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Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar announced that the newly established Investigation Monitoring Cell has boosted conviction rates, with 2,469 cases secured in six months, including one death sentence and multiple life terms.
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Former minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar accused CM A Revanth Reddy of resorting to personal insults and body-shaming, citing derogatory remarks about his lost eye. He defended his record as minister, criticised the Congress government’s handling of Godavari waters, and highlighted the BRS regime’s investment in the Sitarama project.
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The Telangana government has set up a control room after a boat carrying Indian tourists capsized near Phú Quốc Island, Vietnam. Officials confirm no reports of deaths or injuries among Telangana natives so far, with the General Administration Department coordinating with the Indian Embassy and Vietnamese authorities.
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BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao paid tribute to legendary playback singer S Janaki, popularly known as 'Janakamma', describing her as the 'Gaana Kokila' whose contributions enriched Indian film music. He recalled her courage in declining the Padma Bhushan and highlighted her Telangana roots, calling her demise an irreparable loss to South Indian music.
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Telangana Police suspended Shabad Sub-Inspector Ramesh after six murders in Daivalaguda village, amid criticism that lapses in handling a prior POCSO case against suspect Rajkumar allowed him to remain free.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy lashed out at retired engineers, accusing them of colluding with the previous BRS government in irregularities and criticising their suggestions on water projects. He singled out Shyamprasad Reddy for allegedly shifting positions on the Medigadda barrage and warned that such engineers deserved punishment.
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Water tanker bookings in Hyderabad surged this year, with 12,500 apartments relying on the service compared to 4,000 last summer. HMWSSB MD K. Ashok Reddy said demand spiked even during rains, especially in areas like Uppal, L.B. Nagar, and Malkajgiri, due to delayed rainfall and drying borewells.
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Tension gripped a village near Hyderabad on Saturday in the aftermath of the Shabad murder case, as relatives refused to receive the bodies of a minor girl, her mother, and grandmother, alleging disrespect in their handling.
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BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar accused the Congress government of failing to control rising POCSO cases in Telangana, citing the Shabad killings and Petbasheerabad case as examples. He demanded Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s resignation, alleging negligence in law and order and weak prosecution against accused persons.
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Veteran playback singer S Janaki, celebrated for her versatility across Indian languages, passed away in Mysuru at the age of 88 due to age-related ailments. She recorded over 48,000 songs in a six-decade career spanning films, albums, radio and television.
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Three people from Andhra Pradesh died and two others were injured in a tourist boat capsize near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island. Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief, directed officials to assist families, and ensure survivors’ safe return.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy rejected opposition demands to lift water from the Kanepalli pump house, citing NDSA recommendations that barrages cannot be operated without adequate storage. He accused BRS of misleading people, criticised BJP MP Etala Rajender for supporting the demand, and dismissed allegations of releasing water to Andhra Pradesh as "Guru Dakshina."
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The death toll in the Moshi waste processing unit collapse near Pune rose to three after rescuers recovered two more bodies. Rescue teams continue searching for those trapped, while heavy rain and toxic gases hamper operations at the accident site
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The family of B.Tech student Ankam Rahul, found dead in Andhra Pradesh after going missing from Hyderabad, has demanded a CBI probe, citing lapses in the investigation. With support from BC Rajyadhikara Samithi, they approached the Telangana High Court, questioning delays, erased phone data, and unclear post-mortem findings.
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Hyderabad E-Champions will face Anvita Khammam Aces in the inaugural Sreenidhi University TG20 League final after both teams dominated the tournament. The champions will receive Rs 1 crore, while the runners-up will earn Rs 50 lakh
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Multiple players shared the lead after three rounds of the 242nd Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament in Hyderabad. Sunishka Suryadevara occupied second place in the juniors category, while three players jointly led the Open section with perfect scores
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged Madhya Pradesh has become a hub of corruption under the BJP, citing reports of a ₹1,200-crore ethanol-linked rice diversion scam. He questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence and demanded accountability over the alleged irregularitiesMallikarjun Kharge, Madhya Pradesh, BJP, ethanol scam, rice diversion, PDS, Mohan Yadav, corruption, SIT, Narendra Modi, Congress, fortified rice, politics
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Reeds FC defeated SkyKings FC 3-1 and ORO FC edged Little Stars FC 1-0 in the TFA Youth League (Under-15) Football Championship in Hyderabad. Dhyan Magan was sent off, while Syed Nayemuddin inaugurated the tournament
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BRS leaders Tata Madhusudhan and S Venkata Veeraiah criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his Khammam speech, alleging that the government failed farmers through Rythu Bharosa, crop loan waiver implementation and its handling of the Kaleshwaram project and irrigation issues
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The Future City Police in Hyderabad announced a Rs 2 lakh reward for information leading to the arrest of P. Rajkumar, accused of murdering six people in Shabad Mandal, Ranga Reddy district. Rajkumar has been absconding since Friday night, and police have launched intensive search operations.
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Ten tourists from Tamil Nadu were among those killed in the Vietnam boat capsize near Phu Quoc Island. State officials said efforts were underway, in coordination with the Union government, to bring the victims' bodies back to India
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The Election Commission of India plans to deploy the Demographically Similar Entries (DSE) software in Telangana’s Special Intensive Revision to identify duplicate voter enrolments. The software flags electors with multiple enrolments across states. Offenders risk imprisonment and fines.
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Thousands of Indian community members attended the 'Kia Ora Modi' event in Auckland, expressing admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his landmark New Zealand visit. Attendees praised his speech, cultural performances and the strengthening of India-New Zealand ties, including recent trade cooperation.
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Top seed A Bala Manvitha Reddy progressed to the girls' under-17 singles semifinals of the Telangana State Sub-Junior Badminton Championship after defeating G Chandana. The tournament also witnessed the completion of boys', girls' and mixed doubles quarterfinal and semifinal matches
