Telangana

A severe shortage of urea in Siddipet district has forced farmers to sleep overnight at cooperative outlets, highlighting the ongoing challenges in fertiliser supply and the impact on agriculture.

The 14th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025 drew 28,300 runners, featured elite international athletes, broke a course record, and raised Rs 1.4 crore for charity, marking a record turnout for India’s marathon season

An 18-month-old boy tragically drowned after falling into an agricultural well at Raikal in Saidapur mandal, Karimnagar district, while his parents were occupied nearby with farm work.

HMWSSB General Manager (Engineering) A. Ramakrishna has refuted false reports regarding the malfunctioning of crest gates at the Manjeera dam. After inspecting the site with other officials, Ramakrishna confirmed that all gates were operating properly and clarified there was no threat to their functioning.

A Santosh’s unbeaten century led Adilabad to a comfortable win in the HCA B-Division league, while Sacred Heart, Sungrace, Tarakarama, and Boys Town recorded emphatic victories in their respective matches

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met with prominent Telugu film producers and directors, promising full support and reforms to ensure fair treatment of workers and producers. Industry leaders, including Allu Aravind, Trivikram Srinivas, and Dil Raju, were present during the meeting held at his residence.

Several senior Congress leaders, including Ministers and recent BRS defectors, were absent from the second phase of the Janahitha Yatra in Choppadandi. While party sources attributed some absences to official meetings, others were linked to pending legal matters.

As the Telangana High Court’s September 30 deadline approaches and the Presidential assent to BC reservation bills remains pending, the State government plans to consult top legal and constitutional experts, including Justice Sudarshan Reddy, on implementing 42 percent BC quota in local body elections.

Recent NFHS data reveals a concerning surge in anemia cases across Telangana, particularly among women, children, and adolescents. The prevalence among children under five has jumped to 70 per cent, while over half of women of reproductive age are anemic.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy highlighted Hyderabad’s emergence as a national hub for biotech and MedTech innovation, aiming for a $1 trillion economy by 2034. Speaking at the Biodesign Innovation Summit, he pledged full government support, including access to anonymised medical data.

The GHMC has started major stormwater drain works at Maitrivanam in Ameerpet, leading to severe traffic congestion. Officials say the project, aimed at reducing flooding during rains, will be completed in two to three weeks despite current commuter inconvenience

A massive fire broke out at a plywood godown in Katedan Industrial Area, Mailardevpally, on Sunday afternoon. Fire tenders from multiple stations rushed to the spot. No casualties were reported, and officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze

Telangana faces renewed concerns over water sovereignty following the NWDA’s 6th consultation on interlinking rivers. Activists and experts warn this undermines Telangana’s rights under APRA 2014, risking its agrarian future and control over seasonal flows.

The RPF women’s ‘Shakti Teams’ in Secunderabad Division are winning praise for protecting women passengers on trains and stations. Honoured nationally and by Telangana government, these patrol squads deter crime, assist passengers, and spread safety awareness, making rail travel more secure

District Collector K Hymavathi inspected Timmapur after a rise in dengue cases and ordered tests for all fever patients. She directed action against an unqualified hospital operator, and urged villagers to observe dry days and maintain sanitation to curb mosquito breeding

Rakesh Kumar (24), a worker at a dairy farm in Moinabad, was found murdered on Saturday. Police suspect his wife Poonam Devi and her friend Guddu killed him before fleeing. A case has been registered, and search is on

India Post will suspend dispatch of parcels to the US from August 25 after Washington withdrew duty-free exemption on goods up to $800. Families in Hyderabad, especially students abroad, face disruption, while private courier firms await clarity on the impact

The School Education Department has announced 13-day Dasara holidays for schools in Telangana from September 21 to October 3. Classes will resume on October 4, with FA-2 exams before vacation and SA-1 exams scheduled from October 24 to 31.

A 17-year-old Adivasi girl was allegedly gang-raped by auto drivers near the Chhattisgarh–Telangana border. Found unconscious in Paloncha, she was rescued by locals and handed over to child welfare authorities. Police are awaiting her full statement before registering a case.

During a weekend drunken driving check, Cyberabad traffic police caught 405 drivers, including two-, three- and four-wheelers and heavy vehicles. Courts heard 199 cases last week, penalising 188 offenders and sentencing 11 to jail

Mattaswamy Revappaiah, a 30-year-old with polio, muscular dystrophy and scoliosis, secured 5th rank in the Telangana PSC exam and became a junior lecturer. Preparing from bed through online classes, he overcame challenges to join duty at a government college

BRS working president KT Rama Rao earned nationwide praise for endorsing Hyderabad as OpenAI’s first India base, despite being in the opposition. Netizens hailed his non-partisan approach, calling it a rare example of state-first leadership in Indian politics.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao dared CM Revanth Reddy to make defected MLAs face bypolls, calling it a referendum on Congress’s 20-month rule. Addressing party workers, he also attacked the government over HYDRAA, alleging blackmail and targeting of the poor.

BRS leader and former MLA Sunke Ravishankar was placed under house arrest in Karimnagar on Sunday, coinciding with AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan’s yatra in Choppadandi. He slammed the Congress government for “ridiculously” detaining opposition leaders in the name of Praja Palana.