Telangana

The Hyderabad City Security Council and police held the 2025 Traffic and Road Safety Summit at Jal Vihar. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Commissioner C V Anand urged citizens to act for safer roads. AI, smart mobility, and citizen campaigns were discussed

Several historic arches near Charminar in Hyderabad, built during the Asafjahi era, are crumbling due to neglect. Locals fear collapse as weeds grow, cracks widen, and plaster peels off. They are urging authorities to restore these fading heritage structures

Yellandu police seized 70 two-wheelers, three autos and a car without documents during a community connect programme at Vinobha Nagar in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. DSP Chandrabhanu urged residents to stay vigilant, report illegal activities, and install CCTV cameras

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Revanth Reddy government, alleging bulldozer justice was applied only to the poor while illegal constructions of powerful leaders were ignored. He accused the State of negligence, debt, and betrayal

A 25-year-old youth, Eega Rahul from Vidyanagar in Jagtial, died by suicide on Thursday after his father warned him against playing online games. Rahul, a B.Tech dropout, had reportedly become addicted to mobile gaming and spent long hours on it.

A 56-year-old woman was killed and two others injured after a tanker jumped a red signal and ran over pedestrians at Pothireddypally junction on NH 65 in Sangareddy. The driver was taken into custody and a case registered

BRS women leaders released three Bathukamma songs at Telangana Bhavan, criticising the Congress government. The event, attended by senior leaders, recalled KCR’s recognition of Bathukamma as a cultural symbol and stressed its role in uniting Telangana women across communities.

District Science Officer Katakam Madhukar has been appointed as the brand ambassador for environmental education by the Telangana unit of the National Green Corps. Recognized for mentoring students in science exhibitions, he was congratulated by Collector Venkatesh Dothre and officials.

Guthikoya tribal families in Kothagudem voluntarily vacated a forest habitation in Mamidigudem, reclaiming nearly 75 acres of land. The relocation was achieved peacefully, without police involvement or use of force, following a year of awareness campaigns by the forest department.

Miryalguda MLA B. Laxma Reddy diverted ₹2 crore, originally set aside for his son’s wedding reception, to support farmers facing a urea shortage. He handed over the cheque to CM A. Revanth Reddy, seeking fertiliser distribution to one lakh farmers.

Three men were arrested in Hyderabad’s Rajendranagar for robbing a 28-year-old after luring him through the Grindr app. The accused forced the victim to transfer ₹10,000 to an e-wallet and snatched his mobile phone before being caught by police.

The Narsingi police arrested former Neknampur corporator K. Padmarao after he allegedly assaulted three residents during a heated Venkateshwar Colony Association meeting. A case was registered based on victims’ complaints, and further investigation is in progress.

Farmers in Mahabubnagar are protesting against urea shortages despite government claims of adequate supply. Many slept overnight at distribution centres to secure fertiliser, while others staged demonstrations demanding unrestricted supply amid growing frustration with the Congress government.

Dr. V. Gurunadha Rao, a physics and chemistry teacher from Mahabubabad, has been appointed as the Environmental Education Brand Ambassador of the National Green Corps, Telangana, for his 20 years of service in environmental awareness and conservation programmes across schools.

Unidentified burglars struck at a businessman’s house in Shastripuram, Mailardevpally, on Wednesday night and escaped with 47 tolas of gold, ₹11,000 cash, wristwatches and valuables. Police have collected fingerprints and are examining CCTV footage to trace the culprits.

Hyderabad witnessed heavy overnight rains with Musheerabad in Secunderabad recording 184.5 mm, the highest in the city. As many as 26 locations reported over 100 mm, leaving several areas waterlogged and officials monitoring the situation closely.

A retired deputy engineer from the Panchayat Raj Department, Ramesh (62), was found drowned in Turkayamjal Masab Cheruvu at Adibatla on Wednesday. He had gone missing a day earlier. Police registered a case after his wife identified the body.

Hyderabad police registered a case against filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma after former IPS officer Anjana Sinha alleged her identity was misused in the web series Dhahanam. She said her name and profile were used without consent. Police are investigating.

A 27-year-old man, identified as Mohd Shareef of Musheerabad, died after being swept away in heavy water flow at the Balkampet railway underbridge on Wednesday night. His body was retrieved by locals, and police have registered a case.

Sircilla Collector Sandeep Kumar Jha has drawn criticism for an alleged protocol violation during Praja Palana celebrations. He reportedly arrived late, missing the chief guest, Vemulawada MLA Adi Srinivas, and the national flag hoisting

Ryan Group of Institutions, Rotary Club have partnered to conduct a plantation drive in Hyderabad. The initiative saw more than 900 fruit-bearing saplings planted by students and Rotarians at Kondapur and Kompally campuses

HMWSSB has fined a house owner in Banjara Hills Rs 5,000 for allowing his overhead water tank to overflow. An on-duty manager noticed the wastage, and acting on the orders of HMWSSB Managing Director, issued a notice and penalty to the resident for his negligence

The Defence Minister unveiled an 11-ft statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and inaugurated the redeveloped Picket Garden in Secunderabad. The event was met with a protest from former SCB members

Outsourcing employees of HYDRAA held a protest at its Budha Bhavan head office over delayed salaries. While HYDRAA clarified that salaries were not cut, a temporary delay occurred due to pending matching grants from the GHMC. HYDRAA Commissioner met with the employees and assured them their full salaries would be paid