Telangana

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.

Three children drowned in a stream at Ramojipally in Raikode mandal of Sangareddy district on Sunday evening. The children reportedly entered the stream while playing. Their parents later found their clothes and chappals near the stream before the bodies were recovered

A farmer in Jangaon district allegedly attempted self-immolation at a paddy procurement centre over delays in procurement of his paddy stocks. Locals and fellow farmers intervened in time and prevented the incident amid allegations of irregularities in the token-based procurement system

A panchayat secretary in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district was suspended for allegedly withdrawing Rs 1.02 lakh from the treasury without approval from the local sarpanch or governing council resolution. Authorities also found irregularities in other payments made by the official

A fisherman from Bokkalagutta village in Mancherial district alleged that he was socially boycotted by a fishermen cooperative society for failing to pay a membership fee. The incident triggered criticism on social media, with users demanding action against such practices

Students and experts described Physics as the toughest section in JEE Advanced 2026, while Mathematics was moderately difficult and Chemistry relatively easy. Paper II was more challenging due to length and conceptual demands, with time pressure affecting many aspirants.

The NCB Hyderabad unit busted an illegal Alprazolam manufacturing and trafficking network, seizing 39.47 kg of the drug and Rs 85.36 lakh in cash. Three accused, including a chemist, were arrested for allegedly operating a long-running drug supply chain in Telangana.

Petbasheerabad police have registered cases against 27 social media accounts for allegedly revealing the identity of a POCSO case victim. Authorities have launched an investigation into claims that some handles also monetised the disclosure, violating legal provisions protecting victim privacy.

Horticulture Director Sheik Yasmeen Basha urged farmers to increase horticulture cultivation while addressing Mango Expo-2026 at the Fruit Research Station in Sangareddy. Scientists interacted with farmers on mango cultivation practices, while officials highlighted the benefits of quality saplings and export opportunities