Telangana

The Veer Hanuman Jayanthi procession began from Ram Mandir in Gowliguda on Thursday, with several tributary processions joining along the 13-kilometre route. Around 3,000 police personnel were deployed to ensure security during the religious procession.

Deep earth excavation works for flyovers and underpasses around Hyderabad’s KBR Park have caused severe traffic congestion. Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan directed GHMC officials to deploy additional manpower and machinery and prepare an action plan to speed up the project.

The CPI(M) State unit criticised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for remarks against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, recalling his earlier reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “big brother” and questioning Telangana’s development claims compared to Kerala.

An 18-year-old boy drowned while swimming in an irrigation project across Peddavagu near Jagannathpur village in Kagaznagar mandal. Police traced the body on Thursday after suspending the search overnight. A case has been registered and investigation is underway.

An SSB Sub-Inspector from Kagaznagar in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district died after accidentally falling from a building while on duty in Assam. The body of Dinesh Kumar, 43, was brought to his hometown on Thursday, with funeral rites scheduled later.

A 22-year-old salesman was critically injured after a five-member gang attacked him with knives in Mailardevpally, Hyderabad, while he was returning from work, with police registering a case and launching an investigation.

Three youths were killed and nine devotees injured after a speeding lorry hit a motorcycle and later an autorickshaw in Dharmapuri, triggering a double collision and prompting a police investigation into the incident.

A pregnant woman and her two daughters were found dead in a swimming pool in Hanamkonda, with family members alleging foul play and raising suspicions over the husband’s role, prompting calls for a detailed investigation.

Despite tall claims by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and other Congress leaders, several key development projects in Madhira, Palair, and Khammam constituencies remain incomplete due to a shortage of funds. Initiatives such as the Indira Dairy project, underground drainage system, and Munneru river retaining wall have slowed to a crawl, with only partial progress visible.

The BVRIT, Narsapur, celebrated its 29th Annual Day with great enthusiasm in Medak. The event featured an annual report presentation by Principal Dr. Sanjay Dubey, recognition of 100 per cent placements, and inspiring addresses by dignitaries.

The Telangana government has urged the Centre to establish a Hyderabad-Bengaluru Defence and Aerospace Corridor to strengthen defence production and regional industrial growth. A delegation led by AP Jitender Reddy and Mallu Ravi met Union Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi to press the demand.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education Chairman Prof. V Balakista Reddy has encouraged students to apply for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), which offers structured industry exposure and skill development opportunities.

Warangal CCS and Hanamkonda police arrested two men from Tamil Nadu involved in multiple chain-snatching incidents targeting women. The accused, Sundaram and Selvaraj, stole a two-wheeler and committed five thefts across Warangal and Andhra Pradesh.

While praising the Telangana government’s decision to ban paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide with no antidote, doctors emphasised that its success depends on strict enforcement, monitoring of supply chains, prevention of illegal sales, and awareness among farmers and local authorities.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao strongly countered Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil’s criticism of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, which he termed a waste of Rs 1 lakh crore. Both leaders urged the Union Minister to visit the project site to witness its impact firsthand.

The Telangana High Court, led by Justice N. Tukaramji, has quashed criminal proceedings against the family members of a man accused of cheating and sexual exploitation. The Court held that vague and general allegations without specific evidence cannot justify prosecution.

The Telangana High Court Division Bench comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar heard a State appeal over 383 acres of land in Maheswaram, Ranga Reddy district. The State argued the land is forest property classified as “Poramboke Kancha” and “Mahasura Jungle”.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s sharp criticism of the CPI during his campaign in Keralam has triggered discontent within the CPI’s Telangana unit. His remarks equating votes for CPI and LDF with support for the BJP drew strong rebuttals from CPI state secretary Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao.

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Andhra Pradesh police have arrested bus owner Harikrishna Reddy and driver Yuvaraj after a private bus belonging to Harikrishna Travels caught fire in Markapuram district on March 26, killing 14 passengers and injuring 29 others.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has urged the Centre to establish a new railway division headquartered at Kazipet, citing mounting operational pressures on the Secunderabad division. In a letter to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, he highlighted Kazipet’s strategic location, freight potential, and recent infrastructure upgrades.

The three-day Hanuman Chinna Jayanthi jatara began at Kondagattu Anjaneyaswamy temple with large turnout of devotees. A temporary pandal collapse left a few injured, while police deployed 1,000 personnel and made elaborate arrangements for smooth conduct

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested Harshad from Kerala for duping a private company accountant of Rs 1.20 crore by impersonating the CEO on WhatsApp. The accountant reported the fraud after realizing a suspicious request, leading to a police investigation and arrest.

Hyderabad paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh refused to comply with legal notices from two pharma companies over her social media posts criticizing high-sugar ORS beverages. She cited FSSAI orders and her duty to public health as justification for maintaining her posts.