Telangana

The Telangana School Education Department has proposed a 10-mark weightage for contract teachers working in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) and under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in the upcoming DSC teacher recruitment. The marks will be awarded based on the duration and location of service.

In Jagtial, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials caught Sangem Anil Kumar, an Assistant Executive Engineer in the Vigilance and Quality Control Wing of the Panchayat Raj Department, while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 7,000 from a contractor.

Despite its acclaimed aerospace ecosystem and repeated appeals for a Hyderabad–Bengaluru defence corridor, Telangana was excluded from the Centre’s industrial corridor plan. The State’s proposals were ignored without explanation, echoing similar neglect in other national projects

Households in Telangana are spending around Rs 4,825 crore annually on medical treatment, mostly due to out-of-pocket expenses for hospitalisation. Rural families bear a larger share of this burden, often forced to rely on private healthcare, pushing many into debt

In a unique experiential learning initiative, students from Zilla Parishad High School in Odyaram participated in paddy plantation activities, gaining firsthand knowledge of farming practices. This initiative was designed to promote practical learning, instill values such as teamwork and responsibility, and help students appreciate the hard work of farmers.

A crackdown on illegal shared housing in Dubai has pushed many Telangana-origin workers to seek costlier accommodations or move to nearby emirates. With illegal partitions being demolished, rising rents and past fire incidents have triggered serious safety and affordability concerns.

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar appealed to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to revoke the dismissal of 10 special police constables who protested reduced leave and lack of reforms. He termed the action unjust and urged reinstatement on humanitarian grounds

A 17-year-old Intermediate student, Kothapelli Shirisha, died after allegedly falling from her college building in Karimnagar. Her parents blame the college for negligence. The case follows two recent student suicide incidents in Mancherial, prompting renewed focus on hostel safety and student well-being

A Ganesh idol was stolen from a roadside idol-making unit in Medak on Tuesday night. CCTV footage showed four miscreants taking it in an auto-rickshaw. Police have registered a case and are reviewing the footage to trace the suspects

Congress workers in Kothagudem are increasingly unhappy with CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao, alleging mistreatment and exclusion from programmes. Tensions have grown, with Congress leaders claiming the CPI is distancing itself from the alliance and asserting dominance in the constituency.

A month after the deadly blast at Sigachi Industries, families of the 46 deceased and 8 missing workers are still awaiting compensation. Despite promises of Rs. 1 crore ex gratia, most have received only minimal funeral aid from authorities

Kakatiya Government College, Hanamkonda, hosted an international seminar on biomedical research with global experts addressing emerging topics like mesothelioma biomarkers, women's health, and drug resistance in tuberculosis. The event witnessed active participation from faculty, researchers, and students.

Sridevi Women’s Engineering College has earned NBA re-accreditation for all eligible engineering programs for 2025–28. This marks the institution’s third successful cycle, reinforcing its dedication to academic quality, innovation, and empowering women through excellence in technical education

The SLBC tunnel project in Telangana remains stalled past the July-end deadline, months after a deadly roof collapse. Authorities plan to bypass the fault zone, but delays continue amid geological challenges, safety concerns, and political criticism of the Congress government.

ICRISAT signed an MoU with Kaveri University in Siddipet district to boost research collaboration and student exchange. Dr Himanshu Pathak addressed students, highlighting the importance of agri research. The pact aims to promote academic interaction and technology development

Draper Startup House has launched its first Draper Founders Program in India, hosted in Hyderabad. The 12-day equity-free accelerator brings together 14 bootstrapped founders, offering global exposure, mentorship, and practical tools to scale their startups and connect with investors

Sangareddy Collector P Pravinya seized a DCMS-run fertiliser shop near the town for selling urea above MRP. The action followed a routine inspection and farmer confirmation. She warned of strict action against any overpricing of fertilisers in the district

Plugzmart, incubated at IIT Madras, has launched a first-of-its-kind EV charging solution allowing chargers to connect with multiple CMS networks simultaneously. The innovation increases charger visibility, enhances ROI for owners, and offers EV users broader accessibility across platforms

Students say that the high fee for CLAT registration and admission counselling is creating nearly insurmountable economic obstacles for many prospective law students, particularly from economically weaker sections. Despite the submission of concerns, the Consortium of NLUs has neither responded nor taken action.

For decades, Hyderabad’s Abids GPO bus stand was a magnet for government job aspirants. Now, only one stall remains, run by Rajesh Goud, who reflects on the golden era when thousands came daily to buy job application forms

J Sudhakar, a municipal contractor and ex-serviceman, was found dead in a suspected suicide at Sitarampatnam in Paloncha mandal. A bottle of monocrotophos was recovered nearby. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident

A 19-year-old second-year MBBS student at RIMS Adilabad, Sahil Choudari, was found dead in his hostel room. The cause of the alleged suicide remains unclear. Authorities have formed a committee to investigate the tragic incident

BRS leaders alleged that MLC Shambhipur Raju received death threats from MLA Mynampally Rohit and his father Hanumantha Rao. They met the Cyberabad Police Commissioner and demanded action. The leaders also criticised the Congress for rising lawlessness in Telangana

A TGGENCO employee, Raju, died by suicide inside the power station in Thurkalamaddikunta, Peddapalli, on Wednesday. Police registered a case and began an investigation. The body was shifted to the local hospital for postmortem. The reason is still unclear.