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Tension gripped Manikonda on Sunday evening when a large police contingent arrived at the residence of former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy. The move was reportedly linked to a case registered against him following alleged violations during the counting of municipal election votes in Tandur.
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Balka Suman, BRS district president, accused the Congress of attempting to seize the Kyathanpalli municipality chairperson’s post despite lacking an absolute majority. The BRS‑CPI alliance won 11 of 22 wards, while Congress secured seven and Independents one.
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A 19-year-old student, Mohammed Shoeb Ahmed of Hassannagar, Rajendranagar, died in a tragic accident near Telangana High Court on Sunday morning.
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The contest for the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Mayor’s post has turned into a high-stakes battle between the BJP and Congress. Despite the BJP initially securing the required majority with independents and AIFB support, Congress reshaped the scenario by drawing defections.
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The Congress party’s decision on the Jagtial municipal chairman has reached Praja Bhavan, with senior leaders engaged in intense consultations. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy involved AICC secretary Sachin Savant and Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar to mediate between factions led by T Jeevan Reddy and Dr Sanjay Kumar.
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Congress and CPI have reportedly agreed to share the mayor and deputy mayor posts in Kothagudem Municipal Corporation for five years, following a hung verdict where both parties won 22 divisions each.
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Khammam Catholic Diocese Bishop Dr. Sagili Prakash distributed scholarships worth Rs 45.80 lakh to 795 students from Khammam and Kothagudem districts to support higher education. Students pursuing MBBS, engineering, pharmacy, law, nursing, agriculture, and other courses benefited.
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A 22-year-old medical student from Patna died by suicide at IQ City Medical College Hospital in Durgapur after failing an exam. Police have filed a case of unnatural death and are investigating. The incident has created tension on campus
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A 22-year-old man was arrested in Muzaffarnagar for posting a video with objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Police registered a case under Sections 352 and 353 of BNS after the video went viral on social media
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India began their Australia tour with a strong 21-run victory in the rain-hit first Women’s T20I. Arundhati Reddy starred with the ball, while Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma contributed with the bat
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Shai Hope’s unbeaten 61 and Jason Holder’s four-wicket haul helped West Indies defeat Nepal by nine wickets in the T20 World Cup. The convincing win made them the first team to qualify for the Super Eights stage
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Abdul Salam Shaik, a 34-year-old catering worker from Mumbai, succumbed to injuries at Gandhi Hospital after being attacked by his team leader Saddam in Attapur.
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After winning Kyathanpalli municipality, the BRS has intensified efforts to secure chairperson posts in Kagaznagar, Bellampalli and Khanapur. The party is working to attract independents and allies to gain control of key civic bodies in the Adilabad region
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Boggula Srinivas, the author of the 2014 book ‘Pawan Kalyan Hatao – Politics Bachao’, died in a tragic road accident in Khammam when his car plunged into the Palair reservoir. He had earlier faced death threats following the release of his controversial book.
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BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused the Congress of misusing power during municipal elections and urged the SEC to ensure transparency in upcoming mayor and chairperson polls. He also alleged police interference and political collusion
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Sanjay Krishnamurthi’s unbeaten 68 and a strong bowling effort helped USA beat Namibia by 31 runs in a must-win T20 World Cup match. The victory kept the team’s Super Eights hopes alive
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More than 70,000 devotees visited the Bheemeshwara Temple in Vemulawada on Maha Shivaratri. The three-day jatara began on Saturday, with officials and ministers offering silk cloths and authorities making special arrangements for pilgrims
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The hung verdict in 38 Urban Local Bodies across Telangana has triggered intense political manoeuvring, with the Congress relying on ex-officio members and independents to secure control of key municipalities.
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After losing in municipal elections, several Congress candidates in Telangana allegedly demanded voters return money and gifts given during campaigning. Videos of such incidents went viral, drawing criticism and raising questions over poll practices and ethics
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A 22-year-old man from Narsapur in Medak district died at Gandhi Hospital after battling for life for 26 days following a suicide attempt. He had consumed weedicide after his marriage proposal was rejected, police said
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The municipal elections in erstwhile Medak district have left both the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Congress short of majority in five municipalities, making the BJP a decisive player despite winning fewer wards.
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Lakhs of devotees visited major Shiva temples across the erstwhile Adilabad district on Maha Shivratri. Special prayers, holy baths and improved facilities marked the celebrations, with people arriving from Telangana and Maharashtra
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The Attapur police arrested Mohammed Junaid and Syed Nayab for allegedly breaking into a Chintalmet home and stealing gold and silver ornaments. The suspects confessed, and police have remanded them, acting swiftly after the homeowner’s complaint.
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Factional infighting within the Congress has affected its bid to secure key posts in the newly formed Asifabad municipality. With independents holding the balance, rival groups led by Puranam Sathish and K Vishwaprasad Rao are competing for control
