Telangana

A 17-year-old intermediate student in Kumram Bheem Asifabad attempted suicide by jumping into a well after being scolded by her parents for skipping a bath.

Following a major robbery at PMJ jewellery shop in Karimnagar, Commissioner of Police Gaush Alam conducted surprise inspections of jewellery shops, lodges, and hotels. Senior police officials joined the inspections to ensure compliance with safety norms.

Three children tragically drowned in the temple koneru at Kondapur, Medipalli mandal, Jagtial district, after entering the water to swim. Despite being rushed to hospital, they were declared brought dead.

A 45-year-old farmer from Medak district committed suicide after failing to sell his paddy despite waiting for 20 days at a procurement centre.

A heritage walk was organised in Karimnagar as part of Tourism Week under the Prajapalana Pragathi Pranalika 99-day programme. The event, themed “Heritage Walks & Local Guide Development,” was flagged off by district officials.

The Telangana government, led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, has urged citizens to stay indoors during peak noon hours following an IMD heatwave warning.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of neglecting slum residents in Khairatabad constituency and alleged delays in civic works, drinking water supply issues and poor infrastructure, while warning of protests if authorities fail to resolve the problems.

Telangana endured one of its hottest days this summer with temperatures crossing 46 degree Celsius in several districts. Dilawarpur in Nirmal recorded the highest at 46.5 degree Celsius, while other northern and eastern districts also faced extreme heatwave conditions.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka sought additional Central assistance and borrowing relief for the Young India Integrated Residential Schools project, requesting increased borrowing limits and exemption for education-related loans during his meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka met Union Minister G Kishan Reddy in New Delhi and sought Central support for Singareni expansion plans, coal gasification initiatives, Koyyagudem Block-III allocation and faster processing of the Tadicherla Block-III mining lease.

A 69-year-old Kadapa man declared brain dead in Hyderabad has donated his liver and corneas under the Jeevandan initiative. His family’s consent helped save three lives, taking Telangana’s deceased organ donations to 79 in 2026 so far.

TGPSC has raised the upper age limit for recruitment to Assistant Scientist (Analyst Grade-II) posts in the Pollution Control Board from 34 to 44 years, with additional relaxation for reserved categories.

Hyderabad Police traced a woman feared kidnapped from an Attapur hospital after a night-long search. She was later found safe at her Chaderghat residence. Officials clarified the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding between her and friends, not an abduction.

Jubilee Hills Police arrested a domestic helper for allegedly aiding an Instagram-based sextortion racket targeting a minor girl. The accused reportedly shared victim details with the mastermind and extorted ₹9 lakh. Several arrests have been made as investigation continues.

The ACB arrested a woman sub-inspector and a constable in Hyderabad for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe in an attempt to murder case. Officials recovered cash from a scooter at Bowenpally police station and produced them before court.

Deepthi Mahila Samithi members participated in a Swachhta drive at the NTPC township in Ramagundam on Wednesday, with DMS president Rakhi Samanta highlighting the need for sustained cleanliness practices and encouraging people to adopt hygiene and cleanliness as daily habits.

Senior Congress leader Podem Veeraiah has openly challenged Bhadrachalam MLA Dr. Tellam Venkat Rao’s faction over internal disputes in the party. Upset with the MLA’s dominance in local committees and contracts, several senior leaders threatened to quit Congress and join BRS.

The Telangana government has enhanced the upper age limit for recruitment to uniformed services posts by five years for one year. The relaxation applies to police, fire, prisons, excise, transport and forest departments, providing relief to unemployed youth preparing for recruitment examinations

Chemists and druggists across Telangana joined a nationwide strike against online pharmacies, alleging unfair practices and lack of regulation. While standalone medical shops shut down, hospital-attached pharmacies, Jan Aushadhi Kendras, and large chains like Apollo and MedPlus continued operations.

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla reviewed higher education reforms in Telangana and called for stronger academic standards, research, innovation, and employability outcomes. He announced an upcoming detailed review meeting with Vice-Chancellors to address institutional, academic, and infrastructure-related challenges.

The Telangana Gazetted Junior Lecturers Association has urged the State government to announce a transfer schedule for junior lecturers and staff of government junior colleges. Despite the lifting of the ban on transfers, the Intermediate Education Department has not issued a schedule.

Banjara Hills police arrested a Mallepally resident for allegedly using a fake vehicle registration number to evade traffic challans. The fraud led to fines being wrongly issued to another vehicle owner in Rajendranagar. Investigation is underway to trace the original registration.

The Telangana High Court has directed civic and traffic authorities to intensify action against illegal parking and pavement encroachments in Hyderabad after citizens raised concerns over shrinking road space, blocked footpaths, worsening traffic congestion, and increased risks for pedestrians and emergency vehicles.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 8.705 kilograms of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 3.05 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The contraband was concealed in bottles and food containers. Both accused were arrested under the NDPS Act