Telangana

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that Rahul Gandhi ignored electoral irregularities in Andhra Pradesh due to a Congress-TDP nexus. He claimed Rahul and Chandrababu Naidu were in contact through Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and criticised Rahul’s sincerity

A 21-year-old man from Jogulamba district was arrested in Hyderabad for raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl he met on Instagram. Her pregnancy was found during a hospital visit, leading police to register a POCSO case and detain him

Heavy rains over the last 48 hours have flooded several districts in Telangana, disrupting daily life. Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad recorded the highest rainfall. Officials warn of possible flash floods with more heavy rain forecast in coming days

Akan’s Independence Day event ‘Akan Aahvaanam’, with Blood Warriors Foundation, will feature art, music, workshops, traditional food, and awareness activities to support a Thalassemia-free India. All contributions aid patient support and prevention efforts

A 45-year-old man, Bondla Bhaskar, was swept away in the Narinja stream at Pottipally, Jharasangam mandal, on Monday. He had gone to perform gana puja when he slipped into the water. His body was recovered after 48 hours

BRS leader T. Harish Rao has urged immediate activation of Kaleshwaram project pumps to fill key reservoirs amid scant rainfall. He warned that delays could worsen the irrigation crisis for farmers and called on the Congress government to prioritise water management.

Tripura Power Generation Ltd signed a Rs 1,119.30 crore contract with Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd to set up a 120 MW combined cycle gas turbine plant at Rokhia, Sepahijala. Funded by ADB, the eco-friendly project aims to boost power self-reliance

Heavy rains lashed the erstwhile Karimnagar district, with Pochampalli recording 119.5 mm in 24 hours. Road connectivity was disrupted, and officials were instructed to take precautionary measures as rain alerts remain in place for the next three days.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has urged party leaders and cadres to step up flood relief in Telangana’s worst-hit districts, criticising the Congress government’s response and calling for immediate supply of essentials, medical aid, and rescue support to affected families.

The Supreme Court has given the Telangana government six weeks to submit a restoration plan for the deforested Kancha Gachibowli area in Hyderabad, stressing that development must be balanced with environmental conservation and warning against unchecked destruction of forests.

Siddipet farmers have queued for days to get limited urea supplies, prompting T. Harish Rao to accuse the State and Centre of creating an artificial shortage. He alleged attempts to push nano-urea and divert stocks ahead of elections.

Hyderabad is set to receive extremely heavy rainfall on Wednesday, especially in northern areas like Medchal, Patancheru, and Gachibowli, with over 15 cm expected. Hydraa has warned that rain intensity will peak from Wednesday afternoon.

Several school parents argue that a complete holiday would have made sense given the very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall forecast in the entire State

A fire at Bojya Thanda’s cattle shed in Shivampet mandal killed two milch buffaloes and five calves, wiping out farmer Banoth Lakshman’s main livelihood. Villagers have appealed for government financial assistance to support the affected family.

A low-pressure area near Andhra Pradesh has triggered heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across multiple Telangana districts since Tuesday night. Mancherial, Asifabad, Mulugu, and Jayashankar Bhupalapally recorded significant showers, disrupting normal life.

BRS working president KTR criticised the Congress government for stalling Hyderabad’s Kothwalguda Eco Park project, accusing the Revanth Reddy regime of inefficiency and apathy. The 125-acre park remains unopened despite major work completion under the previous BRS government.

Heavy to extremely heavy rains have battered several Telangana districts since Tuesday night due to a low-pressure area near Andhra Pradesh. Mancherial, Asifabad, Mulugu, and Jayashankar Bhupalapally saw significant downpours, with Kannepalli in Mancherial recording 233.5 mm.

Heavy to moderate rains lashed Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts on Tuesday night, submerging low-lying areas, damaging crops, halting traffic, and prompting authorities to declare holidays. Rescue operations are underway, and control rooms assist affected residents

The Hyderabad Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for eight Telangana districts, including Hanamakonda and Medak, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall expected on Thursday and Friday, with rainfall reaching up to 204.5 mm.

A third-year B.Sc Agriculture student, Ritwik Raj, was found dead by suicide in his hostel room at PJTSAU’s Rajendranagar campus. Police have launched an investigation into the incident, and the body is preserved at a private hospital in Attapur.

The Telangana High Court has directed the State government to submit an explanation concerning a recent food poisoning incident affecting 111 students at a government Gurukul in Nagarkurnool district.

The Telangana High Court, led by Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin, directed the State government to file a detailed implementation report on protective measures taken for the Kaleshwaram project following the devastating 2023 floods.

A man was sentenced to 75 days imprisonment by a Bellampalli court for killing nine goats and injuring eleven by rash and negligent truck driving four years ago. The incident occurred near Devapur village when the animals were crossing the road.

A CPI (ML) Massline delegation led by former MLA Gummadi Narsaiah met Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to present a memorandum listing 27 public concerns requiring government attention. The party leaders demanded an end to the preventive arrests of CPI (ML) Massline and other Left activists during ministerial visits to districts.