Telangana

Sridevi Women’s Engineering College has earned NBA re-accreditation for all eligible engineering programs for 2025–28. This marks the institution’s third successful cycle, reinforcing its dedication to academic quality, innovation, and empowering women through excellence in technical education

The SLBC tunnel project in Telangana remains stalled past the July-end deadline, months after a deadly roof collapse. Authorities plan to bypass the fault zone, but delays continue amid geological challenges, safety concerns, and political criticism of the Congress government.

ICRISAT signed an MoU with Kaveri University in Siddipet district to boost research collaboration and student exchange. Dr Himanshu Pathak addressed students, highlighting the importance of agri research. The pact aims to promote academic interaction and technology development

Draper Startup House has launched its first Draper Founders Program in India, hosted in Hyderabad. The 12-day equity-free accelerator brings together 14 bootstrapped founders, offering global exposure, mentorship, and practical tools to scale their startups and connect with investors

Sangareddy Collector P Pravinya seized a DCMS-run fertiliser shop near the town for selling urea above MRP. The action followed a routine inspection and farmer confirmation. She warned of strict action against any overpricing of fertilisers in the district

Plugzmart, incubated at IIT Madras, has launched a first-of-its-kind EV charging solution allowing chargers to connect with multiple CMS networks simultaneously. The innovation increases charger visibility, enhances ROI for owners, and offers EV users broader accessibility across platforms

Students say that the high fee for CLAT registration and admission counselling is creating nearly insurmountable economic obstacles for many prospective law students, particularly from economically weaker sections. Despite the submission of concerns, the Consortium of NLUs has neither responded nor taken action.

For decades, Hyderabad’s Abids GPO bus stand was a magnet for government job aspirants. Now, only one stall remains, run by Rajesh Goud, who reflects on the golden era when thousands came daily to buy job application forms

J Sudhakar, a municipal contractor and ex-serviceman, was found dead in a suspected suicide at Sitarampatnam in Paloncha mandal. A bottle of monocrotophos was recovered nearby. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident

A 19-year-old second-year MBBS student at RIMS Adilabad, Sahil Choudari, was found dead in his hostel room. The cause of the alleged suicide remains unclear. Authorities have formed a committee to investigate the tragic incident

BRS leaders alleged that MLC Shambhipur Raju received death threats from MLA Mynampally Rohit and his father Hanumantha Rao. They met the Cyberabad Police Commissioner and demanded action. The leaders also criticised the Congress for rising lawlessness in Telangana

A TGGENCO employee, Raju, died by suicide inside the power station in Thurkalamaddikunta, Peddapalli, on Wednesday. Police registered a case and began an investigation. The body was shifted to the local hospital for postmortem. The reason is still unclear.

A Class IX student was hospitalised after a snakebite at a KGBV school in Jogulamba Gadwal, while students from another Gurukul staged a protest over unsafe drinking water, broken toilets, and government apathy despite repeated pleas for action.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the Congress government over poor conditions in Gurukul schools, following student padayatras demanding basic amenities. He urged CM Revanth Reddy to visit Alampur and respond to NHRC concerns over safety and welfare of students.

The actor had earlier participated in an advertisement related to ‘Jungle Rummy’ and was booked by Cyberabad police; he clarified that though he had briefly endorsed the betting app in 2016, he immediately ceased after knowing it was illegal

Prasad Raju was adjudged ‘champion trainer’ for four consecutive seasons from 2007 - 2010 in the Winter Season only

Centuries by Gnana Prakash Reddy (151) for Nalgonda, Ritvik Raj Singh (139) for New Blues in different matches were some of the highlights of the HCA A-Division two-day league cricket championship

Rizwan dominated on all three days while the contest for the silver remained close between Bongur Bunny and Akash Kumar, both from Telangana Sailing Club, just two points apart after nine races

Congress’ decision to send Meenakshi Natarajan on a padayatra in Telangana is being viewed as a subtle review of CM Revanth Reddy’s leadership. With growing concerns over local polls and internal rifts, the yatra may reshape party dynamics

The Congress leader campaigned for a nationwide caste census, yet celebrates a state exercise that bypasses statutory safeguards

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy of colluding with Chandrababu Naidu and PM Modi to undermine Telangana’s water rights. He warned the Banakacherla project would worsen the agrarian crisis and called for a mass agitation to protect farmers

Congress leaders and MLAs feel that the Chief Minister, instead of protecting Telangana’s interest, is joining hands with Andhra Pradesh.

A man from Jagtial abandoned his wife and children to live with a transgender woman from Hyderabad. His wife attempted suicide following the betrayal.

A man who was caught in a drunk driving check in Nalgonda and had his bike seized, attempted self-immolation inside the One Town Police Station. He is being treated for third-degree burns and is said to be recovering.