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Former Manthani MLA Chandrupatla Ram Reddy passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The 80-year-old leader had a long political career, beginning as a sarpanch and later representing Manthani as a TDP MLA.

Suspense continues over the selection of mayor and deputy mayor candidates for the newly formed Mancherial Municipal Corporation, with Congress, BJP and BRS yet to announce names. The mayor post is reserved for BC (General), triggering intense lobbying among aspirants ahead of the polls.

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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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said self-confidence is the key force that makes everything possible and will help realise the dream of Viksit Bharat. His remarks came hours after India and the US announced a trade deal reducing tariffs on Indian goods

The rupee rose sharply by 119 paise to 90.30 against the US dollar in early trade after the US cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. Forex traders said the move could improve FII interest in Indian markets.

A wandering tiger killed a calf in Basantpur village of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district on Monday night. Forest officials have launched tracking operations and plan to install camera traps and set up a cage to monitor the animal’s movement.

Three of the seven high-speed rail corridors announced in the Union Budget will originate or terminate in Hyderabad, cutting travel time to Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune. The projects aim to boost connectivity and support economic growth across the region

Fifty families of deceased Gulf migrant workers from the erstwhile Karimnagar district are awaiting the release of Rs.5 lakh ex gratia each. Despite completion of formalities, the Rs.2.5 crore assistance is yet to be credited, allegedly due to official lapses.

Ward elders in Khanapur municipality came under criticism after proposing to select a councillor through a draw of lots by collecting Rs 25 lakh from each candidate. The move was later stalled after opposition from one contestant.

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Congress leaders in Khammam and Kothagudem are worried over the threat of rebel candidates following a surge in municipal poll nominations. Uncertainty over seat sharing with CPI has added to confusion, with party sources doubting a possible alliance.

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

Construction of the Moosarambagh bridge over the river Musi has slowed after hard rock strata were encountered, officials said. GHMC estimates the issue could delay the project by two years, impacting traffic relief plans for key city areas.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has sought a fresh date for questioning by the SIT in the alleged phone tapping case, citing municipal election work, and requested that the examination be conducted at his Erravelli residence.

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender said his lawyer has responded to the Speaker’s notice seeking his appearance in connection with a disqualification petition. He claimed he is still associated with the BRS and said he does not fear elections

The Economic Survey 2025-26 credits several policy initiatives of the previous BRS government for Telangana’s economic growth, highlighting gains in agriculture, services, startups, employment and governance reforms, even as the State continues to draw national recognition.

The SIT has issued a notice to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao in the phone tapping case, seeking his examination on Friday. BRS leaders termed the move politically motivated, while the investigation continues amid heightened political tensions

Urea scarcity continued to trouble farmers in Medak district, with cultivators waiting for hours at a cooperative society to procure fertiliser. Limited supply and acre-wise distribution have affected agricultural operations at a crucial stage, farmers alleged

Banking operations were affected in Khammam and Kothagudem as public sector bank employees staged a strike demanding a five-day work week. The protest followed failed talks with the Chief Labour Commissioner, with unions also opposing labour codes and privatisation