Telangana

The Telangana High Court issued contempt notices to HMDA Commissioner and other officials after a petition alleged illegal demolitions in Ameenpur mandal despite prior court orders restraining interference.

The Telangana High Court has granted additional time to ten BRS MLAs accused of defecting to the Congress party, despite objections from petitioners who argued that the Speaker dismissed disqualification pleas without considering key evidence.

The terms of Khammam and Greater Warangal municipal corporations have ended, leaving Congress in a dilemma over holding elections. With corporators dissatisfied over stalled development works and flood‑related issues, BRS leaders are gearing up to highlight Congress’s failures.

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The Telangana government has appointed chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and members to 18 corporations, including community-based cooperative bodies and development agencies, and constituted the Telangana Gram Panchayat Tribunal.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of reducing State-run corporations to political rehabilitation centres by appointing chairpersons without releasing funds, leaving most corporations defunct and unable to serve marginalised communities.

Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced that Telangana will procure 90 LMT of paddy this Yasangi season, with Rs 21,501 crore allocated.

Former top Maoist Thippiri Tirupathi alias Devji has approached the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education, requesting for an opportunity to appear and clear inter backlog paper.

A fire at the girls hostel of Government Medical College in Rajanna Sircilla caused property damage but no injuries. While officials cited a possible student lapse, junior doctors alleged systemic failure and poor safety standards in newly established medical colleges.

Groundwater levels in western Hyderabad have dropped sharply, leading to a surge in water tanker demand. Areas like Gachibowli and Madhapur are most affected. Authorities link the crisis to rapid construction and are promoting rainwater harvesting solutions.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged the Centre to expedite approval for the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II expansion, covering 122.9 km across seven corridors at a cost of Rs 38,595 crore.

A 12-year-old boy drowned in an open well in Khammam district after jumping in with other children during a wedding visit. The victim, who did not know how to swim, was pulled out by villagers. Police registered a case.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of ignoring large-scale land encroachments in Nadergul, Rangareddy district, while targeting the poor through HMDA.

Contract workers at ITC PSPD Sarapaka unit in Kothagudem are preparing to go on strike over wage and medical benefit demands. The workers alleged that the latest wage agreement ignored their concerns and warned of intensified protests if issues remain unresolved

The BRS adopted key resolutions at its Warangal meet, demanding implementation of Farmers’ Declaration promises, Rs 10 lakh ex gratia, MSP procurement with bonus, loan waiver and Rythu Bima revival, warning the Congress government of protests if demands are ignored

Former Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy has assumed charge as State Security Advisor at the Integrated Command and Control Centre in Hyderabad. He will advise the government on policing, internal security, crime control, narcotics and road safety.

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy staged a marathon sit‑in on the Mancherial–Jannaram–Jagtial road demanding Rs 50 lakh compensation for families of four farmers killed in Luxettipet. Despite assurances from officials, he vowed to continue until the government responds, causing traffic disruption.

After brief overnight thundershowers brought temporary relief, Hyderabad and northern Telangana continued to reel under soaring temperatures, with several districts recording highs above 42°C.

Heavy rains lashed Mancherial and parts of Jayashankar Bhupalpally districts on Tuesday night, causing damage to farmers. Several mandals recorded rainfall ranging from 15 mm to over 45 mm, with Mancherial mandal receiving the highest.

Cyberabad Police tested 128 rowdy sheeters in a special drug drive, with 11 found positive for ganja. Serilingampally recorded the highest cases. Authorities have initiated legal action and will implement counselling and monitoring measures.

Four people were arrested in Secunderabad for allegedly selling commercial LPG cylinders illegally at higher prices. Police seized cylinders, vehicles, and cash worth ₹7.5 lakh. The accused reportedly diverted supplies meant for agencies to local eateries.

SCR has proposed three new MMTS stations in Hyderabad at Alwal, Anandbagh, and Moula Ali to improve suburban connectivity. The plan aims to reduce commuter inconvenience on busy routes and awaits approval from the Railway Board.

A Cyberabad man lost Rs 1.75 lakh after downloading a fake movie app advertised on Facebook. Malware in the app accessed OTPs and SMS, allowing fraudsters to drain bank accounts. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Steel flyover works under the H-CITI project have begun near Indo-American Cancer Hospital in Hyderabad. Excavation has led to removal of trees and a public shed, as GHMC continues construction of multiple flyovers aimed at improving traffic flow.