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India faces a diplomatic paradox: it wants BRICS to become a stronger voice for the Global South without allowing it to become an anti-US/anti-Western bloc dominated by China and Russia

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has claimed that a flash survey found no hostility towards the government following three days of Assembly activity. He accused the BRS of disrupting proceedings and urged Congress MLAs to actively participate in discussions.

Hanamkonda hotelier couple Lingala Kedari and Pushpalatha died after a fire at their hotel, with family members alleging that they took the extreme step following a dispute over unpaid rent. Kedari was also known for serving Telangana movement activists and campaigning against food wastage.

Prominent realtor and Home Land chairman Ram Reddy allegedly died by suicide at his farmhouse in Kandukur on Thursday. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, while reports that pressure from certain political leaders may have contributed remain unconfirmed.

A 28-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after coming under a moving train on the Secunderabad-Moulali railway line on Thursday. Hours later, his wife allegedly died after consuming an unidentified pesticide at their Lalapet residence. GRP are investigating.

Apple’s iPhone 18 lineup is expected to be 20 to 43 per cent more expensive in India, analysts said, citing memory costs and rupee depreciation. The company’s foldable iPhone Duo could cost up to Rs 4.5 lakh and capture 24 per cent of the foldable market.

A man allegedly killed his wife and abandoned her body in a car near a private school in Khammam on Thursday. Police launched a search for the accused, who is at large. Relatives alleged he suspected her of having an affair.

Hundreds of residents and activists protested against the Musi Riverfront Development Project at Dharna Chowk on Thursday. Organised by Musi Jan Andolan, the protestors demanded consultations, publication of the detailed project report in vernacular languages and a halt to construction.

DGP CV Anand urged Telangana’s 93,000 police personnel to stay away from online betting, gaming, drugs and other addictions. On World Suicide Prevention Day, he said two personnel had died by suicide in the past four months, reportedly over betting-induced debts.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation enforcement teams carried out 17 demolitions and served nine notices against unauthorised constructions across Serilingampally, Kukatpally and Quthbullapur zones on Thursday. Officials identified 15 more unauthorised constructions and initiated action as per prescribed procedures.

The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi has expressed dissatisfaction over arrangements for the September 25 Ganesh immersion procession in Hyderabad. It alleged a lack of clarity from GHMC and police and opposed restrictions on immersion at Kapra Lake without alternative arrangements.

Naga Chaitanya-starrer Vrushakarma, directed by Karthik Dandu, will hit screens on December 4. The mythological thriller also stars Jayaram and Meenakshi Chaudhary, with Sparsh Srivastava in a crucial role. Sukumar has penned the story for the upcoming film

Ravi Mohan has joined director Tej Uppalapati's Telugu film Vaddi Kaasula Vaada, playing Lord Govinda. The announcement was made on his birthday, with Manchu Manoj and the production team welcoming the Tamil actor and wishing him on the occasion

Vigilance and Civil Supplies officials found more than 10,000 bags filled with rice husk during a raid on a rice mill in Medak district. The mill management allegedly owed over 3,800 quintals of rice worth around Rs 1 crore.

Around 44 lakh people have been affected by floods in 14 Bihar districts, with several rivers flowing above danger levels. Five people, including four members of a family, drowned in Bhagalpur, while relief camps, community kitchens and rescue teams remain operational

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen considers Javokhir Sindarov the favourite against reigning champion D Gukesh in the upcoming World Championship. However, Carlsen believes Gukesh has the ability to rediscover his best form and successfully defend his title

YSRCP chief Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy renewed his demand for Education Minister Nara Lokesh's resignation and a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in DSC 2025, claiming jobs were given to candidates who did not write examinations

The Telangana government has set June 2027 as the latest deadline for completing the long-delayed Uppal-Narapally flyover. Roads & Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy told the Legislative Council that bottlenecks had been cleared and construction was progressing round-the-clock.

Fit-again Washington Sundar trained hard during India’s afternoon net session in Delhi ahead of the Afghanistan series. Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Reddy will join the team on Friday, while pace-bowling coach Morne Morkel remains absent due to visa renewal

Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup semi-final in Dubai. India enter the knockout clash unbeaten, while Bangladesh secured their semi-final berth after finishing second in Group B

Farmers staged a sit-in at Nelakondapalli in Khammam district on Thursday, alleging frequent power interruptions and only six to 10 hours of supply a day. They contrasted this with 24-hour free power in neighbouring Madhira constituency and demanded an explanation.

The DGCA has ordered drug tests for pilots across all airlines, with the exercise to be completed by July 2027. The move follows an Air India pilot testing positive for a psychoactive substance after the Phuket-Delhi flight incident

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy said the Rs 5 lakh assistance under the Indiramma Housing scheme was insufficient as construction costs had risen sharply. He said some beneficiaries were unable to complete houses, while others were pledging gold to meet expenses.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking a national policy and statutory framework for the welfare, social security and post-retirement protection of private school teachers, including pension, provident fund, gratuity and grievance redressal mechanisms