Telangana

BRS leaders in Khammam have accused local police officers of acting in favour of the ruling Congress party by filing false cases against their workers. The controversy intensified after Banoth Ravi, a tribal leader and Army veteran, allegedly attempted suicide due to harassment.

The Telangana ACB registered 23 cases in September 2025, arresting 22 public servants and seizing Rs 8.91 lakh in trap cases. Between January and September, 203 cases were booked, assets worth Rs 58.36 crore uncovered, and one conviction secured

The BRS has intensified its Jubilee Hills by-election campaign, naming Maganti Sunita Gopinath as its candidate. While Congress and BJP struggle to finalise contenders, the BRS consolidates its base through door-to-door campaigns, division-wise responsibilities, and political inductions

IPS officer VC Sajjanar assumed charge as Hyderabad Police Commissioner, pledging a citizen-centric approach under ‘People Welfare Policing’. His priorities include law and order, women’s safety, AI-driven policing, tackling drugs, cybercrime awareness, food safety, and stricter traffic enforcement

Osmania University denied CAS promotions to 46 faculty members, triggering protests and allegations of bias. Teachers claim they met UGC norms, while the university cites poor research quality. The issue has been raised with OU Chancellor and Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma

While Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary is celebrated across the nation, it is high time to remember and pay homage to the ‘Father of the Nation’ through an exclusive philatelic material

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of misleading Backward Classes on 42 percent reservations without legal safeguards. He warned that the Supreme Court could nullify the move, demanded inclusion in the Ninth Schedule, and ridiculed affidavit promises

Ushkem Raghupathi was arrested in Adilabad for grabbing land from the poor using forged documents and threatening them. A case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, was registered after he abused Dalits and threatened a local resident

BRS working president KT Rama Rao recalled the historic Sagarahaaram agitation, calling it a defining moment in Telangana’s statehood movement. He said the spirit of sacrifice and determination shown then continues to inspire even after 13 years

Kinnera Lakshmi Jangaiah, a local BRS leader, was brutally attacked in Medipally. Suspect Srinivas surrendered at the police station. Police are investigating the motive, possibly linked to a personal dispute. Jangaiah is stable and under hospital care

Researchers at IIIT Hyderabad and KAUST have developed low-cost, flexible capacitive pressure sensors using PDMS foam and cotton textiles. These scalable sensors, published in IEEE, are highly sensitive and ideal for use in wearables, robotics, and healthcare applications

The University of Hyderabad’s School of Economics hosted its 6th Economics Conclave, focusing on India’s macroeconomic future. Experts, including NITI Aayog’s Suman Bery, and young researchers discussed inflation, trade, digitalisation, and investment strategies shaping the nation’s economy

Nagabhushan Rao, a 74-year-old from Hyderabad, started running just five years ago. Now, he has completed the tough Ladakh Marathon and qualified for the prestigious Boston Marathon 2026, proving it's never too late to chase new dreams and stay healthy

The issue of Mutyampet sugar factory reopening has resurfaced ahead of local body elections in Jagtial. Though the government assured commitment, farmers expressed doubts, alleging political drama. Pending dues, ownership issues and delays in process continue to stall the factory’s reopening

Two persons died and two others were injured when two bikes collided head-on near Suddala in Sultanabad mandal, Peddapalli district, on Tuesday morning. The deceased, Abhi and Rakesh, were residents of Sultanabad. Police registered a case and began investigation

Khammam police officer Pilli Raju completed the Ladakh Marathon, the world’s highest-altitude run, finishing the 42.195 km race in 5 hours 36 minutes. His achievement qualifies him for the gruelling 72 km Khardung-La Challenge.

The GHMC released the final voters list for the Jubilee Hills assembly by-poll, confirming 3,98,982 eligible voters. Commissioner R V Karnan announced the figures at the GHMC head office.

A 59-year-old man, S Ashok Reddy, died after accidentally falling into a septic tank while collecting flowers for Bathukamma celebrations in Hayathnagar, Hyderabad. Police, along with DFR and Hyderabad Water Board officials, recovered the body and are investigating the incident.

A 35-year-old solar panel dealer, Ramanjaneyulu, died of electrocution in Yellandu, Kothagudem, after the panels he was installing touched an 11kV power line while being pulled to a terrace.

A late-night drinking session turned deadly in Kokapet, Hyderabad, when Yadagiri was allegedly stabbed to death by friends Afroz and Nawaz following a trivial argument. Police have arrested the suspects, and the body has been sent for autopsy.

The Godavari river crossed the second warning level at Bhadrachalam on Tuesday, rising to 48.8 feet with heavy inflows. Collector Jitesh V Patil urged vigilance in flood-hit villages as officials stepped up relief measures and prohibited bathing and boat travel.

Senior IPS officer V.C. Sajjanar assumed charge as Hyderabad City Police Commissioner on Tuesday. A 1996-batch officer, Sajjanar has served in key law enforcement roles including Cyberabad Commissioner and OCTOPUS chief, and is widely known for his decisive policing style.

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Three residents of Madhavaram Colony in Kukatpally suffered electric shock after a Bathukamma came into contact with an overhead high-tension wire on Monday. The injured were shifted to a private hospital