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The colourful Pedda Puli tiger dance continues to be a major attraction during Muharram celebrations in Jagtial and Karimnagar districts, with devotees donning tiger attire as an offering of thanksgiving, highlighting Telangana's unique blend of faith, folklore and communal harmony.

Police suspect that a cash van driver and his two sons meticulously planned the theft of Rs. 17 lakh from an ATM cash replenishment vehicle at I S Sadan. Five special teams have been formed to trace the accused and recover the money.

Fourteen persons, including a six-year-old boy and five women, were injured when a stray dog attacked residents sleeping outside their houses in Ganeshpalli village of Sarangapur mandal in Jagtial district. The injured were shifted to the government hospital for treatment.

The Konaraopet gram panchayat in Jagtial district has decided to offer Rs 2,000 as prize money to students who leave private schools and join the local government school. The initiative aims to improve enrolment and promote government school education.

Family members of Tollywood actor Junior NTR visited the Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Jagtial on Wednesday. His mother Shalini and mother-in-law Vijayalakshmi performed special pujas, received Sheshavastram and prasadam, and participated in religious rituals at the shrine.

A 60-year-old tenant farmer from Buggaram mandal in Jagtial district allegedly died by suicide, reportedly due to mounting debts and poor crop yield. Police said he consumed pesticides. He was later found dead on the outskirts of Buggaram

A 20-year-old woman, Saidu Srilatha, allegedly died by suicide in Jagtial after prolonged harassment by a stalker. Despite prior warnings and an earlier attempt, the accused reportedly resumed harassment and threatened her, prompting her to take the extreme step

According to police, Ankam Rahul, a native of Jagtial district and a B.Tech student residing at Lakshmikala Boys Hostel in Saidabad, was reported missing by his father, A Rajeswar

The India Meteorological Department has confirmed the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Telangana, with currents entering southern districts. Hyderabad is expected to receive monsoon rains by June 11 or 12, while heavy rain and thunderstorm alerts remain in place.

Engineering student Ankam Rahul, missing from Hyderabad since May 27, was found dead in an agricultural well near Singarayakonda, Andhra Pradesh. A native of Jagtial district, his death remains suspicious, with police yet to confirm whether it was suicide or homicide

A 28-year-old man died after the car he was driving plunged into an agricultural well near Thatipalli in Jagtial district. Two of his friends survived after escaping and were rescued by police and fire personnel. An investigation is underway.

Farmers have raised concerns after the State government reduced the list of fine variety paddy seeds eligible for the Rs 500 bonus from 33 to eight. Growers fear the move may gradually end the incentive scheme despite higher cultivation risks and costs.

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy criticised the Telangana government over delays in maize procurement and alleged that farmers were facing severe hardships in selling their produce. He also accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil election promises and criticised rising fuel prices

Elaborate arrangements have been made at the Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple in Jagtial district for the three-day Pedda Hanuman Jayanthi celebrations. Over three lakh devotees are expected to attend, with special transport, medical, sanitation and security arrangements put in place.

Telangana is set to witness extreme weather conditions with temperatures touching 44°C alongside sudden thunderstorms and hailstorms. The IMD has warned of high humidity and fluctuating conditions, impacting several districts including Hyderabad over the coming days.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao will address a public meeting in Jagtial and induct senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy and others into the party. The rally marks his first major public appearance in nearly a year.

Dr Radhakrishna Pulikanti from PV Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University won two awards at VAICON 2026. He received the Global Veterinary Excellence Award and Veterinary Educator of the Year at the international conference held in Meerut.

BRS leaders inspected the venue in Jagtial for a public meeting on April 20, where party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao will induct senior leader T Jeevan Reddy. The party expects around one lakh attendees at the event.

Police arrested a ganja peddler in Jagtial after a dramatic chase in Korutla town on Friday night. The accused allegedly attacked a constable during vehicle checks and attempted to flee. The contraband and motorcycle were seized, and cases registered.

Senior leader T Jeevan Reddy is set to join the BRS after quitting the Congress, boosting the party in north Telangana. KTR met him in Jagtial, and his formal induction is expected soon in the presence of KCR.