Telangana

BRS leaders staged protests across erstwhile Karimnagar district demanding the resignation of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar over a POCSO case linked to Sai Bhageerath. Tensions escalated as BJP workers staged counter-protests, prompting police intervention to control the situation

The Supreme Court has restrained tree felling in the eco-sensitive zone of Hyderabad’s KBR National Park and issued notices to the Centre and Telangana government. The plea challenges reduction of the buffer zone, citing environmental concerns linked to infrastructure expansion plans

A mock drill was conducted at Biocon Limited in Sangareddy district to test the preparedness of disaster response teams and district authorities. Officials from multiple departments participated and stressed the importance of industrial safety measures and fire safety equipment during emergencies.

Congress government is reportedly preparing to review and possibly cancel over 30,000 double-bedroom house allotments in Hyderabad after an occupancy survey found large-scale non-residency. The move, linked to a new housing strategy, has sparked political controversy and opposition backlash

A mock drill on forest fire control was conducted in Vempalli village of Kumram Bheem district on Monday to create awareness among the public. Officials from multiple departments participated and stressed the need to protect forests and maintain ecological balance.

The Bhadrachalam Bar Association urged the Telangana government to withdraw its order abolishing mobile courts in agency areas, warning that transferring judicial powers to RDOs and Sub-Collectors could delay justice delivery and cause hardship to tribal communities and poor litigants

Vikarabad police are probing a double murder in which two elderly women were allegedly lured over loan repayment, killed and buried in a forest. Investigators suspect multiple victims and have widened the probe, while the prime accused has been hospitalised after consuming poison

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla felicitated TG EAPCET 2026 topper Malladi Rushi at Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad. Resonance Educational Institutions described her achievement as historic, noting that top ranks in EAMCET and EAPCET examinations had traditionally been dominated by boys

A black buck was found dead under suspicious circumstances near Shikhar Khana village in Sangareddy district on Monday. Forest officials and a veterinarian examined the carcass and said the animal died after a sharp object pierced its body accidentally.

Inaction over a man's complaint to officials about his neighbours blocking the way to his house in Siddipet, drove him to suicide. A case was registered by the police and the investigation is on

Former Rajya Sabha member J Santosh Kumar will address the Climate Innovation Summit 2026 at IIM Bangalore, where discussions will centre on India’s net-zero goals, climate governance, afforestation and community-led sustainability initiatives involving policymakers, scientists and environmental experts

A couple died after a car hit their motorcycle near Gandharinagar in Echoda mandal on NH 44 in Adilabad district on Monday. Their daughter sustained minor injuries. Police registered a hit-and-run case against the car driver following a complaint by a relative.

BJP Telangana president N Ramchander Rao defended Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, stating no wrongdoing had been committed. He accused BRS leaders of politically targeting the BJP and misusing social media and legal mechanisms over the ongoing POCSO-related controversy

A complaint was lodged at Narsingi Police Station against Telugu news channel Maha News for allegedly airing defamatory content targeting BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar’s family. The complainant sought action under the SC/ST Atrocities Act and withdrawal of the broadcasts.

BJP MP Arvind stirred political debate by comparing Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to Suvendu Adhikari while referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mujh se hi jodo’ remark. He also criticised the Congress leadership and predicted defeat for the party in future elections.

A 25-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband and another person in Telangana’s Mancherial district following ongoing family disputes. Police registered a murder case after the victim’s parents accused the husband and his family of dowry harassment

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Hyderabad, apprehended a man during an undercover operation in Warangal for allegedly trading protected Indian Red Sand Boas. Two live snakes were seized and handed over to forest officials for further action under the Wildlife Act, 1972.

A man was allegedly assaulted by locals in Ghatkesar after they mistook him for a member of a “Nepali gang”. Police later identified him as a labourer from Assam and ruled out any criminal involvement following preliminary investigation.

The upcoming National School Mental Health Policy will introduce mandatory counsellor ratios, anti-bullying mechanisms and wellness protocols in schools across India. The policy aims to shift focus from crisis response to preventive mental healthcare and emotional well-being among students.

The University of Hyderabad has been nominated as the Lead Knowledge Institution for Telangana under NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission. The university will assist the State government with policy research, monitoring frameworks, technical expertise and capacity-building across multiple strategic sectors.

A daily wage labourer was allegedly killed by his friend during a quarrel while consuming liquor on a terrace near Hari Hara Kala Bhavan in Secunderabad. The accused reportedly attacked the victim with a liquor bottle before fleeing the scene.

Begum Bazaar police arrested a repeat offender involved in multiple burglary cases and recovered stolen jewellery and cash worth Rs 30 lakh. The accused, Amar Sonkambale, was traced using surveillance camera footage after a recent burglary in Goshamahal.

Cyberabad police are planning to question several friends of Bandi Bageerath in the ongoing POCSO case after the complainants alleged some were present during instances of abuse. Police may also issue notices to 10 persons accused of attempting to broker a compromise.

BRSV GHMC Coordinator Mir Qurram Ali has urged the Telangana government to direct Osmania University to reschedule degree examinations falling on Eid-ul-Adha. He termed the move insensitive and warned of protests if students’ concerns were ignored by authorities.