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An auto driver in Khammam district allegedly killed his 30-year-old son in a drunken rage after a quarrel at their home in Ambedkar Nagar, Kallur. Police said the accused attacked his son with a knife, causing fatal injuries, before fleeing the scene.

A truck driver of Pentlam village in Annapureddypalle mandal in Kothagudem district died of electrocution while driving the vehicle and in another incident at Keshapur village of Mulugu district, a paralysed man came in contact with immersion water heater and died on the spot

Two died of electrocution in separate incidents in Khammam and Mulugu districts. A truck driver was electrocuted after an earth mover touched overhead power lines, while a paralysed man died after accidentally coming into contact with an immersion water heater

CPI (M) leader Pothineni Sudharshan Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting the Sitarama Project, meant to irrigate seven lakh acres in Khammam and Mahabubabad districts. He alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy failed to honour his 2024 promise to complete the project by August 2026.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused three Congress Ministers in Khammam district of failing to complete the Sitarama irrigation project despite 80 per cent of the works being finished. He alleged that the Congress government deceived farmers and promised that BRS would complete the project if voted back to power.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has questioned Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the purpose of the upcoming ‘Rythu Ashirwada Sabha’ in Khammam district, alleging that the Congress government is backtracking on promises made to farmers.

BRS minority wing leader Mohammed Tajuddin has condemned attempts by right‑wing groups to give a communal colour to the recent rape and attempted murder of a 12‑year‑old in Khammam.

High speed led to a road accident involving a private bus owned by KVR Travels leading to injuries to seven passengers in Khammam

The CPI has accused Congress leaders in Khammam of encouraging encroachments on valuable NSP lands. District secretary Dandi Suresh alleged political backing for illegal occupation of canal lands and demanded immediate removal of encroachments and establishment of a greenbelt.

Stubble burning in Khammam district led to a narrow escape for TGO Association leader Eluri Srinivas Rao after a burnt roadside tree fell on his car, causing it to overturn. The incident highlights growing safety risks from crop residue burning

A BRS leader launched a free ‘Rakesh Reddy E-Classes App’ in Khammam for students and unemployed youth preparing for government jobs. Leaders said the platform aims to bridge coaching gaps, while also criticising the Congress government over job creation promises

An eight-year-old girl from Yadavallapudi Bazaar in Narayanapuram village, Tallada mandal, died after accidentally touching live electric wires at an under-construction house.

Khammam and Warangal districts are reeling under severe heatwave conditions with temperatures crossing 46°C at several locations. Authorities have urged residents to avoid stepping out during peak afternoon hours, while local markets in Kothagudem remained deserted as the scorching heat kept buyers away.

A woman in Gorilapadu thanda, Kusumanchi mandal, Khammam district, allegedly attacked her husband with a knife during a family dispute, leaving him injured. The police registered a case and began investigation.

A retired headmaster in Khammam is struggling to access Rs 60 lakh in pending retirement benefits despite a court directive for clearance of dues. Battling cancer and severe financial distress, he has appealed to the Telangana government for urgent intervention

Khammam housing officials clarified that a Palair Indiramma scheme beneficiary met eligibility criteria despite controversy over her remarks. An enquiry found the family had no land, lived in poor conditions, and had not violated any rules under the scheme.

A woman’s testimony at a government programme in Khammam has sparked questions about the fairness of the Indiramma Housing Scheme. Despite claiming poverty, she revealed her children were well-settled, raising concerns among citizens about whether genuine beneficiaries are being selected.

The Khammam Forest Department has introduced an online e-POR (electronic Panchanama of Offence Report) system, modelled on police FIR mechanisms, to digitise forest offence documentation and strengthen law enforcement.

A former IndusInd Bank manager from Khammam, absconding for two years, was arrested for embezzling Rs 3.5 crore through fraudulent student loan schemes, misusing customer cheques, and diverting funds into personal accounts and stock market investments.

The 26th formation day of the BRS was celebrated across Khammam district with party cadres and leaders organising events at multiple levels. Leaders highlighted the party’s role in achieving Telangana statehood under K Chandrashekhar Rao’s leadership