Telangana

Cyberabad police caught 457 motorists for drunk driving during Saturday’s special checks. Those booked include 346 two-wheeler riders and 86 car drivers. Twenty-four drivers had very high alcohol levels. Offenders face court cases and license suspension

A robber tried to attack DCP (South East) S Chaitanya Kumar and his PSO in Chaderghat after a robbery chase from Koti. The DCP fired two rounds, injuring the suspect, who was later arrested. Police are searching for his two aides

Hyderabad Central Zone Police held a cyclothon from People’s Plaza to Seven Tombs as part of Police Commemoration Week. Around 500 cyclists, including 100 police personnel, participated. DCP K Shilpavalli urged citizens to support Monday’s Mega Blood Donation Camp

DRI officers at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport seized 4.15 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 4.15 crore from a woman arriving from Bangkok. The cannabis was hidden in her luggage’s false bottom. She was arrested under the NDPS Act

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao credited K. Chandrashekhar Rao for Telangana’s “white coat revolution,” citing the creation of medical colleges in all districts. They felicitated minority Gurukul students who secured MBBS seats, calling it proof of KCR’s inclusive vision.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao criticised the Congress for making false promises of developing Jubilee Hills, accusing it of betraying voters and demolishing homes of the poor. They urged voters to compare BRS progress with Congress failures.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, recalled the bravery and sacrifice of tribal leader Komaram Bheem, who led the Gond rebellion against the British and Nizam rule. He urged the youth to draw inspiration from Bheem’s life.

A 21-year-old graduate, Chitla Anwesh, died by suicide in Mancherial after his parents reportedly refused to give him money for a trip. He had previously attempted suicide and was hospitalized. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Addressing residents of Reliance Jubilee Community in Shaikhpet division on Sunday, Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying every section of society and running Telangana with a bulldozer mindset. He said the Revanth Reddy government had failed on every front, from governance to social justice.

Eight people, led by habitual offender Rajesh, were arrested for digging in forests of Sirpur (T) mandal, Asifabad, in a treasure hunt. Their unauthorized excavation damaged wildlife habitats and disturbed animal movement, forest officials said.

A record 58 candidates are contesting the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election, prompting four ballot units per booth. Independents chose quirky symbols like baby walker and CCTV camera. The key battle features Congress, BRS and BJP after BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath’s death necessitated the poll

Andhra Pradesh police confirmed the two men involved in the Bengaluru-bound bus fire accident that killed 19 were drunk. Their crashed two-wheeler was run over by the bus, triggering a fire from the fuel tank. One rider died, the other fled before being traced

A suspected robber, Syed Omer Ansari, was injured after police fired at him in Chaderghat, Hyderabad, when he allegedly attacked a PSO. AIMIM MLA Mohd Mubeen has demanded an independent government inquiry into the incident.

Four people, including three Sudan nationals, were injured when a car lost control and hit a bike before crashing into a road divider at Hyderabad’s JNTU flyover on Sunday morning. Police have seized the vehicle and are investigating.

An 18-month-old girl, Vedanshi, died after being bitten by a snake while playing outside her home at Asireddypalli village in Chandurthi mandal of Rajanna-Sircilla district on Saturday night. She was rushed to a hospital but declared brought dead.

Hyderabad film journey began around 125 years ago, paralleling Bombay and Madras, while producing stars and pioneers

The Hare Krishna Movement–India celebrated a major milestone in the construction of its Cultural Centre at Kandi, Sangareddy, with sacred rituals including the Maha Narasimha Homa and Garbhalaya Yantra Sthapana Puja. Attended by spiritual leaders and dignitaries, the event also featured an expo of the temple’s design and facilities.

A tiger attack in Khadodi village, Adilabad, left four bullocks dead, triggering fear among locals. The animals, owned by farmer Tulasi Ram, were grazing near the forest when attacked. Forest officials suspect the tiger may have strayed from Maharashtra.

Two men in Adilabad were arrested for allegedly blackmailing a woman with private photographs taken under false pretences. The accused, Shaik Salman and Imran Khan, reportedly threatened to share the images online and with her family after she refused a marriage proposal.

Wanaparthy district police surpassed their previous record by organising a blood donation camp with over 250 donors as part of the Police Flag Day programme. The initiative, coordinated via WhatsApp without personal invitations, drew praise from senior officials.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, along with senior Telangana Congress leaders, met AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal in New Delhi to discuss long-pending appointments of District Congress Committee presidents. Notably, Rahul Gandhi was not part of the meeting.

Over a dozen villages in Dahegaon mandal are grappling with severe transport issues due to the suspension of TGRTC bus services. The collapse of bridge pillars across Peddavagu and pothole-ridden roads have forced residents to rely on costly private transport. Despite sanctioned funds, bridge repairs have been slow, and road restoration is still pending.

Telangana is preparing for a projected power demand of over 19,000 MW during the Rabi and summer seasons. Officials have announced major upgrades including new substations, transformer installations, and completion of overhaul works at key power plants. The Yadadri Thermal Power Station is set to add 4,000 MW soon.

On the first day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match, G. Rahul Singh scored a brilliant 114* to guide Hyderabad to 255/1 against Puducherry. K. Hima Teja supported with 62*, while Tanmay Agarwal retired hurt with 36