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Tension prevailed in Nizamabad after a farmer attempted self-immolation over delays in paddy procurement. Police intervened in time, while farmers staged road protests demanding immediate action, alleging official apathy and disruption in procurement operations in the region.

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions across Telangana, with temperatures expected to cross 44 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also forecast in several districts later this week.

Telangana is set to witness extreme weather conditions with temperatures touching 44°C alongside sudden thunderstorms and hailstorms. The IMD has warned of high humidity and fluctuating conditions, impacting several districts including Hyderabad over the coming days.

The TGFDCL is planning to acquire revenue lands near tourist attractions to develop eco-tourism projects, citing challenges in using forest lands. The initiative includes resorts, eco-friendly facilities, and recreational infrastructure across districts such as Warangal, Karimnagar, Adilabad, Khammam, Medak, and Nizamabad.

Banswada MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy protested at Siddapur reservoir, accusing the Congress government of delaying funds and ignoring his requests. He warned of project damage as contractors withdrew, while the TPCC chief cited financial constraints.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao received a warm welcome in Karimnagar while travelling to Jagtial. Several MLAs, MLCs and former legislators from Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts met him during his brief halt in the town.

In Nizamabad, unseasonal rains damaged standing and harvested crops, leaving paddy and turmeric farmers facing heavy losses. Stocks drying on roads and market yards were soaked, causing distress across multiple mandals as farmers reported widespread agricultural damage

In Nirmal, two minor girls were allegedly kidnapped and sedated, with one reportedly raped at a park in Nizamabad district. Police arrested Shaik Saleem and another accused, registering cases under POCSO, SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, and other relevant sections

In Nizamabad, police booked unidentified persons for allegedly poisoning stray dogs amid claims that nearly 1,000 were killed over months. Animal rights activists demanded investigation, post-mortems, and strict action, alleging involvement of local authorities and rising incidents of missing dogs

Farmers in Nizamabad district are protesting low prices for fodder jowar, alleging trader syndicates are forcing down rates. MLAs raised the issue in the Assembly, demanding government intervention and a bonus to ensure remunerative prices.

About 10 labourers were injured when a swarm of honeybees attacked them while they were carrying out repair work on the Sarvai canal in Nizamabad village of Konaraopet mandal. The injured were shifted to hospitals for treatment.

Turmeric farmers staged a protest at the Nizamabad market yard over delays in procurement, leading to a brief ruckus and damage to office windows. Officials blamed eNAM website glitches and assured that issues would be resolved soon.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that people who voted for the Congress were now repenting their decision. Addressing a roadshow at Bichkunda, he urged voters to use the municipal elections to teach the Congress a lesson for failing to fulfil its promises

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to implement its six guarantees and scrapping KCR-era welfare schemes. Addressing a roadshow in Banswada, he highlighted delays in pensions, farm assistance and key social welfare programmes

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy continued his denigrating language against political rivals during a public meeting in Nizamabad. He accused BJP MPs of failing to secure funds and projects for Telangana.

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

Hyderabad saw a rush of candidates filing nominations for municipal elections on Friday, the last day. One candidate cleared nearly Rs 7.42 crore in property tax and water dues. NMC received Rs 8 crore through no-dues certificates

Nizamabad won the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-district T20 cricket championship with a seven-wicket victory over Khammam. Harshavardhan Singh starred with 69 runs. Nalgonda finished third after P Sainadh’s explosive 121 against Adilabad at the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad

Nawab Najaf Ali Khan, grandson of the seventh Nizam, criticised Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind for remarks on renaming the district. He called the comments historically inaccurate and defended the Nizam’s legacy as secular and inclusive.

The BRS has stepped up its political campaign against the Congress government in Telangana, intensifying district tours and issue-based mobilisation. Senior leaders are focusing on irrigation, farmers’ issues and governance concerns as part of a structured Statewide offensive.