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The BRS has decided to abstain from voting in the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Mayor election scheduled for Monday, reportedly upset over the Congress changing its mayoral candidate at the last minute. No party currently has a clear majority.

Uncertainty continues over the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Mayor’s post as political parties scramble for support. While the BJP is close to the majority mark, Congress, BRS, MIM and Independents are exploring a possible alliance to stake claim.

Mild tension prevailed in Karimnagar’s 28th division after police arrested BRS candidate Kurra Thirupathi for allegedly trying to prevent a Congress candidate from influencing voters. MLA Gangula Kamalakar intervened, leading to Thirupathi’s release and allegations against the Congress party

Eernala Raju, a 12-year-old Class VI student from Mallareddypalli, Veenavanka mandal, drowned in a well while plucking Indian jujube fruits on Tuesday evening. Police recovered the body on Wednesday and have registered a case for investigation.

Union Minister of State Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s claim of an Rs 100 crore deal between the Congress and the AIMIM ahead of Karimnagar civic polls sparked a political row, with Congress leaders dismissing the allegation and lodging a police complaint

Several passengers were injured after an RTC bus rammed into the protective wall of a flyover in Jammikunta town when a front tyre came off while entering the bridge. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital.

Police took leaders of various political parties into preventive custody across the district ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s visit to Choppadandi constituency. The Chief Minister is scheduled to attend developmental programmes and address a public meeting at Gumlapur.

A woman attempted suicide outside the Huzurabad police station in Karimnagar, alleging police inaction over unpaid compensation promised after a divorce following a dowry harassment case. Alert police personnel prevented the attempt

A 30-year-old woman died while undergoing treatment after allegedly attempting suicide by consuming pesticides along with her two children at their Rekurthy residence in Karimnagar. The children remain in serious condition, and the police have launched an investigation

The All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen has launched its campaign for the municipal polls across the State, with party president Asaduddin Owaisi leading outreach programmes. The party is banking on its past electoral performance in Telangana, Maharashtra and Bihar

Fifty families of deceased Gulf migrant workers from the erstwhile Karimnagar district are awaiting the release of Rs.5 lakh ex gratia each. Despite completion of formalities, the Rs.2.5 crore assistance is yet to be credited, allegedly due to official lapses.

Two daily wage labourers died under suspicious circumstances in Karimnagar after collapsing at a labour adda on Sunday. Police are probing whether the deaths were due to natural causes, illicit liquor consumption, or other intoxicating substances.

BRS activists staged protests across the erstwhile Karimnagar district against the SIT issuing notices to party president K. Chandrashekhar Rao, burning effigies and alleging deliberate harassment of the former Chief Minister.

Farmers staged a dharna at Duddenapalli in Saidapur mandal, demanding immediate water supply from the Mid Manair right canal, alleging silt accumulation was blocking irrigation to Yasangi crops across several villages.

A 29-year-old youth from Karimnagar died by suicide after recording a selfie video blaming financial disputes with his family. He allegedly consumed pesticide and later died in hospital. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Near Karimnagar’s Mahatmanagar, a family car from Sirpur Kagaznagar crashed into a tree while avoiding a lorry, killing an elderly woman and injuring four others, including scribe Kiran. The injured were hospitalized for treatment

Two men, Vivek from Chigurumamidi and Sadula Anil from Shankarapatnam, were found dead in Karimnagar’s Kakatiya canal days after going missing. Police recovered the bodies from Somaram and Vennampalli, sending them for post-mortem examination

Two teenagers were killed on the spot after their motorcycle rammed into a private school bus on the Housing Board Colony bypass road in Karimnagar. The victims were returning to their village when the accident occurred on Monday

Vigilance and Enforcement officials conducted checks at the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Karimnagar following irregularities found at the Basara Saraswathi temple. A three-member team verified attendance and salary records of 226 outsourcing employees working in various departments

Municipal reservation changes in Karimnagar have disrupted political leaders’ plans for the upcoming elections. Aspirants from BJP, BRS, and Congress are considering shifting divisions or fielding family members, while social activities and voter outreach continue across wards.