Telangana

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.

The CBSE has sought an explanation from Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, following parents’ complaints of steep fee hikes and absence of a functional PTA. The school has been given 30 days to respond, failing which action may be initiated.

The open-air amphitheatre at Taramati Baradari hosted ‘Soundscapes of Telangana’ during IAPCON 2026. Folk and classical musicians showcased rare instruments, aiming to preserve Telangana’s musical heritage while offering cultural exposure to conference delegates.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao paid tributes to Sant Sevalal Maharaj and highlighted tribal welfare initiatives undertaken during the BRS regime, while alleging attempts by the Centre and State governments to weaken Singareni Collieries.

Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan launched a new membership drive at Mangalagiri, contributing ₹2 crore himself. He introduced categories for members—Udyami, Sadhak, and Pradatha—based on their level of engagement and support

Uncertainty continues over the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Mayor’s post as political parties scramble for support. While the BJP is close to the majority mark, Congress, BRS, MIM and Independents are exploring a possible alliance to stake claim.

A 45-year-old devotee died of a cardiac arrest while trekking to the Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple at Velala village in Mancherial district on Maha Shivratri. He collapsed during the climb and was declared brought dead at a hospital.

Under the FIFA and AIFF-backed Football for Schools Programme, the Telangana Football Association distributed 19,502 footballs to 3,171 schools across the State to promote grassroots football and encourage sports participation among schoolchildren.

Maha Shivaratri was celebrated with grand fervour across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, with thousands of devotees visiting Shiva temples for rituals, pujas, and holy dips. State leaders, including chief ministers and governors, extended greetings and prayers for prosperity and well-being

Imams and Muezzins across Telangana are facing uncertainty ahead of Ramzan due to delayed honorarium payments by the Wakf Board. With dues cleared only till November and thousands of applications pending, religious functionaries have urged immediate intervention by the government.

An elusive tiger has moved west towards Vithalapur village in Siddipet district after staying in a reserve forest near Gundaram and Chowdaram. Fresh pug marks were found in Anantharam Kunta, prompting alerts and intensified monitoring by forest officials.

Participation of elected representatives as ex-officio members in chairperson elections of hung municipalities has triggered controversy, with allegations in Kagaznagar and Bellampalli over voter eligibility as political parties scramble for numbers ahead of crucial civic polls.

The enrolment of BJP MP M Raghunandan Rao as an ex-officio member of Isnapur municipality, where the party has no elected councillors, has triggered political speculation as Congress and BRS vie for control ahead of the chairperson election.

A 55-year-old farmer, Gaddam Ram Reddy, died by suicide in Adilabad’s Bela mandal after incurring massive crop losses. Burdened by $₹10$ lakh in debt from three years of failed cultivation on 23 acres, he consumed pesticide in his cowshed

BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao extended greetings on Sant Sevalal Maharaj’s birth anniversary, praising his teachings on social harmony and recalling welfare initiatives undertaken for the development and empowerment of the Banjara community.

Located in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, about 50 km from Warangal, this underrated treasure blends mesolithic petroglyphs, towering sandstone arches, caves, and rolling hillocks into a spectacular escape for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike

A speeding car overturned on the ORR service road near Pocharam village under Patancheru police station limits, killing one person and injuring three others.

A Peregrine Falcon was spotted in the Kawal Tiger Reserve during the Asian Water Bird Survey, marking its first recorded appearance in five years. Wildlife researcher Dr Venkat Anagandhula photographed the bird perched on a mobile tower near Kistapur Lake.

Authorities in Mancherial district have made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of Maha Shivaratri festivities at Sri Bugga Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Devasthanam in Kannala and Sri Mallikharjuna Swamy temple in Velala.