Telangana

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of crippling the Devadula Lift Irrigation Project by keeping pumps idle despite adequate Godavari flows, alleging neglect of farmers and failure to protect Telangana’s water interests

Tension prevailed in Banswada town on Friday night after a dispute over a song escalated into a clash between two groups. Police intervened with a lathi-charge to disperse the crowd and restore order

The Cricket Association for the Blind in India has thanked the BCCI for extending major support to visually impaired cricketers. The backing includes travel, accommodation and access to stadiums, helping strengthen men’s and women’s teams and promote inclusive growth in the sport

A seminar on sports medicine and psychology was held at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad, bringing together experts to discuss injury prevention, mental health and performance management. Speakers stressed teamwork, scientific methods and a growth mindset for athletes

A CRPF jawan was injured in an IED blast during combing operations in Mulugu district on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border. He was airlifted for treatment as security forces continued intensified anti-Naxal operations in the region

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao blamed the Congress government for the death of retired sub-inspector K Maisaiah, alleging delay in retirement dues and poor police welfare. He demanded immediate clearance of arrears and restoration of welfare measures

Two BRS leaders were injured in an alleged stone attack by Congress workers in Kodangal constituency following municipal elections. Meanwhile, the Mudiraj community in Maddur protested against Tirupati Reddy over the chairperson election, accusing him of deception

As Yasangi season begins, farmers across Telangana protest urea shortage and the Congress government’s app-based distribution system. Technical glitches, delays and complex procedures have triggered demonstrations from Adilabad to Nalgonda, with farmers demanding restoration of direct fertiliser supply

Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Chinna Srimannarayana Ramanuja Jiyar Swami visited the new Vysyaraju Jewellers showroom in Dilsukhnagar and took part in a puja ceremony. He stressed ethical business practices and service to society

Mancherial Municipal Corporation Mayor Dharani Madhu inaugurated the NSS Drive Inn multi-sports centre on Friday. Founded by record-holder Konda Siddharth, the facility aims to promote a healthy sporting culture among children and youth, offering box cricket, football and sand volleyball.

The district police arrested five members of a gang that trafficked youth to Laos by promising overseas jobs and forced them into cyber fraud. Victims were sent via Thailand, had passports seized and were coerced into online scams.

Senior Congress leader and former Dubbak Agricultural Market Committee chairman Vanga Bal Reddy was found murdered with multiple stab injuries on the outskirts of Dubbak town on Friday. Police suspect a land dispute as the motive and have launched an investigation.

Family of BRS councillor Bhumanna Goud in Mancherial alleges Labour Minister G Vivek used Singareni officials to threaten and intimidate them to vacate land and join Congress. Former minister Koppula Eshwar assures party support

Farmers in Sarvelu village, Yadadri Bhongir district, are struggling to secure urea bags despite government claims of sufficient stock. Many farmers, including Damodar Reddy, have demanded that the government scrap the app system and ensure direct supply of urea to villages.

Qualcomm Technologies and Tata Electronics have announced a collaboration to manufacture Qualcomm Automotive Modules in India at Tata’s upcoming semiconductor facility in Assam, aiming to boost domestic production, supply chain resilience and support the transition to software-defined vehicles.

A man in Chintapalli village, Jannaram mandal, was booked for allegedly storing teak timber illegally at his residence. Forest officials seized timber worth over Rs. 24,000, which has been shifted to the Jannaram FRO office for further inquiry and legal proceedings.

CPI (ML) Mass Line State secretary Potu Ranga Rao demanded an immediate halt to Operation Kagar in Karregutta hillocks, alleging the combing operations target Maoist leaders and tribal communities while paving the way for corporate access to forest resources.

Labour Minister G. Vivek allegedly offered Rs. 3 crore each to three BRS councillors to gain control of Kyathanpalli municipality following a Congress setback. The councillors rejected the offer, remaining loyal to the BRS-CPI alliance, sources claimed.

TPCC working president T. Jagga Reddy urged the Congress high command to recognise former minister T. Jeevan Reddy’s decade-long loyalty, appealing to AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan and TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud to ensure he receives due respect.

LV Prasad Eye Institute has inaugurated the Kalathur Venugopal Reddy Glaucoma Institute at its Banjara Hills campus in Hyderabad to advance specialised care, education and research in glaucoma under the leadership of Dr Sirisha Senthil.

Tuition fees for professional courses including BPharmacy, MBA and MCA are set to increase in Telangana following TAFRC recommendations. While SC, ST and minority students remain protected, BC students securing ranks beyond 10,000 will face higher financial burden.

Former MLA Nannapaneni Narender criticised Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari for his remarks against BRS chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao, accusing him of political opportunism and frequent party switching for personal and family interests.

On the first Friday of Ramzan, thousands of Muslims gathered at Hyderabad’s historic Mecca Masjid to offer Namaz-e-Juma. Led by Hafiz Maulana Mohammed Rizwan Qureshi, the prayers saw worshippers arriving from across the city.

Marking World Day of Social Justice, the Sudha Reddy Foundation and MEIL Foundation upgraded classroom infrastructure at Rabindra Niketan High School in Hyderabad, providing new benches and furniture to improve learning conditions for students from underprivileged backgrounds.