Telangana

A Panchayat Secretary in Karnamamidi village, Telangana, was caught by ACB while accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe to clear a housing scheme bill. The official, Akkala Venkataswamy, was trapped after a complaint and will face charges in Karimnagar ACB court

Philanthropist Timmayyagiri Subhash Reddy, founder of SR Foundation, has extended relief to flood-hit families in Kamareddy. He distributed grocery kits worth Rs 3,500 to 150 families and announced notebooks for students, pledging to reach 10,000 victims with aid.

Farmers in Telangana’s Peddapalli district are facing a urea shortage, standing in long lines overnight and marking their place with slippers and documents. In Dharmaram and Kalvasrirampur, fertiliser demand far exceeds supply, causing major distress among local ryots

Tension gripped Kancherla village in Rajanna-Sircilla after a CESS staffer was attacked by a local resident for allegedly ignoring complaints about loose wires. The worker, Srihari, suffered a shoulder injury and was shifted to a hospital for treatment

Seasonal diseases are spreading rapidly in Karimnagar district, with rising cases of dengue, malaria and typhoid. Hospitals are overcrowded, and private facilities are charging high fees. An eight-year-old girl reportedly died of dengue as health authorities launch a fever survey.

KLM has started a direct flight from Hyderabad to Amsterdam, making it the airline’s fourth Indian city. The Boeing 777-200ER will fly this route, and KLM is offering special rewards for Flying Blue loyalty members. Bookings are open now

Experts urge consumers to read food labels carefully, focusing on serving size, calorie count, sugar, and fat content. The National Institute of Nutrition warns against misleading claims and stresses informed choices to reduce risks of obesity, heart disease, and allergies

K Kavitha, a former MP from Nizamabad, resigned from the BRS and her Legislative Council seat a day after her suspension for alleged anti-party activities. Her resignation takes effect from September 3, 2025, with her term set to expire next year.

The Indian School of Business (ISB) has launched a 15-week online ‘Certificate Programme in Mastering Executive Presence’, starting October 12, 2025. Aimed at senior professionals and leaders, the course blends self-paced learning with live sessions to build impactful leadership skills

Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting elderly citizens in Hyderabad, using fake investment, loan, and trading schemes to siphon off large sums. Authorities warn seniors to verify offers, avoid unknown accounts, and seek family support for online financial transactions.

Cyber criminals in Hyderabad are duping investors by posing as reputed financial firms on social media, directing them to fake WhatsApp groups and third-party bank accounts. Authorities advise verifying schemes directly with companies and exercising caution before transferring funds.

Ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s Kothagudem visit, police detained several opposition activists and leaders. BRS condemned the arrests, citing government inaction on urea supply and alleging misuse of Kaleshwaram project reports to target political rivals.

A leopard strayed from the forest and killed a calf in Kadpal village, Sangareddy. Forest officials are monitoring the area and have warned villagers against venturing out alone at night. Panic spread among locals.

A 23-year-old woman from Hyderabad was arrested at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for smuggling 3.1 kg of hydroponic marijuana from Bangkok, valued at Rs 3 crore. Suspicious behaviour prompted authorities to search her luggage, leading to the seizure

Bhadradri Braves defeated Basara Vidyuts 37-32 to enter the semifinals, while Jogulamba Lions edged out Yadadri Yoddhas 42-39. Both teams secured spots in the last-four stage of the Yuva Telangana Kabaddi Championship

Don Bosco beat Secunderabad Club 63-47, but missed knockout qualification due to a negative points difference. Freestyle Ballers defeated SSBA Tarnaka 71-20 and advanced to the knockout phase of the championship

Warangal Police, in coordination with Khanapur police, seized around 750 kg of ganja valued at Rs. 3.81 crore and arrested four persons in connection with an interstate smuggling racket. The contraband was hidden in a forest area near Chilakamma Nagar following police vehicle inspections.

The fresh borrowings will push Telangana's total debt in the first five months of the current financial year beyond 50 per cent of the budgeted figure.

The draft voter list for Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency lists 3.92 lakh voters. Citizens can raise claims or objections until September 17. The final list will be published on September 30. Voter details can be verified online or offline

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, while speaking at the YSR Memorial Award function, revealed that some individuals were attempting to gain influence by offering support under the pretext of loyalty. Drawing parallels with the late Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy’s era, he said true loyalty like that of K.V.P. Ramachandra Rao was rare.

Farmers’ protests over urea shortage intensified in Warangal and Khammam districts on Tuesday. Demonstrations included rasta roko, Vanta Vaarpu and long queues at PACS centres. Tension prevailed as farmers accused the Congress government of failing to address the fertiliser crisis

BRS activists staged widespread protests across the erstwhile Karimnagar district opposing the State government’s decision to order a CBI inquiry into the Kaleshwaram project. Alleging political vendetta, the party accused the Congress of using the probe to malign BRS chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao.

For the second day, the BRS held statewide protests alleging a Congress-BJP conspiracy to malign K. Chandrashekhar Rao and the Kaleshwaram project. Effigies were burnt, roads blocked and rallies staged, as leaders slammed the CBI probe as politically motivated

Hundreds of outsourcing staff from Telangana Model Schools staged a protest at the School Education Directorate in Hyderabad over unpaid salaries pending for six months. Employees, including physical directors and attenders, threatened an indefinite strike if dues are not cleared by September 8.