused police of acting selectively while preventing their cadres from reaching former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence

India’s enterprise AI investment grew 119 per cent in one year, surpassing the global average. However, only 22 per cent of enterprises have AI governance processes. ServiceNow says stronger governance, connected data and workflows will be crucial for India’s next AI growth phase.

Begumpeta Nikhitha secured five gold medals at the Osmania University convocation for topping MSc Chemistry and MSc Organic Chemistry. The university also awarded 71 gold medals and 640 PhDs, while Rayapuraju Shreya received a medal for academic excellence.

Telangana EAGLE Force apprehended two persons at Sarapaka and seized 20 kg of ganja allegedly procured from Odisha. Police said the suspects were transporting the contraband to Karnataka, while the alleged supplier and receiver remain absconding.

Retired TGSRTC employees were taken into custody while attempting to protest near the Telangana Assembly over long-pending dues. The retirees are seeking salary arrears, leave encashment and other benefits, with individual dues reportedly ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

The Singareni Train, launched in 1976, has completed 50 years of service connecting Telangana’s coal belt. A lifeline for SCCL employees and families, the train has evolved from express service to electric MEMU operations, with commuters now seeking an extension to Manuguru.

Amazon has launched Creator Connections in India to link eligible creators with relevant brand campaigns and offer additional earning opportunities. The programme will be rolled out in phases to Amazon’s creator community, which already has more than 1.65 lakh members.

The Federation of North Eastern Colonies of Secunderabad has urged military authorities to reopen roads closed in Bolarum Cantonment. It said the closures have increased travel times, caused congestion and inconvenienced more than 10 lakh residents in the north-eastern parts of the twin cities.

Students of Government Polytechnic, Patancheru, protested against GO Ms No. 97, opposing the proposed integration of government polytechnics with Young India Skills University. They demanded protection of the existing academic system, SBTET framework and educational and career opportunities for diploma students.

Thousands of ASHA workers participated in a ‘Chalo Assembly’ protest in Hyderabad, demanding higher salaries, job security and PF/ESI benefits. The demonstration turned tense after police attempted to disperse the protesters, while several union leaders were detained preventively.

Khammam Two-Town police booked three youths for allegedly performing sword and knife stunts during birthday celebrations and posting videos online. Police identified them through social media monitoring and warned that public display of weapons and dangerous behaviour would invite legal action.

Telangana Fire Services Director General Vikram Singh Mann held an interaction with educational institutions to raise awareness about fire safety requirements and Fire NOC procedures. Representatives from schools and junior colleges discussed compliance, safety measures and implementation requirements for educational buildings.

Hyderabad will host the seventh International Real Estate Conference from September 25 to 27, marking India’s first time hosting the global platform. More than 1,500 delegates from over 35 countries will discuss investment, technology, innovation and sustainable development.

Anaganaga – Telugu Culinary Tales, a 200-cover speciality restaurant, has opened in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. The restaurant showcases traditional Telugu recipes, regional ingredients and contemporary interpretations, while its promoters plan further expansion across key cities through partnership and franchise models.

Secunderabad-based Pabsetti Shekhar has spent more than five decades collecting Ganesha idols and memorabilia from India and across the world. His vast collection includes idols, postcards, photographs, books and other items, reflecting his lifelong devotion to Lord Ganesha.

BRS cadres staged protests across erstwhile Khammam district against the arrest of party legislators and alleged police high-handedness. Leaders accused the Congress government of diversionary politics, raised concerns over the Erravalli developments and demanded fulfilment of election promises.

The Telangana Pollution Control Board marked the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies with Torrent Gas, stressing clean air as a public health and development priority. Officials called for cleaner technology, better waste management and sustained emission control.

BRS leaders, including KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao, were stopped and later arrested while attempting to reach K Chandrashekhar Rao’s Erravelli residence. The BRS alleged that police allowed Congress workers to proceed, triggering a political stand-off and protests.

An industry-academia-startup meet at IIT Hyderabad explored challenges facing India’s energy sector. GAIL CMD Deepak Gupta called for a shift towards prescriptive maintenance, while other speakers highlighted technology, customer-centricity, experimentation and collaboration as key drivers of transformation and innovation.

Congress MLA Veerlapally Shankar sparked controversy by saying party legislators would play "Chavu Dappu" at BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao’s residence in Erravalli. His remarks provoked strong protests from BRS leaders and workers in Shadnagar, who burned his effigy and raised slogans against the Congress government.