Telangana

Ahead of mayoral and chairperson elections across Telangana, the BRS has accused the Congress and BJP of engineering backroom deals to edge it out of power in hung civic bodies, triggering tensions, allegations of coercion and political drama.

The BRS has decided to abstain from voting in the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Mayor election scheduled for Monday, reportedly upset over the Congress changing its mayoral candidate at the last minute. No party currently has a clear majority.

A fire broke out in a locked house at Kukatpally late Sunday night, allegedly triggered by an oil lamp lit for Maha Shivaratri. Fire personnel controlled the blaze in time, and no injuries were reported.

Gurunath defeated Ccandrika Nihdityawan 6-0, 6-2 in the semi-final and then recorded 6-3,6-1 win against Daniel Rolinson of Great Britain in the final

The initiative aims to promote grassroots football development and encourage sports participation among school children

Tension gripped Manikonda on Sunday evening when a large police contingent arrived at the residence of former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy. The move was reportedly linked to a case registered against him following alleged violations during the counting of municipal election votes in Tandur.

Balka Suman, BRS district president, accused the Congress of attempting to seize the Kyathanpalli municipality chairperson’s post despite lacking an absolute majority. The BRS‑CPI alliance won 11 of 22 wards, while Congress secured seven and Independents one.

The contest for the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Mayor’s post has turned into a high-stakes battle between the BJP and Congress. Despite the BJP initially securing the required majority with independents and AIFB support, Congress reshaped the scenario by drawing defections.

The Congress party’s decision on the Jagtial municipal chairman has reached Praja Bhavan, with senior leaders engaged in intense consultations. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy involved AICC secretary Sachin Savant and Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar to mediate between factions led by T Jeevan Reddy and Dr Sanjay Kumar.

Congress and CPI have reportedly agreed to share the mayor and deputy mayor posts in Kothagudem Municipal Corporation for five years, following a hung verdict where both parties won 22 divisions each.

Khammam Catholic Diocese Bishop Dr. Sagili Prakash distributed scholarships worth Rs 45.80 lakh to 795 students from Khammam and Kothagudem districts to support higher education. Students pursuing MBBS, engineering, pharmacy, law, nursing, agriculture, and other courses benefited.

After winning Kyathanpalli municipality, the BRS has intensified efforts to secure chairperson posts in Kagaznagar, Bellampalli and Khanapur. The party is working to attract independents and allies to gain control of key civic bodies in the Adilabad region

Boggula Srinivas, the author of the 2014 book ‘Pawan Kalyan Hatao – Politics Bachao’, died in a tragic road accident in Khammam when his car plunged into the Palair reservoir. He had earlier faced death threats following the release of his controversial book.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused the Congress of misusing power during municipal elections and urged the SEC to ensure transparency in upcoming mayor and chairperson polls. He also alleged police interference and political collusion

More than 70,000 devotees visited the Bheemeshwara Temple in Vemulawada on Maha Shivaratri. The three-day jatara began on Saturday, with officials and ministers offering silk cloths and authorities making special arrangements for pilgrims

The hung verdict in 38 Urban Local Bodies across Telangana has triggered intense political manoeuvring, with the Congress relying on ex-officio members and independents to secure control of key municipalities.

A 22-year-old man from Narsapur in Medak district died at Gandhi Hospital after battling for life for 26 days following a suicide attempt. He had consumed weedicide after his marriage proposal was rejected, police said

The municipal elections in erstwhile Medak district have left both the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Congress short of majority in five municipalities, making the BJP a decisive player despite winning fewer wards.

Lakhs of devotees visited major Shiva temples across the erstwhile Adilabad district on Maha Shivratri. Special prayers, holy baths and improved facilities marked the celebrations, with people arriving from Telangana and Maharashtra

The Attapur police arrested Mohammed Junaid and Syed Nayab for allegedly breaking into a Chintalmet home and stealing gold and silver ornaments. The suspects confessed, and police have remanded them, acting swiftly after the homeowner’s complaint.

Factional infighting within the Congress has affected its bid to secure key posts in the newly formed Asifabad municipality. With independents holding the balance, rival groups led by Puranam Sathish and K Vishwaprasad Rao are competing for control

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the ruling Congress of resorting to undemocratic practices to gain control in over 30 hung municipalities in Telangana. He alleged that Congress was using coercion, police pressure, and hired goons to lure corporators.

After Telangana Today highlighted piles of garbage near Gudimalkapur Market in Hyderabad, GHMC’s Sanitation wing promptly cleared the roadside waste on Sunday morning, restoring cleanliness and easing inconvenience for commuters and shoppers visiting the market.

A wandering tiger in Siddipet has prompted forest officials to attempt tranquilisation and relocation for human and animal safety. Despite previous trap attempts, experts are setting up camera traps and following NTCA guidelines to capture and radio-collar the tiger.