Telangana

Cyberabad police have issued a public advisory warning citizens about the surge in cybercrime through fake social media profiles. Fraudsters are misusing names, photos, and logos to create counterfeit accounts and trick people into sharing money or personal details. Common scams include fake emergencies, bogus business deals, instant loan offers, and job or investment frauds.

Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu clarified his remarks in the Legislative Council after unemployed youth staged protests across Hyderabad. He said his statements were misinterpreted for political gains and reiterated the government’s commitment to a structured job calendar.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said there was no need for controversy between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over river waters. Addressing a village meeting, he called for cooperation, criticised attempts to politicise irrigation projects and highlighted reforms in land records.

Unemployed youth across Telangana are staging protests against the Congress government’s failure to deliver on its election promise of releasing a job calendar and filling 2 lakh vacancies within a year. Demonstrations erupted in Hyderabad and districts like Warangal and Mahabubnagar, with several protesters detained.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu not to obstruct Telangana irrigation projects. Striking a conciliatory note, he said water disputes should be resolved through dialogue and mutual cooperation between the two States.

South Central Railway has announced special measures to handle the surge in passenger traffic during the Sankranthi festival. With daily footfall expected to reach 2.20 lakh at Secunderabad, 50,000 at Lingampalli and 35,000 at Cherlapalli, facilities have been enhanced with additional booking counters, ATVMs, and security personnel.

The BRS has intensified preparations for upcoming municipal elections, with working president KT Rama Rao holding district-wise review meetings. After sessions with Warangal and Karimnagar leaders, he is set to meet Khammam and Nizamabad representatives.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of planning to dissolve Siddipet district and merge it with neighbouring districts. He warned that people would launch a movement to protect Siddipet’s identity and development.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged unemployed youth to look beyond government jobs and focus on private sector opportunities. He said large-scale investments were essential to generate employment for Telangana’s 30 lakh job seekers.

Mid-day meal workers in Karimnagar are facing financial hardship due to delay in salary payments by the state government. While the Centre has cleared its share, the state’s contribution and pending egg bills remain unpaid for several months

BRS leader A Rakesh Reddy accused the Congress government of betraying unemployed youth by failing to deliver promised jobs and welfare measures. He condemned police action on protesters and demanded a job calendar, action against officials and an apology from the government.

Siddipet's outgoing Commissioner SM Vijay Kumar narrowly escaped injury after his car swerved to avoid goats, hitting a boy

Mid-day meal workers in the erstwhile Khammam district are facing severe financial distress due to delayed salaries and unpaid bills. Union leaders alleged removal of long-serving workers and demanded immediate clearance of dues, LPG supply and a hike in honorarium.

BRS leader Manne Krishank accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of double standards in awarding government contracts to firms he earlier criticised. He demanded a probe into past allegations or an apology for making false claims against the BRS leadership.

IPS officer Rashmi Perumal has assumed charge as the new Commissioner of Police in Siddipet, replacing SM Vijay Kumar. Senior police officials welcomed her, and she said maintaining law and order in the district would be her top priority

The Union government has sanctioned a 50-bed AYUSH hospital in Karimnagar at an estimated cost of Rs 15 crore. The Centre has asked the state government to identify land and recruit staff for the proposed facility.

The Telangana State Human Rights Commission held the State government responsible for a woman’s death following a botched tubectomy at a Wanaparthy government hospital, ordering Rs 8 lakh additional compensation and government employment for her husband.

A four-year-old boy sustained throat injuries after a China manja thread got entangled around his neck while flying a kite in Metpally town during Sankranthi celebrations. Police have launched a search for shops illegally selling the banned kite string.

Hyderabad police have registered an FIR against a man for allegedly running over a puppy in Saroornagar. The case was booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with support from PETA India after CCTV footage captured the act of animal cruelty.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned police action against job aspirants protesting for government notifications in Telangana. He demanded that Rahul Gandhi intervene and ensure the Congress government fulfils its election promise of providing government jobs to unemployed youth.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao questioned Rahul Gandhi’s silence over the Telangana government’s alleged attempt to reclaim MANUU land. After meeting students, he accused the Congress regime of targeting educational institutions for real estate interests and vowed to fight the move.

The BRS NRI unit in Australia has invited party working president K.T. Rama Rao to its silver jubilee celebrations in Melbourne. Rama Rao responded positively and is expected to visit Australia, strengthening the party’s engagement with the Telugu diaspora.

Internal differences within the Congress surfaced in Nalgonda district following the resignation of Mother Dairy chairman G Madhusudhan Reddy and the appointment of Prabhakar Reddy, with party leaders alleging political motives behind the leadership change.

Manja threads hanging from electric lines have emerged as a serious hazard for children in Telangana, causing fatal electrocution and burn injuries. Experts warn that wet nylon and metal-coated manja can conduct electricity, urging parents to spread awareness.