Telangana

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said the SIT probing the phone-tapping case issued notices to former Ministers K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao only as witnesses under Section 160 of the CrPC, rejecting allegations of political vendetta.

A fire broke out in a furniture godown near Nampally railway station on Saturday afternoon, causing panic as thick smoke engulfed the area. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after a two-hour operation. No casualties were reported.

With the Sammakka Saralamma jatara just days away, sluggish progress in setting up mini altars and basic amenities at Mancherial has triggered criticism from devotees, who have urged civic authorities to expedite works to avoid inconvenience during the four-day fair.

Maulana Azad National Urdu University faces uncertainty after the Telangana government issued a notice to resume 50 acres of allegedly unused land at its Manikonda campus, even as the varsity awaits CPWD’s DPR and students protest the move.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka accused ABN Andhra Jyothy Managing Director Vemuri Radhakrishna of publishing false reports on Singareni tenders and demanded a public clarification. He said fabricated stories were aimed at damaging his political career and misleading the public.

Eight Maoists, including a woman and several militia and courier network members, surrendered before Ramagundam police on Saturday. Officials said they were influenced by government welfare initiatives and police support for surrendered cadres, and decided to return to mainstream life.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar alleged political vendetta after receiving midnight notices from the SIT, claiming it was issued on Chief Minister’s instructions. He said notices were being used to intimidate Opposition leaders questioning the Congress government

Two persons were arrested in connection with an alleged illegal child adoption racket in Luxettipet, while two others are absconding. Police said the accused facilitated adoptions for money and sourced children through traffickers. A case was registered following a Childline complaint.

An on-air remark by ABN Andhra Jyothy Executive Editor P. Venkata Krishna telling BRS MLC T. Ravinder Rao to “get out of my debate” has sparked outrage in Telangana, with demands from various sections for the BRS to boycott the channel and newspaper.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has scrapped the proposal to accommodate government offices at T-Hub following widespread criticism. He directed officials to retain the facility exclusively for startups and relocate offices functioning from rented buildings to government-owned premises.

A sanitation worker died after falling into a machine at the GHMC dumpyard in Yousufguda on Saturday, triggering protests by co-workers alleging safety lapses. Police and senior GHMC officials reached the spot and held talks with the agitating workers.

Police seized 108 motorbikes, five auto-rickshaws and a four-wheeler during a community contact programme in Gudihathnoor mandal on Saturday. The vehicles were seized after owners failed to produce registration and ownership documents during the early-morning drive.

A woman excise constable was grievously injured after being hit by a speeding car carrying ganja during an interception attempt near Nirmal. Police later chased, arrested two smugglers, seized the contraband, and launched a wider probe.

Cyberabad Cybercrime Police solved 14 cases and arrested 23 suspects across multiple States during a special drive, exposing organised pan-India fraud networks and securing court-ordered refunds of Rs 1.06 crore to victims

A senior assistant at the Bazarhathnoor mandal revenue office in Adilabad was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from an applicant seeking land registration.

FLO Hyderabad has unveiled the sixth edition of FLO StyleTatva, featuring 212 curated stalls across fashion, lifestyle, handlooms and gourmet segments, reinforcing its role as a key marketplace for MSMEs and women-led enterprises

The University of Hyderabad’s School of Physics has begun celebrations marking the centenary of quantum mechanics with a national conference featuring lectures, panel discussions and poster sessions, drawing scientists and researchers from across the country

The GHMC is working to increase construction and demolition waste processing from 150 to 500 tonnes per day at its Fathullaguda facility. Officials have been directed to improve lifting and monitoring to utilise the plant’s full capacity

Kothagudem Police seized 132.5 kg of ganja worth Rs 67 lakh during a vehicle check and arrested two persons. The contraband was being transported from Odisha to Tamil Nadu, while three other accused remain absconding

Over 100 children took part in a mass Aksharabhyasam ceremony at Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalayam on Vasanta Panchami, marking their formal initiation into learning in a spiritually enriched setting rooted in Indian educational and cultural traditions

India’s Karan Singh defeated Switzerland’s Jeffrey Von Der Schulenburg 6-4, 6-4, while USA’s Keshav Chopra stunned sixth seed Aziz Ouakaa of Tunisia 6-3, 6-3 to move into the semifinals of the Hyderabad Open ITF men’s tennis tournament

Akhileshwar (121) and B Gowtham Reddy (119 n.o.) cracked centuries, while K Abhinav Kumar (5/28) and T Umesh (5/56) impressed with the ball in the HCA under-14 probables matches played in Hyderabad on Friday

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan scored a brilliant double century in the Ranji Trophy against Hyderabad, crediting former India captain Mohd Azharuddin for his guidance. Sarfaraz said Azhar’s tips on handling reverse swing helped him prepare for the challenging pitch conditions

Sarfaraz Khan smashed 227 and Suved Parkar added 75 as Mumbai piled up 560 against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. G Rahul Singh’s unbeaten 82 helped Hyderabad reach 138 for two at stumps on day two