POLITICS
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Sep- 2025 -23 September
Investment frauds in Telangana cause Rs 640 crore loss this year
Telangana victims have lost nearly Rs 640 crore in 17,169 investment fraud cases this year. Cybercriminals use phishing, fake investment apps, and social media promotions to lure victims with promises of high returns, warning citizens to be cautious Hyderabad: Victims in Telangana have lost nearly Rs 640 crore so far this year to investment scams promising quick money and huge returns. Investment fraud cases are rising at an alarming pace in the state, with cybercriminals exploiting people’s desire for fast profits through various schemes. According to Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) data, 17,169 cases of investment fraud were reported between January and August, resulting in losses of Rs 639.94 crore. Officials said fraudsters are using advanced techniques like phishing and social engineering to…
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23 September
TGSRTC to run 7,754 special buses for Bathukamma, Dasara, Diwali rush
TGSRTC and South Central Railway have announced special travel arrangements for Bathukamma, Dasara and Diwali. Over 7,700 buses and joint security plans will help manage heavy passenger rush. Extra services, camps, and patrolling will ensure safe festival travel Hyderabad: With Bathukamma, Dasara and Diwali festivities around the corner, the TGSRTC and SCR have announced extensive arrangements to manage the festive rush of passengers. The TGSRTC will operate 7,754 special buses between September 20 and October 2. Of these, 377 buses will offer advance reservation facilities. The highest demand is expected from September 27, ahead of Saddula Bathukamma on September 30 and Dasara on October 2. Extra return services will run on October 5 and 6. Further, special services will also be…
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23 September
Young Singareni officer dies by suicide in Godavarikhani
Thappetla Pawan Kumar (27), a Senior Mining Sardar with Singareni Collieries, was found hanging in his quarters at 8 Incline Colony, Godavarikhani, on Saturday morning. His parents expressed doubts over the incident as police registered a case and began investigation. Peddapalli: A young officer of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), Thappetla Pawan Kumar (27), died by suicide on Saturday morning. He was found hanging in his residential quarters at 8 Incline Colony, Godavarikhani. A native of Malliala in Mahabubabad district, Pawan was working as Senior Mining Sardar at the Adriyala Longwall Project and staying in quarter no. SC2-175 near the shopping complex in 8 Incline Colony. His parents have expressed doubts over the circumstances of his death. Godavarikhani Town-2 CI Prasada Rao…
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23 September
KTR slams govt for imposing road safety cess on vehicle buyers
BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for imposing a road safety cess of Rs 2,000 to Rs 10,000 on new vehicle buyers. Calling it anti-people and deceptive, he demanded its immediate withdrawal and accused the state of financial mismanagement Hyderabad: Demanding that the State government immediately scrap the road safety cess levied on vehicle buyers, BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Saturday called it a “conspiracy” against the common man. Describing it as an anti-people cess that has burdened new vehicle buyers with additional costs ranging from Rs 2,000 to Rs 10,000, he said in a post on the social media platform X that it was a deceptive move to plug revenue shortfalls caused by the government’s flawed…
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23 September
Congress’ Kaleshwaram turnaround: Revanth’s most criticised project now powers Hyderabad’s water future
The Telangana government has turned to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, once criticised by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, to supply drinking water to Hyderabad. The Rs 2,085 crore plan will draw Godavari water through Mallannasagar to meet the city’s growing demand Hyderabad: In a surprising shift, the Congress-led Telangana government has embraced the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP), once heavily criticised by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy as a “colossal scam”, to implement its Rs 2,085 crore Godavari Drinking Water Supply Scheme Phases II and III. The project was awarded to Ramky Infrastructure Limited by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), and it will now use KLIP’s Mallannasagar reservoir to supply Godavari water to Osmansagar and Himayat Sagar, supporting Musi River rejuvenation…
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23 September
Real estate businessman murdered in Vemulawada, land dispute suspected
A real estate businessman, Sirigiri Ramesh, was found murdered near Vemulawada temple town in Rajanna-Sircilla district. His throat was slit, and police suspect a land dispute. One accused, Venkatesh, is reported to have surrendered to the police. Rajanna Sircilla: A real-estate business person from Sircilla, Sirigiri Ramesh was murdered. Unknown persons killed him by slitting his throat. His body was found in a car near Nandikaman in the outskirts of Vemulawada temple town on Saturday. Though the exact reason is not yet known, land disputes are said to be the reason for the murder of the realtor. Knowing about the incident, police rushed the spot and began investigation by registering the case. Body was shifted to hospital for postmortem. It is…
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23 September
Trader caught while door-delivering urea at night in Asifabad
A trader was caught by police while allegedly delivering urea to farmers at night in Bhupalapatnam village, Sirpur (T) mandal. Though the trader had valid documents, authorities said action would be taken for violating fertilizer distribution rules. Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Police caught a trader while he was allegedly door-delivering urea to farmers at Bhupalapatnam village in Sirpur (T) mandal on Friday night. On receiving information from locals, the police rushed to the village and found fault the trader supplying urea to the farmers. They then shifted the lorry containing the urea to the office of Kagaznagar DSP. They asked the trader as to why he was delivering the fertilizer at night, surprising many. Agriculture officials who inspected the vehicle clarified that…
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23 September
Woman hacked to death by husband in Asifabad
In Narayanapur village, Asifabad, a woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband over a family dispute. The 38-year-old victim died on the spot. Police are investigating the incident and awaiting a formal complaint to determine the motive. Kumram Bheem Asifabad: A woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband following family disputes at Narayanapur village in Rebbena mandal early on Saturday morning. Police said that Gajjela Sravanthi (38) died on the spot after being hacked by husband Thirupathi around 5 am. Sravanthi was found in a pool of blood when Thirupathi attacked her with an axe, supposedly suspecting her fidelity. The couple has a son and daughter. Asifabad ASP Chittaranjan, Rebbena Inspector Sanjay and Sub-Inspector Venkatakrishna inspected the…
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23 September
Maoist pamphlets surface in Mulugu ahead of foundation week
Maoist pamphlets appeared in Mulugu district, urging people to mark CPI (Maoist)’s 21st Foundation Week from September 21–27. The central committee called for mass mobilisation, protection of its armed wing PLGA, and resilience against “Operation Kagar.” Mulugu: Maoists pamphlets have appeared in Venkatapuram mandal in the district on Saturday appealing to the people to celebrate CPI (Maoist) 21st Foundation Week celebrations The pamphlets were found on the outskirts of Patrapuram-Tekula Boru villages on Bhadrachalam-Venkatapuram State highway. The Maoist Central Committee asked the public to organise celebrations from September 21 to 27 with revolutionary spirit across the country. The Central Committee stressed on the need of protecting the party, PLGA and building a strong movement to mobilise the masses on a broader…
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23 September
Urea shortage triggers chaos at PACS centres; Agriculture officer faints amid rush in Khammam
A fertiliser distribution drive turned chaotic in Khammam district as farmers thronged PACS centres in search of urea. At Karepalli, an agriculture officer fainted after being mobbed by the crowd. Despite early arrival and long queues, many farmers were denied urea due to a token-based system favouring prior recipients. Khammam: An agriculture officer fainted at the Karepalli PACS in the district as he was allegedly mobbed by farmers who gathered at the society office in large numbers for urea. Farmers arrived at the PACS after receiving information that coupons were being given for the distribution of urea early in the morning and waited in long queues. A scuffle broke out when all the farmers gathered around the AO, Battu Ashok Kumar, for the…
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