Telangana

At least 40 students at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University in Koti have reportedly fallen victim to a suspected cyber-fraud involving phone hacks and suspicious calls. Police are investigating a possible internal data breach and have not ruled out blackmail or insider involvement

The suspicious death of contractor Gadiparthi Srinivasa Rao in Khammam district sparked protests in Yellandu. His family alleged he was duped of Rs 2 crore by former municipal chairman Dammalapati Venkateswara Rao and held him responsible for the suicide

To handle festive crowds, South Central Railway has launched a crowd management strategy at Secunderabad station. With over 2 lakh daily passengers expected, measures include alternate train routes, new waiting zones, metro connectivity, and a 24x7 control room for safety and coordination

The Congress Janahita padayatra, launched on July 31, has been hit by delays due to farmer protests over urea shortage and rain-related damages. After an abrupt halt in early August, uncertainty looms over its next phase across Telangana districts

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Thousands of devotees gathered on Saturday to bid farewell to the 69-ft Khairatabad Ganesh idol. After a long procession and final prayers, the 300-tons idol was immersed in Hussain Sagar at 1.30 PM using the Baahubali crane

Vedanta’s takeover of debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates with a Rs 17,000 crore bid has raised doubts over the timely completion of the SLBC tunnel, the world’s longest irrigation tunnel, already delayed by a roof collapse and geological challenges.

The Ganesh procession in Hyderabad’s Old City is delayed as organisers finish decorations. The Balapur idol will cross Charminar after 1 pm, amid heavy police deployment and strict security checks.

The eco-friendly Khairatabad Ganesh Shobha Yatra began at 8 am on Saturday with special pooja and slogans of ‘Ganapathi Bappa Morya.’ The procession moved towards NTR Garden amid heavy police security, with immersion expected by noon.

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Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari urged Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to approve Khelo India proposals, including the 2026 Youth Games in Hyderabad and key sports infrastructure projects across the state

MNR Educational Trust celebrated Teachers’ Day at its Fasalwadi campus with grandeur, honouring teachers and researchers with Rs. 25 lakh in incentives. Former Telangana DGP M. Mahender Reddy, who served as Chief Guest, highlighted the crucial role of teachers in nation-building.

BRS Khammam district president MLC Tata Madhusudhan clarified that appointments to village, mandal, and district committees will follow the party high command schedule. He warned that unauthorized appointments and violations of party discipline will invite action

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao mourned the passing of veteran Telangana activist and BHEL trade union leader Yellaiah, praising his legacy in the statehood movement and advocacy for workers’ rights.

Jagadish Reddy criticised the Congress government in Telangana for mismanagement in education, health, and farming sectors. He also questioned police impartiality and the handling of SLBC and Kaleshwaram projects, alleging political motives

During a Teachers’ Day programme in Nalgonda, Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy was upset when nearly half of the teachers left for lunch just before his speech. The Minister urged teachers not to repeat such behaviour

Khammam Police have made elaborate arrangements for Ganesh idol immersion on Saturday. Around 700 idols will be immersed at two points. Traffic curbs, liquor ban, CCTV surveillance and deployment of 500 police personnel are in place to ensure safety

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asked teachers to work hard and help him win future terms, citing Arvind Kejriwal as an example. At Teachers’ Day celebrations, he arrived nearly two hours late, causing frustration with blaring campaign music at the venue

BRS president and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Friday extended condolences on the passing of Vanteru Vajramma, mother of Gajwel constituency in-charge Vanteru Pratap Reddy. Party working president K T Rama Rao and senior MLAs attended the funeral and paid their respects to the bereaved family.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of pushing Telangana into financial and agrarian crisis, demanding a public apology. He alleged Congress failed to deliver promises, worsened debt, and deliberately restricted fertiliser supplies, calling it anti-farmer

Kumram Bheem Asifabad district has received less than half of its required urea quota, impacting cotton, paddy, and pulse farmers. Long queues have formed at cooperative societies, with farmers skipping meals and fainting due to extended waiting hours. In neighbouring Mancherial, while the situation is slightly better, supply remains short.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud has backed Revanth Reddy to continue as Chief Minister if the Congress is re-elected in the next term, stating that MLAs' support could override conventional deference to the party high command. Dismissing internal opposition, including from Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, Goud said the high command would take a final call.