Telangana

The BDL-Bhanur police arrested Sigachi Industries CEO Amit Raj Sinha nearly six months after a factory blast in Telangana that killed around 54 people. The arrest followed High Court pressure during a PIL hearing.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao paid tribute to Ratan Tata on his birth anniversary, remembering the late industrialist for his compassion, commitment to social good, and belief that true success lies in uplifting others.

Ambulance staff in Sangareddy were forced to carry a pregnant woman on a stretcher across a flooded road after backwaters blocked vehicle access to her village. Residents have renewed demands for a permanent road.

A couple on a motorcycle died after a car hit them near Nallagutta early on Sunday morning in Jagitial district.

Controversy is brewing over the registration of a case of culpable homicide against an RTC driver who parked his bus on a National Highway. A jeep hit the parked bus and one person died. Police registered a culpable homicide case against the driver, leading to unrest among RTC drivers.

A fire broke out at a plastic segregation and pellet unit in Tata Nagar, Katedan, on Sunday morning. Firefighters controlled the blaze after two hours. No casualties were reported, and the cause is under investigation

BRS working president KT Rama Rao paid tributes to former Minister P Janardhan Reddy on his 18th death anniversary, recalling his role in Hyderabad’s political history and praising the fulfilment of his vision after Telangana’s formation.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the Telangana Congress government of selling prime public land worth Rs 5 lakh crore under asset monetisation, demanding that land allotted at concessional rates be reclaimed and used for public infrastructure

Three youths were killed after their motorcycle fell into an under-construction culvert on NH-161B near Nizampet in Sangareddy district. Police suspect poor lighting and lack of warning signboards caused the early morning accident

Nizamabad District defeated Hyderabad Blues by six wickets in the HCA B-Division T20 knockouts in Hyderabad. Warangal District and Mahbubnagar District also registered wins, while standout performances came from Srikar, Varshith and Rohith Reddy

Hyderabad’s Aaron George has been selected in India’s U19 World Cup squad for Zimbabwe and Namibia. India, five-time champions, are in Group B with New Zealand, USA and Bangladesh

Health officials say counterfeit rabies vaccine concerns do not affect government hospitals in Telangana, as supplies come directly from manufacturers. However, the State faces rising dog bite cases and a serious shortage of Rabies Immunoglobulin injections needed for severe bites.

Telangana’s Shivani Karra won gold in the under-14 girls 200m freestyle and 100m backstroke at the South Zone aquatics championship in Hyderabad. Dakshinya Harini Gidijala added gold in the 200m breaststroke as swimmers from Karnataka and Telangana shared honours

The mixed doubles pre-quarterfinals at the AAI 52nd Institutional Table Tennis Championships in Indore saw PSPB, RBI, Railways and Tamil Nadu pairs advance. Matches featured thrillers, straight-game wins and deciders, underlining the competitive depth at Abhay Prashal

TCA Khammam defeated TCA Hanamkonda by 75 runs in the Telangana Gold Cup East Zone League at Warangal, with Imran Shaik scoring 75 not out. TCA Mahabubabad beat TCA Mulugu by eight wickets, with R Suresh starring with the ball

Forest officials in Jagtial seized two langurs illegally confined in rice mills at Kodimial following a complaint by animal welfare activist Mudavath Preethi of the Stray Animal Foundation of India. Inspections at Chamundi Rice Industries and Dattasai Rice Industry led to the rescue.

An RTC bus carrying 60 passengers rammed into a stationary truck near Kandi in Sangareddy rural limits, leaving at least 20 injured. The victims were rushed to the government hospital in Sangareddy, but unscheduled power cuts disrupted emergency treatment and diagnostic tests, shocking patients and their families.

In a community policing initiative, Adilabad district police, along with Agarwal Seva Trust, distributed 1,000 blankets to tribals and 50 volleyball kits to youngsters at Kummarikunta village in Utnoor mandal. Prohibition and Excise Minister Jupalli Krishna Rao, Khanapur MLA Vedma Bojju, and SP Akhil Mahajan attended the programme.

The Annual Report 2025 released by SP B Rohith Raju highlights a mixed crime trend in Kothagudem. While overall crime and POCSO cases rose, incidents of violence against women, cybercrimes, and ganja cases declined. The district recorded 6,180 cases this year, up from 5,636 last year.

Mancherial district witnessed a 19 percent rise in crimes in 2025 compared to the previous year, with 5,289 offences registered against 4,457 in 2024. Commissioner of Police Amber Kishore Jha reported increases in kidnappings, grievous injuries, missing cases and thefts, though some offences declined.

Journalists across Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts staged protests demanding the withdrawal of government order 252 on accreditation cards. They submitted representations to district Collectors, arguing that the order undermines their identity and self-respect.

Farmers in Mahabubabad faced severe hardship due to non-availability of urea, with distress scenes reported at Narasimulupeta Rythu Vedika. Several farmers returned empty-handed after long waits, warning of crop damage if fertiliser supplies are not restored soon

The Ramagundam police commissionerate reported a slight increase in overall crime in 2025, with more cases of missing persons and kidnapping. Police also detected a major SBI gold loan fraud, while noting a decline in major crimes due to preventive policing

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remarks against BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao have triggered discussions within the Telangana Congress. Several party leaders have expressed concern over his language and its possible impact on the party’s image and future prospects