Telangana

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed tree felling in the eco-sensitive zone around Hyderabad’s KBR Park and issued notice on a plea challenging tree cutting linked to road development under the H-CITI project. The interim order was passed by a two-judge bench.

A 25-year-old Indian student from Telangana, Navya Gadusu, died in a road accident near Chicago while six others were injured. The crash occurred in Indiana after a collision involving a slow-moving minivan. US authorities are investigating the incident.

The Congress government in Telangana faces criticism for appointing retired officials and political defectors to advisory and nominated posts, allegedly deviating from its Udaipur Declaration. Several key appointments, including former bureaucrats and BRS leaders, have triggered political controversy.

Residents of five villages in Adilabad laid siege to a power substation in Degama village, protesting erratic electricity supply and unscheduled power cuts. Villagers said they faced hardship in daily life and farming activities due to repeated outages.

BRS leaders staged protests in Karimnagar and Sircilla demanding the resignation of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, holding him morally responsible for a POCSO case involving his son. Demonstrations included slogans, rasta roko and police intervention to control tensions.

Telangana continues to reel under a severe heatwave with temperatures ranging between 41°C and 44°C across several districts. Adilabad recorded the highest at 44.3°C. IMD data shows rising night temperatures and widespread discomfort across northern, western and urban regions.

A tractor driver died after his vehicle overturned while allegedly trying to escape police in Karimnagar district. The driver was transporting illegal sand when the incident occurred. Police said he lost control after entering paddy fields and hit a stone.

Maize farmers in the erstwhile Karimnagar district are facing severe hardships due to delayed procurement, shortage of gunny bags, hamalies and transport vehicles. Many farmers are waiting weeks at procurement centres and are being forced to sell produce to middlemen at lower prices.

Three children drowned in a stream at Ramojipally in Raikode mandal of Sangareddy district on Sunday evening. The children reportedly entered the stream while playing. Their parents later found their clothes and chappals near the stream before the bodies were recovered

A farmer in Jangaon district allegedly attempted self-immolation at a paddy procurement centre over delays in procurement of his paddy stocks. Locals and fellow farmers intervened in time and prevented the incident amid allegations of irregularities in the token-based procurement system

A panchayat secretary in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district was suspended for allegedly withdrawing Rs 1.02 lakh from the treasury without approval from the local sarpanch or governing council resolution. Authorities also found irregularities in other payments made by the official

A fisherman from Bokkalagutta village in Mancherial district alleged that he was socially boycotted by a fishermen cooperative society for failing to pay a membership fee. The incident triggered criticism on social media, with users demanding action against such practices

Students and experts described Physics as the toughest section in JEE Advanced 2026, while Mathematics was moderately difficult and Chemistry relatively easy. Paper II was more challenging due to length and conceptual demands, with time pressure affecting many aspirants.

The NCB Hyderabad unit busted an illegal Alprazolam manufacturing and trafficking network, seizing 39.47 kg of the drug and Rs 85.36 lakh in cash. Three accused, including a chemist, were arrested for allegedly operating a long-running drug supply chain in Telangana.

Petbasheerabad police have registered cases against 27 social media accounts for allegedly revealing the identity of a POCSO case victim. Authorities have launched an investigation into claims that some handles also monetised the disclosure, violating legal provisions protecting victim privacy.

Horticulture Director Sheik Yasmeen Basha urged farmers to increase horticulture cultivation while addressing Mango Expo-2026 at the Fruit Research Station in Sangareddy. Scientists interacted with farmers on mango cultivation practices, while officials highlighted the benefits of quality saplings and export opportunities

The conflict between podu farmers and forest officials has resurfaced in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. Farmers alleged harassment over trench digging and land retrieval, while forest officials maintained that the measures were necessary for wildlife conservation and boundary demarcation

A free blood pressure and obesity BMI screening camp was organised in Boyawada, Karimnagar, on World Hypertension Day. Conducted by Dr D Raghuraman in association with Corona Remedies Limited, the camp screened 97 people and identified several hypertension and obesity cases

A seven-day Samskara Sudha program will be held in Hyderabad's Motinagar and Manikonda to instill cultural, spiritual, and moral values in children. Organised by Sringeri Sharada Peetham’s Aham Brahmasmi Foundation, the camps include pooja training, Sanskrit learning, and guidance from eminent scholars

Under COVA’s Compassionate Citizenship Programme, students in Hyderabad are leading a campaign for plastic-free schools and elder care awareness. Several schools have pledged to eliminate plastic use by 2026, while students are also engaging faith leaders to spread awareness.

Violence broke out in Gudimalkapur after two groups clashed over suspected cattle transportation, injuring several people, including a policeman. Stone pelting and vandalism disrupted traffic near PVNR Expressway, prompting police intervention and a probe into the incident.

A new study finds that Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve has enough prey to support over 35 tigers, but lacks a breeding population due to limited female dispersal and habitat fragmentation. Researchers stress the need for connectivity and conflict mitigation measures.

A rare Red-necked falcon was sighted in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve, marking a significant avian record. Wildlife researchers say the finding highlights the region’s biodiversity value, while experts stress the importance of conserving forest habitats to protect raptor populations.

Farmers in Nalgonda district have alleged large-scale deductions and irregularities during paddy procurement, causing financial losses. They accused rice mills of manipulating weighbridges and prioritising paddy stocks arriving from Andhra Pradesh, while local farmers continue to face delays and additional charges.