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A four-year-old boy went missing from his home in Medak district on Friday and was found dead in a lake near Pothareddypally village the next morning. Police suspect foul play, alleging that unidentified persons may have killed the child and dumped his body.

The BRS claimed victory in 11 of the 19 municipalities in the erstwhile Medak district, securing majorities in Cheriyal, Dubbak, Gajwel, Toopran, Gaddapotharam and Gummadidala. With support from Independents, the party is set to form municipal bodies in Zaheerabad, Medak, Indresham, Isnapur and Jinnaram.

Despite alleged attempts by Congress leaders to disrupt polling and encourage fake voting, municipal elections in erstwhile Medak district witnessed a strong voter turnout, with Jinnaram recording the highest polling at 90.98 per cent, officials said

Man murdered in Bandameedhi pally, possibly due to an extra marital affair. Body was found on Thursday morning by villagers

A farmer in Narsapur mandal put up a warning banner after drunkards repeatedly damaged his mango orchard by breaking liquor bottles. Fed up with injuries to workers and littering, the banner threatens fines and punishment, drawing wide attention on social media.

The gram panchayat elections in erstwhile Medak district have marked a generational shift, with nearly 64 per cent of elected sarpanches aged below 40. While older candidates once dominated, voters now prefer younger and educated leaders, believing they can deliver more effectively.

Gram panchayat elections in the erstwhile Medak district revealed strong rural anger against the Congress government, reflected in high voter turnout and a sharp decline in unanimously elected panchayats, as villagers chose contested polls to register protest.

A 19-year-old farmer was killed in a freak accident at Madhapur village in Regode mandal, Medak district. Police have registered a case and begun investigation into the incident.

An industrial blast at Agarwal Steel Company in Rangaipally, Manoharabad, killed one worker and injured four others. The explosion triggered a fire that engulfed the unit. Firefighting teams are working to control the blaze, and injured workers are receiving treatment.

A physically challenged farmer, Bagudam Narasimhulu, died in Podichenpally while burning paddy stubble. Unable to escape the rapidly spreading fire, he was trapped despite his wife Sulochana’s cries for help and nearby farmers’ attempts to rescue him

Farmers in Rukmapur village suffered devastating losses after the ‘Pathur 7545’ paddy variety failed on over 100 acres. With yields dropping below 7 quintals per acre, they have approached officials seeking action against the seed supplier and compensation for their investment

AI-generated images showing a tiger in Medak sparked panic among villagers, even as forest officials confirmed the photos were fake. The Forest Department launched awareness campaigns and warned action against those spreading false information to prevent further fear and confusion

A paralysed 34-year-old farmer, Sunkara Swamy, from Medak died by suicide after consuming pesticide. He had been unable to work for three years. Authorities have registered a case

A newly discovered rock painting site near Venkataiahpalli village in Medak district features rare medieval-era depictions, including a musician playing a string instrument and mythological combat scenes. The site also yielded Mesolithic microliths and petroglyphs.

A tense situation unfolded in Vadiyaram village, Medak, when two men were caught attempting to steal a motorcycle. The accused duo were beaten by locals, and in a shocking escalation, one of them was doused with petrol and set ablaze.

Medak is facing LPG gas shortage, leading to long queues for cylinders. A strike by truck owners has disrupted supplies from a Bharat Gas agency, causing panic among residents

A cattle herder in Medak’s Chegunta mandal narrowly escaped a leopard attack while protecting his goats. The leopard lunged at the herd before turning on him, but fellow herders rushed to his rescue. Forest officials have begun an inquiry

The BJP in erstwhile Medak district faces a leadership crisis ahead of Telangana’s local body elections. Several leaders quit or turned inactive after recent polls, leaving the cadre demoralised. Observers say the contest will be between Congress and BRS

An LPG cylinder exploded at a house in Mutrajpally of Kowdipally mandal, Medak district, on Monday. CCTV footage showed a neighbouring family narrowly escaping the blast as they passed by just moments before the explosion. The cause is yet to be known.

Four persons are feared missing after being swept away by an overflowing stream in Nagapur village, Havelighanpur mandal of Medak district. Rescue teams were not available in the vicinity.