Telangana

The CBI arrested Abhishek Kumar, a key suspect in the Mahadev Online Betting App case, at Hyderabad airport after he arrived from Dubai. A court in Raipur later granted the agency two days’ police custody, officials said.

A 13-year-old girl died after a TGSRTC bus allegedly hit the scooter she was travelling on with her mother in Balanagar on Thursday. The girl fell onto the road and came under the bus wheels, police said.

A two-day conference in Mancherial brought Forest and Tribal Welfare officials and NGOs together to discuss forest conservation, tribal livelihoods and human-animal conflict. Participants stressed value addition to forest products, sustainable development and greater coordination among departments.

A 30-year-old tenant farmer, who reportedly owed Rs 15 lakh after suffering farming losses, ended his life at Palugugadda village in Siddipet district. He had pledged his 10-gunta land to borrow money and was reportedly worried about losing it.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts received light to moderate rains on Wednesday night, bringing relief to farmers. Jainoor recorded the highest rainfall of 110 mm in Asifabad, while Dandepalli received 76.5 mm in Mancherial, official data showed.

A 28-year-old transgender person, Sunanda, was found hanging at her residence in Siddipet on Thursday. According to her friend, she had been living separately from her husband after their relationship became strained. Police registered a case and began investigation.

Three persons were arrested in Asifabad for allegedly murdering 80-year-old Mekarthi Mallakka for her gold ornaments. Police recovered 4 grams of gold, Rs 1,500 in cash and a stone allegedly used in the crime, according to SP Nitika Pant.

Widespread rains affected coal production in SCCL’s opencast mines at Sathupalli and Manuguru, damaged standing crops and disrupted vehicular movement in erstwhile Khammam. Several water bodies received heavy inflows, prompting irrigation officials to lift gates at the Taliperu Project.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned the functioning of the Election Commission of India, citing reported objections within the three-member poll panel. He also raised concerns over voter deletions during Telangana’s SIR and alleged a Congress-BJP-ECI nexus

BRS leaders visited thermal power stations in Kothagudem, Manuguru and Bhupalpally on Thursday to assess coal stocks and generation. They alleged power cuts and coal shortages were affecting farmers and claimed police initially prevented them from entering the plants.

IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana is targeting 5 GW of hyperscale data centre capacity by 2029 and around $30 billion in investment. Microsoft has opened its India South Central datacenter region in Telangana as the State expands its AI infrastructure ecosystem.

A six-member government committee led by ITDA-Utnoor project officer Manda Makarandu began an inquiry into the RIMS-Adilabad SNCU tragedy on Thursday. The panel inspected the site, spoke to staff and examined possible technical lapses, safety issues and other causes.

Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Group has appointed Amit Pathak as Group Chief Business Officer. Pathak, who has 27 years of global aerospace and defence industry experience, will lead the group’s commercial strategy and growth across its five business segments.

A private travels bus caught fire while parked near a petrol pump at Mandamallamma Junction in Karmanghat on Thursday. Passengers quickly evacuated after noticing flames. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, and no injuries were reported.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of strict action against those playing vulgar or provocative songs during Ganesh idol immersion processions. Police social media teams are monitoring reels and videos, with action to follow against violations after the festival.

The ACB searched 10 locations in Hyderabad and Zaheerabad as part of its disproportionate assets probe against suspended DSP Sankireddy Bheem Reddy. Officials found Rs 1.35 crore in cash, foreign currency and liquor, besides documents linked to suspected benami assets.

TG SAFE suspended the FSSAI licences of eight restaurants and ordered their immediate closure after inspections found serious food safety violations. Officials also closed an unlicensed eatery, lifted 16 samples and issued improvement and show-cause notices to other establishments

Kacheguda Railway Station is set for a proposed Rs 474.29-crore redevelopment, with a new terminal on the eastern side and a 72-metre-wide air concourse. The plan also proposes improved passenger circulation, a skywalk, parking facilities and modern amenities.

The HMWSSB has urged RWAs operating private sewage treatment plants in Hyderabad to register by October 1 as part of an initiative to promote treated wastewater use. The move will create a network of certified suppliers for non-potable applications.

BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy hailed the Supreme Court decision upholding Danam Nagender’s disqualification, saying it vindicated the party’s legal battle against defections. He also questioned the BJP’s role and criticised the Congress government over Ganesh immersion arrangements.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the Supreme Court decision upholding Danam Nagender’s disqualification, calling it a “Supreme slap” to Rahul Gandhi and A Revanth Reddy. He also criticised the Congress over defections and alleged betrayal of voters.

BRS district President Balka Suman alleged that farmers, households and industries were facing frequent power interruptions due to coal shortages and poor management. During a visit to a thermal plant in Jaipur, he demanded steps to restore full power generation.

BRS leader A Rakesh Reddy accused the Congress government of failing to address employee demands, citing pending DAs and delays in the Pay Revision Commission. He also alleged that the Employee Health Scheme was not implemented and retired employees were neglected.

A refrigerator explosion triggered a fire at a Kirana General Store in Shivvampet, Medak, in the early hours of Thursday. The fire destroyed valuables in the shop owned by trader Hanumanth Guptha, while officials assessed the exact loss suffered.