Telangana

TGSRTC's plan to convert 200 diesel buses into electric vehicles faces regulatory delays. Revised central guidelines require a fresh prototype to undergo stringent safety testing by the ARAI, pushing the eco-friendly fleet's commercial rollout into next year

The Centre has proposed a high-speed rail corridor connecting Hyderabad and Amaravati, potentially cutting travel time to 70 minutes. The project is part of a wider network linking major southern cities and could boost business, tourism, investment and regional connectivity.

Hyderabad CCS and Habeeb Nagar Police arrested two persons for allegedly illegally selling prescription medicines and cough syrup. Police seized 77,700 tablets and 170 bottles of cough syrup worth around Rs 10 lakh, while six other suspects remain absconding.

Tension prevailed at Gudem village in Mancherial district after followers of MLA Premsagar Rao allegedly tore posters of Peddapalli MP Vamshikrishna ahead of a school bag distribution programme. Supporters of both leaders confronted each other before police restored order

A tragic incident unfolded in Sangareddy's Jogipet as a man allegedly killed his 18-day-old son by throwing him onto the floor during a domestic altercation. The infant was declared dead on arrival at the hospital; police have detained the accused

The Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST) registered two cases and apprehended three persons during raids on fast food centres in Chandrayangutta. Officials seized reused cooking oil, coloured chicken and artificial food colours over alleged food safety and hygiene violations.

Police detained several farmers protesting the fencing of around 650 acres at Bahadurguda near Shamshabad for a proposed bullet train hub. Farmers demanded clear assurances from the government before any land acquisition, while heavy police deployment continued in the area.

Tension prevailed in Bahadurguda village of Shamshabad as HYDRAA and Revenue Department officials began taking over 650 acres of land amid heavy police deployment. Farmers protested the move, while the BRS extended support and alleged police prevented its leaders from reaching the village.

The BRS alleged that police placed several of its leaders under house arrest despite the High Court permitting the Yuva Sangrama Sadassu in Hyderabad. The party termed the action unconstitutional and demanded the immediate release of the detained leaders.

The Congress government in Telangana is considering a steep upward revision of irrigation project costs, with proposals amounting to Rs 1.26 lakh crore discussed at the Cabinet meeting. In the first phase alone, schemes including Palamuru‑Rangareddy and SLBC may see a hike of Rs 35,000 crore.

The Telangana Cabinet has constituted a Special Enquiry Team to probe alleged irregularities in the Dharani and Bhu Bharathi portals, covering developments from tendering to current operations. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said a forensic audit and pilot checks in Siddipet and Medak preceded the decision.

Osmania University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kumar Molugaram has been elected as a Fellow of the Telangana Academy of Sciences for 2025 in the Engineering Sciences stream. His election was unanimously recommended by the Academy’s Executive Council after a rigorous evaluation.

Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy inspected villages in Patancheru and Ameenpur to review the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He urged booth‑level officers and agents to work in coordination and complete the exercise before the extended deadline.

ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., the luxury spirits arm of Allied Blenders & Distillers, has entered the Telangana market with three premium whisky brands — Aodh Irish Whiskey, Woodburns Contemporary Rare Indian Whisky and Yello Designer Whisky. Co-founded by actor Ranveer Singh, the company is targeting Hyderabad’s growing demand for super-premium alcoholic beverages.

Adilabad police arrested three men in Utnoor for misusing tapentadol painkiller tablets as an intoxicant. A raid on a commercial complex led to the recovery of tablets, syringes and mobile phones, while two other accused remain at large.

Farmers in Adilabad and neighbouring districts, facing a rainfall deficit of up to 42 percent, have turned to age‑old rituals and festivals like Kappathalli and Bathukamma to invoke rains.

The Jagtial police have initiated a humanitarian drive to rescue and rehabilitate mentally ill and destitute individuals found wandering in public places. In the latest effort, 12 persons, including two women, were identified and provided medical care before being shifted to shelter homes.

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha has announced that Varuna Yajnas will be conducted in temples across Telangana to address the rainfall deficit caused by the El Nino phenomenon.

The Food Safety Department inspected 14 establishments in Hyderabad and destroyed 60 kg of ghee deemed unfit, while seizing 850 kg suspected to be adulterated. Commissioner Sangeetha Satyanarayana said the seized stock will be held pending laboratory reports and that legal action will follow if tests confirm adulteration.

Kothagudem II-Town police arrested a TGSP battalion constable accused of sheltering the prime accused and his associates in a POCSO case. The arrest follows a complaint lodged by the victim’s mother.

Two bike riders were killed after a speeding truck hit their two-wheeler on National Highway 163 near Machapur village in Mulugu district. The truck later crashed into a tree, leaving the driver injured. Police are investigating the accident.

Farmers in Telangana are grappling with severe water scarcity as groundwater levels continue to decline amid deficient rainfall this Kharif season. With borewells drying up and erratic power supply disrupting irrigation, agricultural prospects remain bleak.

Amid criticism of the Telangana Congress government and internal party differences, AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan held one-on-one meetings with Cabinet Ministers and DCC presidents in Hyderabad to gather feedback on governance, party coordination, organisational issues and the ongoing SIR exercise.

BRS leaders and farmers staged a dharna at Kondapochamma Sagar demanding immediate lifting of Godavari water from the Kannepalli pump house to address drought conditions in Siddipet and neighbouring districts. They accused the Congress government of failing to respond to farmers’ needs.