Telangana

The Election Commission of India has announced biennial Rajya Sabha elections to fill two seats from Telangana, with polling scheduled for March 16, 2026. The terms of Abhishek Manu Singhvi (Congress) and KR Suresh Reddy (BRS) end on April 9.

The prime suspect in the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl in Annamayya district was found dead in a lake on Wednesday. Following a massive manhunt, police suspect Kulavardhan died by suicide after the victim's body was discovered at his home

The BRS-CPI alliance enforced a day-long bandh in Kyathanpalli, Mancherial, protesting alleged misconduct by Congress councillors towards women colleagues. Shops and schools remained shut, while leaders including Balka Suman faced police action.

A couple from Naspur lost their lives instantly when a speeding lorry collided with their motorcycle on a flyover between Indaram and Nazeerpalli villages in Jaipur mandal.

Former councillor Domakonda Anil was arrested in Mancherial in connection with a rioting and unlawful assembly case involving BRS district president Balka Suman and six other leaders. Anil was detained from his residence and interrogated at Chennur police station before being produced in court.

Two men died and three others were seriously injured in a late-night accident near Raikal toll plaza at Shadnagar. Returning to Hyderabad from a pilgrimage to Arunachalam, their Innova was allegedly hit by an unidentified vehicle; police are investigating

A 50-year-old businessman died in a road accident at Kulcharam on the Medak–Hyderabad road early Wednesday. Returning from Vijayawada after visiting Kanaka Durga Temple, he lost control of his car, which overturned, killing him instantly

By virtue of their fine showing, 40 athletes from Ranga Reddy have been selected to compete in the Telangana powerlifting championship to be held soon

Police arrested a man in Adilabad for allegedly cultivating ganja plants as an intercrop in his jowar field at Douna village. As many as 94 plants worth Rs 9.20 lakh were seized during a raid following a tip-off

In a see-saw battle between Titans and VPG, the lead changed hands on many occasions, and it was the resilience of the winners which stood out

BRS and CPI women councillors alleged harassment and intimidation by Congress members during a municipal meeting in Mancherial to elect Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, claiming officials and police failed to intervene and that the meeting was postponed amid chaos

Quadric IT returned to BioAsia with its Smart AI Cane, an AI-powered assistive mobility device for the visually impaired. Developed from a student’s idea, the smart cane uses sensors and computer vision to detect obstacles and provide real-time guidance

Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar inspected security arrangements at Mecca Masjid and the Charminar area ahead of Ramzan, stating that adequate police deployment, surveillance cameras and special teams were in place to ensure safety and smooth conduct of activities

The election for Thorrur Municipality chairperson and vice-chairperson was marred by high drama and protests from BRS leaders who accused Congress of illegally securing the municipality. The Congress' victory in the election raised concerns over procedural violations

The BRS celebrated the birthday of party chief and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao across Khammam and Kothagudem districts with blood donation camps, welfare programmes and special events, with leaders hailing his role in achieving Telangana statehood and development

BRS leader Balka Suman accused Telangana police of supporting Congress in preventing BRS councillors from attending the Kyathanpalli municipality meeting. The altercation escalated into a violent clash, leading to stone-pelting, injuries, and the postponement of the meeting

A tragic incident occurred in Karimnagar, where Puram Srinivas was allegedly killed by his father, Kanakaiah, in a fit of rage during a quarrel. The father attacked his son with a stone, resulting in severe head injuries. Police are investigating

BRS district president Balka Suman condemned the Congress for allegedly misbehaving with women councillors and attempting to disrupt the Kyathanpalli municipal election. He demanded the release of CCTV footage and announced a bandh in protest against the undemocratic actions

The AICC has summoned Telangana Cabinet Ministers and senior Congress leaders for a meeting in New Delhi, a week after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met party president Mallikarjun Kharge, triggering speculation amid recent controversies in the State

Tension broke out in Kyathanpalli when police stopped BRS leaders from entering a special municipal meeting. A lathi-charge resulted in injuries on both sides. The meeting was postponed to the following day due to a lack of quorum and a dispute over voting procedures

Balka Suman, BRS district president, and six leaders were booked for unlawful assembly and rioting in Mancherial during an election meeting. Police allege they obstructed authorities, pelted stones, and caused injuries to officers, with investigations underway

BioAsia 2026 began in Hyderabad with global stakeholders converging to discuss AI-driven life sciences, as Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy highlighted Telangana’s policy initiatives, investments and ambitions to emerge as a top global life sciences hub

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education will monitor the Intermediate Public Examinations in real time this year using CCTV cameras integrated with a command control centre, covering 1,495 centres and nearly 10 lakh students, officials said

Bharat Rashtra Samithi chief K Chandrashekhar Rao celebrated his 72nd birthday with massive public gatherings, cultural performances, and social service activities across Telangana and abroad. Supporters, leaders, and farmers paid respects, distributed food, and participated in rituals at multiple venues