Telangana

A tragic accident occurred on Sunday at a cement pipe manufacturing unit near Karimnagar, where two young brothers drowned after slipping into a cooling tank while playing. The children, sons of migrant workers from Bihar, were rushed to the hospital but declared dead on arrival.

Telangana Throwball Association announced the boys and girls teams for the 35th Junior National throw ball championship at Devanahalli, Karnataka, from September 24 to 27. TTA President Naveen Yadav and general secretary Kiran Chary presented kits to the players

A farmer in Peddapalli district lost his life after being electrocuted while attempting to hang aluminium reels on electric wires to protect his paddy crop. The incident occurred in Kothapalli village of Dharmaram mandal. Unaware of the conductive nature of aluminium, Bhukya Mallesh Naik died instantly when the reel made contact with a waterlogged area.

Karimnagar witnessed vibrant celebrations on Sunday as Engilipula Bathukamma marked the beginning of the nine-day floral festival. Women and girls dressed in festive attire gathered in localities to sing traditional songs and immerse flower arrangements in nearby water bodies. Local bodies ensured smooth conduct by cleaning venues and providing basic amenities.

A powerful thunderstorm struck Hyderabad on Sunday evening, with eastern parts like Hayathnagar, Uppal and LB Nagar receiving significant rainfall. Defence Colony in Hayathnagar recorded the highest at 85 mm. The downpour later spread to areas like Jeedimetla, Balanagar and Nizampet.

A fresh leopard sighting at Tirumala Dev Gutta hillock has triggered panic in Mahabubnagar, just days after forest officials captured a leopard that had eluded them for nearly three months. The earlier animal was shifted to Nehru Zoological Park for medical checks.

Telangana Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has announced the state’s firm opposition to Karnataka’s proposal to raise the height of the Almatti Dam, citing ongoing proceedings in the Supreme Court. During his inspection of the Jawahar Jan Pahad Lift Irrigation Scheme, Reddy reaffirmed Telangana’s commitment to completing the Pranahita Chevella project.

As Telangana’s cotton marketing season nears, farmers are preparing for a rush at procurement centres due to mandi prices falling well below the MSP. With over 6 lakh farmers affected, the state has expanded procurement facilities and introduced digital tools like the Kapas Kisan App to manage the surge. However, concerns persist over payment delays, quality rejections, and private traders exploiting long queues.

Following the accidental drowning of a youth in Mukhra (B) village, Adilabad police have issued a stern warning against the spread of false information on social media. A suspicious death case has been registered, and authorities are investigating.

Facing a severe urea shortage, farmers in Karimnagar are queuing overnight at fertiliser shops and increasingly turning to nano urea as an alternative. With drones essential for its application, demand for drone services has surged, prompting support from PACSs and private operators.

Facing mounting rural anger over a urea shortage and faltering welfare schemes, the Congress government in Telangana is delaying local body elections beyond the High Court’s deadline. In a strategic pivot, it plans to boost BC reservations to 42%, despite legal hurdles, and showcase marquee infrastructure projects to regain public support.

A 54-year-old Deputy Director at the National Informatics Centre (NIC), K Radha Krishna, died after allegedly falling from the 9th floor of BRK Bhavan in Hyderabad. Police have registered a case and begun investigating the circumstances of his death

A 29-year-old teacher in Adibatla died by suicide after allegedly facing sexual harassment by two male colleagues. She was found hanging at her home in Turkayamjal. Police have registered a case against the accused and started an investigation

IMD-Hyderabad has issued a heavy rainfall alert for 10 Telangana districts on Sep 22–23. More rain is expected later next week due to a new low-pressure area forming in the Bay of Bengal, which may turn into a depression

In Hyderabad, Apollo Hospitals held a ‘Cardiac Rehab Run’ to show that heart patients can lead active lives. The event promoted awareness on preventing heart attacks and raised funds to support free rehab for underprivileged patients, featuring talks and survivor stories

A baby born at just 26 weeks of pregnancy survived after 3 months of intensive treatment at Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad. Though one twin passed away, doctors managed to save the other, who was discharged in stable condition after gaining weight

The Registrations and Stamps Department in Adilabad continues to face rampant corruption, with Sub-Registrar Duppalapudi Ashok facing charges of accepting ₹7 lakh bribe. Officials reportedly register illegal layouts, causing significant revenue losses and raising concerns over weak monitoring and political pressure.

Two men, Kumaraswamy and Bhaskar, were injured in a stabbing incident at Krishnanagar, Godavarikhani on Saturday night. They were admitted to the local government hospital, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the attack.

Former DSP of Domakonda, Nalini, has accused the Congress government and CM Revanth Reddy of neglecting her 16-page appeal for nearly ₹2 crore in pending subsistence allowance. She plans to approach the Centre and urged politicians not to politicise her case.

Cyberabad traffic police caught 490 people for drunk driving during a special check. Most were two-wheeler riders. Miyapur recorded the highest cases at 123. All offenders must now appear in court. Police aim to prevent road accidents through strict action

A 45-year-old woman named Padmaamma was robbed and killed at her home in Karankote, Tandur, Vikarabad district. Unknown assailants attacked her with sharp weapons and stole gold ornaments. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

At an adoption event by GHMC at KBR Park, 16 street dog puppies were adopted into loving homes. All puppies were vaccinated, and owners were guided on responsible pet care, including sterilization through ABC surgery at the right age

Representing the ABVP-Sevalal Vidyarthi Dal (SLVD), Shiva Palepu won the president position by defeating Ananya Dash of BSF-DSU-SFI-TSF alliance by a margin of 170 votes

Hydraa teams demolished shelters in Gajularamaram early Sunday, just before Bathukamma festival, upsetting 750 families. Locals protested, saying they lived there for 30 years. Hydraa claimed the land belongs to the government and is worth up to Rs 15,000 crore