Telangana

Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have launched an education initiative to support Class 9–10 students in Telangana’s Achampet Mandal, covering fees and study materials through the Deverakonda Foundation to reduce school dropouts and promote education

Following four electrocution deaths, TGSPDCL has launched a special maintenance and safety drive across its network. The utility has deployed emergency teams, modern equipment and tree-trimming operations to ensure uninterrupted power supply and improve public safety during the monsoon.

Protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party gathered at Dharna Chowk demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET paper leak issues and CBSE marking irregularities. Activist Sonam Wangchuk is expected to address the gathering

A government employee from Hyderabad’s Sanathnagar lost Rs 2.22 crore in a cyber fraud after investing through a fake online platform advertised on social media. Fraudsters displayed fictitious profits and later demanded additional payments before the victim approached police.

A Hyderabad court returned a private complaint against AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, citing jurisdictional limitations and directing the petitioner to approach the appropriate forum. The BJP said the decision was procedural and did not amount to dismissal of the case.

A mild 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kothagudem district in the early hours of Sunday, with tremors felt across several towns including Bhadrachalam and Manuguru. Officials confirmed the epicentre near Andhra Pradesh and reported no loss of life or property.

Floodwater inflows have entered Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs following rainfall in upstream areas. HMWSSB officials are monitoring levels closely and have alerted departments and residents in downstream regions, with authorities prepared to take emergency measures if required.

A woman and her two children were found hanging in their house in Vikarabad district, Telangana, on Saturday evening. Police suspect the mother killed her children before taking her own life.

With El Niño intensifying, Telangana faces drought and rainfall deficits, making the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project vital to the State’s water security

Three persons, including two women and a girl, were killed in Siddipet when a speeding car lost control and rammed into a roadside house after hitting a woman crossing Rajiv Rahadhari at Duddeda.

BRS general secretary T Jeevan Reddy alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was deliberately blocking repairs to the Kaleshwaram project, worsening drought conditions in Telangana.

BRS General Secretary R S Praveen Kumar has alleged a Rs 3,000-crore scam in residential school tenders in Telangana and demanded an SIT probe. He accused the Congress government of sidelining local contractors in favour of firms from other States.

Vehicular movement was disrupted for several hours on the Utnoor-Jannaram road after strong gales and heavy rainfall uprooted multiple trees between Birsaipet and Dantanpalli villages. Motorists faced inconvenience as authorities were yet to clear the fallen trees

The Telangana government will roll out breakfast and milk/ragi schemes in 1,302 schools and junior colleges from Monday, covering over 1.44 lakh students. Midday meals will also be introduced in junior colleges, with Hare Krishna Movement and Mana Trust tasked with preparation and distribution.

The five-day WAMS-2026 symposium at BVRIT, Narsapur, concluded with participation from scientists, researchers and industry experts from 18 countries. The event featured technical sessions, research presentations and discussions on wireless communications, antenna technologies, microwave engineering and artificial intelligence

A 52-year-old fisherman from Kadem drowned in the Kaddam Narayana Reddy irrigation project after a country raft capsized due to strong gales. His legs reportedly got entangled in a fishing net, preventing him from reaching safety. Police have registered a case

Farmers in Mancherial district are worried over delays in the full implementation of the Rythu Bharosa scheme as the Vanakalam season begins. Many are borrowing from moneylenders and traders to meet cultivation expenses while awaiting the release of pending benefits

Residents and farmers of Tummalapalli village alleged that Congress leaders were obstructing the construction of a low-level bridge across the Pagideru stream. BRS MLC Tata Madhusudhan inspected the site, supported the villagers and assured cooperation for completing the project

An assistant lineman, Talari Ranjith Kumar, died while carrying out repair work on a transformer at Irigipally near Sangareddy. He reportedly slipped and came into contact with an 11 kV power line. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation

Adilabad Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan has urged people to remain alert against cyber frauds after 18 cases were reported in a week. He warned about scams involving APK files, fake job offers and social media links, and advised victims to contact 1930

The Khammam Telangana Rythu Sangham has alleged that green manure seeds supplied under a government subsidy scheme are of poor quality and have failed to germinate. The farmers' body has demanded an inquiry and action against those responsible for the distribution

Vehicular traffic was disrupted for nearly three hours in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district after strong winds and heavy rains uprooted trees on the Sirpur–Koutala road.

The 5th IEEE WAMS-2026 concluded at B V Raju Institute of Technology, Narsapur, after five days of technical sessions and global collaboration. The symposium received over 1,000 research papers from 18 countries and focused on wireless communications, AI and emerging technologies.

A minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at the NIMS hospital compound in Punjagutta. The accused, identified as Shambu (45), reportedly fled after the incident. Police have registered a case under the BNS and POCSO Act and launched an investigation.