Telangana

Police seized a house in Adilabad that was allegedly built using money collected from victims in a treasure hunt fraud. The accused, Darshanala Raj Kumar, and his accomplices allegedly duped 26 people and collected over Rs 1 crore.

The University of Hyderabad's CASEST has launched two three-week internship programmes in VLSI Design and Semiconductor Fabrication. Sixty students are receiving hands-on training with advanced EDA tools and cleanroom facilities to prepare for careers in India's expanding semiconductor industry.

The future of Khammam Vijaya Dairy remains uncertain amid reports that the Congress government plans to shift its operations to Warangal. Farmers and opposition leaders fear the move could affect thousands of dairy producers and pave the way for leasing the dairy's land.

Tadepalli-born technology entrepreneur Venkata Sree Karthikeya Gattupalli will present his AI research at the AI4Law Workshop during ICML 2026 in Seoul. His specialised legal AI model aims to review lawyer invoices at over 90% lower cost than larger AI systems.

Former Minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy alleged that the arrest of BRS leaders exposed the Congress government's claims and accused it of misusing the police to suppress the Opposition. He also criticised the Congress and BJP over alleged scams and unfulfilled electoral promises.

Telangana's Vanakalam sowing has slowed sharply, with cropped area declining by over 10 lakh acres compared with last year. Below-normal rainfall, lower reservoir storage, groundwater depletion, delayed Rythu Bharosa assistance and irrigation concerns have contributed to the sluggish agricultural season.

Hyderabad She Teams nabbed 127 persons for allegedly harassing women during June and secured convictions in 14 cases. The Women Safety Wing received 102 complaints, while courts awarded jail terms and fines in several cases. Women were urged to dial 112 for help.

Two-year-old chess prodigy Aishi Gali solved 100 Pawn Promotion Checkmate chess puzzles in just 17 minutes and 1 second, surpassing her original target. The achievement has been verified and will be submitted to the World Book of Records, London, for recognition.

A one-month-old baby girl allegedly kidnapped from her mother's lap near Lingampally Railway Station was rescued within three days by the Chandanagar police. Five suspects, including the alleged kidnappers, mediators, and intended buyer, were arrested before the infant could be taken away.

Country Club Hospitality & Holidays Ltd hosted an Indo–Türkiye Cultural & Hospitality Evening in Hyderabad, attended by Türkiye's Consul General. The event featured the 'Türk Moda' fashion show and highlighted cultural exchange, hospitality, and the company's growing international expansion initiatives.

BikeWo Green Tech Limited has signed an MoU to acquire a 51% stake in PositiEV Mobility. The proposed partnership aims to build an integrated EV mobility platform, while PositiEV founder Hiten Pal Saklani is expected to become BikeWo's CEO after necessary approvals.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao of presenting contradictory figures on Telangana's debt and challenged him to resign. Citing RBI and Assembly data, he alleged that the Congress government was misleading the public on the State's finances.

A couple from Warangal district, identified as Ravikumar and Sirisha, allegedly died by suicide by jumping in front of a speeding train near Ghatkesar railway station on Thursday night. The Secunderabad Railway Police are investigating suspected domestic issues

A Class IX student who went missing from a Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Residential School in Chennur was traced at his uncle's residence on Friday. Parents urged officials to strengthen security and surveillance to prevent students from leaving residential schools without permission

Health authorities have warned that dengue is becoming a year-round public health challenge in Telangana, driven by intermittent monsoon conditions, changing mosquito breeding patterns and a high number of asymptomatic infections that continue to fuel transmission across urban areas.

Four members of a marriage party died when a truck hit them from behind on the Bengaluru Highway in Cumbum, Markapur district. The bride survived as she was inside a temple. Police said the truck driver fled and investigation continues

Farmers in Endabetla village of Nagarkurnool have accused the Electricity Department of felling 18 mature teak trees without prior notice, triggering outrage. The affected family has sought a Forest Department inquiry, compensation and action against those responsible.

Demand for additional coaches on Hyderabad Metro trains is growing as overcrowding worsens. Civil society groups have urged the State government to expedite the Metro takeover and procure new coaches to ease congestion for nearly 4.5 lakh daily commuters.

The Telangana Cabinet has decided to implement the Centre’s new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, which replaces MGNREGA, but will simultaneously approach the Supreme Court to safeguard state interests.

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam of Sringeri Sharada Peetham on Thursday performed the Sri Chakra Maha Yantra Sthira Pratishtha at the Jogulamba Temple in Alampur, Telangana.

A 40-year-old man and his paralysed mother ended their lives at Muthaipet in Havelighanpur mandal, Medak district. The son, separated from his wife, reportedly took the step as there was no one to care for his ailing mother.

The Telangana cabinet has approved tenders for the Rs 7,345 crore Musi Rejuvenation project’s first phase, covering 21 km from Himayath Sagar to Bapu Ghat. Alongside, 147 posts have been sanctioned for execution and monitoring, with additional staff to be deputed if required.

Police investigations into the fall of a first-year PUC student at RGUKT-Basar have confirmed it was an accidental slip from a hostel building, ruling out suicide. The incident comes amid a series of student deaths at the institution in recent months.