Telangana

Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan, facing backlash over his ‘Telangana fiefdom’ comment, sought to clarify his position by stressing that he never supported politics aimed at destabilising Telangana.

The controversy over Pawan Kalyan’s remarks against former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy has escalated, with senior Congress leader KVP Ramachandra Rao challenging him to substantiate his claims.

Several mandals in the erstwhile Khammam district received light to moderate rainfall over the past 24 hours. Cherla recorded 20 mm of rain, while multiple areas in Khammam and Kothagudem districts experienced light showers as monsoon activity increased.

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over claims that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis denied him an appointment. He also accused the Congress government of compromising Telangana's interests in issues related to Krishna river waters.

KT Rama Rao has alleged irregularities involving 40 lakh metric tonnes of coal worth Rs 1,600 crore in SCCL records and sought a probe. He termed Balka Suman’s arrest politically motivated and accused the Congress government of targeting BRS leaders

Doctors and engineers registered a higher success rate than commerce graduates in the Telangana Law Common Entrance Test (TG LAWCET) 2026, underscoring growing interest in law courses among professionals.

Farmers staged a rasta-roko protest in Hathnoora mandal of Sangareddy district, demanding immediate procurement of paddy. With rains beginning in the district, they urged the government to purchase all stocks without delay before withdrawing the protest following police intervention.

An international drug cartel allegedly recruited financially vulnerable Hyderabad youngsters as carriers to smuggle hydroponic cannabis into India. Twelve youths have been arrested and are in judicial custody. Investigators say the couriers were paid Rs 20,000 per trip to transport the contraband.

Officials of the Polavaram Project Authority and Central Water Commission toured Kothagudem district to assess the impact of backwaters amid uncertainty over the extent of land submergence in Telangana.

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy criticised the alleged detention of Telangana activists and BRS workers ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's Palamuru visit. He also questioned the timing of the tour, citing pending paddy procurement and Rythu Bharosa implementation.

The EAGLE Force plans to issue Look Out Circulars against Indian and foreign suspects allegedly linked to an international hydroponic cannabis smuggling racket. Investigators claim the network cultivated cannabis in Thailand and smuggled it into India through multiple airports.

A six-lane elevated corridor proposed at LB Nagar under the H-CITI project is expected to ease congestion and provide signal-free travel for nearly one lakh commuters. The Rs 416 crore project will improve connectivity between LB Nagar, the Old City, Meerpet, and Badangpet.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan reviewed progress on the Moosarambagh downstream bridge and Nalgonda flyover projects on Thursday. He directed officials to accelerate construction works and ensure the bridge is opened to traffic at the earliest to ease commuter movement.

The BRS has criticised the Congress government for inviting parties that opposed the statehood struggle to the Telangana Movement Activists Committee meeting.

Hyderabad police have registered the first case under the Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026, after a woman allegedly attacked advocate Nishat Raza at the Family Court in Purani Haveli. A counter-case has also been filed, and both complaints are under investigation.

A three-year-old girl found wandering alone in Hyderabad's Chilkalguda area was safely reunited with her family after a local resident alerted police. Officers quickly secured the child, conducted inquiries in the neighbourhood, and traced her family within a short time.

Actor Prakash Raj questioned Jana Sena's plans to contest elections in Telangana, seeking clarity on whether the party would contest independently or in alliance. His remarks triggered a sharp response from actor Bandla Ganesh, who criticised him for commenting on political issues.

The Secunderabad Task Force and Malakpet police arrested two interstate drug peddlers and seized 20 kg of marijuana worth about Rs 10 lakh in Dilsukhnagar. The accused allegedly transported the contraband from Odisha, while two other suspects remain absconding.

A complaint has been lodged with Mehdipatnam police seeking legal action against Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh over alleged remarks targeting Muslims and Muslim women. The complainant has urged authorities to verify a viral video, investigate the matter, and safeguard communal harmony.

A construction worker from Andhra Pradesh died after reportedly losing his balance and falling from the third floor of an under-construction building at Navodaya Venture in Medchal on Thursday. Police visited the site and have launched an investigation into the incident.

Khammam CCS police solved a theft case registered at Kakatiya University Campus police station by arresting three accused from West Bengal. Acting on CCTV-based information shared by Warangal police, the team tracked the suspects on a train and received appreciation for its prompt action.

Hyderabad has emerged as a major data centre destination, with live capacity more than doubling since 2022 and a 1.9 GW project pipeline. Investments by Microsoft, AWS and Oracle are accelerating the city's transformation into a leading hyperscale and AI infrastructure hub.

Star Hospitals has released a free public health book, The Human Bone Joints Explained, authored by orthopedic and robotic surgeon Dr Neelam V Ramana Reddy. The publication aims to promote mobility, dispel myths, prevent joint degeneration, and encourage pain-free living.

A seven-year-old boy who suffered life-threatening injuries in a dog attack, including severe blood loss, scalp avulsion, and an ischemic stroke, has recovered after intensive care and reconstructive surgery at Kamineni Hospitals. He was discharged on Thursday following successful treatment.