Telangana

Hyderabad-based Indrajaal Autonomous Defense Systems and Sigma Advanced Systems have announced orders worth approximately Rs 155 crore for their Indrajaal Ranger anti-drone platform. The orders include applications for border security, VVIP protection and urban security.

A 30-year-old youth, identified as Pakalapati Sai, was found dead on a railway track near Isukavagu at Gondigudem village in Aswapuram mandal of Kothagudem district on Monday. Police launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.

Devotees in Hyderabad observed Nag Panchami with day-long fasting, temple visits and prayers. Milk, honey, flowers, vermilion and sweets were offered to serpent deities, as the festival highlighted the traditional reverence for snakes and living creatures.

A 119-year-old steam locomotive, popularly known as ‘Sir Alec’, continues to attract commuters and visitors at Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad. Evening steam, smoke and sound effects recreate the experience of a moving steam engine while showcasing India’s railway heritage.

An MSRTC driver saved 45 passengers after spotting smoke emanating from the bus engine on NH-65 at Kamkole in Sangareddy district on Monday. He immediately stopped the bus and ensured all passengers got down safely before they continued their journey.

A six-to-eight-month-old leopard cub was found dead under suspicious circumstances on the Srisailam road within Amrabad Tiger Reserve. Forest officials found no external injuries and suspect a vehicle collision. A postmortem will determine the exact cause amid rising traffic 

Goshamahal police apprehended 10 persons for allegedly organising and participating in an illegal three-card game at Begum Bazar Chatri. Police seized Rs.1.18 lakh cash, playing cards, casino-style tokens and hookah equipment during a raid on the premises early Sunday

A woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her lover in Hyderabad’s Balapur following an argument over marriage. Police said the accused packed her body in a gunny bag, left it inside the house and fled. Efforts are underway to arrest him

Hyderabad police apprehended six persons for attempting to sell a fake Panchaloha idol of Goddess Lakshmi and a stone by falsely claiming they possessed special powers. The suspects, including an astrologer, were caught at Laxmiguda, Katedan, and incriminating material was seized.

The Ministry of Railways has approved the Charlapalli–Gorakhpur Amrit Bharat Weekly Express, regularising the earlier special service. This will be the sixth Amrit Bharat Express from Hyderabad and the seventh to pass through Telangana, offering affordable long-distance travel.

Siddipet police arrested a woman and her minor son for allegedly murdering two women and plotting to kill four more. The duo, residents of Bhumapally, lured victims to their kirana shop, strangled them, and later disposed of the bodies.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government of conspiring to scrap the Kalyana Lakshmi scheme under the pretext of a High Court verdict. He urged party leaders and cadres to stage protests across the state, warning that any attempt to halt the scheme would invite strong public backlash.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has accused the Congress government in Telangana of misusing Rs. 100 crore on laminated ration cards carrying portraits of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, addressing a public meeting in Warangal, warned that adverse posts on social media and participation in protests could cost unemployed youth their eligibility for government jobs.

The Sangareddy Collector Prateek Jain was denied protocol priority during Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s public meeting at Ambedkar Stadium, where Congress leaders without official positions occupied the front row. Officials expressed dismay, noting repeated instances of humiliation of the Collector and other department staff at government programmes.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has strongly criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claim of providing 24-hour power to farmers, alleging that only 10–12 hours of supply is being given. Former Minister Sunitha Laxma Reddy accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on promises including farm loan waivers, job creation, and unemployment allowance.

Farmers across Telangana are staging protests at substations and squatting on roads, alleging inadequate power supply during the Vanakalam season. With deficient rainfall already affecting crops, the shortage of electricity is preventing farmers from operating borewells and pump sets, raising fears of crop failure.

The Telangana government has decided to retain the existing tuition fee structure for MBBS and BDS courses in private medical and dental colleges for the 2026-29 block period. The move, based on recommendations of the TAFRC, ensures students will not face higher fees, though the committee noted that B-category charges remain steep.

Nineteen goats belonging to a farmer in Manuguru mandal of Kothagudem district died after allegedly drinking contaminated water from a stream. Farmers blamed SCCL’s SMS plant and urged officials to stop polluted water discharge into nearby fields

Intermediate students at a Telangana Tribal Welfare Residential School in Khammam allegedly assaulted Class X students after a sports victory celebration. Parents protested, alleging negligence by school authorities. Police intervened and resolved the issue after warning the accused students

Alumni of Zilla Parishad High School (Boys), Mancherial, celebrated their golden jubilee reunion, recalling school memories and honouring teachers. The 1975-76 batch members gathered from across Telangana and other parts of the country to celebrate the institution’s contribution to their lives

Political equations in Mancherial Congress appear to be shifting as Manthena Jaganmohan Rao, a close associate of MLA K Premsagar Rao, reportedly moves closer to Labour Minister Dr G Vivek. The development has triggered speculation of fresh factional alignments in the district

The National Medical Commission is set to introduce a ‘One Nation, One Licence’ framework allowing doctors to practise across India with a single registration. The proposed regulations also provide for digital synchronisation, five-year licences and streamlined registration for foreign graduates.

Popular Godavari bathing spots in Mancherial lack basic amenities and safety measures, inconveniencing devotees from Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad. Devotees have sought steps, changing rooms, drinking water, sanitation and safety measures to prevent drowning at the spots.