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A native of Lal Bazaar, Ashok along with his five-year-old daughter ended their life by jumping into Komatikunta Lake in Petbasheerabad

TBGKS leaders staged a protest at Singareni Bhavan in Hyderabad, demanding that the management declare net profits and release a 35 percent profit share to workers. They alleged that only 16.9 percent of last year’s declared profits reached employees, with the rest diverted for company development.

Heavy rains in Hyderabad have worsened road conditions, with potholes, craters, and missing manholes causing traffic jams and hazards for pedestrians. GHMC has temporarily halted its safety drive, while HMWSSB clears waterlogged areas and overflowing sewage

Outsourced employees at the Government General Hospital in Suryapet staged a novel protest by seeking alms on the streets after not receiving salaries for five months. The workers demanded timely wage disbursal and urged the government to resolve the issue before the upcoming festival.

NTPC Ramagundam has won the CII Excellent Energy Efficiency Plant Award 2025 for the fifth time, recognising its leadership in energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, and operational reliability. The plant continues to set benchmarks for sustainable and innovative practices

A Telugu man who went missing from Hyderabad in 2006 was found alive in Bangladesh after 19 years. Ham radio operators and a social worker helped trace Chirra Prasada Rao, who had disappeared due to mental health issues, and reconnect him with his family in Andhra Pradesh.

Heavy rains are allegedly being exploited by pharmaceutical and chemical companies in Sangareddy to discharge untreated effluents into local water bodies. In Bonthapally and Isnapur, tanks turned red and contaminated water flowed into paddy fields, causing health issues and panic among farmers.

A Forest Department team captured 22 langurs in Zaheerabad after several residents were injured in attacks. Two ferocious langurs were identified as main culprits. Four baby langurs remain at large as operations continue to trap and relocate them deep inside the forest

Farmers across Nalgonda district staged protests and road blockades on Friday over a severe urea shortage affecting kharif crops. Demonstrations began early morning in several mandals, with farmers demanding immediate fertiliser supply to prevent crop losses and mounting financial distress

A tiger killed three persons in separate attacks in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district on Thursday, sparking panic in Telangana’s border villages. Authorities suspect the same tiger in all three killings and are taking measures to prevent its entry into Telangana

With the High Court’s deadline for local body elections approaching, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stated that the decision on extending 42 per cent reservations to BCs would hinge on the Supreme Court’s ruling. He also addressed defection notices issued by the Speaker and criticised the Centre and L&T for stalling Hyderabad Metro expansion.

Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, famous for ‘Ya Ali’ and several regional hits, died while scuba diving in Singapore at 52. Condolences poured in from political leaders, artists, and fans, mourning the loss of a cultural icon and musical legend

BRS MLA T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, accusing it of dismantling the Panchayat Raj system and neglecting rural development. He also criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for being disconnected from ground realities.

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park welcomed six tiger cubs from two litters, including three white tigers, marking a major breeding success. The zoo also expects Himalayan Black Bear cubs soon, along with several other animal births recorded this year

Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti Dam height threatens irrigation projects across Telangana, risking severe water shortage in 27.4 lakh acres of farmland. Telangana leaders warn the move violates court orders, with political opposition demanding urgent action to safeguard riparian rights

Azamat Yeskarayev, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to India, concluded a two-day diplomatic visit to Hyderabad aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation with Telangana. His engagements included meetings with top institutions in healthcare, infrastructure and renewable energy.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation clarified that there is no increase in regular bus fares. Fare adjustments of up to 50 per cent apply only to special festival services to meet high demand during Bathukamma, Dasara and other festivals

The BRS working president countered Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” remarks, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy over MLAs defecting to its side. He challenged Gandhi to make the defected BRS legislators resign and contest fresh bypolls, calling defections “murder of democracy”

Hydrogen will be central to India’s space, transport, and clean energy future, ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan said at a national workshop in Bengaluru. He highlighted advances in cryogenic engines, hydrogen fuel cells, and collaborations with industry for sustainable mobility

A 55-year-old man died after reportedly suffering a heart attack while fleeing a police raid at a gambling point in Venkatapur, Rajanna-Sircilla. His family suspects foul play as valuables were missing and has demanded a full inquiry into the incident.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised CM Revanth Reddy for staying silent on Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti dam height, warning it threatens Telangana’s irrigation projects and farmers. He vowed legal and public protests to protect the State’s riparian rights

A tribal woman’s body was allegedly left on a forest roadside in Nagarkurnool by a ‘108’ ambulance, forcing her grieving family to spend the night outdoors after staff refused to transport them to their village despite repeated requests