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During the ‘Rangam’ ritual at Ujjaini Mahankali temple in Secunderabad, oracle Swarnalatha predicted abundant rainfall for Telangana and warned of a possible new pandemic. She urged citizens to stay vigilant and advised five weeks of prayers this year.

Drug traffickers in Hyderabad are turning to smuggling drug-soaked paper strips, infused with synthetic substances like fentanyl and cannabinoids. Priced up to ₹2 lakh for a tiny square, these strips are hard to detect and easy to transport discreetly.

Thousands of devotees, mostly women, gathered at the Ujjaini Mahankali temple in Secunderabad on Sunday for Bonalu celebrations. Despite heavy crowds and delays due to VVIP visits, the temple witnessed colourful and energetic festivities from early morning hours.

Tension broke out at MLC Teenmaar Mallanna’s office in Medipally after his gunmen fired shots during a protest by a group of people. One person reportedly sustained bullet injuries. Police have launched an investigation; more details are awaited.

In Hyderabad’s Old City, Rajesh, a third-generation drummer, continues the vanishing tradition of beating the Dappu to announce Bonalu festival dates. Once widespread across localities, the custom now survives in only a few urban pockets and rural Telangana.

Ravi, an injured construction worker from Madaram village, returned to Hyderabad for post-surgery care but lacks funds. A video shared on X by Ajay Kumar highlights his condition and appeals for help from officials and local MLA Parnika Reddy.

Meerpet police arrested eight people for gambling at a house in Badangpet’s RMR Colony and seized ₹4.54 lakh. The organiser, B Sai Babu, allegedly invited participants and took commissions. A case has been registered against the accused.

Vennam Jyothi Surekha starred for India at the Archery World Cup Stage IV in Madrid, winning silver in individual and team events and bronze in mixed team alongside Rishabh Yadav

Six juniors and seven players in the open category lead with perfect scores after three rounds in the 230th Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament held at Brilliant Grammar High School, Dilsukhnagar

Daljit Singh, HCA vice-president, has been appointed in-charge president after an emergency council meeting, following legal troubles involving top office-bearers. The council may soon convene a special general body meeting

BJP MP K Laxman criticised the Congress government for using the 42 percent BC reservation ordinance as a vote bank tactic. He questioned the timing, Assembly proroguing, and lack of transparency, saying mere announcements would not convince the BC community

A fabric-laden auto trolley caught fire near LB Nagar on Saturday afternoon. No casualties were reported, as the driver and helper escaped in time. Firefighters doused the flames within 30 minutes. The cause of the fire remains unknown

Panchayati Raj Assistant Engineer Jagadish was caught red-handed by ACB officials while accepting a Rs. 90,000 bribe in Kalvasrirampur mandal. He had demanded the amount from a contractor to clear CC road work bills. A trap was laid based on a complaint

Despite a Central advisory prohibiting mandatory collection of mobile numbers, Hyderabad retailers continue to insist on them during billing. Consumers face unsolicited promotions and privacy breaches, while the Telangana Consumer Affairs Department has yet to implement the advisory effectively.

Sanjay Kumar Srivastava has taken charge as General Manager, South Central Railway. A 1988 IRSE officer, he previously served at CORE and RDSO and has contributed to key innovations in civil engineering and advanced rail technologies

A four-year-old boy accidentally drowned in an uncovered sump while playing near his home in Hafeezpet, Miyapur. The child’s body was discovered by his parents and rushed to hospital, where he was declared dead. Police have begun an investigation.

Four construction workers from Odisha were injured when part of an RCC slab roof collapsed at an under-construction building at Anurag University, Medchal. Two workers are reportedly critical. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.

Jubilee Hills police denied allegations of assaulting a minor in a privacy invasion case, calling them baseless and misleading. The minor was accused of attempted voyeurism, and the investigation was completed lawfully. Police suspect the complaint was made to mislead the public.

International rider Anush Agarwalla launched Dressage with Anush, a digital series offering an inside look into the sport of dressage, blending training insights, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes dedication

Hima Teja, Sai Vikas, Avanish Rao and Yash Gupta hit centuries in the HCA two-day league. Multiple close contests unfolded across divisions, with standout performances and bowling efforts deciding outcomes