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Telangana has requested Rs 117.76 crore from the Centre under the National Disaster Response Fund to provide input subsidies to farmers affected by Cyclone Montha. The cyclone destroyed crops on 1.18 lakh acres, impacting over 1.22 lakh farmers across 27 districts

The HMDA convened a stakeholder meeting to review the draft Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) for 2050. The plan outlines a sustainable transport strategy aligned with national and regional policies. HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmed urged stakeholders to submit feedback and departmental inputs to refine the draft.

The Telangana High Court has temporarily suspended a single-judge order that nullified the HMDA’s e-auction of government land in Budvel. While allowing the auction process to continue, the Court barred any final steps, including naming the highest bidder, until further notice.

Union Bank of India marked its 107th Foundation Day by inaugurating five new branches and a Rural Self-Employment Training Institute at Mancherial. The virtual event was attended by DFS Secretary Nagaraju and Bank MD & CEO Asheesh Pandey

India is set to procure Israel Aerospace Industries’ Air Lora ballistic missiles and Rafael’s Ice Breaker cruise missiles, with plans to manufacture them under ‘Make in India’ initiative, following a defence MoU signed to boost India-Israel strategic collaboration

Hyderabad witnessed a steady increase in voter turnout throughout polling day, culminating in a final figure of 48.47 percent by 6 pm. District Election Officer RV Karnan shared the progressive turnout data, noting consistent growth from morning to evening.

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu urged a central team assessing Cyclone Montha damage to recommend immediate release of relief funds, estimating losses at Rs 6,384 crore. The cyclone damaged crops, houses, power lines, aquaculture, and displaced over 1.1 lakh families

Tollywood actors Vijay Deverakonda and Prakash Raj appeared before the Crime Investigation Department in Hyderabad following summons related to their alleged promotion of online betting apps. The SIT is probing financial transactions and commissions linked to the case.

Hungarian-British author David Szalay won the 2025 Booker Prize for his novel ‘Flesh’, narrowly beating Indian author Kiran Desai’s ‘The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny’. Szalay received £50,000 and a trophy for his dark, compelling portrait of an emotionally detached man

BRS leaders launched a fierce attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Election Commission, alleging widespread electoral malpractices in the Jubilee Hills by-election. They claimed voter intimidation, bogus voting, and complicity of police and election staff in favour of Congress.

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Exit polls from Jubilee Hills by-election indicate a neck-and-neck race between BRS and Congress, with BRS slightly ahead in all three major surveys. While BRS appears to have retained its urban voter base, Congress has gained traction among newer voters.

Celebrated poet, lyricist, and writer Ande Sri, who passed away on Monday, was cremated with full State honours in Ghatkesar. Political leaders, dignitaries, and people from across society paid their respects, with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy observing the final rites

Prominent Muslim bodies expressed grief over Red Fort blast in Delhi. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind called for a comprehensive, unbiased investigation, accountability for security lapses, and compensation for victims

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Tension flared in Hyderabad’s Yousufguda area on Tuesday evening when BRS leaders, including MLA P Kaushik Reddy and candidate Maganti Sunitha, staged a protest alleging fraudulent voting by Congress supporters. The protest erupted after reports of non-local women allegedly camping at a function hall to cast bogus votes.

Fearing punishment after playing a prank involving a dead snake in a classmate’s lunch box, Class 10 student Boini Sai Kumar attempted suicide by consuming pesticide at his school in Ganneruvaram mandal. He is currently undergoing treatment

The Congress filed a complaint with Chief Electoral Officer against BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha and other leaders for alleged Model Code of Conduct violations, including holding a press conference on poll day and the presence of non-local leaders in the constituency

BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed gratitude to party cadres and voters of Jubilee Hills for supporting BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath in the recent bypoll.

Police arrested a rice mill owner, his family, and relatives for irregularities in paddy procurement during the rabi season under Warangal limits. The Rs 2.10 crore fraud involved fake farmer names and collusion with officials. Assets worth Rs 1.07 crore were seized

A Class X student of a tribal welfare residential boys’ college in Echoda mandal, Adilabad, has been missing for six days. The college principal lodged a complaint, and police have begun investigations as the boy’s parents demand better campus security

Drones were deployed for the first time in Telangana to monitor the Jubilee Hills by-election, enhancing transparency and security. Operated by experts from Chennai and Hyderabad, the drones transmitted live footage to officials, impressing voters with the Election Commission’s tech-driven approach

The Jubilee Hills Assembly byelection witnessed a marginally higher voter turnout but was overshadowed by EVM malfunctions, allegations of bogus voting, and Model Code of Conduct violations. The BRS and Congress traded serious accusations, with multiple FIRs filed and the Election Commission stepping in to ensure order.

Six Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Tuesday. Automatic weapons and explosives were recovered from the site, while combing operations are underway to trace other Maoists hiding in the forest area