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A Fast Track Special Court in Peddapalli sentenced S Ramesh to life imprisonment for raping a minor girl in Upparapalli, Odela mandal, in 2022. Judge K Sunitha also imposed a Rs 21,000 fine and directed Rs 5 lakh compensation to the victim

Warangal Police have deployed 2,100 personnel, including senior officers, to ensure peaceful Ganesh idol immersion. With CCTV and drone surveillance, traffic diversions, and strict bans on DJs, liquor, and firecrackers, officials inspected arrangements at Chinna Waddepally tank

Telangana’s performance in the NIRF 2025 rankings has been a mixed one. Osmania University made significant gains, moving up to 53rd overall and 30th among universities, while NIT Warangal and UoH saw a slight drop.

Police and district officials have made elaborate arrangements for the immersion of 2,334 Ganesh idols in Mancherial district on Saturday. Security, CCTV surveillance, cranes, and divers have been deployed, while bursting crackers and loud music have been banned

Protests over urea shortage intensified in Mahabubabad and Khammam districts, with farmers resorting to stone-pelting, raiding warehouses, and clashing with police. In Mahabubabad, angry farmers targeted a fertilizer outlet.

The GHMC has launched a pilot project in Circle-12 using robotic technology to clean stormwater drains. Equipped with CCTV cameras, the machines detect blockages, desilt drains, and improve safety. If successful, the initiative will be extended citywide

Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion designer who built a $10 billion empire and defined understated elegance, has died at 91. Armani revolutionized menswear and womenswear, dressed Hollywood stars, and left an enduring legacy in global fashion and lifestyle industries

Singareni Collieries has earned national-level Five Star Ratings for four of its coal mines under the Ministry of Coal’s annual performance evaluation. CMD N. Balram received the awards in Mumbai from Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, marking a first-time achievement of this scale for SCCL.

A severe urea shortage has triggered widespread protests across Telangana, with farmers blocking roads, staging demonstrations, and expressing despair over government inaction. From Narayanpet to Kamareddy, incidents range from a woman collapsing in a fertilizer queue to farmers burning symbolic fires in protest.

The HMWSSB will commence work on 39 Sewerage Treatment Plants (STPs) under the Amrut 2.0 scheme before Dussehra, Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy siad on Thursday. During a review meeting, officials were instructed to fast-track acquisition of litigation-free land and explore alternate sites where necessary.

Attapur police arrested two Kishanbagh residents for stabbing a man to death at Arshmahal. The accused allegedly killed Saif Ahmed Khan to avenge an insult three months ago. The victim died while undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital

In a first-of-its-kind procedure in the Telugu-speaking states, Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad, successfully performed a 3D-printed titanium talus bone replacement on a 38-year-old businessman from Karimnagar. The innovative surgery, led by Dr. Sunil Dachepalli, addressed a collapsed ankle bone caused by a previous injury.

BRS leader Devi Prasad accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of suppressing dissent and targeting opposition leaders through arrests. He criticised the CBI probe into Kaleshwaram and alleged a Congress-BJP conspiracy to destabilise BRS, but asserted the party will fight back

Hylenr, a clean energy innovator focused on Low Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR), has appointed renewable energy expert Jeff Tolnar to its board. His leadership is expected to guide the company’s shift from R&D to productisation and global market expansion

Renowned Hasya Avadhani Shankara Narayana was honoured by the Wonder Book of Records for performing 550 Hasya Avadhanams over 27 years. At Tyagaraya Gana Sabha, he was recognised for his contribution to humour, including a 25-hour nonstop public performance

Hyderabad is preparing for Milad-un-Nabi with blood donation camps, food distribution drives, and the Seerah Expo at Chaderghat. Religious meetings and processions have been postponed to next weekend in view of Ganesh idol immersion scheduled on Saturday

A man from Andhra Pradesh allegedly killed his three children by setting them ablaze in Nagarkurnool before consuming pesticide and dying by suicide. Police traced him using CCTV footage and recovered the children’s charred bodies along the Hyderabad–Srisailam highway

Khammam constable Pilli Raju completed the challenging Spiti Full Marathon in 6.13 hours at 15,000 ft altitude, earning the ‘Best Motivator Runner’ title. The seasoned athlete now boasts over 300 medals and recently finished the 60 km Bison Ultra as well

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud criticised the Congress government’s new excise policy allowing microbreweries in Telangana. He said the move would harm youth and weaken social stability, while accusing the government of prioritising liquor sales over welfare and ignoring healthy alternatives like Neera

All wine and toddy shops in Rachakonda Police Commissionerate (except Bhongir zone) will remain closed from 6 AM Saturday to 6 PM Sunday due to Ganesh idol immersion. The police have warned of strict action against any violations of this order

A 30-year-old Nigerian national, Ali Enuke Fortunatus Akudinanwa alias Fortune, was deported from Hyderabad for overstaying his visa. Previously involved in drug cases and working as a DJ, he was found illegally residing and was deported with FRRO assistance

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised both Centre and State for denying BC reservations in premier law universities, including NALSAR. He said despite National BC Commission’s 2020 directive, quotas were not implemented. BRS submitted a letter to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Small car prices are set to drop by up to Rs 1 lakh following the GST rate cut, offering relief to middle-class buyers and reviving demand in smaller cities. The move, welcomed by automakers, is expected to boost festive season sales

Excise officials in Malkajgiri arrested three persons, Kishore, Shiva and Akhil, for selling ganja. Kishore allegedly brought 2.2 kilograms of ganja from Maharashtra and, with his associates, was searching for customers when they were nabbed. A case was registered.