Telangana

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the BJP of hypocrisy, citing India’s cricket match with Pakistan despite the Pahalgam massacre. He defended his party’s support for the Supreme Court’s Waqf verdict, stressing that “real nationalism” means inclusivity and equality.

The incident occurred on March 28, 2023, when the victim, a Class 4 student, was alone and sleeping at her home after returning from school. The accused broke into the house, woke up the minor and offered sweets before sexually assaulting her

Over 2,700 acres of farmland in Medak were buried under sand after August rains. Officials plan to use MGNREGS workers to clear fields, easing costs for farmers who now seek quick relief to prepare for Yasangi crops.

Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority hopes to raise Rs 500 crore through plot auctions in Turkayamjal and Bachupally to fund pending projects. Despite optimism over high returns, officials are worried about poor pre-bid response amid a sluggish real estate market

Weather analysts have warned of heavy rainfall in Hyderabad and adjoining districts from Tuesday evening through early Wednesday. The IMD forecast cloudy skies, thundershowers with gusty winds, and misty conditions. Residents have been advised to stay alert.

A man from Mallemdoddi village in Jogulamba Gadwal district died after his wife allegedly poured hot oil on him during a quarrel. He succumbed while under treatment in Kurnool. The accused, Padma, has been remanded to judicial custody.

A truck rammed into a stationary car on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road near Adibatla around 2 am Tuesday, killing one person and injuring five others. Police registered a case and are probing the accident.

The ACB launched surprise raids on Electricity Department ADE Ambedkar’s residences in Hyderabad over graft allegations. During the searches, officials seized cash worth Rs 2 crore stacked in bundles at the officer’s residence and the residence of one Sathish, reportedly a benami of the officer.

A 34-year-old painter, Pradeep Rao from Medak, died by suicide at his Miyapur residence on Monday. Police said he had been depressed after suffering serious injuries in a fall two months ago. His wife reported he was struggling with health issues

BRS leader Kampelli Kanakesh Patel arranged free meals for farmers waiting in long queues for urea at PACS in Paloncha, Kothagudem. He criticised the Congress government for shortages and demanded adequate supply, warning that it should step down if it fails

Private colleges in Telangana ended their indefinite strike after the state government agreed to release Rs 600 crore towards fee reimbursement arrears. Talks with ministers ensured reopening of colleges from Tuesday

KNRUHS has released the first-phase counselling notification for MBBS 2025-26 under Competent Authority Quota. Eligible candidates can submit web options online from September 16 to 18. Technical and regulatory assistance is available through dedicated contacts and email

Private professional and degree colleges in Telangana called off indefinite closure after the government assured release of Rs 600 crore in fee reimbursement dues within a week, with the remaining Rs 600 crore to be released before Diwali

CM A Revanth Reddy instructs sarpanches to maintain streetlights in all Gram Panchayats, with LED networks linked to Central Command Centre, solar power promotion, and third-party audits for efficiency

Telangana High Court quashed FIRs against BAMS doctors for prescribing allopathic medicines, ruling such practice does not constitute cheating. Alleged professional misconduct can be addressed by AYUSH authority through departmental action

A lab technician at Srinivasa Nursing Home in Bhadrachalam has been booked for sexually harassing a female patient during her check-up, with an FIR registered under relevant sections of BNS

NGOs in Telangana prepared and distributed 10 lakh seed balls containing banyan, neem, mango, and other trees to boost green cover, involving students and promoting environmental conservation across the State

Telangana farmers protest against the Regional Ring Road realignment, alleging the state government altered the southern route to protect lands of Congress leaders and private industries. They demand restoration of the original alignment and fair compensation for affected villages

Journalists in Khammam and Warangal staged protests against police cases filed on T News reporter V Sambasiva Rao, demanding withdrawal and condemning attacks on the fourth pillar of democracy over urea shortage reporting

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar alleged that KT Rama Rao is trying to threaten him with a defamation suit, but he will face it legally, preferring political battles over legal ones

KT Rama Rao extended support to Telangana students denied medical admissions under a new nativity GO, urging a transition period and humanitarian consideration for those who studied in the State till Class 10

Farmers across Adilabad, Mancherial, Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Nirmal districts queued for hours to buy urea, with protests and local tensions highlighting the ongoing fertiliser shortage

Anganwadi teachers in Telangana staged protests against the State’s move to set up pre-primary schools, fearing job loss and closure of centres. Arrested during demonstrations, they announced a Chalo Secretariat protest on September 25 to press their demands

A Medak court sentenced Thalari Mohan to 20 years’ imprisonment for raping an eight-year-old girl in 2020. The court ordered Rs 3 lakh compensation for the victim’s family