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Jubilee Hills will be the first constituency in Telangana to feature colour photographs of candidates in the upcoming by-poll. The District Election Commissioner also discussed the Model Code of Conduct, new voter registration, and security arrangements for the election
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SM Vijay Kumar, a 2012 batch IPS officer, assumed charge as Siddipet Police Commissioner on Monday. He urged the police force to work as a team and remain accessible to the public. He also met District Collector K Hymavathi
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Farmers and landowners protested at the HMDA office against the proposed RRR alignment, demanding fair compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 2013. CPI (M) leaders alleged forced acquisition and claimed market rates of Rs 5-10 crore per acre, not the Rs 15-20 lakh offered
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The Telangana Housing Board’s auction of 18 residential plots and four one-bedroom flats at Chintal raised Rs 44.24 crore. The highest bid for a High-Income Group plot was Rs 1.14 lakh per square yard. Commercial plots in KPHB will be auctioned next
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Tension gripped the Jangaon market yard as farmers protested against steep drops in paddy prices, demanding procurement at MSP. Prices have reportedly fallen to Rs 1,400 per quintal. Farmers threatened a State-wide agitation and criticised the Congress government’s handling of the issue
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A fresh petition has been filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the 42 percent BC reservation in local polls. Petitioners argue the government order violates category-wise norms. Supporters of the G.O. say the quota follows constitutional provisions on political representation
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BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised the Election Commission for allowing the Bihar government to disburse Rs 10,000 crore to women beneficiaries ahead of elections. He alleged that the move, ignored by the ECI, raises doubts over free and fair polls
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Commuters across Hyderabad reacted sharply to a steep hike in TGSRTC city bus fares, which came into effect Monday. With fares rising by Rs 5 to Rs 10, passengers say the hike burdens daily travel costs without improving services
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Officials in Khammam and Kothagudem are preparing for cotton procurement this season, with over 53 lakh quintals expected. Farmers must register via the Kapas Kisan app. Telangana Rythu Sangham has urged CCI to ease app registration rules for rural farmers
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The Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation earned Rs 3,135 crore from auctioning two prime land parcels in Raidurg. The 7.67-acre and 11-acre plots fetched record prices due to their strategic location near HITEC City and Gachibowli
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Parents staged a protest in Sirpur (T) mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Monday, demanding that officials shift students from a dilapidated social welfare hostel to a safer place. BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar extended support to the agitation
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A 46-year-old man, Uppari Yadagiri, was brutally murdered by his relatives at Shalipet village in Medak district on Monday morning. Police said the accused attacked him with boulders over an old grudge. A manhunt is on to nab them
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DSP Sabbati Vishnu Murthy, aged 58, died of a cardiac arrest in Kumram Bheem Asifabad on Sunday night. A native of Hyderabad, he had served in several Telangana districts. The SP expressed condolences and assured departmental support to his family.
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Model Code of Conduct for the Jubilee Hills by-election is now in force across Hyderabad and parts of Cyberabad. Cash over Rs 50,000 without proper documents can be seized, and authorities will also monitor precious metals, while Flying Squads and SST teams to be deployed to enforce election rules
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BRS has announced Maganti Sunitha as its Jubilee Hills by-election candidate, while Congress and BJP are yet to declare theirs. Committees in both parties are recommending candidates, with announcements expected in the next two to three days
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Hosts India began their Suhandinata Cup mixed team campaign with a comfortable win over Nepal while Sri Lanka pulled off a late comeback against UAE. Other top nations also started strongly on day one of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025
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FIDE-rated player Rahim Lakhani of Hyderabad won the 20th Chess Musketeers Open with a perfect six out of six score, claiming the Rs 2500 winner’s prize. Special awards went to K. Anumolu, Debasish Pal, and T. Aarudh Reddy
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The accident took place near Varasiddhi Vinayaka Cotton Mill on National Highway 44 when a truck carrying sheep from Nandikotkur to Pebbair applied sudden brakes
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A woman died on the spot when a container truck hit the scooter she was riding with her husband Ambati Srinu at Medchal on Monday. Srinu is undergoing treatment in hospital. Police are trying to identify the truck and driver.
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Pakistan batter Sidra Amin has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct after forcefully hitting her bat on the pitch during the Women’s Cricket World Cup match against India in Colombo. One demerit point was added
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As part of anniversary celebrations, customers can avail up to 50 per cent off on making charges for gold jewellery, along with an additional coupon offering
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An NGO, Happy to Help You Foundation, distributed mosquito nets and snacks to Adivasis in Gandrabandha, Laxmidevipalli mandal, Kothagudem, amid rising dengue risk. Members also provided guidance on precautions to prevent viral diseases during the rainy season
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Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised BJP MPs for not raising the MSP disparity between paddy and wheat in Parliament. He also accused the Congress government of stalling SLIP and BLIP irrigation projects and announced plans for a padayatra to pressurise the state
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Commercial establishments in Kumram Bheem Asifabad remained closed following a bandh called by a joint action committee protesting police abuse of devotees during Durga Devi idol procession. MLAs demanded action against the police and an official apology
