Telangana

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A couple from Andhra Pradesh died in a road accident at Takkellapadu village in Khammam district, Telangana, on Tuesday. Police said Srinivasa Rao lost control of his motorbike and collided with a lorry. Both victims died instantly

A TGSRTC bus driver was assaulted by a passenger in Rajanna-Sircilla district after failing to halt at Korutla bus stop due to overcrowding. The incident led to traffic disruption in Vemulawada. Police intervened promptly, cleared the congestion, and took the attacker into custody.

Warangal police arrested a businessman and his aide for staging a fake kidnap to extort ransom from his parents. The accused, burdened with online betting debts of ₹8–9 lakh, were caught while hiding in a lodge in Hanamkonda

Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha inaugurated 34 day care cancer centres across Telangana and announced the rollout of mobile screening vehicles to improve early diagnosis. The centres will offer screening, diagnosis, chemotherapy, and palliative care, with plans to establish regional cancer hubs in all 10 erstwhile districts.

Prof Kodandaram demanded the arrest of Sigachi industry management over the Patancheru blast that killed 56 workers. At a round table, he accused police of inaction and criticised the government for delaying compensation even 70 days later

TGSRTC drivers at Bhadrachalam depot launched a protest against depot manager Tirupathi, alleging harassment and excessive workload. Drivers claimed they were forced to cover nearly 1,890 km per week and manage multiple tasks beyond driving. The depot manager defended his stance, stating the strike violated service norms.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi, urging approvals for major infrastructure projects including the northern and southern Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad-Mancherial road, Raviryal-Amangal greenfield stretch, and a 12-lane expressway to Bandar Port

Former Minister Sabita Indra Reddy criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for failing to allocate funds and complete key development projects in Vikarabad and Ranga Reddy districts. Speaking at Telangana Bhavan, she questioned the delay in completing the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project and condemned the scrapping of the Raidurg–Shamshabad metro line.

A violent incident unfolded in Nandipadu village of Kothagudem district, where three individuals were attacked by a mob over allegations of practising black magic. The villagers blamed the trio for unexplained deaths in the area and claimed prior warnings were ignored.

Authorities lifted two floodgates of the Lower Manair Dam in Karimnagar on Tuesday to release 4,000 cusecs of water downstream, as inflows reached 8,000 cusecs. With water levels nearing full capacity, the move was aimed at managing pressure on the reservoir.

BRS MLA Harish Rao accused the Congress government of fabricating the Formula-E case to divert attention from the Group-1 recruitment fiasco. He claimed selective media leaks and ACB proceedings were orchestrated to cover the government’s failures

Farmers in Karimnagar are reeling under a dual crisis as bacterial leaf blight infects paddy crops already stressed by a shortage of urea. The disease, triggered by erratic weather and poor crop rotation, has spread across fields sown in June and July. Agricultural experts recommend nutrient sprays, potash application, and strict water management, as no direct pesticide exists for the blight.

Telangana High Court quashes three FIRs against BRS working president KT Rama Rao related to the alleged SSC Telugu Board exam question paper leak, ruling that multiple FIRs for the same offence are unsustainable and providing relief to the leader

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao unveiled a statue of Charlakola Shweta, wife of the late minister C Laxma Reddy, in Avancha village on her first death anniversary.

BRS leader T Harish Rao launched a fierce attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing the Congress government of misrepresenting facts and claiming credit for irrigation projects executed under the BRS regime. He defended the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project and Mallanna Sagar, highlighting technical details and past investments.

A severe shortage of urea has triggered widespread protests across the erstwhile Adilabad district, with farmers staging rasta roko demonstrations and blocking traffic in multiple mandals. Officials have promised swift action, but farmers continue to demand immediate resolution.

Around 40,000 in-service teachers in Telangana must clear the Teacher Eligibility Test within two years to retain their jobs, following a Supreme Court ruling. Teachers near retirement are exempt from TET for job retention but must qualify for promotions

Kondapochamma Sagar, a key component of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, is emerging as a strategic and cost-effective water source for Hyderabad. With its elevation enabling gravity-based flow, it offers significant advantages over Mallanna Sagar. The reservoir supports both urban drinking water and rural irrigation needs, despite facing social challenges during construction.

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A Hyderabad excise constable, Umamaheswara Rao, was arrested for allegedly harassing several people, including film celebrities, by threatening fabricated drug cases and demanding money. Rao posed as an excise inspector on WhatsApp. Police are investigating multiple complaints

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has formally requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to exempt a Rs. 30,000 crore loan from Telangana’s FRBM ceiling to finance the Young India Integrated Residential Schools initiative. The state plans to build 105 modern residential schools, one per Assembly constituency, targeting BC, SC, ST, and minority students and accommodating 2.7 lakh students.

A fatal incident at a Mission Bhagiratha reservoir site in Unjupalli, Kothagudem district, claimed the lives of three labourers while attempting to fix a water pump inside a sump. A fourth worker, Kondal Rao, was hospitalised and is recovering.