Telangana

The TRSMA leaders said a section of student and community organisations was misusing their platforms to blackmail and extort recognised private schools.

The Forest Department has strongly contested the findings of a report by the State Dam Safety Organisation (SDSO) that flagged crocodiles as a risk to Manjeera dam operations.

Reacting to the situation, Karimnagar Municipal Commissioner Praful Desai issued a public advisory urging traders and citizens not to make payments to unknown callers.

Heavy rains in Maharashtra have triggered strong inflows into the Godavari River, benefiting dams and irrigation projects across Maharashtra and Telangana. With major tributaries swelling, Telangana expects robust inflows this kharif season. Medigadda barrage recorded 84,500 cusecs of floodwater.

Targeting Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Srinivas Goud said the former fled after challenging BRS working president KT Rama Rao to an open debate.

A major pile-up on NH-44 near Chandrayanpalli village in Nizamabad district left over a dozen people injured. Two trucks and three cars were involved in the crash. Miraculously, all passengers, including a motorcyclist, sustained only minor injuries.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar will distribute 20,000 bicycles to Class X students in government schools under a CSR initiative in Karimnagar. The programme, launched at Ambedkar Stadium, aims to ease student commute and support rural education access

Police in Adilabad booked five persons, including Hyderabad Agriculture Cooperative Society staff, for smuggling 150 bags of subsidised urea meant for Telangana farmers to Maharashtra. The seizure was made in Bela mandal. Two vans used in the transport were also seized

Former MP Maloth Kavitha criticised Minister Seethakka for her remarks against BRS leader KT Rama Rao, accusing her of political targeting. She also raised issues of credibility, sand mining allegations, and Seethakka’s silence on GO 49 and press freedom

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu urged AP and Telangana to use surplus Godavari floodwaters, stating it could lead to mutual prosperity. He opened Srisailam gates, performed ‘Jala Harati’, announced interlinking projects and confirmed welfare promises, including free bus travel for women and farmer aid.

Two CRPF personnel were injured in an IED blast triggered by Naxalites during a road patrol between Timapur and Murdanda villages in Bijapur district. The jawans were on a Road Security Operation when the blast occurred and are being treated.

An NDMA expert team expressed serious displeasure over safety lapses at Sigachi Industries in Pashamylaram, where a blast claimed 44 lives. During a three-hour inspection, officials failed to provide clear answers, prompting criticism from the national disaster experts

Villagers have been advised to remain cautious, move in groups, and avoid sending cattle too deep into the forest. Forest staff urged residents to report any sightings or signs of the tiger and said awareness drives were underway to educate locals on safety measures.

Farmers, including women, staged a protest in Jainoor mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district by blocking the Asifabad–Utnoor road, demanding immediate urea supply. They accused the State government of failing to ensure fertiliser availability during the critical cultivation period

The BRS warned the Congress government against holding local body polls without implementing 42 per cent BC reservations with Presidential assent. Leaders criticised CM Revanth Reddy for inaction and threatened a State-wide agitation if elections were held based on a GO

MS Education Academy was honoured by the Thalassemia Sickle Cell Society for offering free education to students with Thalassemia. The initiative supports inclusive learning through MS Creative School, Junior, and Degree Colleges, helping empower children with this genetic blood disorder

PURE EV opened a new showroom in Suraram, Hyderabad, showcasing electric two-wheelers like ePluto 7G Max and eTryst X. The expansion supports their goal of 250 new dealerships, promoting sustainable mobility and clean energy storage solutions across India

Former Minister T Harish Rao blamed the Congress government for the death of K Srinivas, an MGNREGS officer who died of a heart attack allegedly due to unpaid salaries. He demanded immediate payment of dues to APOs and sanitation staff

TGSRTC plans to launch free WiFi in buses and bus stations to attract tech-savvy passengers and generate ad revenue. Though still in proposal stage, the initiative aims to modernise public transport and improve passenger experience across Telangana

The Telangana Health Department has transferred 44 senior-grade Professors from major tertiary hospitals to peripheral medical colleges. Doctors fear this could affect healthcare quality and postgraduate training in city hospitals, with few qualified replacements available in the short term.

A once-coveted government bungalow in Hyderabad’s SR Nagar lies abandoned for eight years, becoming a dump yard and hotspot for illegal activities. Officials cite pending allotment, while locals express concern over safety and neglect of prime public property

The Telangana Health Department has transferred 44 senior-grade Professors from major tertiary hospitals to peripheral medical colleges. Doctors fear this could affect healthcare quality and postgraduate training in city hospitals, with few qualified replacements available in the short term

French bagel brand Bagelstein has opened its first Indian outlet in Hyderabad's Nexus Mall, Kukatpally. Known for gourmet bagels and Parisian charm, the brand plans 100 plus outlets in India by 2029, in partnership with Franchise India

BRS MLC K Kavitha slammed the Telangana Congress for a flawed caste census and demanded immediate OBC reservations. She warned of protests if the BC Reservation Bill isn’t passed and urged PM Modi and President Murmu to support it