Telangana

Sangareddy Central Jail Superintendent Kalasagar accused staff members of accepting UPI bribes for favours to inmates. He warned of strict action, highlighted illegal smuggling of prohibited items, and announced rigorous searches, triggering a furore among jail personnel

Hyderabad's housing market saw a 38 per cent fall in new supply in Q3 2025, with sales also down 11 per cent from last year. Most new launches were in the luxury segment. A similar slowdown was seen across India’s top seven cities

Shaik Irfan, a Tanzania-based NRI from Adilabad, was arrested in Mumbai for allegedly posting derogatory social media messages that sparked communal tension in April. He was detained on arrival after a lookout notice and remanded to judicial custody

South Central Railway has announced special trains for the October festival rush. Trains between Kacheguda–Anakapalli and Charlapalli–H. Nizamuddin will run on select dates with AC, sleeper, and general coaches. These trains will stop at major stations en route

Telangana will issue 2,620 new liquor shop licences for 2025–2027 through a lottery. Applications open Sept 26–Oct 18. The fee is Rs 3 lakh per application. The State hopes to earn Rs 6,500 crore from this licensing process

Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh performed bhumi puja for the new Telangana High Court at Rajendranagar. The government has allotted 100 acres. Built at Rs 1,550 crore by DEC Infrastructure, the project will be completed in three years

A farmer, P Chandram, died of a heart attack in Pothareddipally village of Siddipet district after a dispute over pledged land. His family accused Kathula Bhaskar Reddy of refusing to return the land despite debt repayment and staged a tense protest

A woman died and two others were seriously injured when a speeding lorry rammed into their car near Kattangur in Nalgonda district on Thursday. The accident occurred while they were changing a flat tyre. Police have registered a case and begun investigation

BRS MLA T Harish Rao condemned the arrest of Anganwadi staff protesting in Hyderabad for the Congress government’s unfulfilled promises. He criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to deliver salary hikes and benefits promised under the Abhayahastam Declaration

On September 30 at Hyatt Hyderabad, author Madhu Ranganthan will speak about her book The Child Who Never Knew, which shares her daughter Sitara’s journey with disabilities. This inclusive event highlights strength, support, and the special needs community

Deccan Mania 3.0 brought together 300+ bikers and 4x4 lovers near Hyderabad. With dirt tracks, hill trails, and fun challenges, it celebrated biking culture, unity, and raw adventure—powered by Motul, Red Bull, MT Helmets, and Neo Kavach.

Hyderabad scientists are helping save Bhupathy’s Purple Frog, a rare species from the time of dinosaurs. It lives underground and comes out only during monsoon rains. Using sound technology, the team tracks and protects these frogs in the Western Ghats

Anganwadi workers in Telangana staged a “Chalo Secretariat” protest on Thursday, opposing the state’s new pre-primary school plan and demanding higher pay. They alleged the move would endanger jobs under ICDS. Police later dispersed and detained the protesters.

Writer Kompelli Venkat Goud, known for chronicling Telangana’s cultural and political struggles, passed away in Hyderabad on Thursday. His works, including Voduvani Muchata and Sarvai Papanna Charitra, played a vital role in shaping Telangana ideology and preserving its heritage.

The ultra-modern Siddipet oil palm factory is set to start operations within two months. Sanctioned by the previous BRS government, the plant will boost local oil palm processing, generate over 1,000 jobs, and provide higher returns to farmers.

The ancient Meda Cheruvu tank in Bokkalagutta, Mancherial, was breached following heavy upstream rains, creating a 15-metre-wide cut. Farmers fear reduced water supply, and officials are assessing damage and planning repairs. The tank dates back to 900 AD.

Sandeep, a rehabilitation centre resident in Miyapur, was murdered following an altercation with two other inmates, Adil and Suleiman. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the fatal attack.

A 21-year-old diploma student, Anil Kumar, died by suicide at a Hayathnagar hostel in Hyderabad. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances leading to the incident. The body was shifted to Osmania General Hospital.

Three people were injured in Chaderghat, Hyderabad, after a dispute between two groups escalated into a clash. The confrontation stemmed from remarks made by a local resident two days earlier. Police are investigating the incident.

According to reports, the three girls who study in ninth standard had bunked classes and were moving around Osmania University campus when they met three boys. On pretext of going to temple pilgrimage the boys took them to Yadadri town and raped them in a lodge.

A total of 563 posts were notified and 562 candidates have been provisionally selected. The result for one post was withheld due to a court case.

Sk Eliyas Oddin of Government City College won the foil event, A. Hari Eshan Reddy of Vasavi Engineering College the sabre event and M. Vickey of Hindi Maha Vidyalaya the epee event

This follows a partnership through which GSIC will focus on bringing advanced sports technology innovation and international collaboration in India

Jamal (61-62), the first-round leader by one shot who has been bogey-free in the tournament so far, took his total to an impressive 17-under 123