Telangana

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to introduce a Bill lowering the minimum age for contesting Assembly and Lok Sabha elections from 25 to 21 years, while retaining 25 years for Legislative Council and Rajya Sabha.

The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs. 2,278.14 crore for acquiring 2,009 acres and shifting utilities to develop Adilabad Airport as a Joint User Airport (JUA) for both civil and defence operations. The land acquisition is to be completed by December 31, 2026.

Supporters of MLA Mandula Samuel and Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy clashed in Tirumalgiri, Tungaturthy constituency, after a press conference demanding an apology from the MLA. The dispute stemmed from Samuel’s criticism of the Minister’s visit without intimation and alleged neglect of road development requests.

Three youngsters drowned and another went missing after entering the backwaters of the Sri Ram Sagar Project at Mupkal in Nizamabad district. One youth was rescued by local residents, while police and expert swimmers launched a search operation for the missing person

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan condemned BJP leaders Bandi Sanjay and Konda Vishweshwar Reddy for remarks against students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak, demanding an apology and warning of consequences.

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy inaugurated the Komuravelly railway station and said improved rail connectivity would boost temple tourism and benefit farmers. He also announced infrastructure upgrades, electrification works and progress on railway projects, including extensions towards Sircilla and Vemulawada

An 18-year-old youth, Maraboyina Srikanth, died by suicide at Polampally village in Medak district after reportedly being upset over his family's inability to buy him a motorbike. Chegunta police registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident

Mahavitaran employees climbed an electricity pole to escape a tiger that emerged from bushes while they were carrying out maintenance work in Pulzhari village of Chandrapur district. A video of the incident went viral, drawing widespread attention on social media

BRS leaders launched their 'Chalo Karnataka' campaign, accusing Karnataka of blocking Krishna, Bhima and Tungabhadra waters through illegal projects and hydraulic gates. They demanded immediate release of water, completion of the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, and vowed to continue agitation to safeguard Telangana’s water rights.

Former Narsampet MLA and senior BRS leader Peddi Sudarshan Reddy suffered a heart attack in Hanamkonda on Sunday. He was stabilised after emergency treatment at Rohini Hospital and later shifted to Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad, through a green corridor.

Hyderabad police traced three minor girls who had gone missing from Domalguda and safely reunited them with their family. The girls were found in Chhattisgarh after a coordinated search. Police said they had left home following frequent quarrels between their parents.

A 58-year-old industrial worker died after collapsing while on duty at GSB Forge Private Limited in Sangareddy district. His family and co-workers staged a protest, holding the management responsible and demanding compensation and an inquiry into the incident

Adilabad police busted an inter-district motorbike-lifting gang and arrested 10 members while six others remain absconding. Police seized stolen vehicles, mobile phones, auto-rickshaws, a car and a knife. The gang allegedly operated across several erstwhile districts and targeted parked two-wheelers

A leopard was killed after being hit by an unidentified vehicle at Gangaram in Medak district on Sunday morning. Forest officials shifted the carcass to a veterinary hospital and have launched efforts to identify the vehicle before conducting the burial as per guidelines.

BRS leaders from Mahabubnagar launched the 'Chalo Karnataka' programme, alleging that Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh were diverting Krishna basin waters and harming Telangana's irrigation interests. The party demanded the removal of alleged illegal barrages and a halt to new projects.

Hyderabad police traced three minor girls who had gone missing from Domalguda and safely reunited them with their family. The girls were found in Chhattisgarh after a coordinated search. Police said they had left home following frequent quarrels between their parents.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 572 motorists for drunken driving during a two-day special enforcement drive. Five drivers recorded blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels above 300, indicating severe intoxication. All offenders have been booked and will appear before the court.

Hyderabad's seasonal rainfall deficit has widened to 40 per cent as dry weather pushes up temperatures across the city and neighbouring districts. While Medchal-Malkajgiri recorded a 59 per cent deficit, the IMD has forecast light to moderate rain across Telangana over the coming days.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar suspended Malakpet Inspector Kumbham Narasimha following an internal inquiry that reportedly found negligence and lapses in handling cases during his tenure at Sultan Bazar Police Station. Further departmental proceedings will continue against the officer

Senior BRS leader and former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy suffered a heart attack at his Hanamkonda residence and was admitted to Rohini Hospital in critical condition. BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao enquired about his health and treatment

Four girl students from a Zilla Parishad High School in Sangareddy’s Isnapur area went missing under mysterious circumstances. The daughters of migrant workers left home with school bags but never reached school. Police registered a case and launched a search operation

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned Indiramma housing scheme applicants about cyber fraud attempts involving fake APK files, WhatsApp links and websites. He urged people to avoid sharing personal details, OTPs and banking information, and use official channels for payments and queries

TGPSC has ordered a probe after OMR answer sheets from the 2018 Hostel Welfare Officers recruitment exam were found on a roadside in Hyderabad. The Commission said the confidential documents were due for disposal and vowed strict action if any procedural lapse is found

Two teenagers were killed and another injured after a speeding tipper lorry rammed their scooter in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally early Sunday. The victims were heading to play cricket when the accident occurred. Police seized the vehicle, registered a case and began investigating