Telangana

Telangana’s once-rapid industrial growth has slowed sharply over the past two years, with stalled projects, declining TG-iPASS approvals, investment drops and policy uncertainty. Questions are also rising over land conversion plans, withheld IT export data and the status of Davos-announced investments

A 52-year-old tenant farmer from Sungapur village in Tiryani mandal died by suicide after consuming pesticide on Sunday night. He reportedly faced severe financial distress due to crop losses, loans and family expenses. Police registered a case and began investigations

The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for seven Telangana districts as minimum temperatures are expected to fall by 3 to 4 degree Celsius over the next two days. Hyderabad may record 11 to 15°C, while several northern districts have already seen single-digit temperatures.

St Francis Girls’ High School, Secunderabad, is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a Gratitude Day on Tuesday and an Annual Day on Thursday. The events include a Holy Mass led by Cardinal Poola Anthony and performances in the presence of Governor Jishnu Dev Varma

Hundreds of Telangana PG medical aspirants have approached the High Court, expressing frustration over the State government’s delay in challenging the interim stay on 85 per cent local reservation in the PG Medical Management Quota. They say the delay is affecting ongoing counselling

Projections show Telangana’s Total Fertility Rate will fall to 1.5 by 2031-35, far below the replacement level. Reports by Census of India and the UN say the State is moving towards below replacement population and an ageing demographic

Families of two migrant labourers from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, kidnapped by JNIM terrorists in Mali, appealed to Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar for help. The Minister contacted MEA officials and assured efforts to secure their release through talks with the Mali government.

A 26-year-old man from Kotapalli mandal died after the bike he was riding skidded and hit a divider on a flyover in Mancherial. His relative sustained minor injuries and was admitted to a local hospital. Police have registered a case.

The BRS released a chargesheet accusing the Congress government of two years of failed governance, rising corruption and stalled development. Harish Rao said none of the six guarantees were implemented and claimed welfare, public outreach and investor confidence had sharply deteriorated.

Nirmal: Ashwini, 30, a divorced woman, was allegedly stabbed to death by her live-in partner Nagesh at their Bhainsa tea stall. He reportedly confessed, citing suspicion over her interactions with another person. Police are investigating the incident.

Sangareddy: Valki Raju, a sarpanch contestant for Pippadpally, was found dead under suspicious circumstances near the farmhouse of Congress mandal president Balaji Narasimhulu. Police have registered a case, shifted the body for postmortem, and launched an investigation.

A 45-year-old man, Pati Surender of Gollapally in Yellareddypet mandal, died on Sunday after a chicken piece got stuck in his throat while having lunch. Family members attempted to pull it out but failed. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Nurses at NIMS launched a daily one-hour black-badge protest from Monday, alleging that the management has failed to address long-pending welfare issues. The union sought action on medical service access for families, filling vacancies, EL encashment, cadre review and pay revisions.

Two persons, including a bike taxi rider, were killed on the spot when a speeding lorry rammed their motorcycle near Jyothi Milk Industry in Suraram on Monday. The Suraram police registered a case, shifted the bodies for autopsy and launched a search for the absconding driver.

Freezing conditions persisted across the erstwhile Adilabad district on Monday, with Arli (T) in Bheempur mandal recording 7.9°C and Ginnedhari in Tiryani mandal logging 8.2°C. Dense fog affected movement on NH-44, while residents stayed indoors and farmers halted fieldwork.

A migrant tigress that entered the Kawal Tiger Reserve core in late November has now moved into Khanapur division in Nirmal district. Forest officials are tracking her movement through Dasturabad and Kaddampeddur ranges while sensitising villagers and ensuring safe passage for the big cat.

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport faced significant disruptions on Monday as IndiGo cancelled 112 flights, including 54 departures and 58 arrivals. Passengers were advised to check flight status, contact customer support, and make alternative travel arrangements amid ongoing operational issues.

A realtor identified as Ratnam was brutally murdered in Hyderabad’s Saket Colony on Monday. Unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire and then attacked him with knives. Police suspect financial enmity and have formed special teams to trace the killers. Investigation is underway.

Hyderabad and several Telangana districts witnessed severe cold-wave like conditions as minimum temperatures dropped to single digits, with Hyderabad recording 8.4°C. Many districts saw temperatures between 6°C and 10°C. IMD forecasts colder nights over the next two to three days across isolated pockets.

Three Hyderabad-bound flights—IndiGo, Lufthansa and British Airways—received bomb threat emails on Sunday, prompting heightened security at RGIA. All aircraft landed safely, passengers were evacuated, and Bomb Squad teams conducted checks. The threats were later declared a hoax as police probe the source.

An 18-year-old first-year B.Tech student from Srinidhi College died after a speeding motorcycle skidded in Medipally on Sunday. The victim, Hasini, was travelling with her friend Akshay, who sustained serious injuries. Police said the bike was being ridden at high speed.

Three athletes from Telangana — B Akira Nandan, G Shirisha and Srinikesh — have been selected to represent India in the Para Youth Asian Games starting tomorrow in Dubai. The announcement was made by G Prasanth, president of Para Sports Association of Telangana

Chennai boys and Sudev FC girls emerged champions in the HCL Foundation Football League 2 Tier 1 at Secunderabad RRC Ground. Former India captain Victor Amalraj and AFC coach E S Shyam attended the valedictory function

Armoor MLA P Rakesh Reddy has joined Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh in criticising the Telangana BJP leadership, urging a change in strategy to secure power in the state. Speaking at a protest in Hyderabad, Reddy compared the party’s struggles in Telangana with successes elsewhere.