Telangana

Several Congress MLAs raised concerns over severely damaged roads in their constituencies during Zero Hour in the Assembly, citing delays in sanctioned works and contractor payments. The R&B Minister said action plans were prepared to commence works within 10 to 15 days.

ACB officials caught the warden of an ITDA ST Boys Hostel in Kothagudem district while accepting a Rs 14,000 bribe from a cook to process her pending salary bills. The accused was caught red-handed after ACB officials laid a trap.

Healthark’s annual RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026 will be held in Hyderabad on September 24. The conference will bring together leaders from pharmaceutical, healthcare and biotechnology organisations for discussions on priorities shaping the global life sciences and healthcare ecosystem.

Adilabad police seized 385 ganja plants worth Rs 38.50 lakh from a cotton field at Pottam Loddi village on Friday and booked two persons. Police said the accused were allegedly cultivating the crop on forest land following a tip-off.

Congress MPs and MLCs headed to Siddipet on Friday amid allegations of land irregularities involving elected representatives. The team is likely to visit the Collector’s Office and examine land records as part of an initiative to bring alleged irregularities to light.

A four-storey residential building developed a sudden tilt in Gopanpally’s NTR Nagar on Friday, prompting evacuation of occupants and nearby residents. CMC officials cordoned off the area, while engineering teams inspected the structure to assess its stability and determine the cause.

The Telangana government has formed a high-level committee to resolve 12 issues concerning lands and properties included in the prohibited 22-A category. The panel will submit its recommendations within a month, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said in the Assembly.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the arrest of BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank, alleging that police barged into his home and accused the Telangana government of curbing free speech and democratic principles.

BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank was arrested from his Hyderabad residence on Friday over a social media post linked to an alleged attack on BRS working president KT Rama Rao’s staff, prompting heated arguments between police and party workers.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claim that the K Chandrashekhar Rao family owns properties worth Rs 1 lakh crore. He made the remarks after appearing before an ACB court in the Formula E-race case.

A young man allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the VST Steel Bridge near RTC Cross Roads in Hyderabad on Friday. Police identified him as Manoj, a Parsigutta-Ramnagar resident, and recovered a purported suicide note from his mobile phone

A 60-year-old milk vendor was allegedly attacked with a sickle by unidentified assailants in Vanasthalipuram on Friday morning. He suffered serious injuries and was shifted to a private hospital. Police suspect a land dispute and are examining CCTV footage.

Cyberabad Traffic Police have advised companies, organisations and educational institutions to adopt staggered work arrangements from September 18 to 25 amid forecast moderate to heavy rainfall and Ganesh immersion processions, suggesting early logouts, work from home and online classes.

Goshamahal police have rejected social media claims that the Lee Chee Ka Raja Ganesh 2026 idol is made of panchaloha, weighs 48 kg, has a 24-karat gold coating and features 3,83,800 American diamonds, calling the information false and misleading.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao's PRO Mahesh Manikya Mudiraj was released by Bolarum police on Friday after being served a BNSS notice. He had been taken from Saifabad police station in connection with another case involving alleged obstruction of police duties.

Two ATM machines were gutted in a fire at Jogipet vegetable market in Sangareddy during the early hours of Friday. Nearby residents panicked as flames threatened surrounding houses, while police examined CCTV footage and banks assessed possible cash losses

Rebbena police arrested four persons allegedly involved in house burglaries across several places in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. Police recovered 103 grams of gold, 300 grams of silver, four mobile phones, a car and lock-breaking equipment from them.

The Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Devasthanam in Vemulawada earned Rs 3,72,78,809 in cash, besides 201 grams of mixed gold and 16.6 kg of mixed silver, through hundial offerings received from devotees between August 19 and September 17.

NAFSCOB chairman Konduru Ravinder Rao has issued a legal notice to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, seeking withdrawal of allegations made against him in the Assembly on September 16 and a public apology within seven days.

A group of Congress MPs and MLCs is likely to visit BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao’s residence at Erravalli on Friday. The proposed visit comes amid a land row, with officials conducting a survey and local farmers questioning the exercise.

The Telangana High Court directed authorities to take action according to law over the proposed release of Kalpitha Nayakudu – The Fabricated Leader – Volume 1 on B R Ambedkar. The Government informed the Court that author Hamara Prasad was arrested and copies seized.

Farmers in Erravally village of Siddipet district opposed a revenue survey near K Chandrashekhar Rao’s agricultural lands on Thursday. They said more than 150 farmers had cultivated 388 acres of assigned land for decades and expressed apprehension that the government might take back the land.

Telangana launched the State Climate Centre for Cities to strengthen climate-responsive urban planning across Urban Local Bodies. The Centre will support climate-risk assessments, action plans and budgeting, while the Telangana Urban Climate Atlas will help officials map vulnerabilities and prioritise investments.

Telangana has allowed adult family members to attend Special Intensive Revision electoral roll hearings on behalf of voters and submit necessary documents. CEO C Sudharsan Reddy directed officials to accept such documents and resolve notices, while ensuring compliance with ECI rules.