Telangana

A 25-year-old man allegedly set his motorcycle on fire after an argument with a police sub-inspector during vehicle checking at Bibi-ka-Chashma in Falaknuma, Hyderabad. Police took him into custody and are verifying vehicle ownership and whether he was under the influence of drugs.

Farmers in Mahadevanipeta village, Nagarkurnool district, blocked a road on Tuesday over power disruptions and low voltage affecting irrigation. They said outages threatened crops nearing harvest and alleged that repeated appeals to electricity officials had failed to resolve the problem

A 26-year-old man died of electrocution while trimming neem tree branches in Mahabubabad district. Residents of his thanda staged a road protest with his body, placed thorny bushes across the road and demanded justice for his bereaved family

Telangana is preparing a Rs 4.26 crore master plan to develop Nelakondapalli’s Buddhist site into an international-standard heritage and tourism centre. The project includes tourist infrastructure, scientific conservation of viharas and archaeological structures, with input from monks and local experts

IIT Hyderabad and Japan’s Mie University have signed an MoU to strengthen academic and research collaboration. The partnership will promote student and faculty exchanges, joint research and cooperation in semiconductors and digital technologies while strengthening industry ties in both countries

Medak police confirmed that a troop of monkeys damaged the Chakali Ilamma statue in the early hours of Tuesday after examining CCTV footage and speaking to eyewitnesses. The damage prompted a protest by the washermen community and condemnation from political leaders.

Telangana faces potential economic pressure from El Niño, with high inflation, unemployment and risks to agriculture. The government has ordered a contingency plan, but concerns remain over water availability, crop choices, household costs and whether preparations will translate into timely action.

Families of two brain-dead men, Pavan Kumar Jaju and Dasari Reshikesh, consented to donate their organs under Telangana’s Jeevandan initiative. The donations included kidneys, liver and lungs, helping patients in need and prompting gratitude from the programme.

CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, has received accreditation from Joint Commission International following an assessment of its clinical, operational and administrative practices. The hospital said the recognition validates its systems and processes against international standards of patient safety and quality.

TG SAFE Food Wing and Enforcement officials inspected hotels along the Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway between Koyyalagudem and Kodad. They found unhygienic kitchens, pests, improper food storage and expired FSSAI licences, prompting closures and the issuance of show-cause and improvement notices.

Junior doctors at Osmania General Hospital have temporarily suspended their strike after health authorities assured improvements within ten days. TJUDA said the suspension was not a withdrawal of demands and that members would monitor progress on infrastructure and facilities.

NIMS has advised patients, attendants and visitors to use public transport during three months of phased CC road works by GHMC. Parking will be restricted across several campus areas, with the hospital seeking to reduce congestion and maintain emergency access.

Hyderabad is likely to depend on its existing water supply network this summer as major infrastructure projects remain incomplete. The Godavari, Neopolis and Manjeera schemes are at different stages, while the government prepares a master plan for the CURE region.

Over 130 millers in the erstwhile Karimnagar district are yet to return custom-milled rice worth Rs 859 crore to the government. Officials said they were holding regular meetings with millers and preparing to attach assets of those who default.

A Dalit family was allegedly stopped from entering a temple in Mangampalli village in Wanaparthy district by a relative of Congress MLA Megha Reddy. BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar criticised the incident and urged the MLA to seek police action

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Telangana government of negligence after five infants died in a fire at Adilabad’s RIMS newborn care unit. He questioned an inquiry report reportedly blaming rats chewing AC wires and demanded accountability.

Thirteen more persons were arrested in Adilabad for allegedly assaulting four police officials and damaging a vehicle and mobile phone during a ganja case investigation at Vayupet village. The total number of accused arrested in the case has reached 20.

The BRS has challenged Telangana government’s GO 134 ordering an inquiry into 16 land parcels, alleging political vendetta and bias. RS Praveen Kumar demanded an impartial investigation, questioned the committee’s composition and raised allegations concerning land dealings involving Congress leaders.

Bathukamma celebrations at Balaji Colony in Pocharam led to a dispute after a serving DSP-rank police official allegedly objected to music played by women. Police said they received complaints from both sides and were inquiring into the incident.

Members of the Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Committee protested outside the Charminar DCP office against cases over alleged DJ rule violations during the Ganesh festival. Around 200 members alleged police high-handedness and demanded uniform enforcement of rules at religious festivals.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 7.75 kg of high-grade cannabis worth an estimated Rs 2.71 crore from a passenger at Hyderabad airport. Officials found 73 packets concealed inside an electric geyser. The passenger was arrested under the NDPS Act.

The IMA Nizamabad Sports Meet 2026 brought doctors together for 100-metre and 200-metre races at Nishitha International School. The event promoted physical fitness, mental well-being and a drug-free society, while encouraging young people to embrace sports and healthy lifestyles.

Two men allegedly robbed a bank loan facilitator of Rs 21 lakh in Nampally after spraying pepper spray into his eyes during a proposed cryptocurrency exchange. Nampally police have registered a case and launched an investigation to identify the suspects.

TOMCOM has announced nursing job opportunities in Qatar for eligible candidates aged 20 to 40. The openings include Nurse Technician and Licensed Practitioner Nurse positions, with monthly salaries of Rs 73,000 and Rs 95,000, respectively, along with additional benefits.