Telangana

Former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Hanuman Jayanti greetings, praising Lord Hanuman as a symbol of strength and devotion. He urged youth to follow his values and prayed for Telangana’s continued progress and prosperity.

Rising temperatures and fluctuating weather in Hyderabad are increasing cases of heatstroke and diarrhoeal diseases. Doctors warn vulnerable groups to stay hydrated, avoid contaminated food, and take precautions, as hospitals report a growing number of summer-related illnesses.

BRS MLA Sudheer Reddy staged a unique protest in the Assembly by wearing a mosquito-net outfit to highlight Hyderabad’s mosquito problem. He criticised the government’s inaction and demanded large-scale fogging to prevent rising cases of dengue and malaria.

Cyberabad Police arrested 19 people linked to 12 trading fraud cases across India. A major Rs 2.93 crore scam was uncovered, and courts issued 884 refund orders in 125 cases, helping recover over Rs 4.35 crore.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar urged Rahul Gandhi to intervene against Telangana’s proposed Hate Speech Bill, alleging it threatens free speech and dissent. He called the Bill draconian and warned of misuse, citing constitutional and legal concerns.

An 18-year-old boy, Arbas, drowned while swimming in an irrigation project near Kagaznagar. After an overnight search involving expert divers, police recovered his body on Thursday. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.

The 49th Higher Air Command Course concluded at Secunderabad’s College of Air Warfare, training senior officers from all three services. Air Marshal Manish Khanna reviewed the event, where top performers were honoured for excellence in academics, research, and overall performance.

Telangana’s rural and urban local bodies are facing a severe funding crisis with over Rs 5,000 crore in pending dues, including Central grants and State matching funds, triggering a prolonged cash crunch and delaying civic infrastructure and development works.

The National Medical Commission has warned Indian students against enrolling in certain medical universities in Uzbekistan, citing declining academic standards, alleged malpractices and violations of regulatory norms that could render graduates ineligible to practise medicine in India.

The Veer Hanuman Jayanthi procession began from Ram Mandir in Gowliguda on Thursday, with several tributary processions joining along the 13-kilometre route. Around 3,000 police personnel were deployed to ensure security during the religious procession.

Deep earth excavation works for flyovers and underpasses around Hyderabad’s KBR Park have caused severe traffic congestion. Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan directed GHMC officials to deploy additional manpower and machinery and prepare an action plan to speed up the project.

The CPI(M) State unit criticised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for remarks against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, recalling his earlier reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “big brother” and questioning Telangana’s development claims compared to Kerala.

An 18-year-old boy drowned while swimming in an irrigation project across Peddavagu near Jagannathpur village in Kagaznagar mandal. Police traced the body on Thursday after suspending the search overnight. A case has been registered and investigation is underway.

An SSB Sub-Inspector from Kagaznagar in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district died after accidentally falling from a building while on duty in Assam. The body of Dinesh Kumar, 43, was brought to his hometown on Thursday, with funeral rites scheduled later.

A 22-year-old salesman was critically injured after a five-member gang attacked him with knives in Mailardevpally, Hyderabad, while he was returning from work, with police registering a case and launching an investigation.

Three youths were killed and nine devotees injured after a speeding lorry hit a motorcycle and later an autorickshaw in Dharmapuri, triggering a double collision and prompting a police investigation into the incident.

A pregnant woman and her two daughters were found dead in a swimming pool in Hanamkonda, with family members alleging foul play and raising suspicions over the husband’s role, prompting calls for a detailed investigation.

Despite tall claims by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and other Congress leaders, several key development projects in Madhira, Palair, and Khammam constituencies remain incomplete due to a shortage of funds. Initiatives such as the Indira Dairy project, underground drainage system, and Munneru river retaining wall have slowed to a crawl, with only partial progress visible.

The BVRIT, Narsapur, celebrated its 29th Annual Day with great enthusiasm in Medak. The event featured an annual report presentation by Principal Dr. Sanjay Dubey, recognition of 100 per cent placements, and inspiring addresses by dignitaries.

The Telangana government has urged the Centre to establish a Hyderabad-Bengaluru Defence and Aerospace Corridor to strengthen defence production and regional industrial growth. A delegation led by AP Jitender Reddy and Mallu Ravi met Union Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi to press the demand.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education Chairman Prof. V Balakista Reddy has encouraged students to apply for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), which offers structured industry exposure and skill development opportunities.

Warangal CCS and Hanamkonda police arrested two men from Tamil Nadu involved in multiple chain-snatching incidents targeting women. The accused, Sundaram and Selvaraj, stole a two-wheeler and committed five thefts across Warangal and Andhra Pradesh.

While praising the Telangana government’s decision to ban paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide with no antidote, doctors emphasised that its success depends on strict enforcement, monitoring of supply chains, prevention of illegal sales, and awareness among farmers and local authorities.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao strongly countered Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil’s criticism of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, which he termed a waste of Rs 1 lakh crore. Both leaders urged the Union Minister to visit the project site to witness its impact firsthand.