Telangana

Ten labourers and five sand tractors were stranded in the Manair river near Gattepalli of Sultanabad mandal on Tuesday as water levels suddenly rose. Police, with the help of locals and ropes, rescued the workers and brought them to safety

Anurag University signed an MoU with MSN Laboratories to launch the MSN Labs Bridge Course (2025–26) for new recruits. The Department of Chemistry will deliver industry-aligned training, combining lectures, labs, and assessments to enhance scientific and problem-solving skills

Dr Veena Kumari Dermal, a 1998-batch IPoS officer, has taken charge as Chief Postmaster General of Telangana Circle. Known for leading APT 2.0, she brings 27 years of expertise in tech deployment, policy reform, and administrative leadership to the role

Cybercriminals are targeting users with fake OTT subscription offers via WhatsApp and Google ads. Victims are tricked into installing harmful APKs that steal banking data. Officials urge caution and recommend reporting such scams to Cybercrime Helpline 1930 immediately

Railway police at Secunderabad busted an interstate drug racket and arrested a woman carrying 7.9 kg of marijuana worth Rs 3.94 lakh. The accused, from Andhra’s Paderu, was working for a repeat offender named Bonya, who managed to escape

A rare Nizam-era water level recorder at Osman Sagar reservoir lies neglected due to lack of maintenance and technicians. Once crucial for monitoring floods, the British-made device now rusts away, sparking concern from historians and heritage enthusiasts in Hyderabad

Telangana is in deep financial trouble with over Rs 35,000 crore in pending dues. Contractors, employees, and welfare beneficiaries await payments. Revenue is falling short, borrowing is rising, and protests are spreading across the State under the Congress-led government

In Kothagudem’s Cherla mandal, an adivasi woman delivered a baby on the roadside after walking six kilometres in a doli due to poor ambulance access. Both mother and child are safe, doctors said, after being shifted to Satyanarayanapuram government hospital

Warangal micro sculptor Ajay Kumar Mattewada has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by the Global Book of Excellence for his creative innovation and contribution to micro-sculpture. He will also be featured in its upcoming records edition for his remarkable achievements

In Hyderabad, authorities are allegedly cutting roadside trees down to stubs under the guise of pruning, harming tree health and violating WALTA norms. Activists accuse the electricity and municipal staff of illegal tree topping, causing long-term environmental damage

Telangana’s Regional Passport Office has relocated the Ameerpet and Tolichowki Passport Seva Kendras to MGBS Metro Station and Raidurg Siri Building, respectively. Both new PSKs, featuring improved amenities and security, will begin operations on September 16 with an official inauguration

K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of negligence after failing to retrieve the bodies of three youngsters washed away in Hyderabad nalas. He compared it to the SLBC tunnel tragedy, blaming CM Revanth Reddy for weakening disaster response systems.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the BJP of hypocrisy, citing India’s cricket match with Pakistan despite the Pahalgam massacre. He defended his party’s support for the Supreme Court’s Waqf verdict, stressing that “real nationalism” means inclusivity and equality.

The incident occurred on March 28, 2023, when the victim, a Class 4 student, was alone and sleeping at her home after returning from school. The accused broke into the house, woke up the minor and offered sweets before sexually assaulting her

Over 2,700 acres of farmland in Medak were buried under sand after August rains. Officials plan to use MGNREGS workers to clear fields, easing costs for farmers who now seek quick relief to prepare for Yasangi crops.

Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority hopes to raise Rs 500 crore through plot auctions in Turkayamjal and Bachupally to fund pending projects. Despite optimism over high returns, officials are worried about poor pre-bid response amid a sluggish real estate market

Weather analysts have warned of heavy rainfall in Hyderabad and adjoining districts from Tuesday evening through early Wednesday. The IMD forecast cloudy skies, thundershowers with gusty winds, and misty conditions. Residents have been advised to stay alert.

A man from Mallemdoddi village in Jogulamba Gadwal district died after his wife allegedly poured hot oil on him during a quarrel. He succumbed while under treatment in Kurnool. The accused, Padma, has been remanded to judicial custody.

A truck rammed into a stationary car on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road near Adibatla around 2 am Tuesday, killing one person and injuring five others. Police registered a case and are probing the accident.

The ACB launched surprise raids on Electricity Department ADE Ambedkar’s residences in Hyderabad over graft allegations. During the searches, officials seized cash worth Rs 2 crore stacked in bundles at the officer’s residence and the residence of one Sathish, reportedly a benami of the officer.

A 34-year-old painter, Pradeep Rao from Medak, died by suicide at his Miyapur residence on Monday. Police said he had been depressed after suffering serious injuries in a fall two months ago. His wife reported he was struggling with health issues

BRS leader Kampelli Kanakesh Patel arranged free meals for farmers waiting in long queues for urea at PACS in Paloncha, Kothagudem. He criticised the Congress government for shortages and demanded adequate supply, warning that it should step down if it fails

Private colleges in Telangana ended their indefinite strike after the state government agreed to release Rs 600 crore towards fee reimbursement arrears. Talks with ministers ensured reopening of colleges from Tuesday