Telangana

Two weeks of steady rain have turned Hyderabad and Rangareddy’s monsoon deficit into a surplus. Hyderabad has recorded 492 mm against a normal of 363 mm, while Telangana’s overall seasonal rainfall has exceeded the norm, reaching 498 mm so far.

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition by Congress leader Ajmeera Shyam Naik challenging Asifabad MLA Kova Lakshmi’s 2023 election victory over alleged false information in her affidavit. The ruling upholds an earlier Telangana High Court decision in Lakshmi’s favour.

The National Dam Safety Authority has warned of serious structural damage to Singur Dam, ordering urgent repairs and reduced storage to 20 TMC. Officials cautioned that a breach could flood downstream areas, urging residents and farmers along the Manjeera River to stay alert.

BRS general secretary Dr. R.S. Praveen Kumar condemned the arrest of Podu farmers from Dimda village during their 400-km padayatra to Hyderabad, demanding land rights. He accused the Congress government of suppressing farmers and urged their immediate release and action against forest officials.

Relentless rains over 24 hours have battered Telangana, killing two people, damaging infrastructure, and destroying crops. Several districts reported over 60 mm of rain, prompting a high alert. Rescue efforts and damage assessments are underway amid forecasts of more rainfall.

A man died and a woman was injured after a van collided with their two-wheeler at Beechupally, Jogulamba Gadwal, on Thursday morning. Locals rushed the injured woman to the Government General Hospital for treatment.

Torrential rains in Mahabubnagar and Jadcherla caused flooding, road damage, and traffic disruptions on NH-44. A private bus carrying Amara Raja Batteries employees narrowly escaped a mishap after a road cave-in, while irrigation officials opened Koil Sagar project gates to release water.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting Telangana’s irrigation safety, citing warnings for Jurala, Manjeera, and Singur projects while politicising Kaleshwaram’s Medigadda barrage repairs. He urged urgent action to safeguard all water projects for four crore people

Telangana’s 194 Model Schools recorded 50,718 vacancies for 2025-26, with MEC and CEC intermediate streams witnessing the lowest demand. Officials cite stream choice, late entry-level admissions, and remote locations as key reasons for the steep drop in enrolments.

Heavy rains triggered a rare surge in Himayatsagar inflows, peaking at 17,500 cusecs on Thursday morning. Authorities issued two flood warnings and opened eight gates to release water into Musi River, as inflows poured in from catchment areas.

Nirmal police arrested seven members of an inter-state gang accused of stealing cattle by using anaesthesia and selling them to Maharashtra slaughterhouses. Vehicles, cash, and mobile phones were seized. The gang’s kingpin admitted forming it to make quick money.

A newborn died at Bellampalli community health centre in Mancherial district, with parents alleging doctors’ negligence during delivery. They claim a request for transfer was ignored, while doctors insist it was a stillbirth caused by health complications. Police have registered a case.

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake reportedly shook Vikarabad early Thursday amid persistent heavy rains. Tremors lasted a few seconds, with no damage reported. Torrential rainfall inundated cotton fields, breached tanks, and disrupted traffic, forcing authorities to alert residents in low-lying areas.

Our MPs from both Congress and BJP seem more interested in protecting each other. Time for the people of Telangana to reflect

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for stalling construction of 15 bridges across Musi River in Hyderabad. Sanctioned in January 2022 with Rs 545 crore, the projects remain incomplete, raising concerns over traffic congestion and connectivity.

Hyderabad experiences heavy monsoon rainfall, with six zones recording 25–52 mm between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Rajendranagar tops the list with 52.3 mm, followed by Bahadurpura and Charminar, highlighting widespread impact across the city.

Telangana reels under widespread heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure area over Andhra Pradesh. Bhadradri Kothagudem leads with 128 mm, while Mahabubnagar, Vikarabad, and other districts report over 100 mm, highlighting the intensity and impact of the downpour.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over severe fertiliser shortages in Telangana, highlighting long queues, empty stock points, and farmer distress. He blamed the Revanth Reddy government for failing to ensure timely availability during the crucial sowing season.

The event, organised by the Global Telangana Association (Detroit Chapter) at the Canton Heritage Park in Detroit (USA), featured over 120 players segmented into 10 teams based on their performance metrics

A POCSO court in Mancherial sentenced a street ice cream vendor, Bablu, to life imprisonment and fined him Rs. 10,000 for attempting to rape a minor boy in 2018. The crime occurred when Bablu lured the child with an ice cream.

Karimnagar Police arrested six members of two inter-district burglar gangs, including two siblings. Officials detailed their modus operandi, revealing that two repeat offenders resumed burglaries after losing money in online betting apps. Police continue investigation into their criminal activities

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directed officials to accelerate the rollout of Bhudhaar numbers to streamline land records across the state. The CM also reviewed plans for new sub-registrar offices in Hyderabad and directed officials to ensure the inauguration of completed Indiramma houses by the end of the month.

School Education Department took this decision as the India Meteorological Department issued a forecast of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places

Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar of the 23rd Maratha Light Infantry was laid to rest with full military honours in Surya Thanda, Khammam district, after being martyred along the Line of Control in Kashmir's Baramulla district.