Telangana

A joint H-FAST and Food Safety team raided an unlicensed food unit in Charminar and seized adulterated food items, including fried chicken, cooking oil and artificial colours. Officials found multiple food safety violations and apprehended two persons linked to the operation.

A 53-year-old hotel businessman from Ghatkesar died while undergoing treatment after an alleged suicide attempt. Family members told police he had suffered substantial losses through online betting, causing severe financial stress. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Hyderabad traffic police booked a man and seized his luxury car after a viral video showed his minor son driving on the Outer Ring Road. The vehicle was traced following public complaints, prompting police to reiterate warnings against allowing minors to drive.

A 45-year-old daily wager, who went fishing in a lake at Alirajpet village in Siddipet district, was found dead on Thursday. The man, identified as Dyapa Mallesham, had gone missing on Wednesday, and his body was recovered by locals the following morning.

Workers at Bisleri International’s Pashamylaram plant in Sangareddy have sought the intervention of Labour Minister G Vivekananda after several employees were dismissed and others transferred. CITU leader Athimela Manik accused the management of violating labour laws.

A 37-year-old Hyderabad resident, Syed Mohiuddin, died after being bitten by a snake in Chevella, Vikarabad district, on Thursday morning. He was rushed to Osmania General Hospital but succumbed while undergoing treatment.

An Additional Assistant Engineer of Transco in Sangareddy was caught red‑handed by ACB officials while accepting a Rs 25,000 bribe. He was arrested during a trap operation and later produced before the Special ACB Court in Hyderabad.

IIT Hyderabad has made a notable jump in the QS World University Rankings 2027, securing the 588th position globally, up from 664 last year. The improvement is driven by strong performance in research citations per faculty, alongside gains in academic reputation, employer reputation, and sustainability indicators.

The Telangana High Court has directed the Hyderabad Cricket Association to release development funds to its private affiliated clubs, ruling that the Association cannot disregard the binding order of its Ombudsman.

Kothagudem: People from all walks of life have been facing severe hardships under the Congress rule, complained BRS Rajya Sabha member Vaddiraju Ravichandra. Expressing concern over the difficulties people were enduring, he asserted that whenever elections were held, BRS would register a resounding victory. The party leaders and cadres must work in that direction, he […]

Former BRS MLA Chanti Kranthi Kiran has accused the Congress government of ignoring farmers’ issues while shielding alleged encroachments in the Singur reservoir area. He demanded a criminal case and impartial inquiry, alleging that lands and water bodies dating back to the Nizam era were illegally occupied.

The Telangana Cabinet has decided to adhere strictly to the Centre’s procurement guidelines, limiting purchases at MSP to the quota approved by the Union government. Ministers expressed concern that reduced procurement could hurt farmers, particularly after the State recorded bumper harvests.

The NIA has filed a chargesheet against CPI (Maoist) leader Gade Innaiah alias Gade Inna Reddy for allegedly inciting a mob during the funeral of Maoist Central Committee member in October 2025.

NIMS Hyderabad and IISc Bengaluru have joined hands to develop AI-based healthcare tools aimed at early diagnosis and personalised treatment of major diseases including cancer, kidney disorders, and heart ailments.

Sundaram Finance celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Warangal branch, highlighting its contribution to expanding financial access in the region. Company representatives credited customers, employees and their families for the branch's sustained growth and success over the years.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the State Cabinet's decision to procure crops within Central quotas and demanded the release of Rs 16,545 crore in pending Rythu Bharosa dues. He alleged the government's policies were harming farmers and weakening agricultural support systems.

BRS suspended booth coordinator Md. Akbar alias Gandhi for creating a ruckus during a cadres’ meeting in Kothagudem constituency. He was accused of damaging chairs and protesting against party leaders, prompting the party high command to take disciplinary action to uphold organisational discipline.

The Telangana High Court stayed further proceedings relating to the Raidurg land auction after SBI challenged the State's decision to auction land originally allotted to the bank. The Court sought clarification on the public purpose behind the auction and granted interim relief.

Former Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy has sharply criticised the Congress government for restricting crop procurement to limits set by the Centre. He accused the ruling party of betraying farmers, failing to honour promises such as Rythu Bharosa and loan waivers.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy accused opposition parties of obstructing the Musi Rejuvenation project and Bharat Future City through legal challenges. He said the government would continue with both projects and alleged efforts were being made to derail Telangana's development plans.

Three persons were killed in a road accident at Nellutla flyover on the Hanamkonda–Hyderabad national highway in Jangaon district on Thursday.

A couple was found dead at their residence in Kosara hamlet of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. Police suspect they may have been smothered to death due to previous enmity. A murder case has been registered and an investigation is underway.

A Common Services Centre operator was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly attempting to alter the age of an Aadhaar card holder using fake certificates in exchange for money. In a separate incident, a journalist was arrested for allegedly extorting a jowar trader.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to a public debate over GO No. 17, alleging it favours select private companies. He demanded disclosure of related files and questioned the transparency of the tendering process.