Telangana

Araka Ajay Kumar, a young man from Podichenpally village in Medak, has cleared eight competitive government exams over seven years without any formal coaching. From forest beat officer to assistant section officer, his journey reflects relentless self-study and determination.

Cannabis cultivation, once a traditional but banned activity, has become a profitable trade in the remote areas of Adilabad, with increasing demand from Telangana and Maharashtra. Authorities are stepping up surveillance to curb illegal growth amid rising incidents of cultivation

A tragic incident unfolded in Perur village, Medak, where two villagers drowned in the Manjira river after attending funeral rites. A teenager slipped into the water while bathing, and a fellow villager who tried to save him also drowned.

More than 1,000 families who invested in Indu Projects at Kukatpally and Bandlaguda have appealed to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to resolve the prolonged delay in property registration. Despite partial completion in 2016, legal ownership remains elusive for them.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has accused the Congress government in Telangana of targeting the poor through aggressive demolition drives along the Musi River, while protecting influential interests. He criticised the HYDRAA initiative and called on voters to oppose the Congress in the Jubilee Hills by-election.

Rental vehicle owners in Telangana staged a protest near the Secretariat demanding immediate clearance of long-pending dues. With bills unpaid for up to two years in some districts, small contractors face financial distress. BRS MLA T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for mismanagement and favouring large contractors.

NIT Warangal has inaugurated a dedicated Centre for Mental Health and Wellness to promote emotional well-being among students and faculty. Coinciding with its 67th Foundation Day, the Centre collaborates with Heartfulness Institute and Art of Living Foundation to offer counselling, meditation, and life skills workshops.

Police Martyrs’ Commemoration Day was observed across Adilabad and neighbouring districts with heartfelt tributes from officials and citizens. Collector Rajarshi Shah and other dignitaries honoured the sacrifices of police personnel, especially those who died fighting Maoists.

The family of Sreepada Naresh, a migrant worker from Metpally whose body has remained unclaimed in Bahrain for five years, has urged the Telangana government to intervene and repatriate his remains. A petition was submitted during the CM Pravasi Prajavani programme in Hyderabad.

Chandana Mohan Rao, visionary entrepreneur and founder of CMR Shopping Mall, passed away on Monday. Known for introducing shopping malls and hallmark gold ornaments in Telugu States, his retail ventures and philanthropy impacted thousands, leaving a lasting legacy

A clash between rival Congress factions in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills constituency disrupted electioneering efforts on Tuesday. Supporters of corporators CN Reddy and Bhavani Shankar engaged in a heated argument that escalated into a physical altercation.

The Hyderabad traffic police issued a detailed advisory for Sadar Utsav Mela at YMCA Narayanguda on Wednesday night. Key roads and RTC bus routes will be diverted to manage traffic. Motorists are advised to follow alternate routes and plan travel accordingly

The Telangana government's decision to extend the liquor shop licence application deadline has sparked widespread criticism and legal threats. Drawing parallels with a 2019 Andhra Pradesh case where a similar extension was struck down by the High Court, applicants allege unfair practices and political manipulation.

South Central Railway operated 1,010 regular and festival special trains between September 21 and October 20, carrying 4.8 crore passengers. Extra coaches, halts, holding areas, CCTV surveillance, and staff deployment ensured smooth and safe travel during the festive season

Internal rifts, caste-based divisions, and slow implementation of key promises have weakened the Congress’s position in Telangana. AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge has reportedly voiced concern over the party’s trajectory, especially after the Supreme Court dismissed its plea on BC reservations.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau apprehended a 17-year-old juvenile from Rajasthan for allegedly cheating a Nizamabad doctor. The boy posed as a CRPF constable on Facebook, collected Rs 50,000 as advance for furniture, and then disappeared

Citizens can report violations of the Model Code of Conduct during the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election using the cVIGIL app. Complaints with photos or videos are reviewed and acted upon within 100 minutes, ensuring swift ECI intervention while protecting user confidentiality

Despite expectations of a record paddy harvest in Telangana, procurement operations are faltering due to untimely rains, inadequate infrastructure, and a reduced procurement target from the Centre. With only 1,200 centres operational against the proposed 8,300, and over 2.36 lakh acres of crop damaged, farmers face income losses and uncertainty over support price operations.

Miyapur police arrested six individuals involved in mobile phone theft from sharing auto passengers. The gang stole phones and money by diverting victims’ attention. Police recovered 20 mobiles, and most members were found to have prior criminal records

Police Commemoration Day was solemnly observed across Khammam, Warangal, and Kothagudem districts with Smriti Parades and candlelight rallies. Officials, dignitaries, and families of martyrs paid floral tributes and read out the names of 191 police personnel who died in the line of duty this year.

The BRS announced 40 star campaigners for the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly bypoll, led by party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao, KTR, and Harish Rao. The Telangana CEO approved the list featuring several former ministers, MLAs, MLCs, and senior leaders

The Nizam Sagar irrigation project, built in 1931, has received its second-highest inflow in five decades due to intense monsoon rains in the Manjeera basin. With 291 TMCft recorded so far, the reservoir continues to receive water, largely from the upstream Singur project, which also broke its own inflow record this year.

Senior BRS leaders, led by KT Rama Rao, conducted a surprise inspection of Basti Dawakhanas across Hyderabad, revealing severe shortcomings in staffing, medical supplies, and diagnostic services. They accused the Congress government of neglecting urban healthcare and vowed to hold it accountable.

Hyderabad recorded a sharp increase in air and noise pollution during Diwali celebrations, with PM2.5 levels up by 86 per cent and PM10 by 68 per cent. While gaseous pollutants remained within permissible limits, noise levels spiked across industrial, commercial, and residential zones