Telangana

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.

Coal miners at Kasipet II Incline in Mancherial boycotted duties on Tuesday, alleging negligence and poor-quality material after a misfire of explosives injured four miners. The protest ended after officials assured safety measures and better material procurement.

BRS leaders accused the Congress government and police of plotting an attack on K Chandrashekhar Rao’s Erravelli residence. They demanded cases against Congress MLAs and police officials, alleging conspiracy, threats, and assaults on BRS legislators and workers.

The Election Commission of India has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana. Fresh voters can submit applications until November 9, while claims and objections can be filed until October 7.

Retired TGSRTC employees staged protests near the Assembly and at Dharna Chowk demanding clearance of long-pending dues, including arrears from pay revisions and leave encashment. Police detained several protesters as the issue continues to spark demonstrations across Hyderabad.

Congress SC Cell announced a protest march to lay siege to former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao’s Erravalli residence over alleged remarks by BRS MLCs against Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, prompting police to impose Section 144 and deploy heavy security in Siddipet.

The Telangana Assembly was adjourned after heated exchanges between BRS and Congress members over alleged police assault on women MLAs. BRS demanded an apology from the government, while the treasury benches insisted Opposition leader K Chandrasekhar Rao apologise to the Speaker.

Telangana police have launched a statewide crackdown on BRS leaders and activists to prevent protests and possible siege of the Assembly. Several senior leaders, including K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s associates were placed under house arrest or detained, while cases were filed under SC/ST Act and other provisions.

Congress leaders threatened to lay siege to former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence in Erravally, prompting heavy police deployment in Gajwel and Siddipet. BRS workers planning a farmers’ protest were detained, sparking condemnation and further calls for agitation.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao strongly condemned the arrests of MLCs Thatha Madhu and B Naveen Kumar Reddy, accusing the Congress government of misusing police and filing fake cases to suppress the Opposition.

Mild tension broke out at BRS leader Manne Krishank’s Karkhana residence after Inspector B. Anuradha allegedly attempted to enter his house despite objections, leading to a heated argument. The incident, captured on CCTV, has sparked anger among BRS supporters, while the police department’s response is awaited.

Two BRS MLCs, Thatha Madhusudhan and B. Naveen Kumar Reddy, were arrested by Saifabad police from their residences in Hyderabad on Tuesday morning, a day after alleged high-handedness against BRS legislators at the Assembly.

Police arrested Bhadrachalam MLA’s PA Korla Kalyan for allegedly duping 54 unemployed youths of around Rs 8 crore by promising them jobs. Police said Kalyan lost the money through online cricket betting after failing to provide employment

Four members of a family had a miraculous escape after their car caught fire on Rajiv Rahadhari at Vantimamidi in Siddipet district on Monday night. They spotted smoke, parked the vehicle by the roadside and jumped out before it was completely engulfed in flames