Telangana

Hyderabad's ambitious Rs 14,725-crore underground power cabling project has been delayed due to funding constraints and unresolved implementation issues. Officials say the government is prioritising the creation of a third DISCOM before taking up the large-scale infrastructure project.

Two villages in Medak district have significantly increased enrolment in government schools after restricting private school buses from entering their villages. Teachers, supported by sarpanches and residents, say the initiative has encouraged parents to choose government schools over private institutions.

An accused in a POCSO case allegedly escaped from Mahabubnagar District Jail after scaling the prison wall in the early hours of Monday. The DIG of Prisons has launched an inquiry into the security breach, while efforts are underway to trace the absconding accused.

Ramakanth's Ranch in Kethireddypally offers Hyderabad residents a countryside escape with horse riding, farm animals, jeep rides, nature trails and curated wellness experiences. Spread across 29 acres, the retreat provides a peaceful weekend getaway just a short drive from the city.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao demanded the withdrawal of the government order establishing a dump yard at Siddapur in Ranga Reddy district, alleging it would damage agriculture, pollute water sources and threaten livelihoods, while warning of a statewide agitation if the decision is not revoked.

A BRS delegation met Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy, urging the Election Commission to extend the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls by one month, alleging procedural lapses, inadequate voter verification, poor BLO training and technical shortcomings in the ongoing exercise.

An Intermediate first-year student has gone missing from a Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Kotapalli, Mancherial district. Police have registered a case and formed special teams to trace her, while parents demanded stronger security measures at government-run residential educational institutions.

Hyderabad marked World Zoonoses Day with awareness drives, seminars and free anti-rabies vaccination camps. Veterinary experts highlighted the importance of preventing zoonotic diseases, noting that nearly 60 per cent of human infectious diseases originate in animals and stressing timely vaccination of pets.

A 29-year-old businessman was allegedly stabbed to death in Balapur during the early hours of Monday following a dispute. Police said two acquaintances attacked him after calling him outside his residence. A manhunt has been launched to trace the absconding suspects.

A court in Nampally is scheduled to hear the Sandhya Theatre stampede case on Monday. The proceedings involve 23 accused, including actor Allu Arjun, while the court has insisted that all accused must appear before further hearings continue.

A minor fire, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, broke out in the property room on the third floor of Hyderabad's Nampally Criminal Court. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze, and no injuries or casualties were reported

Banjara Hills Police have registered a criminal intimidation case after Namasthe Telangana received an anonymous letter containing bomb and death threats targeting media organisations, journalists and their families. Authorities are investigating the letter's origin, while no evidence has yet been found to support its claims.

A man died and three others, including a woman and a young boy, were injured after a car crashed into the rear of a truck on the Outer Ring Road near Shamshabad. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the accident.

Hyderabad's artistic ice skater Padiga Tejesh won silver at the 21st National Ice Skating Championship in Dehradun and qualified for the Asian Ice Skating Championship in Indonesia. The Telangana skater was felicitated for his consistent national and international achievements

A trained sniffer dog named ‘Hunter’, deployed by the Telangana forest department, has become a crucial asset in tackling poaching and teak smuggling across Adilabad and neighbouring districts.

The Telangana government has decided to initiate a conservation breeding project for the Indian Roller, the State bird, following concerns over its declining population. The Forest Department has sought assistance from the Wildlife Institute of India.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the NDSA has prohibited operation of Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages until rehabilitation and safety certification are completed. He accused the BRS of spreading misinformation about the Kannepalli pump house and outlined the State’s evidence‑based rehabilitation plan.

Police arrested BRS cadres across Mancherial district on Sunday while they were heading to join K.T. Rama Rao’s tour of Kannepalli Pump House. Tension flared in Chennur when former MLA Diwakar Rao was stopped and taken into custody, prompting criticism from party workers who accused the government of insecurity. Preventive arrests were also reported in several other mandals.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of worsening Telangana's water crisis by not operating the Kannepalli pump house. He demanded immediate lifting of Godavari waters through Kaleshwaram and warned of intensified protests if the pumps remain idle

BRS working president KT Rama Rao visited the Kannepalli pump house and demanded the immediate lifting of Godavari waters through the Kaleshwaram project, alleging the Congress government was wasting available river water and warning of intensified protests if the pumps remain inoperative

A Telangana migrant worker who lived in Saudi Arabia for nearly 40 years without returning home died recently, leaving authorities struggling to establish his nationality. With no Aadhaar or voter ID, his expired passport and visa records eventually helped the Indian Embassy confirm his identity, enabling repatriation of his mortal remains to Hyderabad.

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy met Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha and Health Principal Secretary Christina Z. Chongthu, seeking faster completion of healthcare projects, additional doctors, and infrastructure upgrades, including a CT scan machine and development works at Malkajgiri Area Hospital.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has urged the Centre to expedite the appointment of SBI Capital Markets Limited for valuation of Hyderabad Metro Phase I, citing operational uncertainty and delays in Phase II approvals.

A Sub-Inspector posted at Borabanda police station has been suspended after his wife complained to senior police officials about his alleged extramarital relationship with a woman constable. The action followed an internal inquiry and earlier counselling by senior officers.