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A rare cream-yellow Coppersmith Barbet spotted at Kodakanchi Lake in Sangareddy has excited Hyderabad's birding community. The unusual bird, sighted by the Birding Trio, is believed to have a rare genetic colour mutation affecting its normally crimson-and-green plumage

Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha and Jukkal MLA Laxmikantha Rao skipped a meeting convened by TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud over their reported dispute in New Delhi. The TPCC chief is likely to summon both leaders again.

A 33-year-old government school teacher allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Sangareddy district on Wednesday, reportedly distressed over credit card loan repayment demands. Kondapur police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident

An assistant lineman, Harish (30), was electrocuted while working on live electric lines at Ontelu Gadda Thanda in Zaheerabad mandal of Sangareddy district on Wednesday. Officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. His death has left his family in shock.

Three Hyderabad birdwatchers spotted an unusually coloured cream-yellow Coppersmith Barbet at Kodakanchi Lake in Sangareddy. The rare sighting prompted interest in the pigmentation variation, offering the birding trio an unusual encounter during a routine morning outing.

IIT Hyderabad has climbed 19 places to 251st in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027. The institute recorded gains in research productivity, faculty qualifications and reputation, with its share of institutions surpassed rising to 85.5 per cent.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Sadasivapet Mandal Agriculture Officer G Ramesh while he was allegedly accepting Rs 20,000 from a fertiliser shop owner. The officer had reportedly demanded Rs 30,000. He was produced before a Hyderabad court.

An Anti-Corruption Bureau team arrested Srinivas, a Grama Palana Officer from Mosam village, for allegedly accepting a Rs 22,000 bribe at the Kagaznagar Tahsildar office. The bribe was allegedly sought to process a land title correction and succession.

A crocodile spotted in a paddy field ready for harvest at Enikepally village in Medak district shocked farmers on Wednesday. Forest officials brought in a rescue team from Sangareddy, captured the reptile and released it at a safe location.

Singur reservoir storage has fallen below 3 TMC ft for the first time in six years after receiving limited inflows this year. Poor rainfall has raised concerns over drinking water supplies, irrigation needs and the survival of wildlife during summer.

Journalists invited to a Ministers’ review meeting in Sangareddy were denied entry, drawing criticism from media representatives and opposition leaders. BRS MLAs also objected to being denied an opportunity to speak, before the Ministers assured them they could address the meeting.

A Hyderabad family returning from a visit to Tulja Bhavani Temple in Maharashtra was robbed of three tolas of gold at gunpoint after stopping at Chinthalagattu village on NH-65 in Sangareddy district. Kohir police registered a case.

A couple from Manoor died in a road accident at Irkode near Basavakalyan in Karnataka on Friday night. Six family members, including three children, sustained serious injuries while travelling on a pilgrimage. The injured were shifted to a hospital in Bidar.

BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded Rs 1 crore ex-gratia for the families of two workers killed in a gas leak at Saraca chemical industry. He sought better treatment for the injured, an inquiry and stronger industrial safety enforcement.

The Telangana government has entrusted HGCL with the Southern part of the Regional Ring Road amid allegations of tender irregularities and protests over land acquisition. The alignment awaits NHAI approval, while tenders for the Northern stretch face repeated extensions pending clearances.

CITU leaders led by state president Chukka Ramulu staged a rally from Pashamylaram to Isnapur Cross Road, demanding a Rs 42,000 minimum salary, a 10 per cent salary hike, Dasara bonuses and employment benefits under GO No. 6.

Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju said saving standing Vanakalam crops and ensuring drinking water supply were government priorities. After reviewing Singur reservoir levels, he called for coordinated action, citing poor monsoon rainfall, rising temperatures and sharply declining groundwater levels

Seven Indian Pittas were rescued in Hyderabad over 10 days after colliding with glass facades of high-rise buildings. Five died and two are recovering. Wildlife activists say many such incidents go unreported and call for patterns on glass to prevent collisions.

Sangareddy police arrested two men from Odisha for allegedly transporting 142.8 kg of dry ganja in two cars. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted the vehicles at Kandi Cross Road on NH-65 and seized the contraband worth Rs 71.40 lakh.

Three members of a family drowned in a lake on the outskirts of Manoor mandal headquarters in Sangareddy district on Friday. The woman reportedly slipped into the water, and her husband and brother-in-law drowned while attempting to rescue her.