Telangana

Residents from Mukhra (K) village campaigned for BRS candidates in Nirmal town, singing bhajans and songs highlighting party schemes. They urged voters to support the BRS, citing development during its regime and problems faced after the Congress came to power

Political parties have intensified efforts to attract Muslim voters during the final phase of campaigning for municipal elections in Karimnagar district. Congress, BRS, BJP and MIM are making claims and counterclaims as the community is expected to play a decisive role

A 24-year-old youth from Rajanna-Sircilla district died by suicide in Dubai, reportedly due to financial problems. The victim, Varikuppala Rakesh, had migrated for work one-and-a-half years ago. Local leaders assured support to bring his body home

A fire at Telangana’s Forensic Science Laboratory in Red Hills damaged the cyber forensic lab, conference hall, and library. Nampally police have launched an investigation, seeking expert opinions, while most data has been recovered and temporary operations continue.

A warden of a government-run Integrated SC hostel in Bellampalli was suspended for negligence after 13 students were hospitalised due to consumption of worm-infested food. An inquiry was conducted and a show-cause notice was issued seeking her explanation

Farmers in Khammam district staged a rasta-roko on Monday demanding immediate irrigation water for their crops. They said maize crops were drying up due to irregular water release from Nagarjuna Sagar and warned of intensified protests if supply is not restored

Agriculture scientist Dr Kalvala Shekhar from Karimnagar was awarded his PhD degree at the 56th convocation of Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University in Hyderabad. His research focused on soil management and crop cultivation methods

Tamil Nadu police arrested a father and son from Khammam for their alleged role in a cybercrime in Tirunelveli district. An amount of Rs 15 lakh was credited to their account. They were later taken to Tamil Nadu

Traffic police booked a youth and seized his scooter during a special drive in Banjara Hills after he was caught riding without a visible number plate. Police later found the plate hidden inside the vehicle and discovered 23 pending challans.

A 46-year-old man was robbed by three unidentified persons while drinking alone in a secluded area at Boduppal on Sunday night. The accused fled with his gold jewellery, mobile phone and wallet. Police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage.

A 10-year-old boy died after falling from a building while trying to retrieve a kite in Mailardevpally on Monday. The child reportedly slipped through roofing sheets of a shed and died on the spot, police said.

LED streetlights in several municipalities have gone defunct following the expiry of EESL maintenance contracts, triggering public complaints ahead of civic polls. Financial constraints, manpower shortages and pending government dues have worsened maintenance issues across urban local bodies.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s assurance on retaining Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, citing unfulfilled Congress guarantees. Addressing a municipal poll roadshow, he urged voters to treat the elections as a referendum on credibility.

Mummadi Rajasimha, a native of Kodimial mandal in Jagtial district, has been selected as a scientist at ISRO. An aerospace engineering graduate from IIST Thiruvananthapuram, he was picked through campus interviews during his final year.

Former minister T Harish Rao on Monday alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was avoiding campaigning in the erstwhile Medak district due to fear of defeat, accusing the Congress government of failing to fulfil election promises.

A man suspected to be ill and depressed jumped to death from the 16th floor of a building in Shaikpet. Police investigation is in progress

The All India Velama Association (AIVA) strongly condemned Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s repeated remarks against the Velama community, demanding an unconditional public apology. The association also urged Velama MLAs and MLCs in the Congress party to take a stand in defence of the community’s self-respect.

In Adilabad, police booked a candidate and five others for bursting crackers during a poll rally without permission, violating the model code of conduct. Candidates have been urged to adhere strictly to MCC guidelines.

A 39-year-old labourer from Sativarigudem village drowned in the Murredu stream at Chatakonda gram panchayat, Laxmidevipally mandal, while transporting sand in a bullock cart.

As the municipal election campaign nears its end in Bhupalpally, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy escalated his criticism of BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and the BJP. He alleged that Union Minister G Kishan Reddy was shielding BRS leaders in various cases, while highlighting Congress’s financial support to local bodies.

Tension prevailed in Tellapur municipality after rival groups installed Shivaji Maharaj and Jyothirao Phule statues side by side. An alleged attempt to vandalise the Phule statue was foiled by police. Cases were registered following complaints from both sides

The Telangana government’s plan to relocate 39 offices from rented premises to government-owned buildings has hit a roadblock after criticism over shifting some offices to T-Hub. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy cancelled the relocation orders, leaving uncertainty over the exercise.

The Mancherial Municipal Corporation is facing multiple civic challenges, contrary to claims by local MLA K. Premsagar Rao. Waste from the town continues to be dumped near Andalamma colony due to the absence of a proper yard.