Telangana

Small pan shops and provision outlets are increasingly being used as retail points for cannabis-laced chocolates in Hyderabad, according to enforcement officials. Recent raids have exposed a supply network involving interstate transporters, local suppliers, shopkeepers and consumers across city neighbourhoods.

A 35-year-old man was killed after a crusher-laden truck rammed into a lorry parked on the Medchal ORR during rain. The victim was securing a tarpaulin over the lorry’s plywood load when he was thrown off.

K Raghavendra Babu, a micro artist from East Godavari, has created 200 miniature sculptures of iconic personalities using chalk. A Telugu Book of Records achiever, he is also a numismatist with a collection of nearly 100 commemorative coins.

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao was arrested in Hyderabad on Tuesday while attempting to travel to Nalgonda to meet district BJP leader Nagam Varshit Reddy, whose house was allegedly attacked by Congress workers.

A crocodile sighting at Polkamma Kunta near Kolkur village in Sangareddy has worried farmers and cattle rearers. Villagers, fearing attacks, have urged authorities to capture the crocodiles and put a permanent system in place to prevent their movement from the Manjeera river.

A parked bike belonging to retired employee Kota Srisailam was set on fire by unidentified miscreants at Guru Nagar Colony in Sadasivapet during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. The incident has raised concerns among colony residents.

Kakatiya University has signed an MoU with Germany’s Reutlingen University to offer Telangana students international-standard higher education opportunities through a '3+2' master's programme. Twenty KU students will be selected annually to pursue advanced studies in Germany, enhancing academic and career prospects.

A theft accused, Shaikh Bakr alias Jafar Shaikh, was re-arrested in Nanded on Monday after a mob attacked a Telangana Police team, freed him, and forced police to fire in the air to disperse the crowd.

Telangana needs to recognise the strong foundation created during KCR's regime and strengthen it with greater financial discipline, broader economic opportunities and a sustainable future

The Telangana High Court on Monday directed its Registry to number the State government’s appeal against a single judge’s interim stay on Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes. The Division Bench cleared the way for the appeal to be heard on Tuesday.

The Telangana High Court on Monday directed the investigating officer not to insist on conducting a potency test on suspended trainee IPS officer M Uday Krishna Reddy until Tuesday. The court adjourned the hearing on Reddy’s plea challenging the test.

The Telangana High Court on Monday heard a petition by former OSD Sumanth seeking quashing of a case registered at Jubilee Hills police station over the alleged assault of businessman Harikrishna. The court adjourned the hearing to Tuesday.

Kothagudem police arrested 23 of 27 youths accused in the murder of Simhadri Shiva Kumar at Manuguru Netaji Ground on August 27. Police said a gang led by Jettipat Ramyakanth had planned the attack following a dispute involving the victim.

The BRS hit back at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks against party president K Chandrashekhar Rao. Former Minister T Harish Rao demanded that Revanth Reddy withdraw his comments, apologise unconditionally and focus on fulfilling government promises

Four pilgrims from Nirmal were killed and seven others injured after their jeep overturned near Thotamba village in Maharashtra’s Nanded district on Monday. The victims were returning from a temple visit when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.

Adivasi outfits in Telangana demanded Rs 5 crore compensation and a government job for the family of a nurse who was raped and murdered in Tukkuguda. They also sought a fast-track trial and an inquiry into alleged safety lapses at her hospital.

The BRS demanded that the Telangana government scrap GO 97 and the Shakti Scheme, alleging they were against students’ interests. Former Minister V Srinivas Goud backed protests by polytechnic students and warned of large-scale agitation over the government’s decisions.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asked Congress workers to stage protests against BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao across Telangana, in response to the BRS campaign targeting the Congress government's 1,000-day rule, while highlighting his government's achievements.

Sangareddy Collector Prateek Jain suspended TGSWRCW Budhera principal P Shailaja following complaints over lapses in college administration, negligence in duties and her conduct towards students. Officials conducted a comprehensive inspection and submitted a detailed report before the Collector took action.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of halting welfare schemes launched by the previous BRS regime and failing to fulfil election promises. He also alleged delays in distributing school uniforms and raised concerns over pension and Rythu Bima schemes

A CPI leader allegedly reprimanded AIYF activists protesting over an alleged food safety lapse at a government school in Kothagudem. The youth wing claimed to have found a dead lizard in a water tank allegedly used for cooking rice

Persons with disabilities visiting the Sangareddy Collectorate complained of difficulties after a vehicle allegedly blocked a ramp built for their access. Visitors urged Collector Prateek Jain to ensure the ramp remains clear, particularly on Mondays during the weekly grievance day

A 26-year-old auto driver was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by an LB Nagar court in a POCSO case. Syed Mukaram was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl on the pretext of marriage.

Narsapur MLA V Sunitha Lakshma Reddy walked 14 km from Veldurthy to Pilli Kotalla as part of a padayatra highlighting the delay in laying a road. She alleged that the Congress government suspended Rs 18 crore sanctioned earlier by the BRS government.