Hyderabad

Telangana is set for a renewed heatwave, with IMD forecasting a sharp rise in temperatures up to 44°C across northern and central districts by midweek, following brief relief from scattered thunderstorms.

Women activists of the BRS staged a protest at Petbasheerabad police station demanding the arrest of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son, Sai Bageerathh, booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly misbehaving with a minor girl at a New Year party.

Balabhadrapatruni Yashwwanth, a 14‑year‑old martial arts student from Hyderabad, has entered the Asian Book of World Records after performing two speed‑based striking feats

Over 200 people, including environmentalists and NGO members, protested near Indo-American Hospital and KBR National Park against alleged green cover loss due to excavation works. The demonstration featured slogans, symbolic black attire and a participatory performance involving citizens of all ages.

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Two men from Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh, including an actor, died after their car crashed into a container truck on the Outer Ring Road near Adibatla in the early hours of Sunday. Police suspect rash and negligent driving.

Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 351 individuals during weekend drunk-driving checks, including 292 two-wheelers, 30 three-wheelers and 29 four-wheelers. Five drivers recorded very high alcohol levels. Cases have been registered, and all offenders have been directed to appear before court.

HCAH Rehab & Recovery Hospitals hosted the inaugural Recovery One Conference 2026 in Hyderabad, focusing on rehabilitation and reducing avoidable disability. Experts from across healthcare sectors discussed making recovery a core part of India’s healthcare system beyond emergency treatment and discharge.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy engaged in a sharp yet cordial political exchange at HICC, where Modi countered Reddy’s request for greater Central aid by highlighting Telangana’s current allocations and cautioning about its trillion-dollar economy target.

L V Prasad Eye Institute organised the eighth edition of Whitathon in Hyderabad to spread awareness about retinoblastoma in children and raise funds for treatment. Around 2,000 participants joined the marathon event supporting free care and future eye cancer research initiatives.

Residents of Madhu Park Ridge in Bandlaguda organised a ‘Musi Dandi March’ to protest against land acquisition for the Gandhi Sarovar Project linked to the Musi Riverfront Development. Protesters raised concerns over displacement, environmental impact and residents’ rights during the demonstration.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s presence at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hyderabad programmes drew attention due to a POCSO case against his son, even as he accompanied Modi at official and public events.

A 24-year-old air-conditioning technician, Mohd Hussain alias Waseem, was beaten to death by a group of unidentified persons in Hyderabad’s Attapur on Saturday night. The attackers allegedly snatched his mobile phone before chasing and assaulting him with metal knuckles.

Padma Devender Reddy has demanded the dismissal of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar after a POCSO case was filed against his son, criticising Prime Minister Modi’s silence and accusing both BJP and Congress of shielding the accused.

Six Sikh couples got married free of cost during a Samuhik Vivah Samagam at Gurudwara Baram Bala in Hyderabad’s Kishanbagh. The initiative supported economically struggling families, with religious leaders and hundreds of devotees attending the traditional mass wedding ceremony.

The Petbasheerabad police will record the victim’s statement in a POCSO case registered against Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay. The complaint alleges inappropriate behaviour during a New Year’s Eve party. Bandi Sanjay has denied the allegations.

A three-year-old girl, Priyansha, died after allegedly falling into a water sump near her house in Janwada village of Mokila on Sunday. Family members and local residents searched for the missing child before neighbours found her drowned in the sump.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Hyderabad and is scheduled to meet Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan at their residences. He will also launch development projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore and address a public meeting.

The Telangana Congress faced criticism after its remarks on a POCSO case involving Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son. The post triggered backlash on social media, with users questioning the state government’s handling of law and order and delay in action.

BRSV activists laid siege to the DGP office in Hyderabad demanding the arrest of Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son in a POCSO case. Several leaders were detained during the protest, which also saw allegations of political bias and delay in action.

The Telangana government has deferred the proposed merger of intermediate and school education, deciding to continue admissions as usual this year. The move follows recommendations from the Education Commission and technical hurdles, with a final decision to follow legislative discussion.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao questioned the delay in police action in the POCSO case involving Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son. He alleged lapses in registration and follow-up, demanding accountability from the Telangana Chief Minister and an impartial investigation.

The iconic Trimulgherry football ground in Hyderabad has been enclosed with a high-rise wall as part of SCB elevated corridor works, restricting access to local players and walkers. Residents and football enthusiasts say the move has affected sports activity in the area

The IMD has forecast a rise in temperatures across Telangana from Tuesday, with mercury levels expected to increase by 2°C to 3°C after brief thundershowers. Several districts may record highs between 41°C and 44°C as dry conditions return.