Telangana

Several industries, hotels, and water plants in Mancherial district are illegally drawing groundwater in violation of Government Order No.15, officials said. The unchecked extraction is causing environmental damage and revenue loss, prompting calls for a vigilance committee and stricter enforcement.

A 10th-century hero stone from Eleswaram has been identified at the Telangana Heritage Museum in Panugallu. It honours a warrior named Kakayya, who died in battle in 996 CE. The Telugu-Kannada inscription describes his bravery and sacrifice

At Nampally metro station, Prohibition officials caught Sanjay with 2.5 kg of ganja. He revealed three accomplices, who are now absconding. A case was filed, and Sanjay was remanded by the court. The hunt for the others is ongoing

Thousands of Adivasis gathered at Jodeghat in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district to pay homage to tribal leader Kumram Bheem on his 85th martyrdom anniversary. Officials and community leaders recalled his struggle for “Jal, Jangal, Jameen” and his lasting legacy

A man and a woman from Jangaon district allegedly attempted suicide by consuming pesticide. The man, Anvesh, died during treatment, while the woman, Pavani, is in critical condition at MGM Hospital, Warangal. Police have registered a case and are investigating

A physiotherapist named M Bala Dheeraj was arrested by OU police for stealing 14.5 tulas of gold and Rs 10,000 from a Tarnaka house while the family was at the airport. He confessed during interrogation, and the stolen items were recovered

A 23-year-old man from Bangalpet in Nirmal district died by suicide by jumping into an irrigation tank after family disputes. His brother, who tried to rescue him, also drowned. Police retrieved the bodies and began investigation.

Residents of Erragadda protested the government's plan to allocate land for a Muslim burial ground, citing safety concerns. Muslims in Jubilee Hills, where 34% of voters are Muslim, demand a larger land parcel as current graveyards are overcrowded

A woman named Swapna returned home in Filmnagar after visiting her in-laws and found her house burgled. Thieves stole 43 tolas of gold and Rs 1 lakh in cash. Police registered a case and are checking CCTV to find suspects

A minor girl in Nalgonda was allegedly raped and murdered by her lover, tractor driver Gaddam Krishna, who lured her to a room on her way to college. He assaulted and strangled her; police have filed charges under rape, murder, and POCSO Act, with the accused absconding

BRS’s Congress Dues Card campaign, led by KT Rama Rao, exposes 420 unfulfilled promises of the Congress government across Telangana. Distributed door-to-door, it has drawn voter resentment, undermining Congress and strengthening BRS momentum ahead of local body elections.

BRS leaders KTR and Harish Rao paid tributes to tribal freedom fighter Kumram Bheem on his death anniversary, highlighting his fight for Adivasi rights. Memorials, district renaming, and Adivasi Bhavan commemorate his enduring legacy in Telangana.

SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman raised objections to alleged derogatory remarks by BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, calling for a public apology. He has written to party leaders and plans to meet top Congress figures amid election season tensions.

In Shabad, Hyderabad, a man was allegedly beaten to death by his son following a domestic dispute. The father collapsed and died after sustaining multiple punches. Police have arrested the son, who has been remanded to judicial custody.

Congress leader Naveen Yadav has been booked for allegedly distributing voter ID cards during the Model Code of Conduct in Jubilee Hills. The Election Commission viewed it as voter influence, and police registered a case under the Representation of the People Act.

Vivek Kiran Reddy, a 22-year-old IIT graduate, died after being electrocuted while removing a flexi banner that touched overhead power lines in Siddipet. Police have registered a case, and the body was sent for postmortem.

Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll and ambassador Pedro de la Rosa visited Cognizant’s Hyderabad campus, interacting with associates and leadership as part of the company’s “Celebrating Cognizant” series, marking the success of their digital transformation partnership.

BRS MLAs D Sudheer Reddy, Kaleru Venkatesh and Mutha Gopal protested the RTC fare hike by travelling on a city bus to the Assembly, accusing the Congress government of burdening commuters and demanding an immediate rollback of the decision.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao condemned the attempted attack on Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inside the Supreme Court, calling it a shameful act that undermines judicial dignity and poses a serious threat to democracy.

Reyansh Singhal and Rinayara Verma won the under-7 boys and girls titles in the Telangana State-ranking chess tournament at LB Stadium, Hyderabad. The event saw participation across five age groups with young players from across the state finishing on the podium

Dabang Delhi K.C. defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers 29-26 in a thrilling match at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Chennai. Despite strong performances from the Pink Panthers’ defenders, Dabang Delhi held on to complete a double over the two-time champions

The observation came during the hearing of a PIL, challenging the government’s decision to make Telugu a mandatory second language for students of CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge, and other national boards

Cognizant hosted Aston Martin F1 drivers Lance Stroll and Pedro de la Rosa at its Hyderabad campus as part of its ‘Celebrating Cognizant’ event. The visit highlighted the role of Cognizant’s digital expertise in shaping the team's performance

Telangana High Court directs HMDA to file its counter within two weeks while hearing a PIL