Telangana

Two people were killed and two others injured in a collision on NH-44 at Rajapur mandal, Mahabubnagar. The car from Hyderabad lost control and hit another vehicle. Police have registered a case, sent bodies for post-mortem, and investigation is ongoing.

The Telangana diaspora in Gulf countries is gearing up to celebrate Bathukamma with grand events. Dubai leads the festivities, while Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar host celebrations, marking cultural unity and the first-ever public observance in Jeddah.

Hyderabad is likely to experience intense thunderstorms with gusty winds this evening, according to IMD and independent trackers. A yellow alert has been issued for all city zones, with scattered moderate-to-heavy showers expected from afternoon to midnight.

Kaniram Jadav (80), an elderly farmer from Jainoor mandal in Asifabad, was swept away while crossing a flooded stream on Sunday. His body was recovered about 100 metres downstream.

An elderly man died in a house fire at Vayupuri Colony, Neredmet, Hyderabad, on Sunday night. Police suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze. The victim, 79-year-old Jayaprakash Ramanna, died of asphyxiation despite being rushed to a private hospital.

In Neredmet, an elderly couple, Rajaiah and Lakshmi, were brutally killed by their son Srinivas (35), who had struggled with addiction and mental health issues. Police have arrested him; the incident has shocked neighbours and the local community

Heavy overnight rain battered Hyderabad, with eastern areas recording the highest rainfall. Defence Colony in Hayathnagar topped the chart with 91.8 mm, followed by Kapra and Cherlapally. The downpour caused waterlogging and traffic snarls across several neighbourhoods.

The Nagarjuna Sagar Project witnessed a sharp rise in inflows on Sunday, prompting authorities to lift all 26 gates and release 2.58 lakh cusecs of floodwater downstream. The reservoir’s water level reached 587 feet, just three feet below its full capacity.

A 23-year-old man from Gauthamnagar, Balanagar, died by suicide after a domestic argument with his wife over liquor consumption. Police said the man took his life by hanging himself from a ceiling fan after being refused money for alcohol.

Several BRS leaders were detained by Kodangal police on Sunday after they staged a protest against the demolition of graves, Ashoorkhanas and a dargah for road widening works. Led by Mohammed Masiullah and Azam Ali, the leaders reached the site despite police checkposts.

A tragic accident occurred on Sunday at a cement pipe manufacturing unit near Karimnagar, where two young brothers drowned after slipping into a cooling tank while playing. The children, sons of migrant workers from Bihar, were rushed to the hospital but declared dead on arrival.

Telangana Throwball Association announced the boys and girls teams for the 35th Junior National throw ball championship at Devanahalli, Karnataka, from September 24 to 27. TTA President Naveen Yadav and general secretary Kiran Chary presented kits to the players

A farmer in Peddapalli district lost his life after being electrocuted while attempting to hang aluminium reels on electric wires to protect his paddy crop. The incident occurred in Kothapalli village of Dharmaram mandal. Unaware of the conductive nature of aluminium, Bhukya Mallesh Naik died instantly when the reel made contact with a waterlogged area.

Karimnagar witnessed vibrant celebrations on Sunday as Engilipula Bathukamma marked the beginning of the nine-day floral festival. Women and girls dressed in festive attire gathered in localities to sing traditional songs and immerse flower arrangements in nearby water bodies. Local bodies ensured smooth conduct by cleaning venues and providing basic amenities.

A powerful thunderstorm struck Hyderabad on Sunday evening, with eastern parts like Hayathnagar, Uppal and LB Nagar receiving significant rainfall. Defence Colony in Hayathnagar recorded the highest at 85 mm. The downpour later spread to areas like Jeedimetla, Balanagar and Nizampet.

A fresh leopard sighting at Tirumala Dev Gutta hillock has triggered panic in Mahabubnagar, just days after forest officials captured a leopard that had eluded them for nearly three months. The earlier animal was shifted to Nehru Zoological Park for medical checks.

Telangana Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has announced the state’s firm opposition to Karnataka’s proposal to raise the height of the Almatti Dam, citing ongoing proceedings in the Supreme Court. During his inspection of the Jawahar Jan Pahad Lift Irrigation Scheme, Reddy reaffirmed Telangana’s commitment to completing the Pranahita Chevella project.

As Telangana’s cotton marketing season nears, farmers are preparing for a rush at procurement centres due to mandi prices falling well below the MSP. With over 6 lakh farmers affected, the state has expanded procurement facilities and introduced digital tools like the Kapas Kisan App to manage the surge. However, concerns persist over payment delays, quality rejections, and private traders exploiting long queues.

Following the accidental drowning of a youth in Mukhra (B) village, Adilabad police have issued a stern warning against the spread of false information on social media. A suspicious death case has been registered, and authorities are investigating.

Facing a severe urea shortage, farmers in Karimnagar are queuing overnight at fertiliser shops and increasingly turning to nano urea as an alternative. With drones essential for its application, demand for drone services has surged, prompting support from PACSs and private operators.

Facing mounting rural anger over a urea shortage and faltering welfare schemes, the Congress government in Telangana is delaying local body elections beyond the High Court’s deadline. In a strategic pivot, it plans to boost BC reservations to 42%, despite legal hurdles, and showcase marquee infrastructure projects to regain public support.

A 54-year-old Deputy Director at the National Informatics Centre (NIC), K Radha Krishna, died after allegedly falling from the 9th floor of BRK Bhavan in Hyderabad. Police have registered a case and begun investigating the circumstances of his death

A 29-year-old teacher in Adibatla died by suicide after allegedly facing sexual harassment by two male colleagues. She was found hanging at her home in Turkayamjal. Police have registered a case against the accused and started an investigation

IMD-Hyderabad has issued a heavy rainfall alert for 10 Telangana districts on Sep 22–23. More rain is expected later next week due to a new low-pressure area forming in the Bay of Bengal, which may turn into a depression