Telangana

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao challenged CM Revanth Reddy to a public debate on farmers’ issues, criticising the Congress for unmet promises and mishandling agriculture. KTR alleged a “covert rule” in Telangana and accused the CM of favouring Andhra interests.

B.Tech student Katipelli Nitya died by suicide in Jagtial after reportedly being humiliated by two friends over her academic performance. She consumed pesticide on July 2 and died during treatment. Police registered a case against the two accused friends

Three more victims of the Sigachi Chloro Chemicals blast were identified through DNA reports, taking the total to 39. All were migrant workers from Bihar and Odisha. Two bodies remain unidentified as families await confirmation at a Sangareddy rehab centre.

Sub-inspector Daraboyina Vittal was critically injured after falling off his bike near Edupayala temple in Medak on Friday night. He was first treated at a local hospital before being shifted to a corporate facility. A case has been registered.

BHEL SC Employees Association President G Surendar has been appointed as the Telangana State President of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas Paswan)’s labour cell, Janshakti Mazdoor Sabha. He received the appointment letter from the party’s New Delhi office on Saturday.

A leopard was spotted near Vaddepally village in Siddipet’s Raipole mandal, prompting fear among farmers. Forest officials confirmed the presence through pug marks and urged caution. Villagers requested the leopard be captured and relocated to a forested area.

Hyderabad philanthropist Arekapudi Raghu donated Rs 1 lakh to an elderly Maharashtra farmer who was seen tilling land with his wife due to lack of bullocks. The viral video drew attention to their plight, prompting Raghu’s 280-km journey to help.

A 24-year-old BTech graduate died by suicide in Hanamkonda, reportedly distressed over repeated failures to clear competitive exams for government jobs. Her parents found her hanging in her room. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

A fire broke out at Bilal Hardware Shop in Hyderabad’s Kalapather around midnight on Friday. Locals and firefighters extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported. A short circuit is suspected, and the owner estimated a loss of Rs 6 lakh.

Move prioritises drinking water needs in Khammam district; parts of Mahabubabad district will also benefit from the release, say officials

Two siblings drown in River Munneru at Chinna Mandava, while an Irrigation Department staffer dies after his motorbike hits a buffalo at Bonakal; TDP Khammam rural mandal unit president killed in road accident

The AICC chief questions the saffron party’s commitment in safeguarding constitutional values; wonders if BJP has hatred towards socialism and secularism, why are these words included in its Constitution

BRS working president KT Rama Rao hailed Komuraiah as a fearless fighter who laid down his life for land, livelihood, and the liberation of the poor.

Fire broke out in the bottom of one of the wagons of the goods train carrying coal, at Kolanoor railway station

Mangodi Papa Rao, a resident of Kothuru, sexually assaulted a seven-year-old girl on August 13, 2023

According to forest officials, ATR is home to at least 33 tigers and officials expect the population to increase further. As per the All-India Tiger Estimation Report – 2022, the tiger population in the ATR had gradually increased to 21 tigers, which included seven males, six females and eight cubs.

In the next elections, the Congress will win 100 assembly seats and 15 parliament seats. I will take full responsibility if we fail to achieve the target,” Revanth Reddy assured the Congress high command in his speech.

Veeraiah, the district Congress president, said Venkat Rao is not a true Congress leader and is not bothered to work along with the old timers and senior leaders.

The Disciplinary Committee meeting is likely to be held on Monday and there is a possibility of issuing the notice to Jadcherla MLA after the meeting. Additionally, the Committee is expected to convene a meeting with a few Warangal MLAs over the ongoing confrontation with the Konda family.

CPI (Maoist) spokesperson Abhay criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s rejection of peace talks with armed Maoists. He accused the Centre of continuing attacks despite a ceasefire and claimed the government aims to displace adivasis under the guise of anti-Maoist operations

A farmer in Karimnagar stalled NH-563 expansion work, demanding better compensation for land acquired for the project. Claiming his land was wrongly classified as agricultural, he protested. Officials said compensation revision is possible through arbitration and took him to the police station

The court has issued a second show-cause notice in three days to a Jubilee Hills police officer for alleged unethical conduct in the Mahaa News case involving BRSV leader Kolli Sai Nageswara Rao. BRS Legal Cell threatens escalation

Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit arrested two persons for cheating a 57-year-old man by promising high returns in stock trading. The accused lured the victim into investing and later defrauded him. Cash and mobile phones were recovered

A 40-year-old woman attempting suicide by jumping into Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar lake was rescued by a bystander before police could arrive. Distressed over family issues, she was later counselled by Lake Police and handed over to her family