Telangana

A Hyderabad excise constable, Umamaheswara Rao, was arrested for allegedly harassing several people, including film celebrities, by threatening fabricated drug cases and demanding money. Rao posed as an excise inspector on WhatsApp. Police are investigating multiple complaints

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has formally requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to exempt a Rs. 30,000 crore loan from Telangana’s FRBM ceiling to finance the Young India Integrated Residential Schools initiative. The state plans to build 105 modern residential schools, one per Assembly constituency, targeting BC, SC, ST, and minority students and accommodating 2.7 lakh students.

A fatal incident at a Mission Bhagiratha reservoir site in Unjupalli, Kothagudem district, claimed the lives of three labourers while attempting to fix a water pump inside a sump. A fourth worker, Kondal Rao, was hospitalised and is recovering.

TSRTC launched Yatradanam, a first-of-its-kind social initiative offering free travel to orphans, poor students, senior citizens, and differently abled individuals. Donors can sponsor buses for temple tours and excursions. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated the scheme with TSRTC MD V C Sajjanar

The Telangana ACB has submitted its investigation report on the Formula-E race case after a nine-month probe. The report, given to the Chief Secretary, may lead to a chargesheet with the Governor’s nod. KTR and Arvind Kumar were repeatedly questioned

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has called the ACB’s Formula‑E case against him “bogus,” insisting all Rs. 46 crore released for the event was properly transferred to the designated account. In a bold retort, he challenged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to a live televised debate and lie‑detector test to let the public decide who is truthful.

Specta Quartz Surfaces, a luxury brand by ARL Group, is expanding in Telangana, eyeing 8–10% revenue share. At Design Democracy 2025 in Hyderabad, it unveiled India’s first pastel quartz collection, aligning with the city’s booming luxury housing market

Southern Command chief Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Seth visited Adani Defence & Aerospace and Zen Technologies in Hyderabad, praising their role in defence manufacturing and R&D. He highlighted Hyderabad’s growing defence tech hub status and stressed industry–academia–military collaboration for Atmanirbhar Bharat

The University of Hyderabad and ASPIRE-BioNEST, with Cytiva’s support, launched the Centre for Alternate Protein Research to drive innovation in sustainable food technologies. The facility will boost startups, research, and scalable protein alternatives addressing food security, nutrition, and climate challenges

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of stalling the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project and favouring a new scheme for personal gain. He also demanded immediate disqualification of MLAs who switched allegiance, calling it a mockery of democratic values.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao demanded cancellation of the Group-1 Mains after the High Court flagged irregularities, seeking a judicial probe. Accusing the Congress government of betraying youth, he also urged withdrawal of cases against protesting students and accurate recruitment data

Three people were injured after two speeding cars collided and overturned near Shamshabad on Tuesday. The accident occurred when a rashly driven car from RGIA lost control and hit another, causing traffic congestion before police cleared the route

Gold prices in Hyderabad surged past Rs 1.10 lakh per 10 grams on Tuesday amid festive demand and global cues. Delhi touched a record Rs 1.12 lakh, while silver soared by Rs 2,800 to reach Rs 1.28 lakh per kg

Actress K SriRanga Sudha filed a complaint with Punjagutta police alleging harassment on social media. She claimed obscene posts were made against her and that she was threatened with the leak of private photos. Police registered a case and began investigation

Three students suffered minor injuries and over 70 others escaped unhurt after a section of a dilapidated school-cum-junior college building collapsed in Lingampally, Sangareddy district. The collapse occurred during the day, averting a major tragedy, as students typically sleep in the affected room at night.

Mohd Azam, a transport auto driver, was attacked with stones and blunt objects by unidentified men in Chaitanyapuri, possibly due to a previous enmity. He was hospitalised at Osmania General Hospital, and police have registered an attempt-to-murder case

Students enrolled in TGSWREIS are facing severe academic setbacks due to the non-availability of textbooks, uniforms, and essential supplies. Despite the academic year being well underway, over 42,000 intermediate students, mostly from marginalised backgrounds, continue to study without textbooks and it even threatens their preparation for crucial exams like JEE and NEET.

Police removed the barricades at Khairatabad set up for Vinayaka Chaturthi, easing traffic congestion on the busy road. Commuters expressed relief at improved traffic flow, following a Telangana Today report highlighting delays in dismantling the barricades after the festival

Over 850 meditators, supported by more than 100 dhamma sevaks, gathered to mark the day of the Vipassana International Meditation Centre

A joint EAGLE Force and Goa Police operation busted a Nigerian drug cartel operating across India and Europe. Drugs worth Rs 4.5 crore were seized, seven Nigerians arrested, and a sophisticated hawala-based money laundering network uncovered, with further investigations underway

BNI Hyderabad is hosting GoNat 2025, the largest MSME Expo and Seminar in the Telugu States, on September 13–14 at Shamshabad. The event will feature 20,000 plus visitors, industry sessions by leading entrepreneurs, and talent showcases across multiple creative and business domains

A young couple from Mancherial district died by suicide in separate locations after reportedly facing family opposition to their marriage. Hithavarshini jumped before a train near Bibinagar, while her boyfriend Vinay Babu was found dead in a well, leaving a heartfelt note

Karimnagar police arrested Dakshinamurthy, a compounder at Deepika Hospital, for allegedly raping a woman patient after administering a sedative injection. The accused, with prior misconduct and substance issues, was detained following an inquiry and complaint lodged by the victim’s family

Wildlife researcher Dr. Venkatesh Anagandhula has discovered the rare Purple Pinwheel fungi (Marasmius haematocephalus) in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. Previously known from other states, its presence highlights the reserve’s ecological richness and the need for documenting lesser-known forest species