Telangana

Senior BRS leaders lashed out at the Congress government in Telangana, accusing it of misusing police investigation agencies to target opposition leaders and suppress dissent. At Telangana Bhavan, Opposition leader S Madhusudhana Chary and others alleged that notices against KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao were politically motivated.

The five-day long Nagoba Jatara, a major tribal religious and cultural festival of the Mesram clan, concluded at Keslapur village in Indervelli mandal, Adilabad. Rituals including Mandagajili and Betal Puja were performed, with Raj Gond elders displaying traditional martial skills.

Tension prevailed in Jangaon after a few Congress workers allegedly tried to assault BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy during a programme attended by Minister D Anasuya. Police intervened in time and removed the accused worker, preventing further escalation

BRS chief and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao extended financial assistance to the family of late BRS leader Kusuma Jagadish. He handed over a cheque to support the medical education of Jagadish’s daughter and assured continued support to the family

ICRISAT research shows that transplanting pigeonpea instead of direct sowing can significantly improve yields, reduce climate risks and shorten crop duration. Field trials found stronger plants and better productivity under rainfed conditions, helping farmers narrow the existing yield gap sustainably

Senior BRS leaders accused the Congress government of misusing the SIT to harass the opposition and divert attention from governance failures ahead of municipal elections. They questioned selective probes and warned of action against irregularities if BRS returns to power

The annual Vasantha Panchami festival was celebrated with religious fervour at the Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam in Basar on Friday. Around three lakh devotees attended rituals, special prayers and Aksharabhyasam, with elaborate arrangements made for smooth conduct

Regulatory authorities have launched a nationwide crackdown on kumkum and ritual powders adulterated with toxic industrial chemicals, following DCGI directives mandating strict testing, BIS compliance and legal action under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act to protect public health.

Medchal police arrested a 50-year-old shepherd for allegedly murdering his landlord, a painter, at Gowdavelli village. The accused reportedly killed the victim with an axe to evade repayment of borrowed money. Investigation is ongoing.

One person suffered serious injuries and two others minor injuries after an electric hoarding collapsed at Medaram on Friday. The incident has raised safety concerns among devotees ahead of the Medaram festivities, with complaints of poor coordination among departments

Former IPS officer and BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar said phone-tapping was a lawful intelligence tool handled by police, not politicians. He questioned the SIT probe and alleged political targeting of BRS leaders by the Congress government.

A security scare was reported at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after a bullet was found in a passenger’s luggage during routine screening. CISF seized the ammunition and handed the passenger to police, who are investigating its source and legality.

BRS leader T Harish Rao warned police officials against acting illegally to target party leaders, alleging misuse of the SIT by the Congress government. He said officers indulging in excesses would be held accountable even after retirement.

HMDA has proposed widening the pipeline road from MGIT to Manikonda with a 6-lane carriageway, sanctioned at Rs 110 crore. A second project will widen the ORR left carriageway from Nanakramguda to Gachibowli, aimed at easing congestion near flyover approaches.

The Telangana Drug Control Administration seized 109 bottles of illegally stocked oxytocin injections in Adilabad, allegedly meant for misuse in dairy cattle to increase milk yield. Officials warned of health risks to animals and said action would follow.

A reassessment of Telugu grammatical history challenges the claim that spoken Telugu lacks formal grammar, highlighting Dr. Vadlamudi Gopala Krishnayya’s seminal Vyāvahārika Bhāṣā Vyākaraṇam and warning against recurring intellectual distortions in contemporary linguistic discourse.

Jaggery prices have surged from Rs.40 to Rs.60 per kg ahead of the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, with traders accused of forming a syndicate to exploit rising demand. Devotees have urged officials to curb overpricing and conduct surprise inspections.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao appeared before the SIT in the alleged phone-tapping case on Friday amid heavy police deployment. Tensions flared as police restricted party leaders and cadre, triggering protests at Telangana Bhavan and Jubilee Hills.

Temples across the city and suburbs witnessed a heavy rush of devotees on Vasanth Panchami. Families gathered in large numbers to offer prayers to Goddess Saraswati, perform special pujas and conduct Aksharabhyasam rituals for children from early morning hours.

Students of the University of Hyderabad staged a protest condemning alleged discriminatory remarks against the LGBTQIA+ community during a Hindi department seminar. The department later distanced itself from the speaker’s statements and assured steps to prevent such incidents.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao dismissed the phone-tapping case as politically motivated, accusing the Congress government of using the probe to divert attention from unfulfilled promises and alleged scams, even as he appeared before the SIT for questioning.

Preventive arrests were carried out at Osmania University ahead of BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao’s appearance before the SIT in the phone-tapping case. The BRSV alleged the detentions were illegal and politically motivated by the Congress government.

Security was stepped up at Jubilee Hills Police Station and Telangana Bhavan ahead of BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao’s questioning by the SIT in the phone-tapping case. The move comes amid pre-emptive arrests of BRS leaders and students.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao is set to appear before the SIT in the phone-tapping case on Friday. Security has been tightened in Hyderabad amid BRS allegations of pre-emptive arrests and restrictions on political gatherings.