Telangana

Senior Congress leaders from Siddipet have launched a coordinated revolt against the AICC’s appointment of Tumukunta Akansha Reddy as DCC President. Multiple factions are lobbying for a reversal, intensifying internal divisions ahead of the panchayat elections and leaving party cadres uncertain

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of attempting to influence SHG women voters by distributing sarees and interest-free loans ahead of gram panchayat elections. Rao demanded overdue Mahalakshmi scheme benefits and highlighted discrepancies in distribution numbers

A series of blasts triggered a late-night fire at Gomati Electronics in Shahalibanda, critically injuring owner Shivakumar Bansal and killing an unidentified man. Police are investigating the cause of the explosions and have asked the public to help identify the deceased

A third transgender person, Navneetha, died at Gandhi Hospital after suffering severe burns during a protest in Borabanda last week. Eight people had set themselves on fire demanding action against Monalisa, who was later arrested. Two others died earlier

RS corporators and MLAs protested at the Hyderabad GHMC meeting against the Congress government's Industrial Transformation Policy, alleging misappropriation of industrial lands. Mayor G. Vijayalakshmi deferred the discussion, as it was not part of the agenda

Ahead of the GHMC general body meeting, BRS leaders staged a massive protest against the Industrial Transformation Policy in Hyderabad. Marshals removed placards, and Mayor Vijaya Lakshmi highlighted city development. Tributes were paid to departed leaders during the session.

Telangana farmers, especially maize growers, are once again struggling to obtain urea, forming long queues at the Palakurthy Rythu Seva Centre from early morning. Officials previously restricted distribution to one bag per farmer during the August-September shortage.

A midnight robbery attempt at Ajay Agarwal’s residence in Jubilee Hills was foiled after the family alerted police. The long-time watchman allegedly conspired with five others to loot the house. All accused, armed with knives, were arrested.

A 12-year-old boy died and his father was critically injured after a lorry hit their two-wheeler in Mancherial’s Chennur mandal on Monday night. In a separate accident at Patha Mancherial, a jeep driver injured on Sunday succumbed while undergoing treatment.

The CBI arrested Vikas Kumar Nimar, an absconding cybercrime operative, and dismantled an illegal call centre in Lucknow targeting US nationals. The operation recovered cash, laptops, and documents, continuing efforts to crack down on organised tech-enabled crime with INTERPOL coordination.

South Zone DCP Khare Kiran Prabhakar said the Shalibanda fire was caused by a short circuit at Gomathi Electronics, with a CNG car explosion spreading flames. Firefighters controlled the blaze in two hours, and the public is urged to trust official sources.

A 15-year-old Class X student in Habsiguda died by suicide after reportedly being upset over low academic marks and a dispute with her parents. Police are investigating, and the body has been shifted to Gandhi Hospital for autopsy.

Karimnagar Collector Pamela Satpathy and CP Gaush Alam inspected the damaged Manair check dam following allegations that the sand mafia blasted it for illegal sand transport. Forensic experts collected samples, and further action will depend on their report. Union MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar called for a state-wide inquiry

Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari said he would not resign amid notices from the Speaker over his defection to Congress. Addressing party cadres, he urged them to ignore rumours and promised development funds from his MLA quota for unanimously elected sarpanch candidates

The Special Zonal Crime Team of Hyderabad arrested N Karthik for running a fake stock-trading firm, Explore Technologies, duping multiple investors of Rs 4.36 crore. Promising high returns, Karthik absconded after receiving funds. Investigations reveal widespread fraud, and the case is ongoing

Telangana High Court’s rebuke of Commissioner HYDRAA is a reminder that the law is the master and the administration merely its servant

A massive fire broke out at an electronics showroom in Shalibanda, Hyderabad, on Monday night. Explosions suspected from gas cylinders intensified the blaze, causing panic and traffic jams near Charminar. Firefighters brought the flames under control, with cause yet unknown

Telangana Cricket Association appealed to the BCCI for affiliation, urging derecognition of HCA over non-compliance. TCA cited a 2021 directive acknowledging its statewide footprint and said thousands of players continue to be denied opportunities due to lack of integration

Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad was hired out again for a non-sporting event, denying athletes training space. Officials of the Sports Authority of Telangana admitted pressure from lobbies, raising concerns over misuse of sports infrastructure despite the State’s new Sports Policy

Ahead of Telangana’s gram panchayat elections, CM Revanth Reddy urged women to wear Indiramma sarees and vote for Congress-supported candidates. He highlighted progress in irrigation and industrial projects in Kodangal, touting farmer cooperation and ambitious development plans

K Lakshmi Narayana won gold in the men’s 200m and 400m freestyle (80–84 years) at the 21st National Masters Aquatics Championship in Hyderabad. Telangana swimmers secured multiple medals across categories at the GMC Balayogi Stadium swimming complex

Family members of a newly married woman attacked her in-laws’ house in Mallial, Jagtial, injuring several. The woman, married at Kondagattu temple a week ago, was forcefully taken away. Police registered a case and shifted the injured to hospital

Ahead of Telangana gram panchayat polls, Congress has relaunched the Bathukamma saree scheme as Indiramma sarees to woo women voters. Analysts question its impact given delays and unfulfilled promises in housing, welfare, education, and pension schemes for women

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau foiled a digital arrest extortion attempt in Kothagudem, rescuing Dr Buddharaju Subbaraju and his family from cyber-fraudsters posing as CBI officers. Police intervention prevented financial loss and ended three days of harassment