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Hayathnagar police arrested B Ramachandar, who allegedly cheated 20 co-workers of Rs 30 lakh under the pretext of chit funds. He also misused credit cards, vacated his house, and absconded. Police booked a case after a complaint from one victim

Hyderabad police arrested Ambaji Naik in connection with Moulika’s suicide, a first-year degree student. The suspect was caught while trying to flee, and his old mobile phone, possibly containing crucial evidence, has been seized for forensic analysis

Heavy unseasonal rains and waterlogging have damaged paddy stocks at harvest centres and marketyards in Nalgonda. Farmers face losses as procurement season begins. Officials are working to salvage grains, provide temporary drying sheds, and assist affected growers

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has been invited to the centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi. The event will include elaborate arrangements, advanced surveillance, and is expected to draw over 10 lakh devotees from India and abroad

Megavath Fakir Nayak, a habitual criminal, was arrested in Medak for the rape and murder of a tribal woman found near Edupayala temple. The victim, a mother of five, died en route to hospital. Fakir had committed similar crimes earlier.

Shaik Kaleem, a self-styled godman, was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly raping a minor girl under the pretext of curing her illness. Police registered a case under the POCSO Act after the girl’s parents filed a complaint.

Andhra Pradesh has rolled out 700 rapid test kits to prevent illegal transport of ration rice. The kits help officials verify rice on-site, ensuring timely action against smuggling networks, with 230 criminal cases registered so far

ACB officials caught a land surveyor, Venu, in Sircilla red-handed while accepting Rs.20,000 from a farmer. The surveyor had demanded Rs.30,000 to survey three acres of land. The money was recovered, and investigations are ongoing.

The Andhra Pradesh CID has launched a probe into the 2023 Parakamani theft at Tirumala’s Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple. The move follows a High Court directive after the TTD initially closed the case via Lok Adalat settlement

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Operation Sindoor targeted terror headquarters in Pakistan, asserting no place is safe for terrorists. He praised the NSG's bravery and announced a sixth hub and new training centre in Ayodhya to strengthen counter-terrorism

A woman student at South Asian University in Delhi was allegedly sexually assaulted by four individuals on campus. She was found injured after being reported missing. The incident sparked student protests, while the university assured full support and police registered an FIR

The Telangana government has identified 591 acres in Anthargoan mandal for a Greenfield airport in Peddapalli. A pre-feasibility study by AAI has been sanctioned, reviving local hopes after Basanthnagar was deemed unsuitable due to terrain and IAF training restrictions

A 28-year-old accountant, Muppidi Praveen Kumar, died after a DCM vehicle hit his motorcycle near an Indian Oil fuel station at Madhapur late on Monday night. He was taken to hospital but succumbed to injuries. Police have registered a case

J Balu, a government teacher from Kothagudem, leads the Young Indian Blood Donors Club, coordinating nationwide blood donations. With over 5,000 members, the club has donated 43,000 units and supports community service, free surgeries, and social welfare programmes

ACB officials caught TGSPDCL lineman Thota Nagendra red-handed in Nagarkurnool while accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe from a farmer to install a transformer. The bribe amount was recovered, and Nagendra was arrested and produced before the ACB Court in Hyderabad

RJD president Lalu Prasad gave out tickets to several candidates before his son Tejashwi Yadav intervened over pending alliance talks. Candidates who had received tickets were asked to return them, with formal announcements expected later today

The Telangana Pollution Control Board observed International E-Waste Day, stressing the need for responsible use and recycling of electronic items. Officials urged citizens to hand over old gadgets to authorised centres to reduce pollution and promote resource conservation

Excise officials seized 1.6 kg of ganja chocolates at Secunderabad railway station. The suspect fled after abandoning the bag on Platform No 10. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to identify and arrest the accused.

AWS India and Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust organised a health and hygiene awareness drive at ZPHS Hythabad. Volunteers conducted interactive sessions for girl students on hygiene and nutrition, serving SaiSure Millet Health Mix. The Trust supports 16.5 lakh children in Telangana

A Haryana Police assistant sub-inspector allegedly shot himself dead in Rohtak district, officials said. The incident comes amid the controversy surrounding the recent death of senior police officer Y. Puran Kumar, who was found with a gunshot wound in Chandigarh

AIMIM is considering whether to field its own candidate or support Congress in the Jubilee Hills by-election. Party president Asaduddin Owaisi said a decision will be made soon, highlighting AIMIM’s outreach to both Muslim and backward class communities

A 55-year-old woman, Yadamma alias Kamala, who went missing from Badangpet three days ago, was found dead in Mantrala Cheruvu, Meerpet. Police suspect suicide due to ill health. Her body was retrieved by expert swimmers. Investigation is ongoing

Prof Srinivasarao Yaragorla from the University of Hyderabad has been elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and Telangana Academy of Sciences (FTAS). A noted synthetic organic chemist, he has published over 90 research papers in top journals

During a condolence visit by BJP State president N Ramchander Rao in Vemanapalli, internal bickering surfaced between leaders Dr B Venkatesh Netha and Gomasa Srinivas. The altercation went viral, exposing factional differences within the BJP’s local unit in Mancherial.