Telangana

Forest officials reclaimed 1,700 acres of encroached land at Itikalapahad in Sirpur (T) mandal, restoring it with saplings. The reforested area now serves as a corridor for tigers migrating from Maharashtra, while officials work to prevent human-wildlife conflict

Rajikul Hoque, from Malda in West Bengal, earlier worked as a mason in Hyderabad; he was caught when waiting for prospective consumers in Chilkalguda

Assistant Labour Officer Katam Ram Mohan was caught while accepting bribe from the complaint for processing and forwarding his application to higher authorities for sanction of accidental death claim

Villagers from Kheemanaik Thanda and Loddiguda in Lingapur mandal staged a protest demanding road access to their villages. They threatened to boycott local elections if the issue remained unresolved. Officials later assured them of action, prompting protest withdrawal

Telangana now issues chip-enabled e-passports with advanced security and biometric data storage. Hyderabad is part of a national pilot project by the MEA. Existing passports remain valid until expiry. Citizens can apply via the Passport Seva portal for e-passports

BRS leader K T Rama Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy of tapping phones of his Cabinet colleagues and striking secret deals with AP CM Chandrababu Naidu. He criticised the Congress for failing on its promises and challenged Revanth to take a lie detector test

Bentley Systems hosted Innovation Day in Hyderabad, showcasing how digital twins and smart delivery systems are transforming infrastructure in India. Industry experts and leaders explored AI, automation, and collaboration tools enhancing transportation, water systems, and sustainable infrastructure development

Violence broke out during a Congress roadshow in Medak when citizens raised issues over loan waivers and housing. Congress workers attacked the complainants while Minister G Vivekananda and TPCC president Mahesh Goud remained silent.

Two daily-wage workers were killed when a wall collapsed during demolition work in Brahmanapalli village, Mancherial district. The house was being razed under the Indiramma housing scheme. The victims were identified as locals Eddi Madhunaiah and Segam Thirupathi.

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Adilabad police launched ‘Operation Jwala’ to train girl students in self-defence techniques like karate. Inaugurated by SP Akhil Mahajan, the program aims to instill confidence, emotional strength, and the ability to face threats, benefiting 500 students initially

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi for calling the probe against Robert Vadra a “witch hunt,” accusing him of hypocrisy and selective outrage. Rao questioned the Congress's silence when the KCR family was allegedly targeted by its leaders.

Amrabad Tiger Reserve has recorded a rise in tiger numbers, but a severe staff shortage and lack of resources are hampering conservation efforts. The absence of a veterinary team and insufficient base camps continue to challenge wildlife protection operations.

Congress leaders, including TPCC president and state ministers, failed to visit the family of slain SC leader Marelli Anil during their tour of Medak. The absence has sparked disappointment among party workers, raising concerns of alienation at the grassroots level.

A 75-year-old man, father of Peddapalli ACP, died after a sand-laden tractor hit his two-wheeler in Patha Mancherial. Locals alleged rampant illegal sand mining and reckless driving due to lack of official supervision in the area.

A Dalit youth was murdered in a suspected honour killing by the family of his lover in Velgatoor mandal, Jagtial. The victim was reportedly attacked with knives and killed.

Three people died and one was injured when their car hit a truck from behind on the Outer Ring Road near Adibatla early Friday. The truck driver is currently absconding.

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SC/ST Commission Chairman Bakki Venkataiah has urged the Medak police to register SC/ST Atrocity Act cases against the assailants apart from the murder case.

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The accused persons further told the investigating officials that they were daily-wage earners, but were engaged in burglaries as they were dissatisfied with their income.