Telangana

Four members of a family had a miraculous escape after their car caught fire on Rajiv Rahadhari at Vantimamidi in Siddipet district on Monday night. They spotted smoke, parked the vehicle by the roadside and jumped out before it was completely engulfed in flames

The Saifabad police have registered cases against BRS working president K T Rama Rao, MLAs T Harish Rao, Sudheer Reddy and others over alleged misbehaviour with police personnel and abusive language during a standoff while entering the Legislative Assembly on Monday

The Telangana High Court directed police not to prevent BRS legislators from entering the Assembly and asked the DGP to identify officials responsible for alleged excesses. Justice T. Madhavi Devi termed the alleged treatment of women legislators unacceptable and ordered stringent action

The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana to October 10. Final publication of the revised electoral rolls has been deferred to November 9.

Former Ministers Sabitha Indra Reddy and Sunitha Laxma Reddy have faced another controversy after allegedly being manhandled on the Assembly premises. The incident comes two years after their heated exchange with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during the Assembly session.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao held Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy responsible for the alleged police assault on BRS legislators at the Assembly. He demanded an unconditional apology, action against police personnel and said the party would approach the Governor.

A 28-year-old man, Durga Prasad, allegedly attempted suicide by setting himself on fire at Ramayampet police station in Medak on Monday. He accused police of filing a false case against him in connection with a love matter. He sustained severe burns

BRS MLC Tata Madhu denied making abusive remarks against the Speaker during Monday's confrontation at the Assembly gate. He alleged that police personnel assaulted him and other BRS legislators and demanded action against those responsible for the alleged attack.

A 55-year-old villager in Medak allegedly died by suicide after he and his son were taken into custody over the killing of a monitor lizard. The family alleged harassment by forest officials, while the DFO said there was evidence against them.

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharsan Reddy directed BLOs to personally deliver notices to electors and clear pending SIR-2026 cases on time. He also asked officials to involve BLAs in locating addresses and encourage their participation in the claims and objections process.

The Telangana Assembly session began amid high drama as police stopped BRS legislators from entering the House, leading to clashes and allegations of assault. The session was later disrupted by BJP protests, while the government sought action against BRS MLC Tata Madhu.

Jagathgirigutta police arrested three individuals in separate property offence cases on Monday. The accused allegedly cheated a woman, burgled three houses and stole batteries from an EV charging station. Police recovered gold, a mobile phone and four batteries worth Rs 10 lakh.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority earned Rs 71.44 crore through the e-auction of a 4,356-sq-yd land parcel at Saroornagar. The plot attracted a highest bid of Rs 1.64 lakh per sq yd against an upset price of Rs 1.50 lakh.

Gold medal winners at Osmania University were made to wait for several hours on Monday to collect identity and invitation cards needed for Tuesday’s convocation. University officials attributed the delay to a communication gap between committees overseeing the ceremony.

Farmers from Kubheer and neighbouring villages staged a rasta-roko on the Kubheer-Bhainsa road in Nirmal district, protesting frequent power outages affecting crops. They demanded 15 hours of daily supply and withdrew the blockade after NPDCL officials assured action

Sangareddy Additional Collector R Pandu directed his driver to move his car blocking the Collectorate ramp after a Telangana Today report. However, physically challenged persons continued to face difficulties due to inadequate seating and attendant facilities at the entrance.

The Telangana State Commission for SCs and STs has summoned DGP CV Anand and sought a detailed report within 48 hours on the alleged assault, intimidation and inappropriate conduct by police against BRS legislators at the Assembly gate.

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has given in-principle approval for Kakatiya University’s 24th Convocation to be held in November. KU Vice-Chancellor K. Pratap Reddy invited the Governor during a meeting at Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad on Monday.

The Telangana Pollution Control Board held a workshop for 108 students on making eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols. The board is also planning workshops across 19 schools and promoting clay idols and responsible immersion through awareness campaigns across Telangana.

Local contractors have opposed TGGENCO’s unified tender for ash lifting from four thermal power plants in Telangana, alleging that eligibility conditions favour large corporations. They demanded separate tenders or lots to enable local contractors to participate and protect livelihoods.

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation is preparing Saroor Nagar Lake for Ganesh idol immersion on September 25. Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy reviewed the arrangements and directed officials to expedite pending works and ensure facilities, coordination and public safety.

The Telangana Pradesh Congress disciplinary action committee issued a show-cause notice to Kandi Srinivas Reddy over a clash at a PAC meeting in Utnoor. Six other party leaders were also served notices for allegedly obstructing Peddapalli MP Vamshikrishna

With Ganesh Chaturthi approaching, thousands of transport vehicles are being mobilised across Hyderabad for idol immersion. However, operators say fixed RTA tariffs, rising fuel costs and low payouts from committees are putting heavy financial pressure on the transport industry.

Sangareddy district recorded an 8 per cent rainfall deficit during the first three months of monsoon, while the cultivated area fell by 57,000 acres. Paddy and cotton acreage declined amid delayed rains, low Singur inflows and inadequate water in minor irrigation tanks