Telangana

Dr John PA Ioannidis, Greek-American physician-scientist and Stanford University Professor, received an Honorary Doctorate at Woxsen University Convocation 2025. Over 800 students graduated, while Dr Ioannidis praised India’s scientific progress and projected it may surpass the US by 2029

GeoMap Society hosted a GIS and drone mapping workshop for school teachers as part of its GEOTOP programme ahead of the GeoMap Quiz 2025. The event offered hands-on experience with spatial technologies and highlighted applications in urban planning and healthcare.

A 38-year-old man, Y. Reddappa, was arrested by Punjagutta police for the rape and murder of a 35-year-old Assamese woman near Begumpet, Hyderabad. Police said he confessed to killing her after she resisted his advances following alcohol consumption

An unidentified woman, believed to be in her forties, was killed after being run over by a speeding train at Charlapalli railway station in Hyderabad. Police suspect suicide and have launched efforts to establish her identity. Investigation is underway

Former Minister Koppula Eswar defended T Harish Rao’s criticism of the Congress government, asserting its accuracy and challenging Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar to a public debate. He alleged internal rifts, pressure on bureaucrats, and commission-related infighting among Congress Ministers, citing media reports to support his claims.

BRS leaders RS Praveen Kumar and Padi Kaushik Reddy accused the Congress-led Telangana government of neglecting Gurukul institutions, alleging 110 student deaths due to poor oversight and insensitivity. They demanded accountability, justice, and support for affected families, while criticising political apathy

Government hospitals in Warangal and Kothagudem are facing severe neglect, with patients forced to manage critical care tasks themselves. From carrying oxygen cylinders to enduring unhygienic conditions and non-functional facilities, the situation has sparked public outrage. Despite prior warnings from district authorities, little has improved on the ground.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has called for a united push to win the Jubilee Hills by-election, framing it as a launchpad for the 2026 GHMC polls. He criticised the Congress government for civic neglect and urged party leaders to highlight past development under BRS rule while preparing for potential bypolls in other constituencies.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna criticised the Telangana government for failing to initiate procurement of cotton and soya produce despite announcing dates. He cited inefficiency and poor coordination between departments as the cause, urging immediate action to prevent further distress to farmers.

MLR Institute of Technology won multiple honours at the Bharat Education Excellence Awards 2025 in Hyderabad. Chairman Marri Laxman Reddy and Principal Dr K. Srinivas Rao received top leadership awards, while the college was recognised for overall excellence in education

Kothagudem police invoked the Preventive Detention Act against ganja smuggler D Sivashankar Reddy, involved in multiple cases and continued smuggling after release. SP Rohith Raju highlighted youth drug addiction and the district’s ‘Chaitanyam’ awareness programme to curb the ganja menace

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched the "Jaitra Yatra" in Jubilee Hills, urging voters to reject Congress for unfulfilled promises. He highlighted welfare schemes under K Chandrashekhar Rao and alleged financial burden on citizens during the current Congress government

The Hyderabad civil court has issued an interim injunction preventing the use of actor Chiranjeevi’s name, image, or voice without consent. The order targets online platforms using AI-generated content and misleading material potentially harming the actor’s reputation

A mobile phone snatcher was injured after he tried to attack Deputy Commissioner of Police (South East) S Chaitanya Kumar on Saturday afternoon in Hyderabad. Police fired a round at the suspect, who was shifted to a private hospital

An Anganwadi teacher, Gotte Parimala (39), from Sanugula village in Chandurthi mandal, Rajanna-Sircilla district, died by suicide at her home. She had been working at Devunithanda Anganwadi for 23 years and was reportedly struggling with health and financial issues.

I&PR Assistant Director Harsha Bhargavi, who serves as Telangana’s CPRO in New Delhi, was allegedly threatened and denied entry into Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s residence on Saturday. Police cited security reasons, but media intervention later helped ease the situation

Blue Yonder, an American supply chain management company, in association with United Way Hyderabad, has adopted a pair of Asiatic Lions, a pair of Royal Bengal Tigers, a Panther, a Lion-Tailed Macaque, and several other animals at the Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad, here on Saturday

The Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, has found gyms and fitness centres illegally selling steroids and stimulants like Mephentermine for bodybuilding. The DCA warned that such misuse can cause severe health issues and urged public vigilance through its toll-free complaint number

Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University will soon launch a ‘Horticulture to Every Household’ programme to make horticultural crops accessible across Telangana. Vice Chancellor Dr Danda Raji Reddy announced AI-driven initiatives, new research centres, and skill development programmes for students

Hyderabad-born Canadian photographer Raghuvamsh Chavali won the Best Author Award at the URBAN Animals 2025 International Photography Competition in Italy for his project ‘Wings Over Concrete’, a powerful visual narrative capturing the coexistence of birds and urban landscapes

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma urged students to drive social change through innovation and research during his visit to Kaveri University and Kaveri Seeds Company. He launched the Integrated Research Center and explored technologies in drones, robotics, and agricultural innovation

BRS leader and former minister Singireddy Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of betraying voters and pushing Telangana into economic turmoil within 23 months. He cited unfulfilled promises on jobs, welfare schemes, and farmer support while urging voters to reject Congress in bypolls.

BRS leader and former MLA Putta Madhu has accused IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu’s office of functioning as a “hub for illegal deals” under the guise of offering jobs to youth. He demanded a high-level probe into the alleged corruption.

At least five passengers were injured when a private travels bus overturned on the Outer Ring Road near Abdullapurmet on Saturday morning. The bus was heading from Hyderabad to Guntur with around 20 passengers. Police shifted the injured to hospital.