Telangana

The Supreme Court has stayed a Telangana High Court order directing the State government to announce movie ticket price hikes at least 90 days before a film’s release. The court issued notice on a plea filed by production house Mythri Movie Makers.

Former Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police H.J. Dora passed away at 83 in Hyderabad while undergoing treatment. The 1965-batch IPS officer was known for his efforts against Left-Wing Extremism and also served as CISF chief and Vigilance Commissioner.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the State government over the Musi river project, questioning large-scale demolitions and lack of a DPR. He demanded clarity on the project’s purpose, financial outlay and buffer zones affecting thousands of families.

A 28-year-old man died after allegedly jumping from a rail overbridge in Jammikunta town of Karimnagar district on Thursday night. He was shifted to a hospital by locals but succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment, police said.

As temperatures in Hyderabad approach 40°C, the National Institute of Nutrition advises residents to rely on traditional drinks like buttermilk, lemon water and tender coconut water to stay hydrated, warning that sugary beverages may worsen dehydration during intense summer heat.

Municipal staff across Telangana have begun field verification of PTIN records and trade licences. The exercise has raised concerns about a possible property tax revision as the government struggles to meet its revenue collection targets.

Nearly one in six government primary schools in the State functions with only one classroom, forcing multiple grades to study together, according to the UDISE+ Report 2025, which highlights severe infrastructure shortages, teacher deficits and low enrolment in thousands of institutions.

BRS leader A Rakesh Reddy criticised the Congress government for sidelining unemployed youth while prioritising publicity programmes. He alleged that promises made in the Youth Declaration, including filling two lakh jobs annually, remain unfulfilled.

Long queues were reported at an LPG distributor outlet in Mothkur, Yadadri Bhongir district, as domestic consumers faced difficulties obtaining cylinders. Residents alleged supply had been halted for four days, despite assurances from staff that there was no shortage

Long queues were witnessed outside an LPG agency in Adilabad as consumers rushed to book and collect domestic cylinders amid supply concerns linked to the West Asia crisis, while hotels struggled due to shortage of commercial gas cylinders

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar has refuted the Congress government’s claim that the Centre is neglecting Telangana. He highlighted recent allocations including Rs 884 crore for MSP procurement, approval of over 18,000 houses under PMAY-Urban, Rs 3,175 crore for NH-167 expansion, and the announcement of two Amrit Bharat trains.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao and deputy leader T Harish Rao extended their wishes to students appearing for the SSC examinations starting Saturday.

Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing the party of double standards in upholding the Constitution and the Anti-Defection Law. Rao highlighted the dismissal of disqualification petitions against defected MLAs in Telangana.

Over two dozen students of Ekalavya Model Gurukul School in Gandugulapalli, Khammam district, fell ill after consuming chicken at lunch. MLA Jare Adinarayana visited the school and reprimanded the staff for hiding the matter.

A massive fire broke out at Anu Furniture and Electronics showroom near Chandanagar Police Station in Hyderabad late Thursday night, sparking panic in the area. Firefighters deployed four engines and battled the blaze for nearly three hours before bringing it under control.

A sudden swarm of honey bees attacked Venkatapur village in Sadasivapet mandal, Sangareddy, leaving at least 15 people injured, including schoolchildren. One young man sustained serious injuries while riding his bike.

A sudden surge in panic bookings of LPG cylinders in Hyderabad has extended delivery timelines from one day to nearly three. The Greater Hyderabad Gas Distributors Association (GHGDA) clarified that the backlog is due to artificial demand, not an actual shortage.

Panic buying triggered a surge in LPG bookings across Telangana, disrupting distribution systems and delaying cylinder deliveries, distributors said. Authorities assured there is no supply shortage, while the state government scheduled a review meeting with oil companies to address operational issues

Domestic LPG consumers in Nalgonda district are facing severe difficulties due to halted cylinder supply. Long queues were reported at Bharat Gas distributor’s outlet in Mothkur, Yadadri Bhongir, where residents alleged that despite assurances of adequate stock, distribution had been stopped for four days.

Scrap theft incidents are rising in mines operated by Singareni Collieries, with thieves targeting iron scrap and copper cables. Security personnel have been attacked in several cases despite increased surveillance and deployment of guards.

Four died and several others were injured when a bus fell on road side near Indalvai on NH-44

Thick smoke and flames were seen billowing from the building as the fire spread through the furniture stocked inside

The Telangana High Court directed the State government to examine the issue of regularisation of temporary and contract employees, observing that thousands of similar cases were pending and that clear policy guidelines could help resolve disputes and reduce the burden on courts

The HCA initiative aims to nurture emerging district-level talent and strengthen grassroots cricket development in Telangana