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The Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested Gurgaon businessman Vineet Chadha in connection with a Rs 2.02 crore online trading fraud. He allegedly routed Rs 40 lakh through a shell company. Six others were earlier arrested. Police warn against fake trading apps offering quick profits

Hyderabad continues to face a major internet outage after power utilities indiscriminately cut cables on electric poles. At least one lakh connections are affected, crippling UPI payments, online banking, and small businesses. Restoration may take two more days, officials said

The body of an unidentified man was found in the Musi River near Amberpet on Thursday. With cable wires around his neck raising suspicion, police are probing whether he died accidentally or was murdered. The body was shifted for autopsy

The RPF Secunderabad division has arrested 82 people in 2025 under Operation Samraksha for stone pelting on trains. Officials said the offence threatens passenger safety, causes losses, and warned that offenders risk legal action and job disqualification

BRS working president K T Rama Rao slammed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the fertiliser shortage, accusing the Congress government of humiliating farmers. Sharing a photo of a farmer asleep in a queue, KTR dubbed it an “Oscar for incompetence”

Tappachabutra police raided a house at Natrajnagar on Thursday and caught 16 persons gambling. Cash amounting to Rs 93,390 and a card box were seized. Police said organiser Irfan alias Dabra invited participants to play three-card games

A housewife, Aruna, died by suicide at her home in Kismatpur, Rajendranagar, after an argument with her husband Shekhar over his liquor consumption. Police said she consumed a poisonous substance mixed with alcohol. A case has been registered

A 35-year-old car driver, N Suresh, died by suicide at his home in Tappachabutra, Hyderabad, on Wednesday night. He was found hanging by relatives, who alerted police. A case has been registered, and investigation is underway to determine the cause

The Telangana High Court adjourned hearing on petitions by BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and ex-Minister T Harish Rao challenging the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. Both leaders alleged reputational harm, while the state defended the panel’s findings

Facing revenue shortfalls, the Revanth Reddy government is pushing steep hikes in land values, liquor licenses, vehicle life tax, and bus fares to raise Rs 20,000–30,000 crore by December. Citizens face higher costs as Telangana attempts to bridge its fiscal gap

A severe urea shortage has left Telangana farmers in distress, forcing long queues, black-market purchases and protests across districts. In Mahabubabad, a paralysed farmer collapsed in line, highlighting the crisis that has triggered political tensions and accusations against the State government

With Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao retiring this month and DGP Jithender next month, speculation is rife over their successors. While IAS officers Jayesh Ranjan and Vikas Raj are among probables for CS, senior IPS officers are being considered for DGP

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud demanded cancellation of GO 93 and a fresh liquor shop notification with 25 per cent quota for the Goud community, accusing Congress of betraying its election promise. He also sought support for toddy tappers and BC communities

A 34-year-old man, P Vinod, was swept away while fishing in the swollen Munneru river at Madhira. After extensive searches by police, firefighters and NDRF, his body was recovered on Wednesday. Authorities warned against venturing into overflowing rivers

Patruni Chidananda Sastry has made history as the first Telugu drag queen on Bigg Boss Telugu Agni Pariksha, the official pre-show of Season 9. Patruni called it a breakthrough for queer visibility and inclusivity in mainstream Telugu reality television

The Telangana government issued a notification for liquor shop licences with a steep hike in application and licence fees, aiming to raise Rs 6,500 crore. Around 2,620 outlets will be allotted through lottery, with licences valid for two years

Centre for Sight Hospitals has partnered with fitness expert Milind Soman on World Senior Citizens Day to raise awareness on eye health. Doctors advised elders not to ignore early symptoms of vision problems, stressing that timely treatment can prevent avoidable blindness

BRS activists staged a dharna in Thimmapur mandal demanding immediate supply of urea for farmers. Led by former MLA Rasamai Balkishan, the protestors accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and warned of intensified agitation if fertiliser was not supplied

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy praised N Chandrababu Naidu’s role in making Hyderabad an IT hub but avoided mentioning K Chandrashekhar Rao, under whose tenure the city saw major infrastructure growth. He also promised new projects including Musi Riverfront development

Civil contractors in Telangana are facing financial distress as pending government bills worth Rs 1,000 crore, including Rs 505 crore for small contractors, remain unpaid. Protests have erupted, highlighting delays, insufficient funds, and alleged preferential treatment for larger firms