Telangana

An industrial blast at Agarwal Steel Company in Rangaipally, Manoharabad, killed one worker and injured four others. The explosion triggered a fire that engulfed the unit. Firefighting teams are working to control the blaze, and injured workers are receiving treatment.

Postgraduate students at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University alleged harassment by their hostel mess in-charge at Osmania University Girls’ Hostel. They filed a complaint with Hyderabad She Teams, demanding legal action and immediate measures to ensure safety.

Despite the ruling Congress having an edge, the BRS recorded significant wins in the second phase of gram panchayat elections in erstwhile Khammam district. The polls saw close contests, unanimous elections and victories decided by narrow margins and draw of lots

Tension prevailed in Sommarpet village of Kamareddy district after a Congress-supported sarpanch candidate allegedly drove a tractor over a BRS-backed rival following the election results. The injured were shifted to a hospital as villagers staged a protest seeking cancellation of the election

A 40-year-old man allegedly died by suicide at his Medipally home on Hyderabad’s outskirts. Police said he had been facing health issues and depression for months. A case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Finance Commission funds to gram panchayats cannot be stopped by any government or leader. Alleging threats by Congress MLAs to BRS sarpanches, he assured legal and political support if funds were stalled.

Hyderabad-based NGO VOICE-4 has empowered nearly 2,500 girls from marginalised backgrounds through life and leadership training. Its Her Voice programme at a Telangana social welfare college has helped students gain confidence, agency and awareness of their rights and safety.

BRS legislators have alleged that the GHMC ward delimitation was done arbitrarily without public consultation after municipal mergers. Submitting a representation to the Commissioner, they demanded a review, corrections, and warned of legal action if statutory norms were violated

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the Congress government is losing public trust in rural Telangana after poor performance in panchayat elections. He warned of bigger defeats in upcoming local body polls and accused the ruling party of unfulfilled promises.

The rapid growth of generative AI is causing severe shortages of RAM and SSDs, pushing hardware prices sharply higher. From PC components to gaming consoles, rising memory costs are making upgrades expensive and forcing consumers to rethink buying decisions.

Hyderabad-based Anuradha Timber International crafted 240 teak wood doors, thresholds and windows for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Made using premium teak from Maharashtra, the doors are designed to last over 1,000 years and showcase exceptional craftsmanship.

A 32-year-old man from Secunderabad lost Rs 75 lakh after being trapped in an online betting and casino scam. Fraudsters contacted him through WhatsApp, promised easy profits and duped him over four years, police said.

Hyderabad’s once-praised civic and infrastructure initiatives under GHMC have lost momentum over the past two years, with major programmes stalled and focus shifting to demolitions and controversial projects under the Congress government.

Mahajana Mahila Samaikhya district president Mekala Latha attempted suicide in Bhadrachalam after allegedly facing harassment over a dispute. She posted a selfie video on social media before consuming sleeping pills and was hospitalised.

A final-year MBBS student was killed and her father seriously injured after a speeding car rammed into them while crossing the road at Hayathnagar in Hyderabad. Police have registered a case and are tracing the vehicle.

Congress MLA T Megha Reddy sparked controversy by warning that villages electing BRS-backed sarpanches would be denied development works and welfare benefits, as videos of his remarks during panchayat poll campaigning went viral.

Protests by nursing officers at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences have entered a week, with nurses continuing peaceful demonstrations over unresolved demands related to service benefits, vacancies and pay parity, even as talks with management remain inconclusive.

BRS-supported candidates dominated the second phase of gram panchayat elections in Siddipet district, winning 125 of 182 panchayats and nearly 69 per cent of sarpanch posts, leaving Congress and BJP far behind.

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a speeding car on the Medak–Hyderabad road on Monday morning. The victim died on the spot, while police registered a case and sent the body for postmortem.

A man was stabbed to death at Paramount Colony in Tolichowki after he intervened to stop a quarrel between two individuals. The accused has been taken into custody and police have launched an investigation.

Mild tension gripped Polampalli village in Thimmapur mandal during the counting of votes for the sarpanch election. Congress candidates Gunti Lavanya and Budige Gnaneshwari contested, with Lavanya winning by a margin of three votes. A recount requested by Gnaneshwari added two more votes to Lavanya’s tally, prompting officials to withhold the results citing discrepancies.

Senior BRS leader and Komatibanda village party president S. Bhaskar died in a road accident at Mutrajpally in Gajwel mandal on Sunday night. Police have registered a case and begun investigation into the mishap.

In Dharur village of Jagtial urban mandal, three members of the same family were elected as ward members in the second phase of gram panchayat elections. The family thanked voters for their support and pledged to work towards resolving civic issues and improving local amenities.

In a nail-biting contest during the second phase of gram panchayat elections, Vadlakonda Venkatesh won the sarpanch post in Ambalpur village of Shankarapatnam mandal, Karimnagar district, by a margin of just one vote.