Telangana

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy reaffirmed his commitment to complete the Musi river rejuvenation project despite opposition over land acquisition. He also laid foundation stones for Omkareshwara Swamy and Veerabhadra Swamy temples at Manchirevula as part of the riverfront development.

Saifabad police traced an autorickshaw to Chaderghat and recovered a bag containing two grams of gold and Rs 30,000 that a Tamil Nadu pilgrim had forgotten at Lakdikapul Metro Station. The valuables were safely returned to the woman on Saturday.

A woman and her child survived after jumping into the Godavari river from the Bhadrachalam bridge in Kothagudem district. Devotees raised an alarm, prompting locals and fishermen to rescue them. The woman, Swaroopa from Paloncha, is undergoing treatment.

BRS legislators staged a walkout in the Telangana Assembly alleging inadequate allocations for BC welfare, pensions, and welfare schemes. The opposition also raised concerns over pending Kalyana Lakshmi payments, delays in panchayat employee salaries, and the lack of a BC Sub-Plan.

In a remarkable incident, a stray dog accompanied Hanuman Deeksha devotees during their padayatra from Adilabad district and walked nearly 130 kilometres to reach the famous Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple in Jagtial district along with the pilgrims.

Police arrested three persons for allegedly assaulting a duty doctor at the Government General Hospital in Mancherial. The accused reportedly attacked the doctor while under the influence of liquor. Authorities warned of strict action against assaults on healthcare professionals.

A bandh called by Nirmal MLA Aleti Maheshwar Reddy against the assault on a senior paediatrician was observed peacefully on Saturday. Shops and educational institutions remained closed, while police were deployed across the district to prevent untoward incidents.

The State Task Force of the Prohibition and Excise Department arrested two persons for allegedly selling ganja in Uppuguda and seized 2.1 kg of the contraband along with two motorcycles. Five other accused, including the supplier from Nagpur, are absconding.

PUMA India has launched a new broadcast channel offering fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Royal Challengers Bengaluru players. The first video features Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and Venkatesh Iyer sharing candid moments and light-hearted conversations.

Toopran police swiftly traced nine tolas of gold worth Rs 13 lakh lost at Brahmanapally railway gate. Honest locals Nagaraju and Krishna returned the ornaments, earning praise from DSP Narendar Goud and team.

Nirmal Collector Abhilasha Abhinav condemned the assault on a pediatrician at a private hospital, assuring stern action against those responsible. She warned against taking law into one’s own hands and confirmed a full-fledged investigation.

Hyderabad witnessed a grand Sri Rama Navami Shobha Yatra, with thousands of devotees joining the procession from Seetarambagh to Sultan Bazaar. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla inaugurated the event, and Hyderabad Police ensured smooth conduct with 3,000 personnel and extensive security measures

Karimnagar police busted a major cybercrime network involving illegal transactions worth Rs 138 crore using mule accounts. Thirteen persons, including RBL officials, were arrested. The gang operated through coordinators, mediators and account holders to carry out fraudulent transactions.

BRS Rajya Sabha member Vaddiraju Ravichandra has urged Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to establish a railway division at Kothagudem, citing its historical importance, coal transport role and upcoming railway projects connecting multiple States

A 22-year-old man in Siddipet died by suicide after consuming petrol while in an inebriated condition. He was admitted to hospital and battled for life for over 10 days before succumbing. Police have registered a case

A 24-year-old man in Medak died by suicide after his engagement was reportedly cancelled by the bride’s family for unknown reasons. He consumed pesticide and died during treatment. Police registered a case and are investigating the incident

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed grief over the demise of his teacher and mentor Dr Jaisetti Ramanaiah. Recalling his days as an intermediate student in Siddipet, KCR paid tribute to Ramanaiah, the first research scholar from Jagtial to earn a doctorate with his thesis on South Indian temples.

The H-FAST team seized 352 kilograms of decomposed chicken in Bharatnagar and arrested a supplier accused of distributing spoiled meat to local hotels despite an expired licence. Officials said the illegal operation posed serious health risks to consumers.

City Cybercrime Police have warned citizens about a rise in sophisticated online frauds involving OTP sharing, fake mobile applications and ‘digital arrest’ scams. Officials advised the public not to share sensitive information or download suspicious applications from unknown sources.

The celestial wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Seeta was celebrated with grandeur in Vemulawada, Rajanna-Sircilla. Alongside the traditional kalyanam, Joginis, Shiva-Parvathulu and Hijras symbolically married Lord Shiva.

A three-day International Buddhist Summit on World Peace–2026 began at Buddhavanam in Nagarjunasagar with participation from 150 delegates representing 22 countries. The summit aims to promote Buddhavanam as a global Buddhist heritage destination and strengthen international Buddhist ties.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has warned private tanker operators against using the Water Board logo without authorisation. Officials cautioned that such misuse could mislead the public and said tanker bookings should be made only through official HMWSSB channels.

Tension prevailed in Falaknuma after Syed Rizwan (28) was allegedly assaulted by police personnel inside the Falaknuma Police Station. His family staged a protest at the hospital where he was admitted, demanding action against the officers involved.

The Sri Ramanavami Shobhayatra in Bhainsa town, Nirmal district, concluded peacefully with devotees and organisations participating in it.