Telangana

Dabang Delhi K.C. defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers 29-26 in a thrilling match at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai. Despite strong performances from the Pink Panthers’ defenders, Dabang Delhi held on to complete a double over the two-time champions

The observation came during the hearing of a PIL, challenging the government’s decision to make Telugu a mandatory second language for students of CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge, and other national boards

Cognizant hosted Aston Martin F1 drivers Lance Stroll and Pedro de la Rosa at its Hyderabad campus as part of its ‘Celebrating Cognizant’ event. The visit highlighted the role of Cognizant’s digital expertise in shaping the team's performance

Telangana High Court directs HMDA to file its counter within two weeks while hearing a PIL

The three zebras from Gujarat's Radha Krishna Trust were released into their enclosures at Hyderabad Zoo, coinciding with World Wildlife Week and Zoo Day. The zoo also unveiled a new Simba canteen and bear night house during the event

Hyderabad Commissioner of Police V C Sajjanar assured that all necessary measures, including flying squads, surveillance teams, and checkposts, are in place to ensure a free and fair Jubilee Hills by-poll. He also appealed to the public to report any MCC violations

Jubilee Hills will be the first constituency in Telangana to feature colour photographs of candidates in the upcoming by-poll. The District Election Commissioner also discussed the Model Code of Conduct, new voter registration, and security arrangements for the election

SM Vijay Kumar, a 2012 batch IPS officer, assumed charge as Siddipet Police Commissioner on Monday. He urged the police force to work as a team and remain accessible to the public. He also met District Collector K Hymavathi

Farmers and landowners protested at the HMDA office against the proposed RRR alignment, demanding fair compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 2013. CPI (M) leaders alleged forced acquisition and claimed market rates of Rs 5-10 crore per acre, not the Rs 15-20 lakh offered

The Telangana Housing Board’s auction of 18 residential plots and four one-bedroom flats at Chintal raised Rs 44.24 crore. The highest bid for a High-Income Group plot was Rs 1.14 lakh per square yard. Commercial plots in KPHB will be auctioned next

Tension gripped the Jangaon market yard as farmers protested against steep drops in paddy prices, demanding procurement at MSP. Prices have reportedly fallen to Rs 1,400 per quintal. Farmers threatened a State-wide agitation and criticised the Congress government’s handling of the issue

A fresh petition has been filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the 42 percent BC reservation in local polls. Petitioners argue the government order violates category-wise norms. Supporters of the G.O. say the quota follows constitutional provisions on political representation

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised the Election Commission for allowing the Bihar government to disburse Rs 10,000 crore to women beneficiaries ahead of elections. He alleged that the move, ignored by the ECI, raises doubts over free and fair polls

Commuters across Hyderabad reacted sharply to a steep hike in TGSRTC city bus fares, which came into effect Monday. With fares rising by Rs 5 to Rs 10, passengers say the hike burdens daily travel costs without improving services

Officials in Khammam and Kothagudem are preparing for cotton procurement this season, with over 53 lakh quintals expected. Farmers must register via the Kapas Kisan app. Telangana Rythu Sangham has urged CCI to ease app registration rules for rural farmers

The Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation earned Rs 3,135 crore from auctioning two prime land parcels in Raidurg. The 7.67-acre and 11-acre plots fetched record prices due to their strategic location near HITEC City and Gachibowli

Parents staged a protest in Sirpur (T) mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Monday, demanding that officials shift students from a dilapidated social welfare hostel to a safer place. BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar extended support to the agitation

A 46-year-old man, Uppari Yadagiri, was brutally murdered by his relatives at Shalipet village in Medak district on Monday morning. Police said the accused attacked him with boulders over an old grudge. A manhunt is on to nab them

DSP Sabbati Vishnu Murthy, aged 58, died of a cardiac arrest in Kumram Bheem Asifabad on Sunday night. A native of Hyderabad, he had served in several Telangana districts. The SP expressed condolences and assured departmental support to his family.

Model Code of Conduct for the Jubilee Hills by-election is now in force across Hyderabad and parts of Cyberabad. Cash over Rs 50,000 without proper documents can be seized, and authorities will also monitor precious metals, while Flying Squads and SST teams to be deployed to enforce election rules

An NGO, Happy to Help You Foundation, distributed mosquito nets and snacks to Adivasis in Gandrabandha, Laxmidevipalli mandal, Kothagudem, amid rising dengue risk. Members also provided guidance on precautions to prevent viral diseases during the rainy season

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised BJP MPs for not raising the MSP disparity between paddy and wheat in Parliament. He also accused the Congress government of stalling SLIP and BLIP irrigation projects and announced plans for a padayatra to pressurise the state

Commercial establishments in Kumram Bheem Asifabad remained closed following a bandh called by a joint action committee protesting police abuse of devotees during Durga Devi idol procession. MLAs demanded action against the police and an official apology

Incessant rains have damaged soybean crops in Nirmal and Adilabad districts, causing heavy losses for farmers. Yields have fallen from 5 to 3 quintals per acre, while investments exceed returns. Farmers are urging the government to provide compensation