Telangana

IMD-Hyderabad has forecast thunderstorms in Hyderabad till September 25. Heavy rainfall is likely on Saturday in Nizamabad, Sangareddy, Kamareddy, and Nagarkurnool. After a brief spell of sunshine on Friday, rains are expected to return by early Saturday

Ahead of local body polls, several Congress leaders and workers from Nalgonda joined the BRS, accusing the Congress government of failing to deliver on promises. BRS leader Ravinder Kumar welcomed them, asserting the party’s grassroots loyalty and commitment to welfare schemes

Telangana government has declared the Secretariat a no-fly zone for drones after images of the building during Ganesh immersion went viral. Signages will be installed, and violators face stern action, drawing sharp social media reactions

Paathulothu Dassi, a 55-year-old tribal woman farmer in Nalgonda, died from complications after sustaining a leg fracture in a urea stampede five days ago. Local BRS leaders blamed the government and demanded accountability for the tragedy

The Telangana High Court expressed dissatisfaction over a PIL questioning the eligibility of BRS MLC P. Venkatrami Reddy, citing lack of documentary evidence regarding his resignation from the IAS. Petitioners claimed the DoPT had not accepted his resignation, making his MLC post invalid.

Eggs meant for children through Huzurabad anganwadi centres were found in a local wine shop. An inquiry revealed the eggs reached the shop via beneficiaries, not anganwadi staff. A case against the shop will be filed after the investigation

A native of Lal Bazaar, Ashok along with his five-year-old daughter ended their life by jumping into Komatikunta Lake in Petbasheerabad

TBGKS leaders staged a protest at Singareni Bhavan in Hyderabad, demanding that the management declare net profits and release a 35 percent profit share to workers. They alleged that only 16.9 percent of last year’s declared profits reached employees, with the rest diverted for company development.

Outsourced employees at the Government General Hospital in Suryapet staged a novel protest by seeking alms on the streets after not receiving salaries for five months. The workers demanded timely wage disbursal and urged the government to resolve the issue before the upcoming festival.

NTPC Ramagundam has won the CII Excellent Energy Efficiency Plant Award 2025 for the fifth time, recognising its leadership in energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, and operational reliability. The plant continues to set benchmarks for sustainable and innovative practices

Heavy rains are allegedly being exploited by pharmaceutical and chemical companies in Sangareddy to discharge untreated effluents into local water bodies. In Bonthapally and Isnapur, tanks turned red and contaminated water flowed into paddy fields, causing health issues and panic among farmers.

A Forest Department team captured 22 langurs in Zaheerabad after several residents were injured in attacks. Two ferocious langurs were identified as main culprits. Four baby langurs remain at large as operations continue to trap and relocate them deep inside the forest

Farmers across Nalgonda district staged protests and road blockades on Friday over a severe urea shortage affecting kharif crops. Demonstrations began early morning in several mandals, with farmers demanding immediate fertiliser supply to prevent crop losses and mounting financial distress

A tiger killed three persons in separate attacks in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district on Thursday, sparking panic in Telangana’s border villages. Authorities suspect the same tiger in all three killings and are taking measures to prevent its entry into Telangana

With the High Court’s deadline for local body elections approaching, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stated that the decision on extending 42 per cent reservations to BCs would hinge on the Supreme Court’s ruling. He also addressed defection notices issued by the Speaker and criticised the Centre and L&T for stalling Hyderabad Metro expansion.

BRS MLA T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, accusing it of dismantling the Panchayat Raj system and neglecting rural development. He also criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for being disconnected from ground realities.

Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti Dam height threatens irrigation projects across Telangana, risking severe water shortage in 27.4 lakh acres of farmland. Telangana leaders warn the move violates court orders, with political opposition demanding urgent action to safeguard riparian rights

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation clarified that there is no increase in regular bus fares. Fare adjustments of up to 50 per cent apply only to special festival services to meet high demand during Bathukamma, Dasara and other festivals

The BRS working president countered Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” remarks, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy over MLAs defecting to its side. He challenged Gandhi to make the defected BRS legislators resign and contest fresh bypolls, calling defections “murder of democracy”

Around 250 villagers availed free medical services at a mega health camp organised by Nizampet Press Club in collaboration with RVM Hospital in Medak. Specialist doctors offered consultations and basic tests, while local officials and community leaders attended the event

A 55-year-old man died after reportedly suffering a heart attack while fleeing a police raid at a gambling point in Venkatapur, Rajanna-Sircilla. His family suspects foul play as valuables were missing and has demanded a full inquiry into the incident.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised CM Revanth Reddy for staying silent on Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti dam height, warning it threatens Telangana’s irrigation projects and farmers. He vowed legal and public protests to protect the State’s riparian rights

A tribal woman’s body was allegedly left on a forest roadside in Nagarkurnool by a ‘108’ ambulance, forcing her grieving family to spend the night outdoors after staff refused to transport them to their village despite repeated requests

The Karimnagar Municipal Corporation is taking strict steps to stop roadside garbage dumping. CCTV cameras, fines starting from Rs 1,000 and name-and-shame measures will be used to track violators and develop the city as a dumper bin-free zone.