Telangana

Panchayati Raj Assistant Engineer Jagadish was caught red-handed by ACB officials while accepting a Rs. 90,000 bribe in Kalvasrirampur mandal. He had demanded the amount from a contractor to clear CC road work bills. A trap was laid based on a complaint

A government-appointed committee to review staff strength across Telangana departments has triggered concerns among employees. While officials say it aims to assess staffing needs, employees fear cost-cutting, delayed benefits, and job losses—particularly among contract and outsourced workers

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The bank’s Executive Director M Paramasivam inaugurated the branch in the presence of CGM Sunil Kumar Chugh

Two men were arrested in Hyderabad's Tolichowki for illegal possession of deer meat and horns. Police seized the items and handed them to forest officials. Authorities are investigating possible wildlife trade and violations of the Wildlife Protection Act

Siddipet police arrested two men from Rajasthan for stealing 185 transformers to extract and sell copper wire. They seized 272 kg of copper, Rs. 3.24 lakh in cash, and a bike. Three accomplices are currently absconding, officials said

CAPFs will set up camps on Karreguttalu hillocks to safeguard forest wealth and support adivasi access. As many as 300 Maoists have surrendered in Kothagudem under Operation Cheyutha, citing welfare schemes and party decline as major reasons

A father and son died of electrocution in Gollapally, Sangareddy, after a steel rod they were carrying touched live overhead electric wires. The tragic accident occurred while they were working on their house. Police have registered a case for investigation.

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Police arrested a man in Siddipet for plotting his mother-in-law’s death to claim Rs 55 lakh insurance. He staged an accident with the help of a friend who ran her over with a car. Both have been remanded by court.

A man named Tatappa alleged that his wife pushed him into the River Krishna while taking a selfie at Kadlur in Raichur district. Locals rescued him, and a video of the incident has gone viral. Police inquiry is awaited.

A two-year-old girl was seriously injured in a stray dog attack at Gauthami Colony in Burgampadu. Locals blamed gram panchayat officials for inaction despite repeated complaints about attacks by street dogs and monkeys on residents and livestock.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao extended financial aid to Chukka Ramesh’s family in Mulugu. BRS accused the Congress government of harassment over Ramesh’s social media posts on the Indiramma housing scheme, demanding an inquiry into what they termed a “state-sponsored murder.”

The Godavari River at Bhadrachalam crossed the 41-foot mark on Saturday, nearing the first warning level of 43 feet. Inflows surged due to heavy rain in tributary catchments. Authorities have placed DDRF teams on standby and issued precautionary alerts.

A body handed over for Kumara Swamy’s funeral was found to be someone else’s, sparking confusion in Warangal. Authorities later confirmed Kumara Swamy was alive and undergoing treatment. The deceased, a railway accident victim, remains unidentified. Probe is underway.

R. Venu Gopal, managing partner of a Karimnagar-based medical agency, was arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit Levipil 500 tablets falsely labelled as Sun Pharma products. The DCA has sent him to judicial custody and promised strict action against offenders.

Chippalapalli Vidyasagar, a 32-year-old pilgrim from Yadadri Bhongir, Telangana, was killed during the Giri Pradakshina ritual at Arunachalam temple in Tamil Nadu. He was reportedly attacked by robbers and died while being taken to the hospital. Police are investigating.

Akhil Rupani, a 24-year-old software engineer from Nalgonda, died by suicide after reportedly struggling with job rejections and unemployment. He jumped in front of a train near Chityala railway station. Police have registered a case based on a complaint.

Two leopards were reportedly sighted on the premises of the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in Balapur, Hyderabad, causing panic among residents. Forest officials and police are verifying CCTV footage, while the RCI school urged parents to keep children indoors.

Deputy Chief Minister said the Telangana government would introduce Rohith Vemula law shortly and the law department was already working on drafting a foolproof piece of legislation.

Before executing the project, the Chief Ministers of both Telugu States should discuss and finalise the water sharing ratio. This responsibility should be entrusted to the Central government, he added.

Industries Minister Sridhar Babu said Telangana was projected to export life sciences products worth Rs. 66,000 crore in 2024–25 financial years.

BRSV workers stage protest demanding action against teachers and hostel staff holding them responsible for the suicide attempt