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Revanth Reddy met Jagtial Congress leaders ahead of the BRS rally, criticised Jeevan Reddy’s exit, accused him of betraying party workers, and urged local leaders to remain united as he plans a visit to the constituency.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao is set to meet veteran politician T Jeevan Reddy, who recently quit the Congress, in Jagtial on Thursday. The meeting is expected to pave the way for Reddy’s formal induction into the BRS on April 13 in the presence of party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao.

Three youths were killed and nine devotees injured after a speeding lorry hit a motorcycle and later an autorickshaw in Dharmapuri, triggering a double collision and prompting a police investigation into the incident.

Dr Jaisetti Ramanaiah, noted historian and retired lecturer, passed away at 85 in Jagtial due to age-related ailments. The first PhD holder from Jagtial, he authored books on temple history and taught BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao.

A man and a woman went missing after their motorcycle plunged into the SRSP canal near Jagtial while returning from a temple. The police launched a search operation to trace the duo swept away by water.

Former Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy remains silent on his political future, fuelling speculation in Jagtial over whether he will join BRS or BJP, as both parties vie for his support.

BJP activists in Metpally attacked district president Dr Yadagiri Babu after delayed whip allegedly caused cross-voting, allowing Congress to clinch chairman post in municipal elections

In a disturbing incident in Kandanakunta village of Jagtial district, caste elders allegedly prevented villagers from attending the funeral of a man whose family was under social boycott, forcing his family members to carry the bier themselves

Senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy approached the State Election Commission against Jagtial MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar, alleging money and liquor distribution and interference in municipal polls, and sought a special task force to prevent unethical practices

SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar dismissed allegations of violating the model code of conduct, insisting he had not misused political power. He said his visit to Velgatur and Dharmaram was outside municipal limits where the code was not in force.

The State Election Commission has registered a case against SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct after he toured Dharmapuri and Velgatur in a large convoy during the municipal poll campaign

A tragic road accident in Jagtial district claimed the lives of four agricultural labourers and left ten others injured when a tractor overturned near Mogilipeta in Mallapur mandal on Tuesday evening.

Scientific wildlife surveys under the All India Tiger Estimation 2026 were conducted in the Kondagattu and Kodimial forest ranges, with officials recording animal footprints and signs to assess population trends and habitat use, officials said

Around 300 street dogs were allegedly killed by administering poisonous injections in Pegadapalli mandals. The incident came to light after animal rights activists lodged a complaint, following which police registered an FIR and began an investigation against local officials

Eight people, including a child, fell ill after consuming chutney contaminated with a dead lizard at a tiffin centre in Jagtial. The victims were hospitalised but are in stable condition.

Even as overall crime in Jagtial district declined by 5.05 per cent in 2025, cases registered under the Gaming Act and narcotics laws saw a sharp rise, with police flagging gambling and ganja offences as growing concerns

The 16th Deeksha Diwas was observed across Karimnagar district with exhibitions, rituals and participation of senior BRS leaders, underscoring KCR’s role in the formation of a separate Telangana state.

In Metpally town, Jagtial, Yella Anvesh allegedly attacked his father, Ganganarsaiah, 78, with a stick over delays in arranging his marriage. The father succumbed to injuries at a Nizamabad hospital. Police have registered a case and begun investigation.

A treasure hunt in Kandlapalli village of Bheerpur mandal, Jagtial district, ended in tragedy when a 51-year-old man was electrocuted while digging for a supposed hidden treasure inside a house. Police registered a case based on a complaint from his wife and have launched an investigation.

A woman from Palakurthi, who married a resident of Rajakkapalli against her parents’ wishes, alleged an attempted abduction by her family. The incident occurred during a hospital visit, where her father and a relative tried to forcibly take her away. Priyanka resisted and later filed a complaint with Yedapalli police, prompting an investigation into the matter.