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Talks between the TGSRTC JAC and the Telangana government continued late into Friday over the ongoing strike. While the government has reportedly agreed to 29 of 32 demands, discussions are still on key issues including RTC merger, PRC implementation and union elections

JNTU-Hyderabad will conduct surprise inspections at affiliated colleges following complaints that institutions dismissed teaching and non-teaching staff after routine affiliation checks. The university emphasised its responsibility to monitor both autonomous and non-autonomous colleges to ensure quality education.

The BRS party staged a Maha Dharna at the Khammam collectorate demanding immediate government action to resolve issues faced by maize and paddy farmers. Leaders accused the Congress government of neglecting farmer welfare and failing to establish procurement centres, leaving farmers vulnerable to exploitation by middlemen.

Union Minister of State for Home, Bandi Sanjay Kumar has warned of strong protests if the Telangana government does not withdraw its decision to establish a dumping yard near Sirsapalli in Huzurabad mandal.

Industry associations in Hyderabad have urged the government to allow a six-month transition period for the implementation of the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation (HILT) policy. They stressed that no additional charges should be levied for shifting utilities like electricity and water.

Telangana Cheriyal artist Dhanalakota Saikiran was honoured by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan during the ‘Artist-in-Residence’ programme. Representing the State along with NP Gnaneshwar, he received national recognition for his contribution to traditional Cheriyal painting

The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) has announced its Annual Excellence Awards 2026, inviting entries across 21 categories spanning industry, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

A 63-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband Narasimha in Anjaiah Nagar, Jagadgirigutta, Hyderabad. Police say the accused attacked her with a stick inside their home when no other family members were present.

The GHMC has introduced a QR code-based grievance redressal system across public spaces in six city zones. With 840 QR codes installed in malls, theatres, and function halls, citizens can now directly report issues and provide feedback to authorities.

The Telangana government has reshuffled seven IPS officers, appointing B. Sumathi as the new Malkajgiri Police Commissioner and Tarun Joshi as the Commissioner of Cyberabad.

The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini reached Las Palmas, marking its first Canary Islands visit, as part of Lokayan 26 deployment, boosting maritime ties and preparing for a trans-Atlantic voyage to US events

Paytm Payments Bank has been barred from conducting any banking business, and the RBI will move the high court to initiate its winding up

The RTC strike in Telangana entered its third day, paralysing public transport and leaving lakhs of commuters stranded across Hyderabad and other districts. Protests erupted at multiple depots, with workers alleging government apathy towards their demands.

Several BRS leaders were detained by police while heading to Narsampet to attend the funeral of an RTC driver. The action triggered protests, with party leaders accusing the government of preventing them from expressing solidarity with the bereaved family

Tension prevailed at Jangaon RTC depot as workers and BRS leaders staged a protest demanding fulfilment of promises. A scuffle broke out with police, while an RTC driver attempted suicide amid ongoing unrest over pending issues

The UFERWAS, representing RWAs across Greater Hyderabad, has assured the GHMC election authorities of its cooperation in promoting voter awareness during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna criticised the State government over the death of an RTC driver, alleging negligence in addressing staff demands. He sought compensation, a job for the family, and assured support from the BRS.

A man who escaped during a police raid on a gambling den near the Godavari river in Mancherial has been missing for over a week. Despite extensive search efforts, police have failed to trace him, raising concerns among family members

Musi Jan Andolan has urged Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka to undertake a scientific and transparent re-evaluation of the Musi Riverfront Development Project, seeking alternatives to minimise displacement and calling for a halt to land acquisition.

The last rites of TGSRTC driver Shanker Goud, who died after a self-immolation bid, were held in Warangal amid tension and protests. Workers and political leaders clashed with police over demands to take his body to the depot

Police told a court that four accused in a case at Tata Consultancy Services’ Nashik unit allegedly forced a colleague into religious acts and harassment, as a wider probe into multiple complaints of coercion and misconduct continues

Hyderabad: An autorickshaw driver won laurels for his honesty in returning a bag containing gold ornaments and cash that a passenger had forgotten in his vehicle on Thursday. According to the police, Sujatha R Hiremath (43), a resident of Gulbarga, Karnataka, approached Saifabad Police Station stating that while travelling from Narsingi to Birla Mandir in […]

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the alleged Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, conducting searches at multiple locations in Hyderabad and Tirupati. Properties linked to former Rajya Sabha member V. Vijayasai Reddy and ex-MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy were among those raided.

A government school teacher in Adilabad has been booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly misbehaving with students. The case follows similar recent incidents in the district, raising concerns over student safety in schools