Telangana

Two Congress factions clashed during TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud’s visit to the Baglamukhi Temple in Shivampet, Medak. Leaders from both groups jostled to lead him inside, creating chaos that required police intervention. The incident highlights deepening factionalism within the Medak Congress unit.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of attempting to convert 9,300 acres of Hyderabad’s prime industrial land into real estate ventures under the proposed Industrial Land Transformation Policy. He alleged that the move would benefit cronies while depriving citizens of essential infrastructure.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police, with Task Force (East), arrested eight members for running mule bank accounts used by cyber fraudsters, causing Rs 24 crore losses. Prime suspect Jagadish recruited others, and police seized passbooks, SIMs, gadgets, warning citizens against aiding fraud

A woman walking near Madhuranagar Police Station was allegedly molested by a biker, who fled the scene. CCTV footage identified the offender as an on-duty Armed Reserve constable, who was promptly taken into custody by Hyderabad Police for further investigation

Mahindra University has partnered with Bajaj Auto to establish the BEST Centre on its Hyderabad campus. Supported by Bajaj Auto’s CSR, the Centre will train students in Industry 4.0, IIoT and firmware development, offering industry-ready curriculum and internship-based programmes

A late-night fire at Gomati Electronics in Shalibanda was followed by a powerful CNG car explosion that froze the century-old Raja Rai Clock Tower at 10:25 pm. Police are reviewing CCTV footage as residents remain shocked by the dramatic incident.

Nearly 2,000 TGSRTC employees appointed under the Bread Winner and Medical Invalidation schemes have urged the VC-MD to regularise their long-delayed appointments. They oppose contract postings, allege irregularities in priority, and demand job security before new RTC recruitment begins.

KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad has introduced an AI-based Early Warning System that uses wireless wearable devices to continuously monitor in-patients. The system sends real-time alerts to clinical teams, enabling faster interventions and improving patient safety, efficiency, and overall care

SCCL trade unions staged a protest in Kothagudem against the Centre’s decision to replace 29 labour laws with four labour codes. Union leaders accused the government of undermining workers’ rights and announced black-badge protests and memoranda submissions across SCCL area

Government doctors posted in remote Telangana districts are unhappy over the lack of special allowances. Despite a Cabinet Sub-Committee’s commitment, allowances are given to only five of the ten new medical colleges. TGGDA demands equal benefits, citing major salary gaps and unfair treatment

BC aspirants across the erstwhile Adilabad district staged protests after the new gram panchayat reservation list allotted fewer seats to the community compared to 2019. Several mandals in non-Scheduled Areas received no BC reservations, intensifying local discontent

Senior Congress leaders from Siddipet have launched a coordinated revolt against the AICC’s appointment of Tumukunta Akansha Reddy as DCC President. Multiple factions are lobbying for a reversal, intensifying internal divisions ahead of the panchayat elections and leaving party cadres uncertain

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of attempting to influence SHG women voters by distributing sarees and interest-free loans ahead of gram panchayat elections. Rao demanded overdue Mahalakshmi scheme benefits and highlighted discrepancies in distribution numbers

A series of blasts triggered a late-night fire at Gomati Electronics in Shahalibanda, critically injuring owner Shivakumar Bansal and killing an unidentified man. Police are investigating the cause of the explosions and have asked the public to help identify the deceased

A third transgender person, Navneetha, died at Gandhi Hospital after suffering severe burns during a protest in Borabanda last week. Eight people had set themselves on fire demanding action against Monalisa, who was later arrested. Two others died earlier

RS corporators and MLAs protested at the Hyderabad GHMC meeting against the Congress government's Industrial Transformation Policy, alleging misappropriation of industrial lands. Mayor G. Vijayalakshmi deferred the discussion, as it was not part of the agenda

Ahead of the GHMC general body meeting, BRS leaders staged a massive protest against the Industrial Transformation Policy in Hyderabad. Marshals removed placards, and Mayor Vijaya Lakshmi highlighted city development. Tributes were paid to departed leaders during the session.

Telangana farmers, especially maize growers, are once again struggling to obtain urea, forming long queues at the Palakurthy Rythu Seva Centre from early morning. Officials previously restricted distribution to one bag per farmer during the August-September shortage.

A midnight robbery attempt at Ajay Agarwal’s residence in Jubilee Hills was foiled after the family alerted police. The long-time watchman allegedly conspired with five others to loot the house. All accused, armed with knives, were arrested.

A 12-year-old boy died and his father was critically injured after a lorry hit their two-wheeler in Mancherial’s Chennur mandal on Monday night. In a separate accident at Patha Mancherial, a jeep driver injured on Sunday succumbed while undergoing treatment.

The CBI arrested Vikas Kumar Nimar, an absconding cybercrime operative, and dismantled an illegal call centre in Lucknow targeting US nationals. The operation recovered cash, laptops, and documents, continuing efforts to crack down on organised tech-enabled crime with INTERPOL coordination.

South Zone DCP Khare Kiran Prabhakar said the Shalibanda fire was caused by a short circuit at Gomathi Electronics, with a CNG car explosion spreading flames. Firefighters controlled the blaze in two hours, and the public is urged to trust official sources.

A 15-year-old Class X student in Habsiguda died by suicide after reportedly being upset over low academic marks and a dispute with her parents. Police are investigating, and the body has been shifted to Gandhi Hospital for autopsy.

Karimnagar Collector Pamela Satpathy and CP Gaush Alam inspected the damaged Manair check dam following allegations that the sand mafia blasted it for illegal sand transport. Forensic experts collected samples, and further action will depend on their report. Union MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar called for a state-wide inquiry