Telangana

Intermittent rain continued across Hyderabad on Wednesday morning after heavy showers on Tuesday disrupted normal life. The IMD has forecast more moderate rainfall through the day, with commuters likely to face traffic congestion, waterlogging and other rain-related challenges during evening hours.

The Telangana High Court directed HYDRAA to remove within 24 hours a signboard erected on a private plot in Saheb Nagar Kalan and restrained authorities from interfering with the owners' possession without following due process of law.

A 70-year-old man went missing after allegedly falling into an open drain near the Vaishali Nagar underpass in Miyapur during repair works. Rescue teams are searching for him, while family members blamed the contractor and civic authorities for inadequate safety measures.

Kakatiya University Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Pratap Reddy encouraged students to become entrepreneurs and create jobs. Under an MoU between KU’s K-Hub and T-Hub, around 3,000 students will receive support to transform innovative ideas into startups through mentoring and training

Heavy rains in Medak brought relief to farmers as Ghanpur anicut started overflowing and Singur project received its first inflows of the season. Officials released water from Singur to Manjeera dam to meet drinking water needs in Hyderabad and nearby districts

A government school headmaster has been booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a four-year-old girl in Wardhannapet mandal. Police said the accused allegedly lured the child while she was playing outside her house, following which parents lodged a complaint

Residents and political leaders in Yellandu have urged the State government and SCCL management to speed up the delayed Poosapalli opencast mine project. They said the project could revive the town’s economy and provide employment opportunities to hundreds of local youths

The article alleges that the Congress has adopted different approaches to student and youth protests in Delhi and Telangana. It highlights police action against unemployed youth in Telangana and cites Rahul Gandhi's past assurances on jobs and peaceful protests.

Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra and Karnataka has increased inflows into the Priyadarshini Jurala Project, easing Telangana's drinking water concerns. The rising flows have boosted irrigation, revived hydropower generation and are expected to improve water availability at the Srisailam reservoir during Kharif.

A woman has been booked for allegedly abducting a four-year-old girl from Ruyyadi village in Adilabad district. Police have formed three teams to trace the child, analysed CCTV footage and announced a cash reward for information leading to the child's rescue.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of using HYDRAA as an "extortion tool" and targeting ordinary citizens through selective demolitions. He said the BRS would abolish the agency if voted back to power and also raised concerns over prohibited lands, NEET protests and delimitation

The Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee has warned private engineering colleges against collecting unauthorised fees, saying violators could face a fine of Rs 2 lakh per student. Students and parents have been urged to submit documentary proof to help initiate action.

The India Meteorological Department, Hyderabad, has issued a heavy rainfall alert for 16 districts in Telangana over the next 48 hours. Hyderabad and several other districts are also likely to experience thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.

The BRS has urged the Telangana government to cancel the lease of 1.04 acres of Telangana Urdu Academy land to a private company and order an independent inquiry, alleging the land was leased without a transparent tender process or competitive bidding.

A BRS delegation led by KT Rama Rao met Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, seeking faster implementation of key railway projects in Telangana and support for reviving the State's Tier-2 IT ecosystem through AI centres, STPI facilities and enhanced digital infrastructure.

The State government's approval for acquiring 2,009 acres for the Adilabad Airport project has drawn mixed reactions. While residents welcomed improved connectivity, affected farmers sought Rs 2 crore per acre as compensation, citing soaring land prices and concerns over losing their livelihoods.

Adilabad police arrested four persons for allegedly duping 25 people by promising government jobs and bank loans. The prime accused allegedly collected Rs 70 lakh, posed as a government employee and issued fake appointment letters to victims across the erstwhile Adilabad district.

Former Sathupalli MLA Sandra Venkata Veeraiah alleged large-scale irregularities in PMEGP loan sanctions and pre-primary instructor appointments in Khammam district. He demanded a vigilance inquiry, action against officials and transparency in the recruitment process by publishing the merit list and interview marks.

Three persons were booked in Adilabad for allegedly abandoning cattle on roads, causing inconvenience and increasing accident risks. In a separate case, police arrested a man for allegedly parking a van on a road, leading to a fatal accident involving a government teacher.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy defended HYDRAA after High Court observations against its Commissioner and said the agency would be strengthened. He alleged that encroachers were misleading the court and asserted that HYDRAA would continue protecting lakes, nalas, and government land.

A woman died after falling under an RTC bus while riding a scooter at Kacheguda on Tuesday evening. Police said she allegedly lost control while attempting to overtake the bus. The circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation.

A CCMB-NCF study has mapped the genomes of four Asian hornbill species for the first time in India. The research reveals that ancient climate changes caused population declines, reducing genetic diversity and increasing the birds’ vulnerability to modern environmental threats.

A 44-year-old woman from Telangana, Sripati Deepa Reddy, died in a road accident in New Jersey, USA. A native of Ranga Reddy district, she had settled in the US with her husband. The incident has left her family and friends devastated.

The Prohibition and Excise Department's Special Task Force has busted an alleged non-duty-paid liquor racket near Pahadishareef and seized 98 bottles worth about Rs 2 lakh. Two Ibrahimpatnam residents were identified during the operation, and further legal action has begun.