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With nomination filings complete, political parties have intensified their campaigns for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. Congress leaders joined BRS in a show of support for Maganti Sunitha, while Naveen Yadav led Congress efforts in Borabanda. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy rallied BJP workers to back Lankala Deepak Reddy, signalling a high-stakes contest.

A Hyderabad court has sentenced 70-year-old tuition teacher D. Subramanyeshwara Rao to ten years’ rigorous imprisonment for raping a 12-year-old girl in Rajendranagar in 2017.

Domalguda Police have arrested a caretaker accused of assaulting and robbing an elderly couple in Himayath Nagar. Police recovered part of the stolen jewellery and registered a case based on the victim’s complaint.

A major traffic jam gripped parts of Hyderabad on Friday following the nomination filing by Congress candidate V. Naveen Yadav for the Jubilee Hills bypoll. Key stretches from Yousufguda to Jubilee Hills were clogged for hours, severely affecting public transport and leaving commuters stranded.

A viral audio allegedly featuring BRS leader Rasamayi Balakishan making derogatory remarks against Manakondur MLA Kavvampally Satyanarayana sparked clashes between Congress and BRS activists. Balakishan, in the US, denied the allegations, calling the circulated audio edited

The proliferation of drones and the merging of drug and arms cartels along Punjab’s border signal a dangerous revival of Pakistan’s covert tactics

As part of CPR Awareness Week, PIB Hyderabad held a mass demonstration at CGO Towers to promote life-saving skills among citizens. The event, supported by St. John Ambulance (India), focused on the importance of timely CPR in preventing cardiac-related deaths.

Mancherial hosted a day-long Under-19 handball competition for boys and girls at Naspur mandal centre. Around 250 players from across Telangana participated, with top performers qualifying for the state-level championship. SGF officials oversaw the event

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has announced a weekly public interaction initiative at Kotwal House, Purani Haveli, to address grievances of residents from the city's older quarters. The move aims to strengthen community policing and revive the historic building’s legacy as a civic hub.

The GHMC Commissioner has issued a notice to Hyderabad Integrated MSW Ltd. (Ramky) for failing to meet contractual obligations in garbage collection and bin installation. A performance review showed that nearly 650 Garbage Vulnerable Points were not cleared on time, and less than half of the proposed bins have been installed.

Philosophical balance and inner calm, valuing life over status, power and money, can protect an officer’s life

BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chaudhary addressed the 77th IPS Batch Passing Out Parade in Hyderabad, urging officers to uphold human rights and tackle modern threats like cybercrime and financial fraud. He stressed the importance of fieldwork, physical fitness and constitutional values in policing.

Mohammed Ahmed, a 37-year-old man from Hyderabad, is reportedly trapped on the Russia–Ukraine border after being misled by a Mumbai-based agent with a fake job offer. His wife has appealed to the External Affairs Minister for help, while AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has also intervened.

A Bengaluru engineering student was allegedly raped by a friend on college premises. The accused, Jeevan Gowda, has been arrested. The case has raised concerns over student safety, prompting the Leader of Opposition to seek NCW intervention

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel reshuffles his cabinet, inducting 19 new ministers and retaining six. Harsh Sanghavi becomes Deputy CM, while Rivaba Jadeja joins as MoS. The council now has 26 members, with increased women representation ahead of 2027 elections

Harish Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy of presiding over a Cabinet plagued by internal clashes and alleged gun culture. The BRS demanded a Central or judicial probe, citing threats to ministers’ families, businessmen, and industrialists

A newly discovered rock painting site near Venkataiahpalli village in Medak district features rare medieval-era depictions, including a musician playing a string instrument and mythological combat scenes. The site also yielded Mesolithic microliths and petroglyphs.

Jadcharla MLA J Anirudh Reddy claimed that if re-elected for two more terms, he could emerge as a Chief Minister candidate. He promised Rs 5,000 crore for constituency development and supported Rs 25 crore allocation for each MLA.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka directed TGNPDCL officials to set up new power substations in Khammam and Warangal districts to meet growing electricity needs. He also emphasised safety measures, solar power projects, and ensuring electric ambulances in each constituency.

A small cement block in Nampally, known as the Zero Mile Stone, marks the geographical centre of Hyderabad and serves as the reference point for measuring distances to and from the city. Installed during the British era, the stone now sits unnoticed by most, despite its historical significance.

Three persons were arrested in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district for cultivating banned ganja plants. Police seized 36 cannabis plants worth Rs 3.5 lakh from their possession. Another accused, involved in growing five plants, is still absconding.

Former MP Joginpally Santosh Kumar launched a pilot bamboo plantation project in Adilabad to support the Kolam tribes, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group. The initiative aims to revive traditional bamboo crafts, create jobs, and ensure sustainable livelihoods for over 6,000 families.

As the world marks World Anaesthesia Day, Hyderabad’s pivotal contribution to the evolution of anaesthesia is being remembered. In the late 19th century, under the patronage of the Nizam, British surgeon Dr Edward Lawrie led groundbreaking chloroform trials that reshaped global medical consensus.

Over 23,000 artisans working under TG Transco have accused the management of ignoring their long-pending demands, including promotions and service benefits. The Telangana Electricity Employees’ 1104 Union warned of an agitation if assurances given in July remain unfulfilled