Telangana

Farmers in erstwhile Adilabad queued at PACS, DCMS, Agro Centres and HACA outlets to buy urea, with police deployed to control crowds. Shortages forced farmers to wait for hours, leading to anger and criticism of the government

Private professional colleges in Telangana will shut indefinitely from September 15 over Rs 8,000 crore fee reimbursement arrears. They plan to mark Engineers’ Day as ‘Black Day’. Private degree colleges will also join the shutdown from September 16

BRS leaders criticised the Congress government for neglecting education, agriculture and law and order. They demanded release of pending fee reimbursements, action on Group-1 exam irregularities and relief for farmers. They warned that private colleges may shut down over unpaid dues

SFI Telangana extended support to private colleges shutting down from Sept 15–16 over pending fee reimbursement dues. SFI accused the Congress government of neglecting its promises, saying students are being denied certificates and forced to approach courts for relief

Two men were caught with 14.83 grams of MDMA by Excise officials in Banjara Hills. Acting on a tip, police intercepted their car. They revealed they bought the drug from a Delhi-based man. A case has been registered

A 55-year-old woman, B Balamani, died by suicide at her home in Mangalhat on Friday night. She was reportedly depressed after her husband’s recent death. Her son found her when he returned from work. A case has been registered

Senior Maoist leader Sujatha (Pothula Padmavathi), in the movement for 43 years, surrendered to Telangana police citing health reasons. A Central Committee member and widow of slain Maoist Kishanji, she received Rs 25 lakh under the rehabilitation scheme

Four people, including a woman and three children, drowned in a whirlpool in a stream at Dabha village, Kumram Bheem Asifabad. The woman died while trying to rescue the children. Police have registered a case and begun investigations.

Two men stole Rs 2.98 lakh from a scooter dickey in Shankerpally on Friday. A CCTV video shows them committing the theft and fleeing, even as a police vehicle was nearby. The cash belonged to a local businessman who left it unattended

BRS leader T Harish Rao condemned police action against farmers protesting the short supply of urea, accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of harassment and mismanagement. He warned of public backlash and demanded an end to cases filed against marginalised farmers over fertiliser distribution immediately

Hyderabad traffic police issued a Sunday advisory for Milad Juloos. From 8 AM to 8 PM, traffic will be stopped or diverted in the Old City. Citizens are advised to avoid key areas like Charminar, Nayapul, and Nampally to prevent delays.

The NHRC has directed Rs 10 lakh compensation to the family of journalist Shahdev Dey, whose charred body was found in Andaman. IFEI welcomed the order as police arrested four suspects, citing his reporting on illegal activities as the motive

Cyberabad police arrested seven men for robbing Rs 40 lakh from a man in Shankerpally. The mastermind was the victim’s cab driver. Part of the cash (Rs 17.5 lakh) was recovered within 24 hours with help from Sangareddy and Shadnagar police

Fourteen of 20 Indira Mahila Shakti Canteens in Kothagudem have shut due to lack of government support. Women entrepreneurs faced losses, debt and poor facilities as officials failed to ensure bank loans and basic amenities for their business operations

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan joined cable operators protesting at Indira Park against the removal of cables, calling it unconstitutional and unjust. He demanded safety checks of electric poles and urged the government to provide alternatives to safeguard their livelihood

Kishkindhapuri follows a couple who run ghost tours in a creepy town. When a haunted radio station awakens a deadly force, things spiral into horror. With good performances, scary moments, and a tight story, it’s worth the watch

The Colosseum hosted Curated Corridors, focusing on luxury wardrobe styling with Darshana Tulshan and a workshop by Divisha Khaitan. The event included stylish pop-ups, 150 plus artworks, and a mix of fashion, interiors, and design in one grand space

Pothula Padmavathi alias Kalpana, a senior CPI (Maoist) leader associated with the movement for 43 years, surrendered before Telangana police on Saturday. She carried a reward of ₹25 lakh, which the state government has announced will be handed over to her.

Marking 14 years of the Sakala Janula Samme, BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao recalled the 42-day strike of 2011 that united Telangana’s people in their statehood struggle. He hailed the movement as a turning point that ensured Telangana’s formation.

Education department data reveals 78% of government schools in Telangana have fewer than 100 students, with 35% having just 1–30. The figures contrast with CM Revanth Reddy’s claims of rising enrolments, raising concerns over the public education system’s strength.

A Class IX student, Egge Supriya, from Akenapalli village in Bellampalli mandal, died at Government General Hospital after attempting suicide by consuming pesticide. Police have registered a case, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause behind the incident.

In Mancherial, tribals clashed with Forest officials after huts were dismantled and crops destroyed on 80 acres of alleged encroached land within Kawal Tiger Reserve. Sixteen women were detained, and media personnel protested restrictions on covering the conflict.

Factionalism in Warangal Congress resurfaced after MLA Nayini Rajender Reddy complained to TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud against Forest Minister Konda Surekha for making unilateral decisions. The rift, simmering for months, has deepened with repeated clashes between the Konda family and local MLAs.

A Medak woman and her lover have confessed to murdering her two-year-old daughter and burying the body near Shabashpally village. Police exhumed the remains on Friday after tracing the duo to Guntur. Investigation and forensic analysis are ongoing.