Telangana

The Telangana Congress’s decision to nominate former MP Mohammed Azharuddin to the Legislative Council under the Governor’s quota has led to unrest within the party and criticism from minority leaders. The move, seen as sidelining Urdu journalist Amer Ali Khan, comes amid growing internal tensions over the upcoming Jubilee Hills by-election

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP), often called an engineering marvel, remains central to Telangana’s long-term water strategy. Drawing from the 50 TMC Mallanna Sagar reservoir, the Rs. 7,360-crore project aims to supply drinking water to Hyderabad and rejuvenate the polluted Musi River.

Despite abundant water flows in the Godavari and Krishna rivers during the 2025–26 water year, Telangana has utilised only a fraction of its water entitlement. Over 2,350 TMC of Godavari and 726 TMC of Krishna water have been lost to the sea, exacerbated by the under-utilisation of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project.

Families of two brain-dead men from Nellore and Nizamabad donated their organs under the Jeevandan program. Doctors retrieved three organs from each, including liver and kidneys, which were given to patients in need. Their selfless act gave others a new life

The University College of Law at Osmania University is severely damaged due to water seepage. Rain entered the library, damaging books and electricals. With repair works stalled, students and staff fear for their safety as the building’s condition continues to worsen

The Pharma Leadership Conclave 2025 at the University of Hyderabad, organized by HMA and HEERA, brought pharma leaders together to discuss Bharat’s growing role in global pharma, focusing on innovation, R&D, compliance, and collaboration between industry and academia

he foundation stone for Phase II & III of the Godavari Drinking Water Supply Project will be laid Monday. The Rs 7,360 crore project will bring 20 TMC of Godavari water to Hyderabad, boosting water supply and rejuvenating the Musi River

Land acquisition for the 7.5-km Old City Metro stretch is nearly complete, with 550+ demolitions done. Rs 433 crore compensation has been paid, and preparatory work is ongoing. Sensitive heritage sites are being protected as pillar locations are finalized for construction

Amid a continued shortage of urea in Jagtial district, farmers in villages under the Siripur Agricultural Cooperative Society adopted unusual tactics to hold their spots in queues. Using objects like brooms, old clothes, and tree branches, they lined up before dawn after hearing that 320 bags of urea had arrived.

State government dragging its feet on finalising BC reservations despite a looming September 30 deadline set by the High Court

SCCL, which has expanded its operations beyond coal excavation into power generation, is setting up a Geochemical Laboratory in Kothagudem at a cost of Rs.15 crore. The lab will specialise in analysing rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals found in the company’s coal mines and power plants.

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, claiming Telangana’s Gurukuls have declined due to neglect. He demanded payment of pending salaries for 2,500 contract staff and said Congress had undone the BRS government’s educational progress in 22 months

The immersion of over 2.70 lakh Ganesh idols continued in Hyderabad and its suburbs for the second day. GHMC ensured smooth flow with cranes, artificial ponds, and repairs along the 303-km procession route. Commissioner RV Karnan praised the well-planned execution

After Ganesh idol immersion, GHMC teams started cleaning major roads in Hyderabad, removing over 11,000 tons of waste. However, many internal roads and colonies remain dirty. Residents are worried about hygiene and say cleanup in their areas hasn’t started yet

MLRIT has offered 146 free admissions to sports students since 2017, making it the only engineering college in Telangana to do so consistently. MLA Marri Rajashekar Reddy said the aim is to help students succeed in both sports and education

An elderly couple in Rasnam village, Vikarabad, died by suicide after a family dispute. The husband hanged himself, and the wife drowned in a well nearby. Police have registered a case and sent the bodies for postmortem examination

A speeding car hit a police vehicle in Langer Houz on Sunday morning, killing a woman named Kashvi on the spot. Four others were injured, two critically. The injured were taken to hospital, and a case has been registered by police

A 60-year-old man, Narasimhulu of Singur village, died and another person was seriously injured after a speeding car hit their motorbike on NH-161 at Sangupet in Andole mandal, Sangareddy. Police shifted the body for postmortem and registered a case.

A student from Mancherial lost Rs 37,500 to a cyber fraudster while applying for an education loan through a bank’s website. The fraudster extracted the money as fake processing charges. The victim reported the scam to police via the 1930 cybercrime helpline.

In Nirmal, an auto driver from Rachapur village earned praise after returning a handbag containing a 16-tola gold chain worth Rs 16 lakh. Sai Kumar promptly returned the bag to its owner, Sujatha, after learning about her loss through social media.

Two suspects from Vagdevi Laboratories, arrested in the Cherlapally mephedrone racket, were taken to Mumbai after a transit warrant. Police estimate drugs worth ₹12,000 crore could have been manufactured, with 12 accused held so far in the multi-state operation.

Two youths from Maharashtra who died in a road accident on NH-63 in Mancherial went unnoticed for four days, with their bodies discovered under a culvert after locals detected a foul smell. Police identified them using CCTV footage.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao paid tributes to freedom fighter and Telangana armed peasant struggle leader Ravi Narayana Reddy on his death anniversary. He lauded Narayana Reddy’s activism, educational initiatives, and electoral triumph, urging people to draw inspiration from his legacy to protect Telangana’s interests.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao blamed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Seethakka for the alleged suicide of a Mulugu sanitation worker who was denied salary for five months. He demanded Rs 50 lakh compensation, a job for the worker’s wife, and government accountability.