Telangana

A man accused in the murder of an elderly woman in Suryapet died under suspicious circumstances at Kodad while being transported by police from Eluru. The incident has raised concerns over a possible custodial death, with further details awaited.

Severe thundershowers with lightning and gusty winds are likely to continue across Telangana for another week, IMD Hyderabad said. While evening temperatures may dip slightly, daytime temperatures in over 20 districts will remain high, with alerts issued for multiple regions.

Film actress Poonam Kaur visited Vemulawada and offered prayers at the Bheemeshwara temple. She performed special poojas and prayed for public wellbeing and increased devotion, stating she would return after completion of the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple works

Residents of Huzurabad and nearby villages staged a protest at the Karimnagar Collectorate, opposing the proposed dumping yard near Sirsapalli. They warned of intensified agitation, citing risks to groundwater, agriculture and public health if the project proceeds

Cyberabad Cybercrime police arrested a man from Nalgonda for allegedly posting abusive and defamatory content against actress Anasuya Bharadwaj on social media. The action followed a complaint filed by the actress over repeated online harassment

A 76-year-old farmer from Sangareddy wrote to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy complaining about frequent power cuts, voltage fluctuations and inaction by Transco officials, warning that he may quit farming if the issues are not resolved

Tension prevailed at a Prajavani programme in Yadadri Bhongir after BRS leaders were denied entry by police. They later forced their way in to submit a complaint against Alair MLA Beerla Ilaiah over alleged land encroachment and mining

Telangana police Sub-Inspector Beemari Srujana, who lost her father in a road accident, is leading the “Arrive and Alive” road safety campaign in Hyderabad. Her emotional story has inspired many youths to adopt helmet use and road safety practices.

Hyderabad police arrested three persons involved in a mobile phone snatching case and recovered 10 stolen phones and a two-wheeler. The gang allegedly targeted victims, especially elderly persons, while one more accused remains absconding.

Cyberabad police arrested a man accused of duping multiple women, including a minor, by posing as a wealthy suitor on social media. He allegedly extorted money and gold, with police now probing links to nearly ten victims.

BRS leader T Harish Rao led a delegation to New Delhi to consult senior advocates ahead of the Telangana High Court verdict on the PC Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram project. The party may move the Supreme Court if needed.

A man identified as Rehan was allegedly attacked while asleep in Suleman Nagar under Attapur limits. The incident, captured on CCTV, led to an attempt to murder case. Police have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the suspect.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao will address a public meeting in Jagtial and induct senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy and others into the party. The rally marks his first major public appearance in nearly a year.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao paid tributes to Basaveswara on his birth anniversary, highlighting his teachings on equality and social justice. He urged people to follow these ideals and work towards building an inclusive and equitable society.

A BRS leader was allegedly assaulted by Congress workers in Mancherial after exposing alleged fund misuse on social media. The incident, which triggered tension, occurred in Bheemaram, and police have registered a case against eight persons and launched an investigation.

A fire broke out in an apartment cellar in Gachibowli’s TNGO Colony, likely due to a short circuit, causing heavy smoke and panic. Residents were evacuated safely, though two suffered suffocation and vehicles were destroyed.

Manual scavenging is not merely a vestige of colonial sanitation methods but remains a continuing human rights violation, entrenched in caste hierarchies and social complicity

A wedding in Medak district turned into mourning when 30-year-old Varaprasad from Jangarai died in a road accident just three days before his marriage. Police have registered a case, and the village remains in shock over the sudden tragedy.

The Telangana Asthitva Vedika (TAV), a non-political think tank, was formally launched at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad to protect and promote Telangana’s cultural identity. Eminent personalities including advocate V Prakash, journalist Pittala Ravinder, and irrigation expert Sridhar Rao Deshpande are leading the forum.

Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to waive crop loans and neglecting farmers in Khammam district. He criticised Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao and other local ministers for ignoring maize and paddy procurement, alleging they were more focused on commissions than welfare.

Nagulmeera Sheik, a Mathematics teacher from Nereducherla in Suryapet district, has reached the finals of the America’s Favourite Teacher contest in the United States. With 15 years of teaching experience across UAE, Africa, and India, he now teaches in Georgia.

Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy opposed the proposed dumping yard near Iloni Mallanna temple, warning of land value decline and farmer losses. He vowed to intensify agitation and resist the project, even if it leads to police cases

A fire broke out in a cellar of a multi-storey building in Rikabgunj near Charminar, Hyderabad, causing brief panic on Sunday evening. Firefighters quickly doused the flames. Waste cardboard is suspected, and the cause is under investigation.

Mancherial Engineers and Architects Welfare Association elected new office-bearers, with Penta Snehadhar as president and Andugula Vikram as general secretary. The new team pledged to address professional challenges and work for the welfare of members