Telangana

Flight Cadet Divyanshi Singh is set to become the first woman cadet from the National Defence Academy to be commissioned into the Indian Air Force's Ground Duty Branch. Her achievement marks a significant milestone for women officers and the NDA's evolving legacy.

A 53-year-old man died in a road accident at Mehdipatnam on Saturday morning after his motorcycle skidded. The victim suffered severe head injuries and was declared dead at a hospital. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

The Telangana EAGLE Force arrested five persons and seized 200 kg of ganja worth ₹1 crore in an interstate drug bust. Police say the accused were part of a syndicate transporting narcotics from Odisha to Maharashtra via Telangana.

The Indian Air Force created history at AFA Dundigal as the first batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy was commissioned into service. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the parade, which featured 231 graduating flight cadets and spectacular aerial displays.

Eleven MBBS students of Singareni Institute of Medical Sciences, Ramagundam, were hospitalised with suspected food poisoning after consuming biryani at a hotel in Godavarikhani during a classmate's birthday celebration. The students developed vomiting and loose motions and are undergoing treatment

Telangana Day celebrations were held at the Indian High Commission in London with participation from diaspora organisations across the United Kingdom. The event featured cultural performances, a Bathukamma presentation and Hyderabadi biryani, highlighting Telangana's heritage and identity

The second edition of Project Udvasana, organised by GHMC and ISKCON, collected over a tonne of sacred material at a temple in Yellareddyguda. The initiative promotes the respectful and environmentally responsible disposal of religious items through ritual procedures and recycling.

Sanathnagar police arrested a gym trainer and manager after a woman pilot accused him of sexually harassing her under the pretext of training. A case was registered based on her complaint, and the accused was produced before a court and remanded.

A dentist and a software engineer from Hanamkonda were killed on Saturday when their car lost control and plunged into a roadside ditch on the Hyderabad-Warangal National Highway near Jangaon. Four other family members sustained minor injuries

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has urged the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer to ensure greater transparency and accessibility during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The party has sought data sharing, multilingual forms, clear verification procedures and voter-friendly measures.

Telangana recorded the highest inflation among all states at 6.15 per cent in May 2026, according to an SBI Research report. Higher fuel taxes, rising rural wages and dependence on imported fresh produce were cited as key factors behind the increase

Alleged encroachments and illegal fish ponds along the Singur reservoir have raised concerns about drinking water quality. Former Andole MLA Chanti Kranthi Kiran demanded a government inquiry, alleging official inaction and seeking action against those responsible.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged newly commissioned IAF officers to adapt to evolving warfare technologies, including drones and satellite systems. Reviewing the AFA graduation parade, he stressed innovation, vigilance and continuous learning while commissioning the first NDA-trained women cadets.

A father and daughter died after being electrocuted while clearing fallen tree branches in Hyderabad’s Alwal following heavy rains. Police suspect snapped electric cables caused the incident. The victim’s wife also suffered burns, and an investigation is underway.

A gym trainer in Hyderabad’s Sanathnagar was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a woman pilot at a gymnasium. Police registered a case based on her complaint, detained the accused, and produced him before the court, where he was remanded.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of corruption and mismanagement in Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), alleging inflated contracts, irregular power projects, and concealment of coal stocks.

A 20-year-old man, V. Ruthik Roshan, died in Siddipet after consuming pesticide late Thursday night

Former minister Koppula Eashwar alleged large-scale irregularities in SCCL and claimed coal stocks were missing from storage points. After inspecting OCP-5 in Ramagundam, he demanded a CBI enquiry into the alleged disappearance of coal stocks and related scams

The family of Chinthakindi Saikiran, a migrant worker from Medak who died of a heart attack in Dubai, has been waiting for his body for 10 days. His wife has appealed to the Telangana government to help bring him home

The Telangana School Education Department has announced a major uniform overhaul for government schools, prescribing trousers and shirts for Class VI and VII students from the 2026-27 academic year. The new design, featuring light blue shirts and navy blue bottoms, replaces the maroon and ash combination introduced earlier.

Three major alcoholic beverage industry associations have asked the Telangana government to clear pending dues of Rs 3,725 crore before enforcing a new payment mechanism that deducts early payment discounts. They warned that prioritising recent supplies while leaving older receivables unsettled could expose companies to financial risks and audit scrutiny.

BRS leader and Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao has predicted that Telangana will witness a repeat of the national trend of Chief Ministers losing elections, asserting that Congress will be ousted in the next polls.

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar has accused TPCC Working President T Jagga Reddy of protecting Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and TPCC President B Mahesh Kumar Goud in the controversy surrounding Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination rejection.

The Telangana High Court imposed a Rs 50,000 cost on the HYDRAA Commissioner for repeatedly failing to file counter affidavits in writ petitions concerning disputed land in Yousufguda. The court linked acceptance of HYDRAA's counter affidavit to compliance with the order