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He insisted on a minimum of two hours to clarify the allegations made against the previous BRS government and to counter the Congress government’s narrative
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BRS whip KP Vivekanand Goud accused the Congress government of mismanaging the Telangana Assembly session by avoiding debates on floods and urea shortage. He criticised CM Revanth Reddy for skipping discussions to attend a Kerala event and opposed the late tabling of the Ghose Commission report
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy skipped a crucial Assembly debate on BC reservations and the Ghose Commission report to attend an award function in Kerala. His absence sparked criticism from the Opposition, adding to public anger over floods and the urea crisis
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Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has urged the Travancore Devaswom Board to withdraw its earlier stand in the Supreme Court supporting women’s entry into Sabarimala. He said the move betrayed devotees’ trust and demanded a public clarification before the global convention
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A 24-year-old construction worker from Uttar Pradesh died after being electrocuted at a site in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on Saturday evening. The victim, Mohd Yousuf, collapsed after touching live wires and died later while undergoing treatment. Police have registered a case.
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24-year-old man died after his motorcycle rammed into a DCM on Ibrahimpatnam Road near Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad. He and his friend were rushed to hospital, where he succumbed to injuries. Police booked the DCM driver and seized the vehicle
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BRS members fiercely protested against Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy’s remarks blaming previous BRS leadership for structural issues in Medigadda barrage
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A 55-year-old woman died after a speeding car hit the bike she was travelling on with her husband at Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The victim succumbed at a hospital. Police booked the car driver and launched an investigation.
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he Election Commission of India (ECI) dismissed allegations of large-scale duplication in Bihar’s draft electoral rolls, stressing that the lists are provisional and open to objections. Officials said duplication claims based on digital data are premature and legally unsustainable
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The SNDP Yogam welcomed the Travancore Devaswom Board’s Global Ayyappa Sangamam, calling it a boost for devotees and the economy. Rejecting BJP’s criticism, SNDP said the event upholds traditions and supports livelihoods linked to Sabarimala while maintaining temple sanctity
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The Army successfully conducted ‘Yudh Kaushal’ 3.0 in Arunachal’s Kameng region, showcasing drone warfare, precision strikes, and the debut of ASHNI platoons. A parallel ‘Achook Prahar’ drill with ITBP validated joint high-altitude operations, underlining India’s combat readiness and indigenous defence integration
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The Congress slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Xi Jinping in Tianjin, alleging it legitimises Chinese territorial aggression. Jairam Ramesh cited Galwan, border issues, Chinese product dumping, and a hydel project on Yarlung Tsangpo, accusing the government of silence and spinelessness.
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Global Art Academy’s Kolor Champ 2025 saw 570 children reimagine Hyderabad’s future with flying autos, rainbow lakes, and futuristic ideas. Held at SR Classic Convention, Shamshabad, the event also highlighted art as a healthy alternative to excessive screen time
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A plea in the Supreme Court has sought directions to the Election Commission to frame rules for registering and regulating political parties, alleging that many “bogus” outfits appoint criminals as office bearers and misuse donations, undermining democracy and transparency
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defended the decision to invite Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara, calling it a secular festival for all communities. He accused the BJP of politicising the issue and rejected criticism of Mushtaq’s past remarks.
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Manoj Jarange’s Maratha quota agitation entered its third day at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, with the activist threatening to stop drinking water from Monday. BJP ministers urged the community to use the EWS quota instead, as talks for a resolution continued
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Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, hosted the national ‘GYN ROBOCON’ conference, bringing together experts in robotic gynecological surgery. The event featured live surgeries, keynote talks by global pioneers, panel discussions, and training sessions, fostering collaboration and innovation in women’s healthcare.
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A chain collision on PVNR Expressway in Hyderabad left nine cars damaged on Saturday night. Police said sudden braking and poor visibility due to rain caused the accident. Traffic was disrupted before vehicles were towed away with a crane
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismissed opposition demands for an NIA probe into alleged rapes and burials in Dharmasthala, saying the SIT has been given full freedom to investigate. He accused BJP and JD(S) of politicising the issue despite initially welcoming the SIT inquiry
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Police in Mancherial arrested 44 people, including the cashier and manager of SBI-Chennur branch, for misappropriating 21 kg of pledged gold and Rs 1.10 crore. The fraud surfaced during an audit; police recovered 15.2 kg gold and Rs 1.61 crore.
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Two Hyderabad-based firms donated over Rs 4 crore to the Balaji Institute of Surgery, Research and Rehabilitation for the Disabled (BIRRD) under TTD. A devotee from Narasaraopet also contributed Rs 10 lakh to the Annaprasadam Trust at Tirumala’s Sri Venkateswara temple
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BRS MLA T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting municipalities by halting Pattana Pragathi funds, failing to release finance commission grants, and reversing its promise of free LRS. He demanded reinstatement of Special Development Funds and equal treatment for all constituencies.
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Delhi Police arrested two Nigerian nationals in Uttam Nagar with 248 grams of cocaine. The accused, overstaying in India with fake passports and visas, allegedly targeted students and affluent residents. Police are probing their wider drug network operating in the city
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The Supreme Court has ordered the seizure of a judge’s secretary’s steno book after noting a delay in uploading a Punjab and Haryana High Court order rejecting an anticipatory bail plea, directing a discreet inquiry and report from the NIC