Telangana

The Prohibition and Excise Department seized 127 non-duty paid liquor bottles worth about Rs 2.5 lakh at Pahadishareef in Hyderabad on Thursday. Two persons were caught allegedly smuggling the liquor into Telangana from Goa and Delhi.

Lower Paleolithic stone tools, including hand axes and a flake tool, were discovered along the Manchirevula forest track near Gandipet in Rangareddy district. Experts say the artefacts, dating back up to six lakh years, highlight Hyderabad’s rich prehistoric heritage.

HYDRAA officials removed encroachments in a venture at Pati Ghanpur village after plot owners raised complaints during a grievance day. Commissioner AV Ranganath inspected the site and ordered action, bringing relief to owners affected by alleged illegal occupation using fake documents

The India Meteorological Department has forecast a week of extreme weather in Telangana, with temperatures likely to cross 40°C in several districts even as thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and gusty winds are expected in the evenings until the end of the month.

A passenger from Nirmal, Ramu, survived the Rayavaram bus accident in Andhra Pradesh with minor injuries, but lost Rs 5 lakh carried during the journey. Three other passengers’ conditions remain unknown, with investigations ongoing

Two passengers from Jagtial, Uppu Rama Devi and Venkatesh, died after the Harikrishna Travels bus they boarded caught fire when hit by a gravel-laden tipper near Rayavaram, Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. Six others had boarded earlier at Korutla

In Hyderabad, police took several unemployed youths into preventive custody ahead of a ‘Chalo Assembly’ protest over delayed recruitment notifications. They demand 2 lakh promised jobs, a job calendar, and Rs 4,000 monthly financial support

A private bus from Jagtial collided with a tipper near Rayavaram, killing at least 10 passengers, mostly laborers, and leaving several others injured. The bus was traveling from Nirmal to Vinjamuru

Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders, led by T. Harish Rao, protested in Hyderabad demanding BC Sub-Plan implementation, accusing the Congress government of failing promises on welfare funds and reservations, and warning of electoral backlash from Backward Classes

In Nizamabad, police booked unidentified persons for allegedly poisoning stray dogs amid claims that nearly 1,000 were killed over months. Animal rights activists demanded investigation, post-mortems, and strict action, alleging involvement of local authorities and rising incidents of missing dogs

Residents in Hyderabad faced fuel disruptions as several stations stayed shut overnight despite stock availability, reopening late morning. Long queues formed while auto drivers protested LPG shortages, citing hours of waiting, limited supply, and operational restrictions across multiple areas

At least 13 passengers were burnt to death and 22 injured after a private bus collided with a tipper truck and caught fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram district early Thursday. The State government announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh for the injured

At least ten passengers were killed and several injured after a private bus caught fire following a collision with a granite-laden truck near Rayavaram in Andhra Pradesh, with the accident occurring early Thursday morning

Sreenidi Deccan FC climbed to the top of the IFL table with a 3-1 win over Dempo SC, delivering a strong all-round performance despite being reduced to ten men in the second half

The BRS staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly, accusing the Congress-led government of failing to honour its promise of waiving farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh. The party leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other ministers for issuing contradictory statements on the waiver and for attacking the previous regime instead of addressing opposition concerns.

A woman, identified as the former girlfriend of actor Raj Tarun, allegedly rammed into a two-wheeler in Kondapur mandal, Sangareddy. Reportedly under the influence of alcohol, she refused to apologise to the biker and argued with him.

Sunrisers Hyderabad aim for a strong comeback in IPL 2026 under stand-by captain Ishan Kishan, focusing on consistency and improved bowling strength after a disappointing previous season, with key players expected to play crucial roles

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka and cricket director Tom Moody expressed confidence in the team’s revamped squad for IPL 2026, highlighting improved bowling strength and stressing the importance of collective performance to secure the franchise’s first title

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in the Assembly, accusing it of setting unrealistic revenue targets and failing to deliver on welfare promises.

BRS legislators launched a sharp attack on the Congress government in the Telangana Assembly, criticising the State budget for neglecting farmers, tribal communities and youth. They alleged that welfare schemes lacked clarity, Rythu Bandhu payments had stopped, and allocations for SC/ST welfare were cut.

A 35-year-old woman from Hyderabad’s Chanchalguda was taken into custody by Andhra Pradesh Police for alleged links with AQIS. Investigators say she was in contact with a terror suspect arrested earlier in Vijayawada during a crackdown on extremist networks

Telangana, a State born out of data and evidence, now ironically struggles amid overpowering narratives and shifting truths

An elderly couple in Jangarai village, Chinna Shankarampet mandal, Medak district, was attacked by unidentified miscreants who snatched a mangalsutra from Savithri (73). Both she and her husband Anjaiah (77) sustained head injuries while resisting the assailants.

Students from Amrita Educational Institutions created a record human formation of Dinesh Karthik’s jersey number during a sports meet in Chennai, with 3,000 participants. The feat earned recognition from the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records