Telangana

Four South Central Railway employees escaped unhurt after a fire gutted a stationary coach at Kesamudram station in Telangana on Thursday. The coach, used by track machine staff, is suspected to have caught fire due to an electrical short circuit.

The BJP accused Congress of diverting Rs 187 crore meant for Karnataka’s tribal welfare to fund election campaigns in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Citing ED findings, BJP posed 13 questions to Rahul Gandhi, sparking a political storm ahead of upcoming elections

Farmers in the district are facing severe delays in Kharif sowing due to urea shortage. Long queues were seen at PACS centres despite government claims of adequate supply. Farmers expressed anger over the delay and demanded immediate intervention to avoid disruption of agricultural operations.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying gig workers and private-sector drivers by scrapping the ₹5 lakh accident insurance scheme. He demanded its revival and warned of a large-scale agitation if pending claims are not cleared.

The Justice P.C. Ghose Commission, which faulted KCR over the Kaleshwaram project, is accused of violating Section 8(B) of the Commissions of Inquiry Act. Legal experts say the lapse breaches natural justice and could render the report legally unsustainable

Southern India is playing a vital role in the expansion of the aluminium extrusion sector, with Telangana and Andhra Pradesh emerging as key contributors. Major industry players like Hindalco and Global Aluminium have active operations in the region.

Telangana's Kharif sowing in 2025 has reached 90 lakh acres, a significant increase from last year. However, paddy transplantation remains behind schedule with only 35 lakh acres covered out of a target of 66 lakh. Erratic rainfall and urea shortages have hindered paddy sowing, while crops like cotton and maize are progressing well.

A sudden cloudburst-like downpour in Hyderabad on Thursday evening, with Gachibowli recording 12.35 cm rainfall in just a few hours, threw city life out of gear. Traffic snarls, waterlogging, and hours-long jams disrupted commutes across major roads and IT corridors

Justice K. Lakshman of the Telangana High Court excused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy from appearing in person for a criminal case pending before the Principal Special Judicial First Class Magistrate for Excise Cases in Hyderabad.

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Telangana government’s decision to impose Telugu as a mandatory second language for students in national and international boards was heard by the High Court. The bench refused to grant interim relief and instructed the state to submit a comprehensive action plan within two weeks

In a tragic incident in Khammam, a woman tied a rakhi to her brother’s lifeless wrist during his funeral. The young man died of dengue just a day before Raksha Bandhan, after promising his sister he would recover in time

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao sharply criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for causing chaos through rumors surrounding the Mahalakshmi scheme. Referring to a fistfight that broke out among women at a Nizamabad post office over the scheme’s benefits, Rama Rao slammed the Congress government for delivering chaos instead of promised support.

Students at the Tribal Welfare Residential College for Girls in Tunkalguda, Vikarabad staged a protest demanding sufficient teaching staff. The college lacks faculty for key subjects, and students warned of intensified protests if officials don’t act promptly

A powerful thunderstorm on Thursday evening dumped over 100 mm of rain in several parts of Hyderabad, crippling traffic and flooding roads. Core areas like Ameerpet, Punjagutta, and Gachibowli were hit hardest as rush hour came to a grinding halt

Khammam District Collector Anudeep Durishetty announced that the historic Nelakondapalli Buddhist Stupa will be developed into an international-standard tourist destination under the Buddhavanam Project. The initiative aims to boost heritage tourism and preserve Telangana’s Buddhist legacy.

A resident of Papireddy Colony, Santosh Kumar fell in front of a train heading from Chandanagar towards Hafizpet; passengers alerted the railway police, who took up investigation

A major case of negligence has emerged in Vikarabad, where brand-new Kanti Velugu spectacles, part of a state-run public health initiative, were discovered dumped in garbage yards. Despite video evidence circulating on social media, officials have yet to provide a response.

Health officials in Adilabad launched inspections targeting illegal private hospitals and RMP clinics. One hospital was seized, and two RMP clinics were shut and fined. RMPs were warned against exceeding first aid limits. District-wide inspections are ongoing

As the nation observed National Handloom Day, thousands of Telangana’s weavers had little to celebrate. The State’s once-thriving handloom industry is now reeling from broken promises, debt, and dwindling support. The shelving of key institutions and stalled cooperative society elections have further deepened the crisis.

The National Lok Adalat will be held across Telangana on September 13, allowing resolution of civil, criminal compoundable, and domestic disputes at no cost. Litigants may approach legal services authorities for settlement of pre-litigation and pending court cases

A 33-year-old tribal man, Madagam Beeda alias Raju, was beaten to death by villagers in Bhusarayi, Allapalli mandal, on suspicion of practising black magic. The attack followed the recent death of a local woman. Police have begun an investigation

In Khammam district, a clerical blunder by revenue officials at the Kusumanchi Tahsildar’s office resulted in a death certificate being issued instead of a birth certificate for an infant girl.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that the Congress would implement 42-percent reservations for backward classes after winning the next Parliamentary elections and Rahul Gandhi becoming Prime Minister. He emphasised Congress's commitment to both legal and political routes to enforce the reservation policy.