Telangana

Ten passengers aboard an RTC bus were injured when the bus crashed into a stationary truck near Choutuppal

Indian carriers including IndiGo and SpiceJet are operating special relief flights from the Middle East after airspace disruptions linked to regional tensions led to 357 cancellations, with the government coordinating restoration and passenger assistance efforts

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams announced closure of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple and other temples for over 10 hours on Tuesday due to the lunar eclipse, with darshan and sevas resuming after purification rituals are completed.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao alleged illegal quarrying by a company linked to Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy in Rajendranagar, sought closure and a probe, and questioned alleged violations of environmental, mining and land allotment norms.

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao alleged serious safety lapses at the Santosh Nagar–Chanchalguda steel bridge site, citing unregulated crane operations and lack of protective gear, and demanded accountability from GHMC officials and the construction agency.

Temples across the erstwhile Karimnagar district, including Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple and Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple, were closed on Monday due to the lunar eclipse and will reopen in the evening after rituals and cleaning

The Telangana High Court continued hearing petitions challenging the Justice PC Ghose Commission report on alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. State defended the inquiry, asserting that principles of natural justice were followed

Justice B Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana High Court declined interim relief in a petition challenging the alleged barricading of the Hazrath dargah within the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple premises in Vemulawada

The United Khammam District Archery Association conducted selection trials at Kinnerasan Model Sports School for under-10, 13, and 15-year-olds. A total of 110 players were selected to participate in the upcoming Championship at Delhi Public School (Patancheru)

A political row has erupted between the Telangana and Kerala governments over the demolition of Bhoodan houses at Velugumatla in Khammam. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy dismissed Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s remarks as political propaganda

A case of negligence was reported at the Government General Hospital in Jadcherla after stray dogs nibbled a body kept in the postmortem room. Family members of the deceased alleged lack of basic facilities and demanded action against the responsible staff

The Nagarkurnool District Collector has submitted a detailed report on the Kummera village incident to the BC Commission. Three accused have been arrested, while others are absconding. The report also mentions compensation and welfare measures for the victim’s family

Cardinal Poola Anthony called for peace and unity while addressing devotees at the Karunagiri shrine in Khammam. He urged people to follow the path of harmony and tolerance. MP R Raghuram Reddy assured support for Dalit Christians

CPI ML Mass Line leaders demanded immediate construction of Indiramma houses for families displaced from Bhoodan land at Velugumatla in Khammam. They criticised the demolition of houses and sought action against encroachers. The NCST has taken cognizance of the incident

Members of the Telangana Non-Gazetted Officers Association in Mancherial felicitated Additional Collector P Chandraiah and RDO G Srinivas Rao on their promotions. The association discussed employee issues and received assurance of support from the officers

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy claimed he had persuaded Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to consider becoming the party’s prime ministerial candidate. The appeal, made at a party programme in Vikarabad, surprised many due to the absence of imminent elections

BRS leaders in Khammam have demanded a white paper on Velugumatla Bhoodan lands, alleging irregularities in land records and illegal conversions. They accused officials and politicians of collusion and sought clarity on whether recovered land would be returned to the poor

A Mancherial district court granted bail to BRS leader Balka Suman and three others accused of attacking Labour Minister G Vivek’s convoy and injuring a constable. The court imposed financial and reporting conditions

Nearly 200 habitations in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad districts may face a drinking water crisis this summer. Officials have identified vulnerable villages and directed departments to take preventive steps, use alternative sources, and arrange tankers if required

The Karimnagar unit of the Progressive Recognised Teachers’ Union has urged the Union government to arrange special flights to bring back teachers stranded in Dubai and other Gulf countries due to flight cancellations. The union submitted a representation to Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar

Police in Mancherial arrested a tiffin centre owner for allegedly cheating 62 people of Rs 1.58 crore by promising high returns from water plant and sand mining businesses. His brother is absconding, and efforts are on to trace him

Greater flamingos have returned to Singur reservoir in Sangareddy after nearly four years, following a drop in water levels due to repair works. Bird watchers welcomed the development and expressed hope for more migratory birds during summer

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao criticised the Congress government in Telangana, saying it lacked funds to implement welfare guarantees but was ready to spend Rs 1,000 crore on the National Herald case. He accused the government of neglecting employees and the poor

Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Telangana has drawn criticism from political leaders and observers, who questioned his priorities and timing. Critics said he ignored key local issues while attending other events, raising doubts over his commitment to the state