Hyderabad

Fresh data in Telangana’s Socio-Economic Outlook 2026 contradicted Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claims on debt repayment, with Dasoju Sravan alleging inflated figures and accusing him of misleading the Assembly to target former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao

A woman, Potala Shobha Rani, was allegedly murdered by her husband Ranjeet at Shadnagar. Police suspect he killed her with a boulder in a secluded area, reportedly in front of their child, before fleeing the scene.

Former minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of neglecting Backward Classes, alleging underfunding of welfare promises, pending fee reimbursements and lack of representation, while Jaipal Yadav demanded reservations and accused it of vote-bank politics

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claim of Rs 10,000 per acre compensation at Narmetta sparked outrage among Siddipet farmers, who say no aid was received despite repeated crop losses, while T Harish Rao flagged stalled development projects

The Chaderghat police arrested two Malakpet residents, Shaik Sameer and Waseem Khan, for allegedly possessing 20 vials of Mephentermine sulphate injections. Police said the drugs were sourced through an associate from a Delhi-based supplier, who remains absconding.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claim that the Bharat Rashtra Samithi left Telangana with Rs 8 lakh crore debt faces contradictions from official data, which shows significantly lower public debt, while highlighting the Congress government’s substantial recent borrowings

Heavy police deployment in Nanganur mandal of Siddipet restricted villagers’ movement during Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s oil palm factory inauguration at Narmetta. Roads were secured, residents confined indoors, triggering public anger over alleged police excesses

An Andhra Pradesh MLA lost Rs 12 lakh in an online fraud after clicking a fake RTA link on WhatsApp. The incident highlights rising cybercrime risks, with another MLA previously losing over Rs 1 crore in a similar scam

A 17-year-old intermediate student, Mirza Rahmath Baig, died by suicide at his residence in Afsar Khan Colony, Langer Houz, on Saturday night. Family members found him hanging in his room and rushed him to hospital, where he died during treatment.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said global conflicts are impacting the marketing of state products, while highlighting economic reforms, technology-driven growth, and renewable energy initiatives aimed at strengthening the state's economy and investment prospects

A 25-year-old man from Punjab, living in Madhapur, died by suicide at his apartment building early Sunday after his girlfriend reportedly began avoiding him and blocked his phone number. Police said he allegedly hanged himself from a hook near a water tank.

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for the suicide of farmer Tudum Ganapathi in Adilabad over delayed crop procurement. He also criticised municipal authorities for unsafe flyover work in Bachupally, citing risk to commuters.

A 37-year-old man, Srinivasulu, drowned at Osmansagar Lake in Gandipet on Saturday evening while bathing. Search efforts by police were initially unsuccessful, and his body was recovered the following day with help from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).

Telangana employees have criticised the Congress government’s ‘Red Carpet’ policy after Andhra officers, including APGENCO’s JV Durga Rao, were deputed to Telangana SPDCL. TGEPAC warns the move could block local promotions and undermine statehood achievements.

A 19-year-old SSC student, Raghuveer Ray, was allegedly beaten to death by three friends in Banjara Hills on Saturday night. He was found unconscious at Hanging Gardens and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Police have registered a case.

Two electricians died after a slab collapsed at Methodist Colony, Begumpet. Apartment owner Dwikar Prasad, who hired them for electrical work, was injured. Police have registered a case. The bodies were moved to Gandhi Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination.

Cryptic social media posts by TPCC Working President T. Jagga Reddy have sparked speculation within Telangana Congress over whether he is pressuring the leadership for a second term for his wife Nirmala at TGIIC, with developments closely watched ahead of July 30.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has defaulted on Rs 2.70 crore rent for over a decade while occupying JNAFAU’s Nagarjuna block. The university seeks eviction citing space constraints, while TGCHE requests transfer of the building amid ongoing legal disputes.

Cyberabad and Malkajgiri police caught 387 persons for drunk driving on Saturday night. Cases were registered against two-, three-, four-wheeler, and heavy vehicle drivers. Several individuals recorded BAC levels above 301 mg/100 ml, highlighting the strict enforcement drive.

A 23-year-old man, Mohd Aman, died in a road accident on Pahadishareef Road, Hyderabad, after colliding with a biker near Zaathara Mandi. Police have registered a case, and the biker has been taken into custody as investigations continue.

Telangana government has relaxed Transferable Development Rights norms following builders’ objections. TDR utilization slabs for high-rise buildings, setback relaxations, and submission schedules have been revised to ease costs and encourage uniform urban development.

RGUKT declared holidays for PUC and engineering students from March 23 following protests over the death of a PUC student. Students alleged inadequate medical facilities on campus and demanded Rs 50 lakh compensation for the victim’s family.

Cyber fraudsters impersonated a Hyderabad-based company CEO on WhatsApp and tricked her accountant into transferring Rs 1.20 crore to multiple bank accounts. The victim later realised the fraud and lodged a complaint with the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and blamed it for the suicide of an Adilabad farmer allegedly distressed by procurement delays. He also criticised safety lapses during flyover construction works at Bachupally.