Telangana

Former Minister T Harish Rao inspected pending KLIS canal works in Medak and sent a selfie from the site to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. He accused the Congress government of neglecting irrigation projects and demanded immediate release of funds.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has decided to drop Forest Minister Konda Surekha from the Telangana Cabinet with immediate effect, following the Congress high command’s approval after the TPCC Disciplinary Committee recommended stern action against her over her daughter’s allegations against the Chief Minister.

A 30-year-old labourer from Telangana with severe heart conditions successfully underwent a complex minimally invasive procedure at NIMS, where doctors used advanced 3D mapping and radiofrequency ablation to treat irregular heartbeats.

A forest beat officer, Banoth Ravi Kumar, was arrested by the ACB in Allapalli mandal, Bhadradri Kothagudem district, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 30,000 through an intermediary.

A tribal man from Mulugu district died after stepping on a Maoist-planted IED in Karregutta hillocks while returning from a bamboo collection. The incidenthas raised concerns about safety as police forces promote the hillocks for tourism.

A Ganesha idol being transported from Dhoolpet to Siddipet was damaged after a speeding lorry rammed into the truck near Gajwel Ring Road. The truck driver sustained minor injuries, and another car also collided with the lorry. Police registered a case.

A woman was murdered by her husband in Nennal village, Mancherial district, after he suspected her fidelity. The victim, Sabitha, was attacked at home when her children were away. Their son found her body and alerted neighbours.

Five SCCL miners sustained minor injuries after an air tanker exploded at the Adriyala Longwall Project in Godavarikhani, with two losing hearing ability.

The Telangana High Court has directed Geesugonda police to obtain a fresh forensic opinion from Osmania General Hospital in connection with the death of Lyadella Raju, whose case was earlier closed as a natural death due to cardiac arrest. Justice T. Madhavi Devi expressed doubts over the earlier medical conclusion, noting visible injuries on the deceased’s body, and ordered further investigation with a higher-level forensic review.

The Telangana High Court Division Bench has stayed a Single Judge’s interim order that suspended the State’s Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak marriage assistance schemes. The Bench, hearing the State’s appeal, questioned the petitioner’s locus standi and noted that no Comptroller and Auditor General report had declared the schemes unconstitutional, though irregular expenditure of Rs 94 crore was flagged.

BRS cadres staged protests across erstwhile Khammam district on Wednesday, criticising the Congress government’s 1,000-day rule in Telangana. Former Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar and Rajya Sabha member Vaddiraju Ravichandra accused the administration of corruption, mismanagement, and failure to deliver welfare schemes, while asserting that K Chandrashekhar Rao’s return to power was inevitable.

Nalgonda police have permitted the BRS to hold a farmers’ dharna in Miryalaguda on Thursday but denied approval for its proposed rally, citing traffic and law-and-order concerns. Party working president KT Rama Rao will lead the protest.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has urged the Centre to adopt a unified national water security framework, proposing one plan for every village and town linked to a State asset register. Speaking at the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari summit in New Delhi, he highlighted Telangana’s achievements in water conservation and sought Central support for irrigation projects.

The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) – Drugs Wing conducted statewide raids on medical shops to curb the illegal sale of habit-forming drugs. Violations were detected in 158 shops, leading to Show Cause Notices for possible suspension or cancellation of licences.

An 18-year-old Nepali student drowned in Kondapochamma Sagar in Siddipet on Wednesday. Mohana Prasad, a B Com student from Old Bowenpally, had visited the reservoir with his friends. Police registered a case after the incident.

The Gollala Gudi temple at Palampet in Mulugu district has been declared a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India. Located close to the UNESCO-listed Ramappa Temple, the Trikutalaya structure features ornate sculptures, carved hamsas, and shrines with antechambers, reflecting the rich Kakatiya heritage.

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar accused the Congress government of betraying people by failing to implement promises made in thirteen election declarations. As part of statewide protests called by the BRS, party cadres blocked traffic and distributed "Congress Baaki cards" in Sangareddy.

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy hinted at his ambition to become Telangana Chief Minister, saying even Brahma cannot stop him if the opportunity arises. He also vowed to bring Congress back to power and restore "Rajanna Rajyam" in Telangana.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has sought the Centre’s support for the proposed Defence Expo-2026 and the completion of Adilabad and Mamunuru airports during meetings with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu in New Delhi.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) staged massive protests across Telangana against the Congress government’s 1,000-day rule, accusing it of failing to deliver six guarantees and 420 poll promises. Party cadres organised rallies, dharnas, human chains and distributed “Congress Baaki Cards” to highlight unfulfilled commitments.

Congress workers in Manakondur Assembly constituency have alleged that MLA Kavvampally Satyanarayana’s PA Muralidhar Reddy is interfering in party and official matters and harassing dissenting workers, with two workers reportedly attempting to end their lives over alleged harassment.

The Assembly must transcend political rhetoric, mutual accusations, and partisan debate to function as a genuine platform that represents the pressing concerns of ordinary citizens

DRDO and University of Hyderabad researchers have developed a next-generation solid rocket propellant fuel called BAM-H24, which has received an Indian patent. The compound offers strong stability and reduced sensitivity, with potential applications in missile systems and launch vehicles.

Mahindra University hosted Pramaan International Conference 2026, bringing scholars, researchers and industry practitioners together to discuss leadership in the digital age. The conference received 170 submissions, accepted 93 and featured 59 research presentations from participants across India and abroad.