Telangana

Hyderabad’s Gudimalkapur flower market is witnessing heightened activity ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, with traders stocking large quantities of flowers and garlands. Supplies are arriving from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, while hundreds of stalls prepare to meet the festival demand.

Habeeb Nagar police arrested four persons and seized 21 kg of marijuana from them at Mangar Basthi on Friday. Police alleged that two suspects brought the contraband from Maharashtra, while two others were involved in its local transportation and distribution.

A dancer who had earlier won a Telugu dance reality show was arrested in Hyderabad after a woman allegedly accused him of sexual harassment. Miyapur police registered a case following her complaint, arrested the suspect and produced him before the court.

Farmers in Khammam district staged a protest at Kandukur, laying siege to a local substation against frequent power cuts. They accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its promise of 24-hour free electricity, with former MLA Sandra Venkata Veeraiah joining the agitation and warning of intensified protests if the issue remains unresolved.

The Yadav community in Siddipet will perform a traditional ritual at Komuravelly’s Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple on Sunday, praying for the long life and well-being of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao.

Medipally police have registered a case against a youth who allegedly threatened a private employee through Instagram and demanded Rs 5 lakh or sexual favours. The woman approached police after allegedly facing harassment over photographs reportedly posted on a dating app.

The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association hosted its third India Leadership Summit 2026, bringing together healthcare and life sciences professionals. The two-day event focused on influential leadership, AI, career reinvention, commercial skills and the transition from functional expertise to enterprise leadership.

AssetNX India founder Siddharth Shah adopted a white tiger cub at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park to mark his son Chinmay Shah’s 18th birthday. Chinmay began adopting animals at five and has previously adopted peacocks, a Royal Bengal tiger and a cheetah.

Onion prices in Mancherial have jumped from Rs 30 to Rs 70 per kg in a month, while garlic and ginger prices have doubled. Traders attributed the surge to supply shortages, while experts cited higher fuel costs and the West Asia conflict

TiHAN-IITH and Andhra Pradesh Drones Corporation signed an MoU to collaborate on developing a drone city and wider ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh. The partnership will provide technical expertise, research support, training, policy inputs, joint projects and innovation initiatives

A 21-year-old man died by suicide hours after his mother allegedly died by suicide following a quarrel with her husband in Medak district. The young man was found hanging from a tree near Kolapally on Friday night, police said

Residents of Kothagudem’s 11th division have demanded relocation of a dumping yard near the Murredu stream, alleging that accumulated garbage poses health risks and blocks access to a cremation ground. They staged a protest seeking immediate clearance and relocation.

BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded an immediate rollback of the alleged RTC fare hike, citing a Rs 160 increase in the Hyderabad-Hanamkonda AC bus fare in 20 days. He accused the Congress government of burdening passengers without prior notice.

With its legislators suspended from the Assembly, the BRS held a mock session at Telangana Bhavan, using satire to target the Congress government. Leaders raised issues including irrigation, jobs, power shortages, 22A lands, women’s safety and election promises.

Nineteen children underwent complex heart surgeries during the fifth Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Camp at NIMS. More than 1,000 children received outpatient services from UK and NIMS specialists, while ECMO services were introduced under Aarogyasri during the camp.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government over salary cuts for municipal outsourcing employees, demanding withdrawal of the orders and protection of existing pay. He said 31,000 employees and their families would face a severe financial burden.

The viral 1980s AI photo trend has attracted cybercriminals, who are reportedly circulating fake photo-editing apps and malicious APK files. Cybercrime authorities have warned users against downloading apps from unverified sources and urged them to check permissions before installation.

Government agencies and civic bodies across Hyderabad are distributing free eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. HMDA, TGSPCB, GHMC, CMC and MMC are collectively distributing lakhs of idols at designated centres across the city and surrounding areas.

Light to moderate rains lashed Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts on Thursday, bringing relief to farmers. The districts recorded rainfall deficits of 6 per cent and 7 per cent, respectively, as paddy, cotton and maize crops showed signs of stress

Rice mills across Telangana remained closed on Saturday as millers protested against inspections, penalties and issues related to Custom Milled Rice. They sought relief from the 25 per cent penalty, timely processing payments and relaxation in CMR acceptance and storage requirements

Unscheduled power cuts and low voltage have left paddy farmers in parts of Medak struggling to save their crops amid inadequate rainfall and declining groundwater levels. Farmers say crops have dried up and seek 16-18 hours of power daily.

Telangana Power Employees JAC leaders staged protests at BTPS in Kothagudem and KTPS in Paloncha against the privatisation of coal and ash handling plants at Yadadri Thermal Power Station. The unions accused TGGENCO management of reneging on assurances and finalising tenders for private firms without consultation.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu told the Assembly that the Telangana government had signed 108 MoUs with investors, of which nearly half have already been grounded. He said while not all agreements materialise due to financial and other factors, the government is working to ensure implementation.

BVRIT, Narsapur, organised the fourth edition of FAILATHON, a 24-hour ideathon exclusively for first-year students, centred on the theme “Come, Let’s Fail & Learn”. The event aimed to instill resilience, innovation, and confidence by encouraging students to learn through failure and experimentation.