Telangana

In Mancherial, tribals clashed with Forest officials after huts were dismantled and crops destroyed on 80 acres of alleged encroached land within Kawal Tiger Reserve. Sixteen women were detained, and media personnel protested restrictions on covering the conflict.

Factionalism in Warangal Congress resurfaced after MLA Nayini Rajender Reddy complained to TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud against Forest Minister Konda Surekha for making unilateral decisions. The rift, simmering for months, has deepened with repeated clashes between the Konda family and local MLAs.

A Medak woman and her lover have confessed to murdering her two-year-old daughter and burying the body near Shabashpally village. Police exhumed the remains on Friday after tracing the duo to Guntur. Investigation and forensic analysis are ongoing.

A fire broke out at a software company office in Madhapur’s Ayyappa Society on Saturday morning, gutting property worth lakhs. Fire officials suspect a short circuit as the cause. Locals alerted firefighters, who brought the blaze under control.

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation launched a state-of-the-art digital asset tracking system to improve efficiency and prevent misuse. The digitised inventory will record all IT equipment purchases, enable real-time monitoring, and ensure timely replacement of outdated or faulty devices

Crime briefs from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana

Four sand tractors were trapped in the Manair river near Oded village in Mutharam mandal after a sudden surge in water discharge from the Lower Manair Dam. The drivers climbed onto the vehicles and raised an alarm, prompting a swift rescue by local police.

Jagtial town police arrested Pegadapalli Tahsildar Ravinder on Friday following a complaint of sexual harassment filed by a woman officer. The incident reportedly occurred during an enquiry related to Indiramma housing beneficiaries in Nukapalli.

Heavy rains in the catchment areas triggered increased inflows into Hyderabad’s Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs, leading authorities to open the floodgates on Friday. Residents downstream have been urged to stay alert and follow district administration advisories

Over 250 chronic kidney patients and their families attended NephroPlus’ annual flagship event ‘Aashayein’ in Hyderabad. The get-together featured health tips, fun activities, and a talent showcase, aiming to inspire hope and foster community among patients undergoing dialysis treatment

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has brought its flagship International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition to India for the first time. The Hyderabad event, running till September 13, focuses on innovation, sustainability, and inclusion across academia, industry, and government

IPEMA will host Poultry India Expo 2025 in Hyderabad from November 25–28. The event will feature 500+ exhibitors, 50,000 visitors, and international experts, spotlighting innovations in automation, sustainable feed, disease control, and poultry industry growth

IACG signed an MoU with Kyoto Seika University, Japan, for student and faculty exchange. The pact aims to boost Telangana’s global opportunities in anime and manga through industry–academia linkages, JETRO partnerships, and creative curriculum development

The Jeedimetla Industrial Association opened its three-day Industrial Technology Expo 2025 in Hyderabad, showcasing over 12,000 products from 100+ exhibitors. Supported by MSME and trade bodies, the expo highlights rooftop solar solutions, startups, and industrial innovations with free public entry

India’s drug regulator, CDSCO, is considering mandatory Braille embossing on medicine packaging to aid the visually impaired. Recommendations include voice-assisted QR codes, Braille cards for bulk packs, and retailer guidelines to ensure greater accessibility and independence in healthcare

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud has reiterated that 10 BRS MLAs joined the Congress to safeguard the State government from opposition threats. His remarks contradict the MLAs’ claims that they remain with BRS. Goud also criticised KT Rama Rao for lacking moral authority to speak on defections.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education, in coordination with State Universities, has announced strict enforcement of the 75 percent attendance rule for students in higher education institutions. Universities will adopt facial recognition for attendance and introduce a sports quota in PG admissions via CPGET.

Farmers in Mancherial district are facing a severe urea shortage as fertiliser is allegedly diverted to Maharashtra and sold on the black market. Farmers accuse cooperative organisers and officials of collusion, while the government insists steps are underway to prevent smuggling

A Bhongir resident, initially approved under the Indiramma housing scheme, was denied further funding midway after officials flagged a six-year-old vehicle in his name. Left with mounting debt, he says his dream of owning a home now lies shattered

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has called for the cancellation of the Group-1 Main exam and withdrawal of GO 29, citing serious irregularities and systemic bias against Telugu-medium candidates. He demanded a judicial inquiry and a special Assembly session to address the issue.

A T News Channel reporter was booked under multiple stringent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for allegedly compelling a farmer to speak against the State government during coverage of a urea shortage in Khammam. Legal experts criticised the FIR as vindictive and legally untenable.

A realtor, Srikanth Reddy, was murdered at Kushaiguda, Hyderabad. An unidentified assailant attacked him following an argument outside his home. Police suspect financial or business rivalry and are probing all possible angles

The Telangana government has rolled out stringent road safety guidelines mandating certified reflective tapes and rear marking plates for various vehicle categories. The move aims to reduce night-time accidents, especially involving heavy vehicles parked without proper visibility aids.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced that Singareni Collieries Company Limited will participate in upcoming coal block auctions and diversify into energy and mineral sectors. The move comes after the company lost Rs. 60,000 crore in potential revenue due to previous auction restrictions. Singareni has already secured mineral exploration licences in Karnataka and is planning global operations under the banner ‘Singareni Global’.