Telangana

During an inspection of the Singur reservoir, GRMB Chairman B P Pandya directed irrigation officials to strictly implement NDSA guidelines to ensure dam safety. The team reviewed infrastructure including crest gates and the GENCO power plant, and discussed water storage and release patterns.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress of undermining Telangana’s cultural identity by removing Bathukamma from the Telangana Thalli statue. Speaking at Bathukamma celebrations in Hyderabad, he pledged to continue the party’s fight until K Chandrashekhar Rao is reinstated as Chief Minister.

Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court has suspended the State government’s memo allowing increased ticket prices for Pawan Kalyan’s film OG, including Rs. 800 for premiere shows. The Court also directed police to ensure that minors are barred from viewing the ‘A’ certified film.

The Telangana High Court has suspended a single judge’s order that had set aside Group-1 Mains results and directed revaluation. The Division Bench allowed the Telangana Public Service Commission to proceed with recruitments, subject to the final outcome of writ appeals.

Environmental activist Paladugu Gnaneshwar and villagers of Dommadugu staged a protest at Nalla Cheruvu against the release of toxic effluents by pharmaceutical companies. Gnaneshwar, previously on hunger strike, was detained twice by police. The villagers demanded immediate government action to stop the pollution.

Kothagudem police arrested two youths for murdering retired SCCL employee Gubbala Rammohan Rao (58). The accused attacked him at his house with a hammer over an alleged illicit relationship with a woman in Ramavaram area

Four employees of Arene Life Sciences in Siddapur, Sadasivapet, sustained serious burns after inflammable chemicals spilled on them at work. They are being treated in Sangareddy, and the CITU union demands better care and justice for the injured

Battini Sagar (35), a cable TV worker from Sujathanagar, died after falling from the second floor of a building at Gollagudem railway quarters in Kothagudem. Police have registered a case, and investigation into the accident is ongoing

Telangana NRIs in Saudi Arabia celebrated the first Bathukamma festival in Jeddah with Tangedu flowers, Telangana’s State flower. The Indian Consulate, in collaboration with JTM, organised the event with Telugu women from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participating enthusiastically

A sand boa, injured after a crowbar fell on it in Sircilla town, was saved by veterinary doctor Abhilash. The doctor performed emergency surgery, adjusting the intestines and stitching the wound. The snake is now stable under observation

Telangana leaders’ conflicting claims on Krishna water allocations—from 500 TMC to 904 TMC—have drawn sharp criticism from experts, opposition, and even ruling party circles. Experts warn such flip-flops may weaken the State’s case at the tribunal

A 22-year-old tribal farmer from Nalgonda has alleged brutal custodial violence and casteist abuse by police officials after a scuffle over urea supply. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked widespread outrage, raising questions about police conduct and caste discrimination in rural Telangana.

The Hafizpet railway station in Hyderabad is being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Scheme at a cost of Rs 29.21 crore. With 80% work completed, it will feature modern amenities like lifts, escalators, waiting halls, and divyangjan-friendly facilities by 2025

After Dasara break, Telangana’s Intermediate Board will begin surprise inspections at private and corporate colleges to check if weekly PT, meditation, and lab sessions are held. This aims to reduce student stress and improve their mental and physical health

A housing inauguration event in Khammam turned chaotic when a misfired rocket ignited an auto-rickshaw loaded with firecrackers, injuring two and causing panic. Despite the incident, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy continued with the programme, interacting with beneficiaries before departing for Kothagudem.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to implement Abhaya Hastam Declaration promises. Telangana gig workers demand Rs 5 lakh insurance compensation, social security, proper wages, and a Gig Workers Welfare Board

The suicide of a Mission Bhagiratha line operator has exposed the dire financial crisis faced by over 17,000 contract workers under the scheme. With salaries pending for four months, workers and contractors alike are buckling under pressure.

Thirty-six farmers from Narayanapuram village, Mahabubabad, were booked by police for protesting over pending land pass books. Without pass books, they are denied Rythu Bandhu, Rythu Bima, crop loans, loan waivers, and urea supplies, prompting a complaint to the CMO

SCCL has regularised 1,258 badili workers who completed 190 and 240 musters in underground and opencast mines. Workers who completed one-year service by December 31, 2024, will be regularised, covering areas including Ramagundam, Bhupalpally, Srirampur, and Kothagudem

BVR Badragirish, an environmental engineer from Telangana, has collected over 1,000 ancient coins spanning from the Asamaka Janapada era to the British period. His collection includes rare Satavahana, Kakatiya, and Roman coins, reflecting trade and history of Telugu states

Telangana borrowed Rs 45,900 crore in six months of 2025-26, reaching 85 per cent of its annual limit, while revenue collection lags. Experts warn of a possible fiscal crisis within three years if corrective measures are not taken

FICCI hosted the 15th India Climate Policy and Business Conclave with support from India’s and Japan’s environment ministries. Experts and industry leaders discussed carbon markets, green finance, and clean energy to support India’s net-zero and climate goals

IHM-Hyderabad hosted the 4th season of Budding Events, featuring chef and management competitions for hospitality students. Teams from across India showcased skills in cooking and operations, with winners receiving awards and recognition from industry and government officials

The IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rains across Telangana from September 25 to 28 due to a Bay of Bengal depression. Orange alerts are in place for 11 districts. Thunderstorms and winds are also expected in some areas