Hyderabad

Naitham Bhagyalaxmi, a resident of Adilabad, transforms discarded bottles into artistic creations featuring deities, nature and portraits, earning income through sales and social media. The MA English graduate aims to become a government art teacher while continuing her creative work

A private school owner from Rajendranagar, Rajender Reddy, died by suicide in Bandlaguda Jagir due to severe financial losses from business ventures. Reddy consumed poison while alone at home, sent a final text to his wife, and later succumbed during hospital treatment 

A bike-taxi driver in Medipally, Hyderabad was allegedly cheated in a staged accident and forced to pay Rs 20,000 after being threatened by a group of men. The victim later filed a complaint, and police have registered a case for investigation

The flexi controversy targeting BJP MP Etala Rajender has exposed internal divisions within the Telangana BJP. Police arrested six persons, including J Ramakrishna, prompting disciplinary action and renewed allegations of factionalism and corruption within the party 

One person died and three others were injured after a speeding car hit an autorickshaw on Rajiv Rahadari near Thimmapur mandal in Karimnagar district. The autorickshaw was travelling towards Karimnagar when the rear collision occurred. Police shifted the injured to hospital

Two men from Sangareddy district died after their two-wheeler crashed into a roadside railing on NH-765D near Kowdipally in Medak. One died on the spot and the other later in hospital

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank criticized a Telangana Cyber Security Bureau notice to X Corp over a takedown request involving a video allegedly linking Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to Hitler. He called it an attempt to suppress dissent and questioned restrictions on free expression

  Tension erupted at Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s public meeting in Uppal as Telangana Realtors Association members protested against categorizing their lands as prohibited. They demanded removal of restrictions on litigation-free plots and urged authorities to review the Medchal-Malkajgiri land classification decision 

High speed led to a road accident involving a private bus owned by KVR Travels leading to injuries to seven passengers in Khammam

Sai Teja and Vanisha were crowned Strong Man and Strong Woman at the Telangana Open Medchal-Malkajgiri District Powerlifting Championship in Hyderabad. The event showcased impressive performances across categories, with winners receiving medals, cash awards, and praise for their dedication and sportsmanship

The Telangana Cricket Association staged a dharna at Indira Park against the TG20 League, alleging violations of HCA rules and lack of BCCI approval. Leaders warned of possible bans on players and criticised HCA for neglecting talent outside Hyderabad

Khalsa defeated Nizamabad by nine wickets to win the HCA B-Division T20 league-cum-knockout final, with Hansin Reddy and Manikanteshwar Reddy starring in the chase. In the A-Division, Balaaji edged Central Excise despite Chaitanya Krishna’s explosive century

Justice P.S. Narayana awarded medals and certificates at the Silver Stone Sports Academy’s summer camp in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad. The camp engaged children aged 5–17 in indoor and outdoor sports, promoting fitness, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship while nurturing future talent

Six persons were arrested by KPHB Police in Hyderabad for allegedly putting up unauthorised banners carrying defamatory content against BJP MP Etela Rajender on a foot overbridge.

Red Havoc Secunderabad Club defeated Rainbow FC (RK Puram) 3-0 in the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament, with Hriday scoring twice and Anuj adding another. YDC ECIL and Garden FC drew goalless, while Super Strikers FC face JJ Nagar FC next

Reeds FC defeated Petra Sports Academy 2-1 to win the inaugural Young Telangana Football League at Lal Bahadur Stadium. Gymkhana FC finished third, while individual awards recognised standout players and girls’ contributions, marking a promising future for football in Telangana

At 62, Suheim Sheikh, president of Yacht Club of Secunderabad, continues to mentor young sailors at Hussain Sagar Lake. His guidance has produced national champions, with debutants impressing at the Monsoon Regatta, blending academics and sport to inspire future talent

Hyderabad traffic police have announced diversions and restrictions due to ongoing construction of the Steel Flyover and Underpass at Jubilee Hills Check Post, KBR Park Entrance, and Mugdha Junction.

A housewife was allegedly murdered by her husband following a quarrel at Bahadurpura in Hyderabad on Sunday. Police said the victim, Nishath Begum, was found dead at her Kishanbagh residence.

The Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad celebrated World Bicycle Day with strong participation from students, faculty and residents. The institute was recognised by the Fit India Movement as a model campus under its vehicle-free initiative.

Dr Rahul Devraj, Head of Urology at NIMS, has been appointed Director of the institute for a three-year term, succeeding Dr Bheerappa Nagari.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao tore into Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging he was emulating Adolf Hitler and imposing a dictatorial regime in Telangana.

The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) inspected 166 medical shops linked to online pharmacies during a special enforcement drive. Show-cause notices were issued to 41 shops for violations including dispensing medicines without prescriptions, lack of proper records, and absence of pharmacist supervision.

A microphone failure during Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s programme in Uppal on Sunday forced BRS MLA Bandari Lakshma Reddy to abandon his speech midway. The incident triggered a political row, with BRS accusing the ruling Congress of deliberately silencing the Opposition.