Telangana

A 76-year-old doctor from Meerpet lost Rs 86.44 lakh in an online investment scam after fraudsters allegedly used Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's name to gain his trust. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan expressed grief over the death of his 17-year-old fan Niranjan, whom he had visited in Hanumakonda last month. Actor Sonu Sood also consoled the bereaved family and assured them of continued support.

Andhra Pradesh's Mana Mitra WhatsApp governance platform now delivers 1,126 government services across 35 departments, serving 58.2 lakh citizens. The state is expanding AI-driven governance through grievance redressal, data integration and predictive administration to improve public service delivery and welfare

Congress infighting in Telangana intensified as supporters of Nalgonda MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy and Tungaturthy MLA Mandula Samuel clashed over mandal president appointments in Suryapet district. Police resorted to a lathi charge after tensions escalated, leaving several supporters and police personnel injured.

Telangana has entered the World Bank's upper-middle-income category with a per capita income of ₹4.19 lakh for 2025-26, becoming one of five Indian states to achieve the milestone. Strong economic growth over the past decade has positioned it among India's wealthiest states

A principal of the Post Graduate Centre in Kollapur, Mahabubnagar, has been accused of sexually assaulting a student. Following the complaint, police registered a case and launched a search for the accused, while students demanded his immediate suspension and strict action.

Students of the Mahatma Gandhi University women’s hostel in Nalgonda staged a midnight protest, alleging an acute shortage of drinking water and water for daily use. They blamed the university administration for negligence and demanded immediate restoration of supply and action against responsible officials.

A 62-year-old retired government teacher allegedly died by suicide in Jangaon, leaving behind a 20-page note claiming delayed retirement benefits and unpaid personal loans had pushed him into distress. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao said the World Bank's classification of Telangana among India's top five upper-middle-income States vindicates the BRS government's economic policies. He credited the State's people and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao for the achievement.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Telangana government for allowing Godavari floodwaters to flow downstream despite water scarcity and deficient rainfall. He urged the government to operate the Kannepalli pump house and utilise the Kaleshwaram project to support farmers.

A 43-year-old woman from Rajanna Sircilla district was allegedly gang-raped in Secunderabad after two men reportedly lured her with the promise of helping her participate in a television programme on family disputes. Mahankali police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

A Borabanda man has been booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually harassing his daughter over a period of time and threatening her with dire consequences. The case was registered following a complaint by the victim's mother, and an investigation is underway.

An 11-year-old girl sustained serious injuries after being hit by a speeding autorickshaw in Hydershakote, Narsingi. Police traced the vehicle using CCTV footage, arrested the driver, seized the autorickshaw and registered a case. A drunk-driving test was also conducted.

A 26-year-old carpenter from Bihar allegedly died by suicide at his rented house in Hyderabad's Miyapur after a reported argument with his wife. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances leading to the incident.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao promised enhanced incentives for oil palm cultivators, including mechanisation support and study tours to Malaysia, if the party returns to power in 2028. He also criticised the Congress government and reiterated BRS' commitment to expanding oil palm cultivation

Director General of Police CV Anand said drug peddlers pose a greater threat than Maoists and called for stringent action against ganja traffickers. He also announced plans for a Traffic Management Bureau and reviewed law and order with police officials in Khammam

Two persons from Babanagar hamlet were arrested for allegedly hunting a four-horned antelope using stray dogs in the Medaram Section of Luxettipet Range. Forest officials registered a case and warned of strict action against wildlife poachers and illegal tree felling

Warangal-based micro artist Ajay Kumar Mattewada is set to become the first Indian whose artwork will travel into space aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket. His miniature sculptures honouring three Indian scientists will be carried as payloads during the historic mission

Siddipet police returned 117 lost smartphones to their owners after recovering them through complaints registered on the CEIR portal. Commissioner of Police Rashmi Perumal said 538 mobile phones had been recovered this year and urged the public to use the portal.

Parents of students admitted under the Best Available School Scheme staged a protest at the Medak Collectorate and blocked the Collector's vehicle, alleging that schools were denying entry to students due to pending government payments. Police later dispersed the protesters

BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy criticised the Congress government for allegedly failing to prepare a drought contingency plan despite warnings about El Nino. He urged immediate operation of the Kannepalli pump house to protect crops, irrigation and drinking water needs.

An Adilabad court sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for murdering his wife by slitting her throat in 2021 over an alleged demand for additional dowry. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the convict.

Sangareddy police arrested a habitual offender allegedly involved in over 100 burglary cases across the State. Gold, silver ornaments and cash were recovered from the accused, who had earlier been booked in multiple cases and was sent to judicial remand.

The Gujarat High Court upheld the death sentences of Mohammed Akbar Ismail Chaudhary and Aneeq Shafique Sayeed in the Ahmedabad serial blasts case. The duo had earlier been sentenced to death by a Hyderabad court for their role in the 2007 twin bomb blasts