Telangana

The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Education has set September 21 as a deadline for clearing Rs.1,800 crore dues for which tokens were issued, failing colleges planned a huge protest with lakhs of students on September 23 and 24.

A primary school teacher in Admapur village, Medak, has gained international acclaim for his creative teaching methods shared via his YouTube channel ‘Raviraj Master’. Despite accolades and foreign support, his school continues to grapple with inadequate infrastructure and staffing needs.

Over 250 orthopaedic surgeons, mostly young professionals, attended the 9th Arthroplasty-Arthroscopy Summit 2025 in Hyderabad. Organised by Apollo Hospitals, the event showcased 50+ surgical procedures, with focus on robotics in joint replacements and new cartilage repair techniques

Hyderabad’s Tolichowki police caught two men — a doctor and a realtor — allegedly selling illegal deer meat. About 10 kg of meat and three pairs of antlers were seized. The accused were handed over to the Forest Department for further action

Thousands participated in the Markazi Milad Juloos in Hyderabad’s Old City on Sunday, celebrating Prophet Mohammed’s birth. Processions, food camps, and community spirit marked the day. Indian and Palestinian flags were seen as police ensured tight security across the city

The Ameerpet and Tolichowki Passport Seva Kendras in Hyderabad have been relocated to MGBS Metro Station and Siri Building, Raidurg, respectively. Both centres will start operations on September 16 with upgraded infrastructure and improved amenities for applicants

Telangana may continue to witness rains and colder temperatures till late October due to delayed southwest monsoon withdrawal, onset of northeast monsoon, and global climate factors. Weather tracker R. Balaji warned farmers to brace for harvesting disruptions from extended rainfall.

The historic Balamrai pump house in Secunderabad, built during the British era, is set to be demolished for the SCB elevated corridor. Despite serving thousands and running on solar power, the unlisted heritage structure will be replaced by new infrastructure

A farmer died and another sustained critical injuries after their two-wheeler collided with a lorry near Jagan Nayakula Gudem on the Gudur–Mahabubabad highway. Locals staged a protest demanding Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for the deceased farmer’s family.

BRS president and former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao expressed grief over the death of State secretary Karra Srihari. Remembering his role in the Telangana movement, KCR said Srihari’s demise was a great loss to the party and his colleagues.

Bejjur Block Congress president Rachakonda Srivardhan faced criticism after blocking traffic with his jeep near the mandal headquarters during Sunday’s weekly bazar. Police intervened to clear the road after motorists and locals were inconvenienced.

Eight persons were arrested in Adilabad for producing fake sureties and forging signatures of government officials to secure bail. Police revealed that nine others are still absconding. Interrogations confirmed the accused created counterfeit documents to dupe the courts.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao lashed out at both the Congress government in Telangana and the BJP-led Centre over the SLBC tunnel collapse that killed eight workers. He accused both parties of negligence and promised justice to victims’ families if BRS returns to power.

A Nalco-MIDHANI joint venture to build a 60,000 TPA high-end aluminium alloy plant in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, has been deemed commercially unviable due to low demand and localisation levels. Ministries are reviewing closure despite land acquisition and earlier investment plans

A Hyderabad man, Mohd Akbar, has been arrested for killing his three-year-old son Anaas and dumping the body in the Musi river. Police said the accused confessed he acted due to his inability to afford the child’s medical expenses.

Two daily wage workers from Hyderabad’s Bandlaguda were kidnapped and brutally assaulted by a six-member gang in Bhavaninagar. The victims said they were attacked with knives, sticks and stones, while one alleged the gang was forcing him into drug peddling.

Two SC hostel students in Bhupalpally sustained electric shock injuries while cutting tree branches reportedly at the behest of their warden. The branches touched a live power line. The students were shifted to Bhupalpally hospital, where they are stable

Journalists in Manuguru staged a rally condemning the police case filed against reporter V Sambasiva Rao for reporting on farmers’ urea woes. BRS leaders, including KT Rama Rao, extended support to the journalist’s family

Maruti launched its new Victoris car at Adarsha Automotive in Attapur, Hyderabad. Priced with an initial booking of ₹11,000, the hybrid model offers up to 28.65 kmpl mileage, advanced safety features, and a five-star Bharat NCAP rating

Telangana footballer Hrishikesh Charan Manavathi has been picked for the India squad in the SAFF U17 Championship in Sri Lanka, continuing his consistent performances in national tournaments since 2022

Ramreddy Malreddy, Chairman of Telangana State Road Development Corporation Ltd, was elected President of the Telangana Handball Association during its General Body and Executive Committee meeting held in Hyderabad on Saturday

At the Gadwala Garjana Sabha, BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a blistering attack on Gadwal MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy for defecting to the Congress. Accusing him of betraying voters and failing to deliver on key promises, KTR questioned the rationale behind the switch and criticised the Congress for triggering opportunistic defections.

Two women farm labourers from Andhra Pradesh were swept away in the Peddavagu project flood canal at Chennapuram in Kothagudem district on Saturday. The women accidentally slipped into the canal while returning home after work. Search operations are underway

Forest Minister Konda Surekha hit back at Warangal West MLA Nayini Rajender Reddy, saying he won “by luck”, after he complained to party leadership over her appointment of two members to the Bhadrakali Temple Trust, escalating the intra-party rift