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Former Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender alleged that 20,000 votes had been deleted from the constituency during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He accused election officials of colluding with the BJP and demanded action against those allegedly involved.

The Telangana Chief Electoral Officer has informed the Election Commission of India about the Khairatabad Assembly seat vacancy following Danam Nagender’s disqualification. The Assembly notified the vacancy from April 23, 2024, while the ECI is yet to announce the byelection schedule.

The Telangana Assembly has issued a gazette notification declaring the Khairatabad seat vacant following the disqualification of Danam Nagender. The Telangana High Court had disqualified him with effect from April 23, 2024, a decision later upheld by the Supreme Court.

Telangana’s decision to allow registration of eligible 22-A properties may revive transactions, but owners remain uncertain as the properties continue on the prohibited list. The unresolved status could affect bargaining power, property values and decisions to sell.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the Supreme Court decision upholding Danam Nagender’s disqualification, calling it a “Supreme slap” to Rahul Gandhi and A Revanth Reddy. He also criticised the Congress over defections and alleged betrayal of voters.

Hyderabad SHE Teams apprehended 1,530 persons for allegedly indulging in eve-teasing and other objectionable activities during Ganesh festival celebrations from September 14 to 23. The teams were deployed at crowded locations, mandaps and immersion routes, especially Khairatabad and Balapur.

TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud dismissed allegations that Congress encouraged defections, a day after the High Court disqualified Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender. Goud welcomed the verdict and said Congress was ready for the Khairatabad by-election

High Court on Friday disqualified Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagendar. It also declared the Khairatabad Assembly seat vacant, paving the way for a by-election

Hours after the High Court disqualified Danam Nagender as Khairatabad MLA, he welcomed the judgment and said he was prepared to contest again if elections were held. In the Assembly, he also criticised Housing department officials over Indiramma Houses.

The Telangana High Court has reportedly postponed its judgment on petitions challenging the Speaker’s decision rejecting the disqualification plea against Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender over his defection from the BRS to the Congress, with the judgment now expected Friday.

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender criticised Housing Department officials over alleged negligence in verifying beneficiaries shortlisted for Indiramma Houses. He claimed applicants from other constituencies were included and warned officials that he was prepared to adopt the aggressive approach of Old City MLAs.

The GHMC Election Wing has identified 11.52 lakh electors as absent, shifted or dead during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Chandrayangutta recorded the highest number of ASD electors, while the final figures will be known after August 3.

GHMC has extended Project Udvasana, a divine waste collection initiative, to all six zones of the city. Citizens can deposit old deity photographs, idols and other worshipped items at designated locations on June 27 in an environmentally responsible manner.

Heavy pre-monsoon showers lashed Hyderabad on Tuesday, causing severe traffic congestion and waterlogging across several areas. While temperatures dropped significantly, IMD Hyderabad clarified that the southwest monsoon has not yet reached the city despite advancing into parts of Telangana.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of neglecting slum residents in Khairatabad constituency and alleged delays in civic works, drinking water supply issues and poor infrastructure, while warning of protests if authorities fail to resolve the problems.

Government Degree College (Autonomous), Khairatabad organised “Praja Palana Pragathi Pranalika – Education Week” featuring literary activities, yoga sessions, SDG awareness initiatives, Library Day celebrations, and women empowerment programmes, along with the release of “Illumine Literati 2026” and multiple academic collaborations.

Landscaped greenery and vertical gardens under several Hyderabad flyovers are drying up due to rising summer temperatures and inadequate watering. Citizens have raised concerns over poor maintenance, while GHMC officials said efforts are underway to restore the greenery before the monsoon season.

Hyderabad: An autorickshaw driver won laurels for his honesty in returning a bag containing gold ornaments and cash that a passenger had forgotten in his vehicle on Thursday. According to the police, Sujatha R Hiremath (43), a resident of Gulbarga, Karnataka, approached Saifabad Police Station stating that while travelling from Narsingi to Birla Mandir in […]

GHMC’s Early Bird property tax scheme has collected Rs 93.02 crore so far, with Khairatabad leading among zones. Shamshabad recorded the lowest collection. Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation also reported strong early performance with ₹61.95 crore collected in 15 days.

A car caught fire on Khairatabad Road in Hyderabad on Sunday night, causing panic. The driver escaped safely, and a fire tender extinguished the flames. Officials suspect a short circuit as the cause. No casualties were reported.