Telangana

BRS working president KT Rama Rao visited Sircilla to unveil a new electronic jacquard loom designed by weaver Nalla Vijay. He praised Vijay’s innovation, recalled the legacy of legendary weaver Nalla Parandhamulu, and assured full support to strengthen the handloom sector, including plans for a state-of-the-art facility in Sircilla.

Five inter-state thieves were arrested in Adilabad for stealing cigarette boxes worth Rs 5.35 lakh from a shop at Ambedkar Chowk. Police seized cigarette packets, Rs 60,000 cash, a car and mobile phones from the gang.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing them of deceiving unemployed youth and failing to deliver on electoral promises. Addressing a Students and Youth conference in Karimnagar, he challenged Rahul Gandhi to visit Telangana and listen to students’ grievances, warning that the Congress government must answer for unfulfilled assurances.

The BRS youth wing organised rallies across Khammam and Kothagudem accusing the Congress government of failing to honour its election promises to students and unemployed youth. Leaders including Puvvada Ajay Kumar and Vaddiraju Ravichandra criticised the government for pending fee reimbursements, lack of a job calendar, and neglect of gurukuls, alleging betrayal of the youth.

Homegrown consumer technology brand Mivi is entering the smartphone market with Mivi One, set to launch on September 24. The device will be available on Flipkart and feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G platform, with manufacturing supported by Hyderabad operations.

As Hyderabad prepares for the 11-day Ganesh festival, Muslim craftsmen, decorators, suppliers, drivers and sweet makers are working with Hindu organisers across the city. Their long-standing partnerships, built around everyday festival services, highlight Hyderabad’s tradition of shared participation and communal harmony.

Cybercrime police prevented a 30-year-old man from attempting suicide after spotting an Instagram message indicating his intention to end his life. A patrol team traced him to his uncle’s house in Mucherla, counselled him and handed him over to his family.

An 11-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Medchal on Saturday. Her mother alleged that a 17-year-old boy had assaulted the child. Police are investigating the alleged assault, possible harassment and whether it was linked to her death.

IIIT Hyderabad has launched CETLS, an interdisciplinary centre studying how people learn in an AI-driven world. The centre will explore AI’s impact on education, promote deeper and reflective learning, and examine how technology can balance challenge and support.

The NIA has joined the investigation into the theft of sophisticated weapons from the Madras Regiment premises at Bolarum. Security lapses, including nightly shutdowns of surveillance cameras, have emerged, while military personnel are being questioned and communication records analysed.

Power loom workers and master weavers in Sircilla have continued their strike for higher wages, with the agitation entering its sixth day on Saturday. Workers are seeking Rs 100 per sari, while master weavers want Rs 150, citing rising costs

Former Minister T Harish Rao questioned the Congress government’s claim of providing 24-hour power supply to farmers after inspecting a sub-station in Siddipet. He said its log book showed power was supplied for only 10 hours and 15 minutes on September 3.

Habeeb Nagar police arrested a 20-year-old painter for allegedly breaking into a water plant office and stealing Rs 95,000. Police said the suspect had previously worked there and used an angle grinder to break the locks before fleeing.

Residents of Jayadarshini Residency in Gachibowli have been dealing with drainage water and a severe stench for two weeks. They say debris from a demolished building blocked a nearby nala, causing water to enter the complex and inundate its cellar.

Four burglars allegedly involved in 25 offences across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were arrested by a task force in Nirmal on Saturday. Police recovered 12 kg of silver, Rs 67,000 in cash, a car and metal-melting machines from them

Former Minister T Harish Rao alleged that delays in fee reimbursement had forced colleges to withhold certificates, leaving students unable to pursue postgraduate courses. He also criticised the government over college closures, Skill University plans and alleged police action against protesting students

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has received three recognitions from Airports Council International World, including the highest customer experience accreditation. The airport was also recognised for accessibility and arrivals experience, highlighting its focus on innovation, inclusion and passenger satisfaction.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s resignation, alleging that the Congress had failed to fulfil its poll promises even after 1,000 days. He also criticised the government over youth issues and challenged Rahul Gandhi

A 35-year-old farmer allegedly died by suicide in Adilabad’s Pippalkot village after suffering crop losses and struggling with mounting debts. Police said he had borrowed Rs 12 lakh and spent Rs 8 lakh on his son’s treatment before selling land.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao escaped unhurt after a truck hit his car at Alugunuru while he was heading to Karimnagar for a Students and Youth conference on Saturday. The car’s right rear door was partially damaged.

A 32-year-old man died after his bike hit a railing and he slipped into a water-filled roadside pit near Ramayampet in Medak early Saturday. In another accident, a lorry rammed a parked lorry, seriously injuring its driver and assistant.

Cyberabad and Malkajgiri municipal corporations have joined hands with traffic police to tackle peak-hour congestion. The civic bodies are studying traffic movement, identifying locations for free-left turns and U-turn changes, removing encroachments and planning signal upgrades at key junctions.

Bandlaguda police registered a case under the POCSO Act against a 14-year-old boy after a seven-year-old girl’s family lodged a complaint alleging inappropriate behaviour. Police said both children are minors and their identities have not been disclosed.

Congress MLC Baswaraju Saraiah has challenged former Minister Konda Surekha to resign from her MLA post and contest against him as an independent from Warangal East. Reacting to her remarks, Saraiah accused Surekha and her husband of indulging in blackmail politics and said the party high command would not tolerate indiscipline.