Hyderabad

The Green India Challenge (GIC) launched its eighth edition at Keesaragutta on Sunday, with founder and former MP J Santosh Kumar planting saplings. The initiative, which began seven years ago, has resulted in planting over 20 crore saplings across India.

Cyberabad police caught 120 people during a special drunken driving check on Saturday night. Among them were 71 two-wheeler riders, 43 car drivers, and others. All offenders had high BAC levels, and cases have been booked. They will face court proceedings.

After over a week of heavy rainfall, sunshine returned to Hyderabad on Sunday, bringing relief to residents. The showers eliminated Telangana’s rainfall deficit, with the state now recording 336 mm against the normal 334 mm, according to TSDPS. More rain is forecast.

The Prohibition and Excise Department’s State Task Force busted a rave party at a Kondapur service apartment, arresting nine persons and seizing ganja, OG Kush, magic mushrooms, charas, and LSD blots. Two others are absconding. All accused hail from Andhra Pradesh.

Several students of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Girls Residential School in Nagarkurnool fell ill after eating dinner on Friday night. They were hospitalised with complaints of stomach pain and vomiting. Officials suspect stale curd served during dinner caused the food poisoning.

Priyanka Josyula’s full-length performance marked the result of dedicated training under Dr. Nishitha Yabaji at the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS).

As part of Operation Muskaan-XI, 404 children were rescued, 390 reunited with their families, and 14 were placed in shelter homes.

CMR Engineering College celebrated its 12th Graduation Day, awarding degrees to over 2,000 students. Top performers received gold medals and merit awards. Freshworks VP Sreedhar Gade delivered a keynote on AI, innovation, and ethics

KTR accused CM Revanth Reddy and BJP MP CM Ramesh of a Rs 10,000-crore land scam and quid pro quo contracts worth Rs 1,137 crore and Rs 1,660 crore. He challenged both leaders to a public debate, calling it Telangana’s biggest political conspiracy

KTR slammed “biased media” for targeting BRS and urged student and youth wings to use social media to counter narratives. He warned activists against police excesses, promised party support, and announced leadership changes in the BRS student wing

CM Revanth Reddy claimed no MLA had been suspended since he took office, despite Jagadish Reddy’s earlier suspension. Speaking at Jaipal Reddy’s memorial, he warned against “Swiggy politics” and credited Jaipal for influencing Sonia Gandhi’s Telangana Statehood decision

Hyderabad police raided a private sperm bank in Secunderabad on Saturday over serious alleged irregularities, including unlicensed surrogacy procedures and unethical collection methods. Seven individuals were detained, and 16 sperm samples were seized.

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy has called for a student movement to protect Telangana’s water rights, accusing CM Revanth Reddy, Naidu, and Modi of conspiring against the State. He warned of massive protests and linked the issue to Telangana’s survival

BRS leader KT Rama Rao helped repatriate the body of a Telangana youth who died by suicide in London. He coordinated with the NRI cell and Indian Embassy to complete the process, enabling the family to perform last rites in Mahabubabad

GHMC has intensified anti-larva operations after two dengue cases were reported in Sanath Nagar’s SRT Colony. Health officials urged residents to prevent water stagnation as teams conduct fever surveys and mosquito control measures in vulnerable areas.

Retired scientist Kalapala Babu Rao has filed a PIL in the High Court seeking a SIT probe into the Sigachi Industries blast in Pashamylaram, alleging safety lapses and workforce discrepancies, and demanding quick compensation for victims’ families

The accident took place at Khaitapuram in Yadadri district when the policemen were on their way to Hyderabad from Vijayawada; DSPs Chakradhara Rao and Shanta Rao were pronounced dead at hospital

The GHMC Commissioner, RV Karnan, held a meeting with Defence officials, including Brigadier SK Chetty, to expedite the transfer of Defence land for the construction of two key alternative roads connecting Safilguda Level Crossing to Entrenchment Road and RK Puram Road Over Bridge.

Osmania University College of Engineering has introduced full-time industrial internships in the seventh semester and mandatory skill development modules in earlier semesters to boost student employability and higher education prospects. The university also unveiled its 2025–26 placement brochure.

DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat urged Hyderabad's Missile Complex scientists to fast-track missile inductions and focus on hypersonic systems. A DRDL workshop reviewed systems like Akash and BrahMos, highlighting their performance in Operation Sindoor and future upgrades

The Centre’s discrimination against Telangana, as Banakacherla proves, continues with no national project status granted to either Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme or Kaleshwaram, despite repeated appeals by the State

Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, hosted the first GI FOCUS conference, uniting over 500 surgeons nationwide to discuss new treatments in Upper GI cancers. The event focused on esophageal and stomach cancer care, with an emphasis on innovation and surgical excellence

The water level in Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar rose to 513.41 meters on Saturday after three days of heavy rain. Officials said there is no immediate overflow risk and are maintaining 18 vents for outflow while monitoring inflows and low-lying areas.

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force arrested three men from Andhra Pradesh for allegedly transporting 25 kg of ganja at Bandlaguda. The accused bought the contraband from Rajahmundry and planned to sell it in the city. A car was also seized.