Telangana

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.

Tension prevailed in Sircilla town after BRS and BJP workers clashed during rival protests over Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. Police used lathi-charge to control the situation. Several activists were injured and leaders from both sides were detained

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.