Telangana

Indian Railways has sanctioned a Rs 493-crore railway line between Mukutban and Gadchandur in Maharashtra to boost freight connectivity and industrial growth. The project, however, has disappointed people in Adilabad, who had sought a direct rail link via Bela and Jainath

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that the Congress government had failed to safeguard Telangana’s Krishna water interests and accused it of neglecting farmers’ power and irrigation needs. He raised concerns over Almatti, Jurala and Kalwakurthy projects

A 27-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was stabbed to death by another migrant worker following a fight at Saibaba Nagar Colony in Sangareddy district on Saturday. Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident

Family members of a Khammam POCSO accused were booked by Panjagutta police after allegedly threatening the 12-year-old victim against testifying in court. The girl, who sustained serious injuries, is undergoing treatment at NIMS in Hyderabad

Nizamabad CP P Sai Chaitanya urged youngsters and students to explore artificial intelligence and technology to develop solutions to social challenges. Speaking at NN Hackathon 2026, he praised the organisers and highlighted the police department’s use of technology

Karimnagar Commissioner of Police Gaush Alam inspected Ganesh idol immersion spots and pandals in Jammikunta and Huzurabad and directed police officials to coordinate with municipal, revenue and electricity departments to ensure safety and prevent untoward incidents

Telangana EAGLE Force has traced 60 persons in Maharashtra and Gujarat allegedly linked to a Thailand-India hydroponic ganja supply chain. Officials served them notices under the NDPS Act while investigating suppliers, transporters, distributors, recipients and financial transactions connected to the network.

At NIT Warangal’s 24th Convocation, speakers urged graduates to prioritise human values, character and purpose alongside technical skills. They highlighted AI’s growing role, lifelong learning, social responsibility, research expansion and placement achievements at the institute

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao urged the Congress government to make all MLAs who defected from the BRS resign and face elections, citing the Telangana High Court’s judgment disqualifying Danam Nagender and calling for the same legal principle to be applied.=

NTR Nagar in Gopanpally has seen multi-storey buildings come up on 50-square-yard plots, raising concerns over safety and compliance with civic norms. A CMC official said some plans were sanctioned by the erstwhile GHMC and admitted gaps in monitoring.

Telangana’s EAGLE Force and Rajasthan ANTF apprehended three suspects wanted in separate narcotics cases and brought them back to Telangana. The suspects are linked to cases involving heroin, MDMA and opium, while investigations continue to trace alleged interstate drug suppliers.

Poompuhar, a mega handicrafts expo showcasing traditional products from Tamil Nadu, opened at Shilparamam on Saturday. The exhibition features Thanjavur paintings, bronze statues, brassware, sculptures, textiles, terracotta products and other crafts made by skilled artisans from across the State.

The Telangana revenue department has served notices to over 120 Dalit farmers in Erravalli following a land survey after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced plans to take back the lands. Farmers have sought protection of their holdings and livelihood

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of failing to utilise available water and power, questioned Srisailam water-use figures and urged action to protect crops. He also criticised delays in repairing Kaleshwaram barrages and questioned rising project costs

Actor Rana Daggubati inaugurated a LEGO Certified Store at Hyderabad’s Inorbit Mall. Launched by the LEGO Group with the Ample Group, the store features hundreds of LEGO sets, life-size Hyderabad-inspired builds, a Pick-a-Brick wall, play tables and Build-a-Mini stations.

The International Real Estate Conference 2026 and Luxury Expo adopted a one-horned rhinoceros at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park for three months. Zoo curator J Vasantha welcomed the initiative, saying such partnerships support animal care, habitat management and wildlife conservation.

Hyderabad Police have uncovered an alleged network through which stolen mobile phones from Telangana and Madhya Pradesh were routed via Mumbai and Kolkata into Bangladesh. Police suspect multiple intermediaries were involved and are also verifying possible hawala transactions linked to the network.

Senior BRS leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail accused the Congress government and AIMIM of failing on minority welfare. He alleged poor utilisation of allocated funds, delays in scholarships and fee reimbursement, and inadequate political pressure, and sought scheme-wise spending and beneficiary details.

Two recovery agency agents were arrested in Adilabad for allegedly pledging a motorcycle recovered from a loan defaulter for Rs 30,000. Police said the accused, Shaik Ubaid Ullah and Shaik Abdul Nayeem, used the money for personal expenses and luxuries

Hyderabad Task Force and Khammam police apprehended a gang allegedly involved in cattle thefts and mobile shop burglaries across Telangana and Madhya Pradesh. Police seized mobile phones, vehicles and Rs 22 lakh in cash and are tracing other suspects linked to the network.

The Telangana High Court’s disqualification of Danam Nagender has renewed focus on the Congress’s 2024 manifesto promise to make defection an automatic ground for disqualification. Nagender had joined Congress from BRS and contested the Secunderabad Lok Sabha election while remaining an MLA.

A 17-year-old girl attempted to end her life by consuming an unidentified substance at Haddanur police station while being counselled over a relationship. She was rushed to Zaheerabad government hospital and is said to be stable. Police registered cases against a 19-year-old youth.

GMR Yuva Sena distributed around 200 helmets to gig workers in Patancheru on Saturday to mark MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy’s birthday. The programme, inspired by BRS Working President K T Rama Rao’s “Gift a Smile” initiative, was attended by local BRS leaders.

NIMS Resident Doctors Association called off its strike after the hospital assured enhanced security measures following an alleged threat to a junior resident. NIMS will deploy QRTs, additional security personnel, CCTV and panic buttons, while doctors seek implementation deadlines.