Telangana

Autorickshaw unions in Hyderabad have withdrawn their indefinite strike after the State Government agreed to revise fares, which have remained unchanged since 2012. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced plans for an aggregator app, mandatory yellow plates for bike taxis, and financial assistance for converting old autos into electric vehicles.

Not just the promises, but failures of this government in the first 100 days and thereafter, should be taken to the people on a large scale. The Revanth Reddy government has turned out to be an utter flop show after 1,000 days — KT Rama Rao

Blood donation camps are being organised across Hyderabad and Vikarabad as part of Milad-un-Nabi preparations, with organisers urging people to donate for patients requiring regular transfusions.

BRS leader and former TNGO president G Devi Prasad has extended support to employees protesting against the Employees’ Health Scheme (EHS), raising questions over its implementation and lack of cashless medical services.

Forest Minister Konda Surekha faces mounting pressure within the Congress after her daughter’s remarks against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy triggered unrest in the party. While several MLAs demand stern action, BC organisations have warned of consequences if she is removed.

Zaheerabad police busted an alleged gold and silver investment fraud involving a Hyderabad-based company accused of cheating 22 persons of Rs 19 crore. Four persons were arrested and sent to remand, while victims claimed over 100 people were affected

The seventh district-level yoga asanas sports championship-2026 was held at Trinity High School in Mancherial on Sunday. Organised by the Mancherial District Yogasana Sports Association, the event saw participants win gold, silver and bronze medals across various categories

Youngsters from Mukhra (K) performed Ksheerabhisekam on a poster of BRS working president KT Rama Rao, thanking him for establishing an IT tower in Adilabad. The facility, built at Rs 58 crore, is expected to provide jobs for around 2,000 youngsters

Bompelli Bhavani, a teacher from Gandhari in Kamareddy district, has been selected for the Best National Teacher Award. Known for innovative teaching methods, online classes and improving school facilities, she is among 48 teachers chosen for the prestigious honour

The end of T Nirmala Jagga Reddy’s tenure as TGIIC chairperson has revived scrutiny over land allotments made during her term. Allegations surrounding several industrial parks have reportedly complicated efforts by her husband, T Jagga Reddy, to secure her renomination

Nearly 3,500 candidates appeared for an eligibility test conducted by the Adilabad district police unit to select 300 aspirants for free coaching for police jobs. Priority will be given to tribal youngsters, with 200 policemen deployed for the test

Illegal drug sales continue in Hyderabad’s Mangar Basti despite repeated raids by police and enforcement agencies. Sources say the trade has declined but persists, with local gangs allegedly dealing in ganja, narcotic tablets, injections and cough syrups through concealed supply networks.

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy was found dead in Enikepally lake near Sadasivapet on Saturday night, hours after he went missing from home. His parents alleged foul play, saying he could not have crossed a drainage channel alone. Police registered a case.

Police registered a case against the organisers of the Toxic pre-release event and Malla Reddy University management after severe overcrowding triggered a stampede-like situation at the Maisammaguda campus. Several students were injured and a female student reportedly fainted.

Authorities began demolishing the seven-storey building that collapsed in Anjaiahnagar, Gachibowli, killing two workers. Teams from the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, HYDRAA and other agencies were deployed under police protection, while occupants of damaged neighbouring buildings were asked to vacate.

Parts of Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad districts received light to moderate rainfall on Sunday. Asifabad recorded 789 mm against normal rainfall of 775 mm, while Adilabad received 570 mm against 753 mm, leaving the district with a 24 per cent deficit.

An adult female tiger that had been moving through Kagaznagar division reportedly crossed the Pranahita river into Maharashtra, bringing relief to farmers. Forest officials recorded its pugmarks and urged villagers to remain alert amid continued tiger movement.

BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded an inquiry into alleged poor-quality uniforms supplied to Telangana government school students. He claimed shortages, incorrect measurements and fading colours, while accusing the Revanth Reddy government of sidelining local handloom workers in favour of corporate suppliers

Cyberabad Municipal Commissioner G Srijana suspended Town Planning Building Officer U. Santosh Kumar following the collapse of an unauthorised seven-storeyed building in Gachibowli that killed two migrant workers. Officials ordered inspections of illegal constructions and strict enforcement of building regulations

A minor stampede-like incident occurred during the pre-release event of Yash-starrer Toxic at Malla Reddy University in Hyderabad. Overcrowding caused a floodlight pole and speaker boxes to fall, injuring several students, including two seriously, who were hospitalised

A TSSP constable was allegedly assaulted by a civil police constable and two civilians outside a Warangal bar after a drunken altercation. The viral video prompted police action, with the injured constable booked for obstructing duty.

The Telangana Congress disciplinary row intensified after Forest Minister Konda Surekha’s daughter made remarks against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Party MLAs demanded Surekha apologise and ensure her daughter also tenders an apology.

A Telangana State Special Police constable, allegedly drunk and creating a nuisance at a bar in Warangal, was thrashed by locals and an on-duty policeman after he obstructed police from performing official duty.

A 37-year-old government primary school teacher was found dead in a stream at Mategaon village in Nirmal district on Saturday. Police suspect he may have taken the extreme step due to depression and alcohol addiction.