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The Kumram Bheem Asifabad police destroyed 414 kg of ganja worth Rs 1.70 crore that had been seized in 110 cases over the last two years. SP Nitika Pant warned of strict action against those involved in ganja cultivation and smuggling.

Hyderabad's ice speed skater S Pranav Madav clinched three gold medals at the 21st National Ice Skating Championship in Dehradun, winning the 500m, 1,000m and 1,500m events and continuing his preparations for the 2030 Winter Olympics.

BJP corporators in Mancherial accused civic officials of ignoring their suggestions on developmental works and acting on the advice of a Congress leader. They also alleged that the State government was not giving due credit to the Centre for funding various projects.

Around 80 farmers in Nagarkurnool were allegedly cheated of nearly Rs.2 crore after private agents who purchased their paddy and maize failed to make payments. The farmers blamed delayed government procurement and sought immediate intervention from district authorities.

The BRS criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for allegedly using the Nalgonda public meeting for political attacks instead of announcing development measures. Party leaders accused the Congress government of neglecting the district and challenged the Chief Minister to debate its performance.

A 23-year-old pregnant woman from Medak allegedly died by suicide after being harassed by her husband, who suspected her fidelity and demanded a DNA test. Her parents have lodged a complaint against the husband and his mother, and police are investigating.

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud criticised the Congress government for withdrawing the security cover of BRS leader and former IPS officer RS Praveen Kumar, alleging political motives and demanding the immediate restoration and enhancement of his security arrangements.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of illegally acquiring assigned lands belonging to Dalits and tribals, failing to fulfil election promises and targeting those opposing land acquisition, while assuring support to affected families and party workers.

Police suspect that a cash van driver and his two sons meticulously planned the theft of Rs. 17 lakh from an ATM cash replenishment vehicle at I S Sadan. Five special teams have been formed to trace the accused and recover the money.

TGSRTC has identified 694 vacant shops and commercial units across Telangana and plans to invite tenders for their allotment. The initiative aims to increase non-fare revenue and attract businesses to high-footfall locations such as bus stations and RTC commercial complexes.

A study by Hyderabad-based ICMR-NIN found that early screening and timely iron-folic acid supplementation reduced childhood anaemia by nearly 80 per cent among young children. Researchers also found that probiotic supplementation provided no additional benefit in improving anaemia-related outcomes.

Singareni Collieries Company Limited rejected allegations of coal disappearance and stated that coal production and transportation are monitored through GPS, RFID, CCTV, geofencing and digital weighbridges. Officials said every stage of coal dispatch and delivery is digitally tracked and verified.

BRS leaders and workers staged a protest at the MRO Office, demanding protection of eight acres of Government land in the Cantonment area from alleged encroachment. The party urged the Government to use the land for constructing 6,000 Indiramma houses.

A special Aadhaar enrolment camp was organised at Annam Seva Foundation in Khammam to help residents access welfare services and establish their identities. Authorities said the initiative could also assist in tracing family members and facilitating reunification in eligible cases.

The Telangana government's swift move to take over Hyderabad Metro Phase I has drawn comparisons with the pending merger of TGSRTC with the State government. While Metro expansion plans are progressing, RTC unions continue to await fulfilment of a key Congress election promise.

Former Hyderabad Ranji star Anirudh Singh has taken over as head coach of Hyderabad E-Champions for the upcoming TG20 League. Singh praised the HCA initiative, highlighting the franchise's long-term vision and its reliance on exciting young local talent.

A woman allegedly killed her husband following a heated argument at Ram Singh thanda in Gudur mandal of Mahabubabad district. Police said family disputes led to the incident. A case has been registered against the accused and an investigation is underway.

Former minister T Harish Rao urged BRS booth-level agents to closely monitor the Special Intensive Revision process and ensure supporters remain on the voter list. He also criticised the Congress government over welfare schemes, irrigation projects and implementation of election promises.

Telangana State Waqf Board member Abul Fateh Syed Bandagi Badesha Quadri has urged the Board to disclose details of all leased Waqf properties and appoint an independent Commission to assess market rents and ensure transparency in the management of Waqf assets.

Save KBR Park organisers and local residents have released a geo-tagged map documenting 672 trees around KBR National Park. The citizen-led exercise, carried out over three days, recorded tree locations, species details and identification numbers following the Supreme Court's stay order.