Telangana

Ganesh idol immersion passed off peacefully in Bhainsa on Thursday night amid tight security. Around 760 policemen, 200 CCTV cameras and four drones monitored the procession, while about 200 idols were immersed at Gaddennavagu irrigation project without any untoward incident.

Leopard movement in forests near Bembara village in Nirmal’s Thanur mandal triggered panic among farmers after a calf was reportedly killed. Forest officials confirmed leopard presence and advised villagers to move in groups, make noise and remain cautious while grazing cattle.

As the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls progresses in Telangana, voters receiving notices must submit documents based on their date and place of birth. The Election Commission has specified different requirements for those born before and after July 1, 1987.

Excise State Task Force officials arrested two students from Punjab for allegedly peddling drugs in Hyderabad. The suspects were caught in Uppal with 9.6 grams of OG Kush and 14 grams of MDMA, collectively valued at around Rs 2.40 lakh.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao hailed farmers protesting for irrigation water from the Jurala project, saying their agitation forced the government to act. He thanked them for their struggle and pledged to fight for Telangana’s basic needs.

Gachibowli police arrested a security guard for allegedly molesting a 24-year-old software engineer while she was boarding a cab at Indira Nagar. The suspect allegedly pulled her aside and kissed her before fleeing after she raised an alarm.

The death toll in the RIMS-Adilabad SNCU tragedy rose to five after two more infants died on Wednesday. Officials said three newborns had earlier died after inhaling toxic smoke and gases following an AC explosion, while two others remained critical.

Two unidentified persons allegedly attempting to steal petrol from a parked motorcycle fled after a house owner spotted them in Chanakyapuri Colony of Mallapur, Hyderabad. The suspects escaped after residents raised an alarm and chased them, leaving their scooter behind.

Water was released into the Jurala right canal on Wednesday following rains in upstream areas and protests by farmers. The move came a day after Telangana Ministers and MLAs met Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar seeking irrigation and drinking water.

BRS leaders condemned an alleged police assault on former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar at MGM Hospital in Warangal and demanded action against the personnel involved. They also criticised the government over the alleged targeting of Opposition leaders

Warangal (West) MLA Naini Rajender Reddy alleged that MGM Hospital was being neglected amid a lack of funds and doctors’ absence. He called for an IAS officer to oversee the upcoming Super Specialty Hospital and prevent similar lapses

Former BRS MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar alleged that police manhandled and assaulted him when he visited MGM Hospital in Warangal following a recent ceiling incident. He accused the government of ignoring safety concerns and said BRS workers staged a protest

A Hyderabad-born Canadian birder spotted a rare leucistic Great Cormorant at Ameenpur Lake during a recent visit. The bird’s unusually pale plumage stood out among regular dark cormorants, prompting him to photograph it and independently verify the unusual sighting.

Madarapu Vanishree’s novel ‘Pootakoollavva’ was launched at Oxford Grammar School, Himayatnagar, at an event organised by the Deccan Heritage Academy Trust. The author said human relationships, social circumstances and her life experiences inspired her to write the novel.

The BRS has demanded a judicial probe by a sitting judge into the deaths of three infants at RIMS Adilabad following an alleged AC cylinder blast. Party general secretary RS Praveen Kumar also questioned hospital safety, equipment maintenance and monitoring.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to remain alert following heavy rains in Hyderabad on Tuesday. He ordered coordinated action by civic and police authorities, deployment of personnel and machinery, prevention of waterlogging and traffic congestion, and readiness of rescue teams.

BRS leaders condemned the alleged police attack on former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar at MGM Hospital in Warangal and demanded an investigation. They accused the Congress government of targeting Opposition leaders and sought action against the police personnel involved.

A National Institute of Nutrition study has found that visually appealing ‘foodporn’ images of healthy foods could increase adolescents’ willingness to consume them. Millet porridge and chana salad received stronger responses when attractively presented, highlighting the influence of food imagery.

The investigation into the Bolarum Madras Regiment armoury theft has widened, with former havildar U Mallesh granted 10 days’ police custody. Investigators are examining his motive, online activity, possible arms-dealer links and the suspected involvement of two serving Army personnel.

The Telangana government has approached Karnataka seeking 5,000 cusecs of Krishna water continuously for a month to meet irrigation and drinking water needs in the Palamuru region. The move follows demands by farmers and the BRS to protect standing crops.

The RIMS Adilabad fire has renewed concerns over safety and infrastructure in Telangana’s government hospitals. TGGDA has flagged maintenance gaps, staffing shortages and delayed Aarogyasri payments, and sought dedicated funds, safety audits, modern critical-care facilities and faster infrastructure upgrades.

Three newborns died and two others were hospitalised after AC machines exploded at the special newborn care unit of RIMS-Adilabad late Monday night. Nineteen infants were rescued after toxic smoke and gases spread through the unit, officials said.

More than 200 animals were rescued by three NGOs from areas affected by the Veligonda project in Andhra Pradesh. Animal rights activists said several animals died due to lack of food and urged the government to ensure proper rescue operations.

A Begumpet immigration consultancy allegedly cheated job seekers from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh by promising overseas jobs and visas. More than 11 victims have approached police in the past two months, alleging losses of lakhs of rupees. Police are investigating.