Telangana

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the BJP of shielding the Congress over the Group-1 exam scam, despite the High Court cancelling the test citing irregularities. He alleged a secret pact between the parties and warned of public backlash

The Jubilee Hills by-election, necessitated by the death of MLA Maganti Gopinath, is shaping up as a prestige contest. BRS is set to field his wife, Maganti Sunitha, while Congress eyes a BC candidate and BJP explores limited options.

An elderly man was arrested for cultivating ganja at Thosam village in Adilabad district, with police seizing 627 plants worth Rs 62.7 lakh. Two of his sons remain absconding. Authorities warned offenders would be denied welfare benefits

The Telangana Congress postponed its BC Declaration Vijayotsava Sabha in Kamareddy, citing heavy rain forecasts. The meeting was intended to highlight the party’s push for 42 percent BC reservations in local body polls. A new date will be announced soon

The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Educations has called for closure of institutions in protest against inordinate delay in release of fee reinstatement dues.

The Telangana government’s plea for Central funding of three irrigation projects faces hurdles at the CWC. Mukteshwar, Modikuntavagu and Chanaka-Korata projects, meant to irrigate over 25,000 hectares, are stalled due to funding gaps, land disputes and inter-state objections.

ABVP activists staged a dharna at the Karimnagar Collectorate on Friday, demanding release of pending fee reimbursement bills and resolution of education-related issues. Mild tension prevailed when students tried to force entry, leading to jostling with police. A few activists were detained

Heavy rains lashed Huzurabad on Thursday night, with 16 cm rainfall in three hours flooding several colonies and homes. Municipal officials evacuated residents, cleared drains and assured government aid, while road connectivity was disrupted as Chilukavagu overflowed.

Sircilla’s dyeing industry is in crisis as cotton weaving declines, forcing 270 of 300 units to shut. Once employing 5,000 workers, the sector now sustains barely 1,000. Weavers seek state support to revive the struggling allied textile industry.

A fake video of a tiger in Kawal Tiger Reserve went viral on Friday, sparking panic in Mancherial. Forest officials clarified the clip was from another state and urged the public not to trust unverified social media content.

A cattle herder in Medak narrowly survived a leopard attack while grazing goats near Karimnagar village. Fellow herders intervened, chasing the animal away. Forest officials plan traps and monitoring to capture it.

A cattle herder in Medak’s Chegunta mandal narrowly escaped a leopard attack while protecting his goats. The leopard lunged at the herd before turning on him, but fellow herders rushed to his rescue. Forest officials have begun an inquiry

A 65-year-old farmer collapsed while waiting in a urea queue at Huzurnagar PACS, Nalgonda, and was revived by a police constable. In Vikarabad, another farmer fell at a Sub-Inspector’s feet pleading for fertiliser, highlighting growing unrest over urea shortages

Telangana High Court ordered the de-freezing of the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s bank account frozen by the CID in July. Justice N V Shravan Kumar held that HCA was not an accused in the case but declined its plea for Rs. 15 lakh compensation

Golconda Police in Hyderabad traced and returned 24 lost mobile phones to their rightful owners using CEIR technology. The phones were reported missing weeks ago. After verifying documents, the police handed them over at a small ceremony at the station

Activists of the Telangana Rythu Sangham staged protests across Khammam, demanding urgent supply of urea and opposing the Centre’s decision to lift duties on cotton imports. Leaders blamed the fertiliser shortage on delayed imports and halted production at Ramagundam.

A portion of the old Collectorate building in Adilabad collapsed due to heavy rains on Thursday, narrowly missing in-charge Minister Jupalli Krishna Rao’s scheduled visit. The veranda roof caved in, damaging departmental files and nearly injuring two policemen stationed outside the treasury office.

South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava met Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to review the status of ongoing and proposed railway projects in Telangana. . The CM assured full support for land acquisition and cost-sharing.

For the first time, Telangana’s government degree colleges and university constituent colleges will admit students through spot admissions. TGCHE announced the schedule, with over 2 lakh seats available. Local students will get preference, though non-locals can also apply

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has reiterated the state's commitment to completing pending railway projects and called on railway authorities to accelerate connectivity between Hyderabad and Amaravati, as promised under the AP Reorganisation Act.

BRSV activists staged a protest at Kakatiya University, Hanamkonda, demanding cancellation of the recent Group-1 exam over alleged irregularities. They accused the Congress government of neglecting unemployed youth and highlighted a disparity in selection numbers between English and Telugu medium candidates.

Security forces in Chhattisgarh launched coordinated operations against Maoist insurgents, resulting in the deaths of eight to ten Maoists, including senior most leader Modem Balakrishna and leaders from the CPI (Maoist) Odisha State Committee. The encounter took place in Gariaband district.

Hyderabad-based startup Abyom SpaceTech has conducted over 250 rocket engine hot-fire tests and opened a $2.5 million fundraising round. Incubated at BITS Pilani Hyderabad, it is developing India’s first VTVL demonstrator and modular rocket test facility for space and defence

Medak town experienced a torrential downpour on Thursday, receiving 17.5 cm of rainfall within five hours. Several low-lying areas were flooded, paralysing traffic and daily life. Neighbouring mandals and parts of Sangareddy and Siddipet districts also saw heavy to moderate rain.