Telangana

With the continuous downpour, Kuntala waterfall, reportedly Telangana’s highest waterfall, began gushing with full force, drawing nature lovers and tourists.

Telangana Chief Minister warns school and college managements will be held accountable for drug-related activities near campuses. Speaking at an anti-drug event, he also announced EAGLE, a new task force replacing TGANB to combat drug trafficking in Telangana

Jurala Project on the Krishna river faces serious maintenance issues with damaged crest gates amid surging inflows. Delays in repairs, reduced storage due to siltation, and rising water levels have sparked concern over the dam's flood-handling capability

An Adilabad Municipality accounts officer caught red-handed by ACB while accepting bribe to clear a development bill. The contractor had earlier reported the demand of Rs 20,000, leading to the successful trap and arrest

Motorcyclist Gayathri Natrajan, after a devastating accident on Hyderabad’s poorly maintained roads, calls attention to the city's unsafe infrastructure. She criticises the disregard for traffic laws and the resignation of citizens, urging authorities to take action for safer roads

A youngster drowned while fishing in a stream at Nishanghat village in Adilabad, while his friend narrowly survived after attempting to rescue him.

With the Telangana High Court directing local body polls by September 30 and Presidential assent still pending, the proposed 42 per cent BC quota is unlikely to be implemented. The Congress may still use it as a political card in the election

Akhilesh, a B.Tech student from Karimnagar, died by suicide after being harassed over loans taken from online apps to fund his betting addiction. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation into the circumstances of his death

A self-styled godman was arrested in Adilabad’s Echoda mandal for cheating people by claiming to cure diseases. Police urged the public to consult certified doctors and report any fake babas exploiting individuals under the guise of medical treatment

Women from Chennur’s 11th ward protested carrying empty vessels, demanding resolution to a 20-day drinking water crisis caused by a faulty borewell motor. They accused officials of negligence and targeting residents who raised the issue with the municipality

BRS leader KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for the failure of Gate No. 9 at the Jurala project, citing negligence in maintenance. He warned of further risks and criticised the administration for repeated infrastructure failures under its rule

UNDP’s Dr Angela Lusigi called for united action to conserve biodiversity at a roundtable hosted by ICRISAT. Experts stressed policy reform in agriculture, scientific interventions, and political awareness to align with India’s biodiversity goals and the Kunming-Montreal framework

ACB officials from Karimnagar, led by DSP Vijay Kumar, are conducting surprise searches at the Peddapalli RTA office on Thursday, taking control of key departments and restricting public entry during the operation to prevent any interference

BRS leader P Karthik Reddy warned of an indefinite hunger strike if Rythu Bharosa funds are not released for erstwhile Rangareddy farmers within a week, accusing the Congress government of political discrimination and stepmotherly treatment of the district’s farmers

Oil palm farmers in Telangana are reeling from falling prices after import duties were slashed, pushing rates down 10%. With no MSP, rising costs, poor saplings, and logistical issues, farmers warn they may abandon cultivation without immediate support

Tension broke out in Manakondur as Congress and BRS cadres clashed verbally during a BRS protest over alleged Indiramma housing irregularities. Police controlled the situation and dispersed both groups, having deployed heavy force anticipating trouble

BRS leaders alleged that retired government employees in Telangana are suffering due to delays in receiving service benefits. They demanded clearance of Rs 4,000 crore dues, criticised PF fund diversion, and called for abolition of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).

Jadav Surya Kumar, a senior assistant with Ramagundam police, died in a bike accident near Indaram village in Mancherial district. He lost control while trying to avoid a wild animal

The event is part of the government’s mission to create awareness among the youth about the harmful effects of drug use. Ram Charan’s presence is expected to encourage young people to stay away from narcotics and make healthy life choices.

A crest gate at the Priyadarshini Jurala Project failed to open due to a snapped cable, even as Krishna river inflows touched 53,000 cusecs. Authorities rushed technical teams and resumed pending repair work to address operational issues on priority.

Tension erupted in Jainath mandal, Adilabad, as police detained BRS activists protesting against rainwater flooding in their houses. The residents blamed road-widening work for the inundation and demanded preventive measures. A scuffle broke out during the police action.

A government-appointed panel has recommended the rescue and rehabilitation of 1,200 animals from Palamur Biosciences following reports of severe cruelty. PETA India urges immediate action, citing violations of CCSEA norms and unapproved animal testing practices at the Mahabubnagar-based facility.

Two female Maoists were killed in an encounter with DRG and STF forces in Chhattisgarh’s Abujhmad region. The operation was based on intelligence about the presence of CPI (Maoist) Maad division cadres. Arms, medical items and other materials were seized.

A Sub-Inspector and a Constable from Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district died in a road accident near Durgapuram in Suryapet district. Their vehicle was hit by a lorry while en route to Hyderabad on an official assignment. Two others were injured.