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The Hyderabad district administration issued show-cause notices to 183 government school teachers for allegedly failing to mark attendance through the Facial Recognition System and remaining absent without prior information. Officials were directed to monitor attendance daily and ensure compliance.
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Members of the Telangana Union of Working Journalists (TUWJ)-H143 launched a postcard campaign in Adilabad, alleging that the State government had failed to allocate funds for journalists' welfare and had shelved the health card scheme.
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The new TGSRTC-Metro common pass has drawn mixed reactions from Hyderabad commuters, with some welcoming integrated travel while others questioning the Rs 8,500 monthly fare. The pass covers eligible RTC city buses and Metro services, while MeeTicket offers digital passes.
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India ended a 44-year wait for Asian Games women’s hockey gold by beating defending champions China 1-0 in the final at Aichi-Nagoya. Lalremsiami scored the decisive goal as India also secured direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
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Floodwaters from the swollen Gandak river entered new areas of Bihar’s Saran district after embankment breaches, inundating farmlands, houses and roads. Authorities intensified rescue and relief operations, deploying 12 NDRF and seven SDRF teams as rivers remained above danger levels
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FIRs have been registered in Belagavi, Bidar and Mysuru over alleged irregularities in Karnataka’s ongoing SIR of electoral rolls. Complaints allege misuse of Form-7 applications to seek deletion of voter names, including those of Muslim community members, police said
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A 45-year-old junior assistant with the Agriculture department died after an RTC bus hit him near an FCI godown in Medak on Friday. Saddam Hussain was travelling from Ramayampet to Medak and died hours after being shifted to a hospital
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The Forest department organised a nature walk at Kawal Tiger Reserve near Jannaram on Friday to mark Wildlife Week. Rallies were also held across several divisions, with forest staff, students, voluntary organisations and locals participating and raising awareness about wildlife conservation
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A 27-year-old software engineer working with Wipro died after his two-wheeler crashed into a road divider while he was reportedly trying to avoid a dog in Kothagudem. He suffered severe head injuries and died while undergoing treatment at a government hospital
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A proposed murrel production and processing cluster and Centre of Excellence at Yellampalli in Mancherial district have reportedly been shifted to Lower Manair Dam in Karimnagar. Officials said they lacked clarity on the cluster’s relocation but confirmed the CoE would be established at LMD
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The Election Commission has directed States to conduct a special enrolment drive after the SIR of electoral rolls to identify left-out, first-time and young electors. In Telangana, BLOs will conduct house-to-house visits and facilitate eligible voters’ enrolment through Form 6.
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Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh advanced to the girls’ semi-finals of the Sub-junior National Basketball Championship after respective wins over Kerala and Madhya Pradesh. In the boys’ section, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana also progressed with victories over Karnataka and Delhi
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Scientists have discovered two new gecko species in Telangana, one in Nalgonda and another in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in Warangal. The species, 'Hemidactylus cairnicola' and 'H. koyaorum', were identified during joint field research and recently described in a taxonomic journal.
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Two Tamil Nadu Highways Department officials were suspended after Hindi words appeared on a newly installed signboard on the Sathankulam-Nazareth State Highway. The government said the lettering violated the state’s Tamil-English two-language policy and warned of strict action
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Students staged a protest in Latur against CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, accusing him of moving away from the NEET paper leak issue. They sought answers on government assurances, compensation for affected families and measures to prevent future question paper leaks
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India batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar played down the hype surrounding Saturday’s Asian Games gold-medal clash against Pakistan, saying the team views it as another international game. He stressed the importance of staying focused, handling crucial moments and contributing to India’s medal tally
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Indian women’s hockey forward Lalremsiami made her 200th senior international appearance during India’s Asian Games 2026 gold-medal match against China. The 26-year-old has been part of several major campaigns, including Olympic, Asian Games and Nations Cup medal-winning teams.
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BRS leader T Harish Rao praised Manjeera Rachayitala Sangham for 40 years of literary and social activism. Speaking at its anniversary, he highlighted literature’s role in the Telangana movement, praised Nandini Siddha Reddy and urged greater reading among children
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BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy demanded full utilisation of the Kaleshwaram project to tackle drought-like conditions in Telangana. He accused the Congress government of wasting available river water and sought farm-loan relief, clearance of fee arrears and assistance for job-card holders
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The 24th Urs celebrations of Irfani Dargah in Sangareddy began with a Gandham procession from Jamia Masjid. An All-India Mushaira was later organised, while Irfani Service Awards were presented to two municipal leaders for their administrative services
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Ankush Panghal won men’s 80kg gold with a 4-0 victory over South Korea’s Minseong Kim, completing India’s boxing gold hat-trick at the Asian Games. Parveen Hooda and Lovlina Borgohain also won gold, while three Indian boxers secured bronze medals.
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A 51-year-old welding and fabrication businessman was found dead under suspicious circumstances along the Isnapur-Kardhanur bypass road in Sangareddy. Locals found an empty pesticide bottle near his body, while his son ruled out the possibility of him taking such a step
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ShowBoat has entered the consumer sports and hospitality space with ShowBoat Social and its first destination, Pickle District × Madikeri, in Khajaguda. The venue combines pickleball courts, craft coffee, food and social experiences while supporting the sport’s growth in Telangana.
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BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of delaying payments under Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak, claiming nearly two lakh applications were pending. He demanded immediate clearance of dues, implementation of the gold promise and continuation of both schemes
