Telangana

As part of the Kalpana She for STEM initiative, 94 girl students and 47 faculty members from 47 Telangana government colleges visited leading research institutes CCMB and TIFR. The program, run in collaboration with three state welfare societies, aims to encourage young women to pursue STEM careers.

KTR criticised both the BJP and Congress for failing Telangana, particularly citing the mismanagement of agriculture, collapse of welfare programs, and growing incidents of food poisoning in student hostels.

Despite its status as a global leader in pharmaceuticals and life sciences, Telangana continues to face setbacks in securing national support for its industry. The Centre's rejection of Telangana’s plea for a bulk drug park, in favor of other states, has sparked allegations of political discrimination.

Telangana's government is facing increasing financial strain, with its borrowing in the first quarter of 2025-26 reaching an alarming 37.5 percent of the state's annual borrowing limit. Despite modest growth in tax receipts, non-tax revenues continue to lag, and the state is facing a widening fiscal deficit.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar accused the Congress-led Telangana government of disguising a Muslim quota as part of the Kamareddy BC Declaration. He said the support for increased BC reservation would only be given if Muslims were excluded from the BC list.

A newborn’s body was found dumped in a stream at Keshnayak Thanda in Akkannapet, triggering public outrage. Police have launched a probe. This comes a day after another infant was found dead in a dustbin at Zaheerabad Area Hospital

Heavy rains in Karnataka have revived the Jadi Malkapur waterfall near Zaheerabad. Located in the Gottam Gutta forest on the Telangana-Karnataka border, it’s become a monsoon hotspot for tourists, birdwatchers, and nature lovers from nearby towns and States

Jadi Malkapur waterfall in Sangareddy district has become a popular monsoon destination, revived by rains in Karnataka. Located in the Gottam Gutta forest, it also attracts birdwatchers and day tourists

The BRS has accused CM Revanth Reddy of phone tapping political rivals and journalists. They want an independent probe supervised by the Telangana High Court, claiming the current SIT is biased and spyware like Pegasus was misused to suppress dissent

Former MLA Nadipelli Diwakar Rao alleged that officials supporting the corruption of Mancherial MLA K Premsagar Rao would face consequences. He accused the MLA of pressuring officials to clear inflated bills and warned against political interference, sand sales, and illegal demolitions

Seven people were arrested for illegal gambling at a residence in Mandamarri town, Mancherial district, on Sunday. Police seized Rs 38,150 in cash, six mobile phones, during the raid, following a tip-off

‘Monsoon Dreams’ by the Tanusree Shankar Dance Company captivated audiences in Hyderabad. Organised by Chowrangee, the evening featured signature choreographies and a powerful Tagore-inspired ballet, ‘Chirantan’, enriched by Amitabh Bachchan’s narration and Debajyoti Mishra’s evocative music

The long-awaited Adilabad–Nirmal–Armoor railway line is nearing reality, with DPR approval expected soon. The Rs 3,000 crore first phase will improve rail access in north Telangana, cut travel distance to Hyderabad by 120 km, and spur regional development

BRS leader Harish Rao demanded Telangana High Court and SHRC intervention over recurring Gurukul food poisoning incidents, alleging over 100 student deaths under Congress rule. He accused the government of negligence and warned of a Statewide agitation if safety and quality meals aren’t ensured.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of large-scale corruption, failure in welfare delivery, and neglect of farmers. He vowed to raise issues like BC representation, urea shortage, and harassment of beneficiaries in the Assembly while urging voters to back BRS.

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy accused Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of creating a “surveillance state” and tapping phones of Cabinet colleagues. He dismissed allegations of BRS-BJP merger, calling them a Congress ploy, and reiterated that KCR would never align with BJP.

A leopard attacked three shepherds and killed three sheep in Kotlabad village, Mahabubnagar, on Saturday night. The injured men were hospitalized with minor injuries. Forest officials set up cages and camera traps as leopard sightings have been reported in nearby areas recently.

A study by Osmania University and Hyderabad Birding Pals documented 452 bird species in Telangana, including first records for India such as the Spur-winged Lapwing. The paper highlights threatened species like the Indian vulture and urges stronger conservation efforts.

Tension erupted at Kurnool’s Government General Hospital after students, who fell sick from stale curd at a residential school, were discharged abruptly ahead of former minister T Harish Rao’s visit. Parents alleged negligence as more students were admitted with stomach pain.

The Green India Challenge (GIC) launched its eighth edition at Keesaragutta on Sunday, with founder and former MP J Santosh Kumar planting saplings. The initiative, which began seven years ago, has resulted in planting over 20 crore saplings across India.

A 49-year-old farmer from Kondapalkala in Manakondur mandal allegedly died by suicide, unable to repay debts taken for his daughter’s marriage. Police said he owned 2.5 acres and leased additional land. A case has been registered following a complaint by his son.

Surplus water from the Kaddam Narayana Reddy project was released downstream after heavy rains in upstream areas led to steady inflows. Officials lifted a crest gate to discharge excess water and urged locals to avoid downstream areas for safety.

Panic spread in Kolur village, Bhainsa mandal, after farmers spotted leopard pugmarks and recent sightings. Forest officials confirmed its presence and are taking steps to track and drive it back safely.

Several students of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Girls Residential School in Nagarkurnool fell ill after eating dinner on Friday night. They were hospitalised with complaints of stomach pain and vomiting. Officials suspect stale curd served during dinner caused the food poisoning.