Telangana

Ganesh immersion festivities turned tragic in Telangana as a devotee drowned during idol immersion in the Haldi Vagu Project in Medak district, while three youngsters suffered electric shocks after coming into contact with overhead power lines during an immersion procession in Sangareddy district.

Authorities issued an emergency flood alert in Musi River catchment areas of Nalgonda and Suryapet districts due to heavy inflows from upstream regions. Residents have been advised to remain cautious, while schools in Nalgonda district were closed as a precaution amid incessant rainfall caused by a low-pressure system.

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday pulled up the State government for deploying a large police force and allowing ruling party legislators to enter private land belonging to PCR Infra in Siddipet district.

A sub-inspector from Kothagudem Two Town police station, K. Venkanna, died after being knocked down by an unidentified motorcycle while on duty at NTR Marg. Though he initially thought his injuries were minor, he later developed complications in Warangal and succumbed during treatment at MGM Hospital.

A bridge across the Palavaagu stream at Rajupet in Mulakalapalli mandal collapsed following a surge of floodwaters, disrupting traffic on the Paloncha-Dammapet road. While no casualties were reported, motorists faced inconvenience as police erected barricades and advised alternate routes.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy convened a high‑level review on Wednesday amid a prolonged power shortage, directing officials to ensure full‑capacity generation at Yadadri Thermal Power Station before Dasara featival. With two units shut due to critically low coal stocks and farmers staging protests, the government has decided to source coal from Mahanadi Coalfields and Coal India to stabilise supply.

The Telangana Drugs Control Administration has ordered the immediate recall of Paracet 500 tablets from a specific batch manufactured in Himachal Pradesh and marketed in Telangana.

Heavy rains triggered by cyclone Arnab lashed Khammam and Warangal districts on Wednesday, disrupting Ganesh immersion processions, mining operations and daily life. Strong winds uprooted trees, damaged property and snapped power lines in both the districts.

Former MLC Kura Raghottam Reddy and three others were caught playing cards during a police raid at his residence in Siddipet on Tuesday night. Police recovered ₹11,600 in cash and four mobile phones and registered a case

Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Vipul praised the Telugu diaspora for its vibrant presence, social responsibility and efforts to preserve cultural identity. He was speaking at the annual Telugu Day organised by SATA in Riyadh, which featured traditional performances by children.

Mattewada police booked former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar and 14 BRS leaders following a tense incident during their visit to MGM Hospital in Hanamkonda. Police alleged obstruction of duties, intimidation and assault during the confrontation at the hospital

Mancherial police arrested six persons for allegedly stealing electric motors and power transformers from agricultural fields, houses and commercial establishments across several mandals. Police recovered copper wire, motorcycles, mobile phones and ₹50,000 in cash from the accused

Talks between Telangana government employees and Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju over long-pending demands failed to produce results, leaving lakhs of employees and pensioners disheartened. The Telangana Employees’ Joint Action Committee (TGEJAC) has convened an emergency State-level meeting to decide its next course of action.

The Telangana government has declared September 25 a closed holiday for the Ganesh idol immersion procession in Hyderabad. Government offices, schools and colleges in Hyderabad-Secunderabad, Ranga Reddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri will remain closed, with November 14 declared a working day

The Commissioner’s Task Force and Golconda police busted an alleged unauthorised care centre in Mohallgunj and apprehended its 23-year-old operator. Police seized unlabelled medicines, prescription books and promotional material and said two of his family members were absconding

Five infants died at the Special Neonatal Care Unit of RIMS, Adilabad, after alleged poor maintenance of air-conditioners and electrical systems. Officials admitted the institute suffers from staff shortages, inadequate electricians, and reliance on outsourced agencies, which has worsened upkeep and patient care.

Former MLC Sathyavathi Rathod alleged that the Congress government was neglecting the medical and health sector. During a visit to RIMS-Adilabad, she demanded compensation for victims and injured infants and urged the government to improve healthcare facilities.

The BRS has urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of concerns over the Election Commission's functioning and order a court-monitored inquiry. Party working president KT Rama Rao said this was necessary to restore public confidence in the electoral process.

The diversion of traffic on NH-65 for road widening has raised concerns among residents and commuters in villages around Muthangi and Patancheru. Employees and students fear longer travel times and traffic congestion, particularly on the comparatively narrow Kardanur road

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar directed officials to release water from the Almatti and Narayanpur reservoirs to Telangana’s Jurala project in phases. The move follows a request from Telangana Ministers and public representatives amid water shortages and difficulties faced by farmers.

Traffic on NH-65 between Patancheru and Sangareddy will be diverted for two months from September 26 to facilitate road widening, underpass and fly-over works. The diversion will add eight to 10 km to the journey and affect commuters and industrial traffic.

Locals and social activists have renewed their demand to convert Manuguru Municipality into a gram panchayat, citing pending elections, development concerns and the impact on employment guarantee schemes in merged villages, with the issue now raised before the State SC and ST Commission.

The Telangana Human Rights Commission has sought a detailed report on the RIMS Adilabad SNCU fire that killed three infants. The Commission wants details of the fire, safety arrangements, rescue measures and findings of any inquiry into the incident.