Telangana

Farmers in Medak staged rasta-roko protests Wednesday, blaming the Congress government for rain-soaked paddy due to delayed procurement. Demonstrations erupted in Toopran mandal and other villages, with farmers demanding immediate lifting of stocks. Police intervention sparked heated arguments during the agitation

Heavy rains in Karimnagar Tuesday night soaked hundreds of quintals of paddy stored in open procurement centres. Farmers, angered by delayed government purchases, demanded immediate procurement of wet and discolored stocks without conditions

Villagers rescued a stranded man from a swollen stream in Pyaravaram, Jharasangam mandal, using a ladder and rope Wednesday morning. Heavy overnight rains revived streams across Medak, disrupting traffic at Yasapur in Raikode mandal as water overflowed a low-level bridge

Unseasonal rains and gales hit Mancherial and Adilabad Tuesday evening, soaking paddy, maize, and jowar stocks at procurement centres and market yards. Farmers staged protests demanding compensation and procurement of wet grains, while power outages disrupted villages until restoration Wednesday morning

Unseasonal rain and strong winds damaged paddy stocks in Karimnagar district Tuesday night. Trees and electric wires were uprooted, disrupting power supply. Electricity staff restored services by 3 a.m. after clearing debris, while soaked crops at procurement centres added farmer distress

Thunderstorms and gales devastated Telangana, soaking paddy and maize stocks at procurement centres, worsening farmers’ woes amid delayed government purchases. Heavy  rainfall in Sangareddy, Siddipet, and Medak caused crop losses, prompting demands for immediate procurement before monsoon entry predicted within a week 

Overnight thunderstorms brought relief to Hyderabad and surrounding districts after a month-long heatwave. Widespread showers, gusty winds, and cloud cover cooled conditions. Mahabubnagar recorded the highest rainfall at 112 mm, while Hyderabad areas saw steady moderate rains, easing summer discomfort 

A long-standing rivalry between neighbours in Patharlapalli village of Ellanthakunta mandal, Karimnagar, turned violent on Tuesday, leading to the death of Nandikonda Raju and injuries to his son Nishanth, who is currently hospitalised.

Two ganja peddlers from East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, were convicted by the Jagtial court and sentenced to seven years in prison for transporting 16 kg of ganja in an autorickshaw in Kodimyal in 2021.

Mango farmers in Mancherial district are cutting down orchards due to poor yields caused by unseasonal rains. Cultivation has drastically reduced over the past few years, forcing many to shift to alternative crops or sell land for real estate.

Villagers of Vallur in Medak district staged a rasta roko on NH-44 demanding an underpass from NHAI, citing frequent accidents and injuries while crossing the highway.

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has introduced mandatory Ebola screening for all international arrivals, following WHO’s declaration of Ebola as a global health emergency.

A Congress councillor in Medak, from Bujrampet ward, threatened suicide during a municipal meeting, alleging interference from fellow Congress leaders and denial of development funds.

A 54-year-old businessman from Ranga Reddy district was declared brain dead and his family donated his organs under the Telangana government’s Jeevandan initiative, benefitting six patients.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Hyderabad arrested Tahsildar T. Sucharitha and her driver V. Nagesh after they were caught accepting a Rs 2 lakh bribe as part of a Rs 30 lakh demand for approving a land conversion application in Shamirpet Mandal.

The Telangana School Education Department has instructed schools and colleges not to share students' personal information, including mobile numbers, with private individuals or agencies.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar clarified that reports about the removal of TGSRTC driver B Ashok are false. Ashok is a hired bus driver, and the government has instructed that he should not be removed from duty.

Mancherial police arrested four people, including a woman, for staging her husband’s murder as a road accident to claim insurance worth Rs. 2 crore.

The Telangana State Beverages Corporation Limited (TGBCL ) is collecting 2 percent Tax Collected at Source (TCS) from liquor shop owners, ignoring certificates issued by the Income Tax Department that allow lower rates.

BRS leaders in Kothagudem condemned TGSRTC officials for removing driver Ashok from service after he highlighted farmers’ issues during a protest. They argued his remarks were civic responsibility, not political, and demanded his immediate reinstatement.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has revamped the first-year intermediate syllabus for 2026-27, introducing AI concepts, reducing repetitive content, and adding Telangana-specific cultural lessons.

The Telangana Health Minister assured the public that no Ebola cases have been reported in the state. Surveillance teams are monitoring passengers from affected countries, isolation wards have been set up, and hospitals are on high alert following WHO’s declaration of Ebola as a global health emergency.

Hyderabad police have arrested seven suspects in connection with the murder of advocate Khaja Moizuddin, who was fatally run over outside his residence. The SUV used in the crime has been recovered, and police say the murder was planned weeks in advance by hired assassins.

Osmania University Arts College principal Prof C Kasim said the Rs 1,000 crore promised by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for university development has not been released yet. He urged the government not to delay implementation of the assured funding