Telangana

Healthcare leaders in Hyderabad reacted cautiously to the Union Budget 2026-27, noting that while it signals a shift toward patient-centric and globally competitive healthcare, it fails to meet expectations on public health expenditure.

The Union Budget 2026-27 has drawn sharp criticism in Telangana for ignoring major infrastructure and urban development proposals worth Rs 1.63 lakh crore, including the Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad Metro Phase-2, and Musi River rejuvenation.

BRS activists staged widespread protests across Karimnagar and other Telangana districts against the SIT summons issued to party president K Chandrashekhar Rao in connection with the alleged phone-tapping case. Demonstrations included dharnas, rasta rokos, bike rallies, and burning of effigies of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.

A tiger roaming in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district attacked a calf at Gandamalla village, marking the fourth such incident since January 17. Villagers discovered pugmarks and reported the attack to forest officials, who installed camera traps and deployed drones to monitor the predator.

Political tensions flared across Telangana as BRS cadres staged widespread protests against the SIT questioning of party chief and former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao. Demonstrations in Hyderabad and other districts saw clashes with police, effigy burnings, road blockades, and mock funeral processions.

The BRS staged a protest in Sangareddy against the SIT notice served on former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, alleging political vendetta by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Party cadres held a rally wearing black badges and scarves, burning an effigy of Revanth Reddy, which led to a minor scuffle with police.

Congress leader Neelam Madhu has fielded his wife Kavitha in the Isnapur municipal elections after switching parties multiple times. Eyeing the 2028 Assembly polls, he hopes to remain politically relevant through the civic contest

The Sammakka-Saralamma mini-altars in Mancherial earned Rs 14.67 lakh from devotees during the biennial fair. With additional revenue from tenders, the fair generated Rs 31.19 lakh and attracted over two lakh devotees

Under Operation Smile, police rescued 85 children from forced labour in Adilabad and 51 in Kumram Bheem Asifabad. Officials registered cases against offenders and urged citizens to report child exploitation through Dial 100, assuring confidentiality

BRS Assembly whip KP Vivekananda accused the Congress government of using the SIT to target opposition leaders, alleging procedural violations in serving notices to former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao in the phone-tapping case.

More than 50,000 devotees gathered at Sri Balaji Venkateshwara Swamy Devasthanam in Gangapur village for the annual Gangapuri Jatara. Special transport, security and facilities were arranged as pilgrims offered prayers and performed rituals

The Special Investigation Team questioned BRS chief and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao at his Hyderabad residence in connection with the alleged phone tapping case. Former MP J Santosh Kumar accompanied him, while senior leaders and legal advisers were present

Former Chief Minister and BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao left his Erravelli residence on Sunday to appear before the SIT in the phone-tapping case, with large crowds of party leaders and supporters lining the route in a show of solidarity.

The Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre said the temporary DIAL-112 call centre set up at the Medaram Jatara handled over 500 emergency calls, ensuring swift response, effective coordination and enhanced public safety during the festival.

BRS cadres staged protests across the erstwhile Adilabad district against the SIT issuing notices to former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao in the phone-tapping case, with road blockades, effigy burnings and the detention of a former minister.

BRS activists staged protests across the erstwhile Karimnagar district against the SIT issuing notices to party president K. Chandrashekhar Rao, burning effigies and alleging deliberate harassment of the former Chief Minister.

Protests erupted across Siddipet district after the SIT summoned former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao, with BRS cadres and villagers staging demonstrations and burning effigies while accusing the Congress government of political vendetta.

Protests erupted across Telangana as BRS cadres demonstrated against the SIT summoning party president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao in the alleged phone-tapping case, alleging political vendetta by the Congress government.

  A tiger attacked and killed a calf at Gandamalla village on Yadadri Bhuvanagiri–Siddipet border. Forest officials confirmed pug marks, tracked movement toward Chakkalgudem forest, and warned villagers as the tiger continues roaming nearby areas 

  Hyderabad police tightened security at BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao’s Nandinagar residence ahead of SIT visit in phone tapping case. Heavy forces deployed, roads barricaded, traffic restricted, and security enhanced citywide amid anticipated protests by BRS workers 

Mega star Chiranjeevi shared news that his son and Tollywood hero Ramcharan is blessed with twins - a boy and a girl on Saturday night.

India’s G Sai Karteek Reddy and Vishnuvardhan clinched the Men’s Doubles crown at the ITF World Tour Tennis 15K Championship in Hyderabad. They defeated compatriots Ishaque Iqbal and Dev Javia 6-1, 6-4 in the final at Jubilee International Centre

Sri NityanandaTrayodashi was celebrated with devotion at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple, Banjara Hills. The event featured a 108 Kalasha Maha Abhishekam, spirited sankirtana, devotional dancing, and a grand Chappan Bhog with 56 varieties of prasadam

Balaji Sai Sriram’s superb spell of 7/35 helped Mahbubnagar defeat Medak by 12 runs in the HCA under-16 one-day tournament for districts. A Beerendra (84) and G Kethan Kumar (73) also starred as Mahbubnagar posted 234 before bowling out Medak for 222