3.1-Magnitude Quake Jolts Qutbullapur in Telangana

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

South India State News

Early Thursday morning, a mild earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale was recorded near Qutbullapur village in Vikarabad district, Telangana. The tremor struck at approximately 3:56 a.m. and lasted only a few seconds. Quake Details The National Centre for Seismology reported the

South India State News

Committee Finds KCR Solely Responsible for Kaleshwaram Collapse

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

A high-level inquiry committee has held former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao directly responsible for the structural failures of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP). The findings pointed to serious lapses in decision-making, design, and execution, resulting in damage to the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages. Structural and Administrative

South India State News

Heavy Rains to Continue in Telangana for Five Days

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continuous rainfall across Telangana over the next five days. The rain activity is expected to intensify in several parts of the state, including Hyderabad, due to the presence of a low-pressure system over central India. Heavy to very heavy showers, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, are likely […]

South India State News

Centre Calls Telangana and Andhra CMs for Water Talks

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Union Jal Shakti Ministry has scheduled a key meeting in New Delhi on July 16, 2025, to address ongoing water-sharing disputes between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Chief Ministers Revanth Reddy and N. Chandrababu Naidu are both expected to attend, with the discussions focusing on issues related to the Krishna and Godavari river basins. Telangana’s […]

South India State News

Death Toll Reaches 35 in Telangana Factory Explosion

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

A catastrophic blast at the Sigachi Industries chemical plant in Pashamylaram, Telangana, on June 30 has claimed the lives of at least 35 workers, with 17 still missing under rubble. Rescue teams are continuing a race against time amid devastating structural collapse and widespread fear among families awaiting word. Factory Tragedy in Telangana The explosion occurred […]

South India State News

Telangana CM Launches Fine Grain Rice Distribution Scheme

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

On the occasion of the Ugadi festival, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing food security across the state. The fine grain rice distribution scheme, unveiled in the Huzurnagar constituency, will benefit approximately 3.1 crore people through the Public Distribution System (PDS). Under this scheme, each eligible beneficiary

Automobile Cars

BYD to Establish Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant Near Hyderabad

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2025

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is set to establish its first manufacturing facility in India near Hyderabad, Telangana, marking a major step in the company’s expansion plans within the growing Indian EV market. The Telangana government has identified three prospective locations close to Hyderabad, and BYD is currently in the process of evaluating these […]

Government Policies

Global Alcohol Companies Demand $466 Million from Telangana Over Payment Dispute

By Editor - News Desk January 10, 2025

Leading international alcohol producers, such as Diageo, Pernod Ricard, and Carlsberg, are collectively seeking approximately $466 million in outstanding payments from the Indian state of Telangana. This financial dispute underscores the challenges faced by liquor companies operating within India’s state-regulated alcohol market. Background of the Dispute In India,