Telangana

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the Supreme Court decision upholding Danam Nagender’s disqualification, calling it a “Supreme slap” to Rahul Gandhi and A Revanth Reddy. He also criticised the Congress over defections and alleged betrayal of voters.

BRS district President Balka Suman alleged that farmers, households and industries were facing frequent power interruptions due to coal shortages and poor management. During a visit to a thermal plant in Jaipur, he demanded steps to restore full power generation.

BRS leader A Rakesh Reddy accused the Congress government of failing to address employee demands, citing pending DAs and delays in the Pay Revision Commission. He also alleged that the Employee Health Scheme was not implemented and retired employees were neglected.

A refrigerator explosion triggered a fire at a Kirana General Store in Shivvampet, Medak, in the early hours of Thursday. The fire destroyed valuables in the shop owned by trader Hanumanth Guptha, while officials assessed the exact loss suffered.

The BRS launched a statewide agitation at thermal power plants and Singareni offices, alleging coal shortages and falling generation had triggered a power crisis in Telangana. Party leaders protested at Yadadri, KTPP, Bhadradri, Kothagudem and Singareni Bhavan.

Two days after a 29-year-old woman was found dead in a Madhapur hotel room, suspect Srinivasa Ravi Teja allegedly attempted suicide in Andhra Pradesh. He was shifted to KGH in Visakhapatnam as police continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.

A Tirumalayapalem Sub-Inspector and his driver sustained serious injuries after a speeding lorry rammed their car near Pindiprolu village in Khammam district while they were returning from Ganesh immersion duty.

The Telangana government has constituted a four-member committee to investigate alleged land irregularities linked to 13 individuals, including several BRS leaders. The committee will examine alleged violations related to land ownership, prohibited category lands and encroachments, and submit reports to the government.

The Supreme Court upheld the Telangana High Court's decision disqualifying former Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender under the anti-defection law for switching from the BRS to the Congress. The court rejected his appeal and affirmed that his Assembly seat stood vacant from April 23, 2024.

An unidentified group of assailants allegedly murdered a 75-year-old woman living alone in Peddareddypet village of Sangareddy district and decamped with her gold and silver ornaments.

Ganesh immersion festivities turned tragic in Telangana as a devotee drowned during idol immersion in the Haldi Vagu Project in Medak district, while three youngsters suffered electric shocks after coming into contact with overhead power lines during an immersion procession in Sangareddy district.

Authorities issued an emergency flood alert in Musi River catchment areas of Nalgonda and Suryapet districts due to heavy inflows from upstream regions. Residents have been advised to remain cautious, while schools in Nalgonda district were closed as a precaution amid incessant rainfall caused by a low-pressure system.

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday pulled up the State government for deploying a large police force and allowing ruling party legislators to enter private land belonging to PCR Infra in Siddipet district.

A sub-inspector from Kothagudem Two Town police station, K. Venkanna, died after being knocked down by an unidentified motorcycle while on duty at NTR Marg. Though he initially thought his injuries were minor, he later developed complications in Warangal and succumbed during treatment at MGM Hospital.

A bridge across the Palavaagu stream at Rajupet in Mulakalapalli mandal collapsed following a surge of floodwaters, disrupting traffic on the Paloncha-Dammapet road. While no casualties were reported, motorists faced inconvenience as police erected barricades and advised alternate routes.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy convened a high‑level review on Wednesday amid a prolonged power shortage, directing officials to ensure full‑capacity generation at Yadadri Thermal Power Station before Dasara featival. With two units shut due to critically low coal stocks and farmers staging protests, the government has decided to source coal from Mahanadi Coalfields and Coal India to stabilise supply.

The Telangana Drugs Control Administration has ordered the immediate recall of Paracet 500 tablets from a specific batch manufactured in Himachal Pradesh and marketed in Telangana.

Heavy rains triggered by cyclone Arnab lashed Khammam and Warangal districts on Wednesday, disrupting Ganesh immersion processions, mining operations and daily life. Strong winds uprooted trees, damaged property and snapped power lines in both the districts.

Former MLC Kura Raghottam Reddy and three others were caught playing cards during a police raid at his residence in Siddipet on Tuesday night. Police recovered ₹11,600 in cash and four mobile phones and registered a case

Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Vipul praised the Telugu diaspora for its vibrant presence, social responsibility and efforts to preserve cultural identity. He was speaking at the annual Telugu Day organised by SATA in Riyadh, which featured traditional performances by children.

Mattewada police booked former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar and 14 BRS leaders following a tense incident during their visit to MGM Hospital in Hanamkonda. Police alleged obstruction of duties, intimidation and assault during the confrontation at the hospital

Mancherial police arrested six persons for allegedly stealing electric motors and power transformers from agricultural fields, houses and commercial establishments across several mandals. Police recovered copper wire, motorcycles, mobile phones and ₹50,000 in cash from the accused

Talks between Telangana government employees and Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju over long-pending demands failed to produce results, leaving lakhs of employees and pensioners disheartened. The Telangana Employees’ Joint Action Committee (TGEJAC) has convened an emergency State-level meeting to decide its next course of action.