Telangana

The contest for the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Mayor’s post has turned into a high-stakes battle between the BJP and Congress. Despite the BJP initially securing the required majority with independents and AIFB support, Congress reshaped the scenario by drawing defections.

The Congress party’s decision on the Jagtial municipal chairman has reached Praja Bhavan, with senior leaders engaged in intense consultations. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy involved AICC secretary Sachin Savant and Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar to mediate between factions led by T Jeevan Reddy and Dr Sanjay Kumar.

Congress and CPI have reportedly agreed to share the mayor and deputy mayor posts in Kothagudem Municipal Corporation for five years, following a hung verdict where both parties won 22 divisions each.

Khammam Catholic Diocese Bishop Dr. Sagili Prakash distributed scholarships worth Rs 45.80 lakh to 795 students from Khammam and Kothagudem districts to support higher education. Students pursuing MBBS, engineering, pharmacy, law, nursing, agriculture, and other courses benefited.

After winning Kyathanpalli municipality, the BRS has intensified efforts to secure chairperson posts in Kagaznagar, Bellampalli and Khanapur. The party is working to attract independents and allies to gain control of key civic bodies in the Adilabad region

Boggula Srinivas, the author of the 2014 book ‘Pawan Kalyan Hatao – Politics Bachao’, died in a tragic road accident in Khammam when his car plunged into the Palair reservoir. He had earlier faced death threats following the release of his controversial book.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused the Congress of misusing power during municipal elections and urged the SEC to ensure transparency in upcoming mayor and chairperson polls. He also alleged police interference and political collusion

More than 70,000 devotees visited the Bheemeshwara Temple in Vemulawada on Maha Shivaratri. The three-day jatara began on Saturday, with officials and ministers offering silk cloths and authorities making special arrangements for pilgrims

The hung verdict in 38 Urban Local Bodies across Telangana has triggered intense political manoeuvring, with the Congress relying on ex-officio members and independents to secure control of key municipalities.

A 22-year-old man from Narsapur in Medak district died at Gandhi Hospital after battling for life for 26 days following a suicide attempt. He had consumed weedicide after his marriage proposal was rejected, police said

The municipal elections in erstwhile Medak district have left both the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Congress short of majority in five municipalities, making the BJP a decisive player despite winning fewer wards.

Lakhs of devotees visited major Shiva temples across the erstwhile Adilabad district on Maha Shivratri. Special prayers, holy baths and improved facilities marked the celebrations, with people arriving from Telangana and Maharashtra

The Attapur police arrested Mohammed Junaid and Syed Nayab for allegedly breaking into a Chintalmet home and stealing gold and silver ornaments. The suspects confessed, and police have remanded them, acting swiftly after the homeowner’s complaint.

Factional infighting within the Congress has affected its bid to secure key posts in the newly formed Asifabad municipality. With independents holding the balance, rival groups led by Puranam Sathish and K Vishwaprasad Rao are competing for control

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the ruling Congress of resorting to undemocratic practices to gain control in over 30 hung municipalities in Telangana. He alleged that Congress was using coercion, police pressure, and hired goons to lure corporators.

After Telangana Today highlighted piles of garbage near Gudimalkapur Market in Hyderabad, GHMC’s Sanitation wing promptly cleared the roadside waste on Sunday morning, restoring cleanliness and easing inconvenience for commuters and shoppers visiting the market.

A wandering tiger in Siddipet has prompted forest officials to attempt tranquilisation and relocation for human and animal safety. Despite previous trap attempts, experts are setting up camera traps and following NTCA guidelines to capture and radio-collar the tiger.

Veteran footballers in Secunderabad are concerned over construction of a compound wall on Trimulgherry football ground, a historic site producing Olympians and national players. The SCB handed land to HMDA for road widening, prompting fears of losing access.

Six children who were forced into begging at a temple fair near Kagaznagar were rescued during inspections by officials and volunteers. The children and their parents were counselled, and authorities warned of legal action against those encouraging child begging

Sikhs in Hyderabad and Secunderabad observed Shaheedi Divas marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Devotees gathered at Gurudwara Saheb Sitafalmandi for prayers, Shabad Kirtans, and Katha, followed by the traditional Guru Ka Langar.

A 30-year-old man, Bole Vishwanath, was beaten to death by unidentified persons on the Jagtial bypass road. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation, suspecting personal disputes as the motive behind the murder

Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 415 persons, while Cyberabad Police apprehended 196 during weekend drunk driving checks. Several offenders recorded high blood alcohol levels. All accused will have to appear before court as part of the enforcement drive.

Afzalgunj police arrested a 39-year-old Amberpet resident allegedly involved in multiple motorcycle thefts. Three stolen two-wheelers were recovered. The accused was identified through CCTV footage following a complaint from Osmania General Hospital and has been remanded.

Afzalgunj police arrested two Odisha residents for allegedly transporting 10 kilograms of ganja in Hyderabad. The contraband was reportedly concealed in a specially designed vest. One more accused is absconding, and efforts are under way to trace him.