Telangana

The South Central Railway has introduced temporary stoppages of select trains at Hitec City, Lingampalli, and Charlapalli stations from September 26 to October 5. The move aims to ease festive rush at Secunderabad Junction and benefit IT corridor commuters

Defying visual impairment and social hurdles, Burla Avanthi from Asifabad secured admission to Osmania Medical College by cracking NEET. Diagnosed with cone dystrophy, she ranked 2,671 under the PwD quota, inspiring many with her determination and academic excellence.

A tribal man, Pawar Bikku Naik, died while being carried across a flooding stream in Anarpalli village, Kumram Bheem Asifabad. Locals blame lack of a bridge for the tragedy and urge authorities to build one to prevent future fatalities.

During Dasara, poachers capture the Indian Roller (Palapitta), Telangana’s state bird, to display at temples, causing high mortality. Experts warn that captivity is fatal, with nearly half dying. Citizens are urged to report cases to AWCS or Forest Department authorities.

The IMD-Hyderabad has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations across Telangana from Friday morning to Saturday morning. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely, while an orange alert is in place for very heavy rainfall over the weekend.

Light to moderate rains disrupted life in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. Koutala and Vemamanapalli mandals recorded the highest rainfall. The Godavari river crossed the first warning mark in Basar, prompting authorities to alert residents and farmers.

To ensure immediate medical care for tribal students, Bhadrachalam ITDA distributed ₹13 lakh worth of medical kits to 115 remote ashram schools and hostels across Khammam and Kothagudem districts, aiming to improve healthcare access in isolated areas

A shepherd couple from Achelli village, Dulam Shekhar (45) and Susheela (40), were found dead in the forests of Sirpur (T) in Asifabad. Police are investigating, sending injury samples for forensic analysis to determine whether death was due to animal attack or accident.

A 25-year-old doctor in Hyderabad was allegedly harassed and extorted by a man he met on a dating app. The accused assaulted him, threatened exposure, and extorted ₹8,000 before police in Madhapur registered a case and began investigation.

Bad weather in Hyderabad on Friday morning forced the diversion of at least three incoming flights from Mumbai, Pune, and Kolkata to other airports, including Vijayawada. Airport officials confirmed the diversions were due to prevailing inclement weather conditions.

The IMD has forecast rain and thundershowers across Hyderabad and several Telangana districts throughout Friday, with gusty winds and lower temperatures. Independent trackers also warned of on-and-off showers across the city, urging residents to prepare for wet weather conditions.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police has advised IT and corporate firms to opt for work-from-home on Friday after heavy rains, citing safety and traffic concerns. The advisory seeks to reduce road congestion and ensure emergency services move without hindrance.

In Adilabad, a trader was arrested for selling counterfeit branded rice by repackaging Public Distribution System (PDS) supplies. Authorities seized six quintals of rice from his auto-rickshaw.

Rajesh Kumar Chiluveri, a 37-year-old private employee from Karimnagar, was declared brain-dead following a road accident on September 20. After being shifted to Hyderabad for treatment, his wife consented to donate his organs under the Jeevandan initiative.

Continuous rainfall since Thursday night has disrupted normal life in Karimnagar district, forcing residents indoors and affecting festive preparations. In Peddapalli’s Ramagundam region, coal production in four opencast mines was halted due to water stagnation, impacting the excavation of nearly 80,000 tonnes.

Kadari Satyanarayana Reddy, alias Kosa, a senior Maoist leader, was killed in a police encounter in Chhattisgarh and laid to rest in his native village Gopalraopalli. His funeral drew crowds after decades of absence, with red flags and slogans marking his revolutionary legacy.

Three fertiliser outlets in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district have had their trade licences suspended for selling urea to farmers at night without official oversight. Agriculture officials from Kagaznagar division cited violations of distribution norms and warned of strict action against future offenders.

BRS leaders in Khammam have urged party workers to mobilise support for the upcoming local body elections, criticising the Congress government for failing to deliver on key promises. At a preparatory meeting, senior leaders highlighted issues such as fertiliser shortages and unfulfilled welfare schemes, calling for a strong electoral response.

Durisetti Vijay Kumar from Korutla has secured the DSP post in the prisons department by achieving 176th rank in the Group-I exam. An engineering graduate from NIT Delhi, he cleared the exam while working as a junior assistant in the Metpalli RDO office.

TGSRTC has launched a festive lucky draw for Dasara passengers travelling in premium bus services between September 27 and October 6. With 33 winners set to receive cash prizes totalling Rs. 5.5 lakh, the initiative aims to boost festive travel.

The CRPF Group Centre in Chandrayangutta, Hyderabad, conducted a cleanliness drive under the nationwide “Shramdaan” initiative, with officers and community members cleaning a stretch of the Srisailam highway. Led by senior officials, the event emphasised public hygiene and civic responsibility.

The third International Conference on Advances in Minerals, Metals, Materials, Manufacturing and Modelling (ICAM5-2025) kicked off at NIT Warangal, marking the Diamond Jubilee of its Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department.

Chikitha Taniparthi and Jyothi Surekha have qualified for the Asian Archery Championship in Bangladesh. Surekha, who has previously won 12 medals in the competition, will be competing for the eighth time. The event will be held from November 7 to 14

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has signed a tripartite agreement to extend Clerical Grade-III job opportunities to graduate dependents of employees who died in mine accidents. Previously limited to General Assistant roles, the new policy allows non-technical graduates to apply for clerical posts, subject to a qualifying exam.