Telangana

Internal differences among Congress leaders surfaced during a PAC meeting in Adilabad, with Kandi Srinivas Reddy objecting to Sanjeeva Reddy’s participation. Supporters of both leaders raised slogans, leading to a commotion before Sanjeeva Reddy left the meeting.

A Ranga Reddy court has sentenced Rupesh Kumar Mohanani to life imprisonment for murdering his Congolese wife Cynthia Vechel in 2016. He allegedly strangled her, dismembered the body and set the remains on fire near Madanapalle. DNA and CCTV evidence led to the conviction.

A 48-year-old man was arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a two-year-old girl near Ilapur thanda in Sangareddy district. A passer-by noticed the girl crying, rescued her and caught the accused. Police later produced him before court

A 26-year-old man, Kummari Sridhar, died after falling from the roof of his house in Toopran town on Sunday night. Sridhar had participated in Bonalu celebrations before sleeping on the roof after dinner with his family and relatives

Major cultural events are giving older video games unexpected second lives. From the 2026 World Cup boosting football games to Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey reviving Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, these player surges show how real-world events can extend gaming’s longevity.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged the Telangana government to complete pending TIMS works at Alwal and LB Nagar, the Warangal Super Specialty Hospital and NIMS expansion works, while welcoming the opening of the Sanathnagar TIMS hospital.

Government school teacher Vanga Manjula Reddy from Siddipet has been selected for a teachers' exposure visit and educational exchange programme. She is among 29 teachers from Telangana who will travel to Japan, Finland, Singapore and Vietnam from September 5

Bandlaguda police arrested four persons for allegedly cheating victims through cryptocurrency transactions and forcibly snatching Rs 7 lakh at Ismail Nagar. Police said the suspects used Facebook to approach victims and were also allegedly involved in four similar cases.

A 38-year-old man, identified as K Subbarao, died after falling from a hostel building in Anjaiah Nagar Colony, Raidurgam, on Monday. Police have begun an investigation and are examining whether the death was due to suicide, an accident or homicide.

A Hyderabad study by ICMR-NIN researchers has found an association between lower levels of several vitamins and mild cognitive impairment in older adults. The researchers say adequate nutrition may support healthy cognitive ageing, but further studies are needed to establish causation.

Twenty-five students of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Maddur fell ill over two days with symptoms of vomiting and motions. They were treated at the government hospital in Cheriyal, while officials inspected the hostel and students staged a protest

The SOT and Vanasthalipuram police arrested six persons, including two juveniles, and seized 12 kg of hashish oil worth about Rs 1.5 crore near Chinthalkunta. Police said the alleged network transported the contraband from Andhra Pradesh to Bengaluru through Hyderabad.

Tehreek Muslim Shabban president Mohammed Mushtaq Malik has demanded transparency in the Telangana Waqf Board’s income, expenditure and property records. He sought audited accounts, regular meetings, published resolutions and details of major Waqf properties and proposed transactions.

Five persons were arrested for allegedly burgling temples, houses and shops across Nirmal district, police said. The accused were reportedly involved in 25 offences. Police seized three motorcycles, 7.5 grams of gold, 300 grams of silver and five mobile phones.

A few live rounds and spent cartridges were reportedly found in the baggage of a retired Army officer during security screening at Hyderabad’s RGIA. The ammunition was seized and handed over to police, who registered a case and began an investigation.

CSIR-IICT and Re Sustainability have signed an MoU to collaborate on sustainable environmental technologies. Their partnership will focus on plastic recycling, waste-to-value solutions, resource recovery and circular economy technologies, with the aim of accelerating research, scale-up and commercialisation.

State Planning Board Vice Chairman G Chinna Reddy has criticised the Congress for giving priority to turncoat MLAs and leaders from the previous BRS government. However, he said he would not quit the party and would continue fighting against defections

A young woman and her family members staged a dharna outside a youth’s house in Paloncha mandal, accusing him of sexually assaulting her after promising marriage. They demanded a thorough police investigation and legal action against the alleged perpetrator

A 30-year-old youth, identified as Pakalapati Sai, was found dead on railway tracks near Isukavagu at Gondigudem village in Aswapuram mandal on Monday. Police have launched an investigation to determine whether his death was accidental or a suicide

Hyderabad’s Government Veterinary Hospital at Pathergatti is seeking an upgrade as inadequate diagnostic facilities, medicine shortages and limited laboratory infrastructure affect treatment. The hospital handles around 150 animals daily and serves several Old City neighbourhoods.

Hyderabad-based Indrajaal Autonomous Defense Systems and Sigma Advanced Systems have announced orders worth approximately Rs 155 crore for their Indrajaal Ranger anti-drone platform. The orders include applications for border security, VVIP protection and urban security.

A 30-year-old youth, identified as Pakalapati Sai, was found dead on a railway track near Isukavagu at Gondigudem village in Aswapuram mandal of Kothagudem district on Monday. Police launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.

Devotees in Hyderabad observed Nag Panchami with day-long fasting, temple visits and prayers. Milk, honey, flowers, vermilion and sweets were offered to serpent deities, as the festival highlighted the traditional reverence for snakes and living creatures.

A 119-year-old steam locomotive, popularly known as ‘Sir Alec’, continues to attract commuters and visitors at Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad. Evening steam, smoke and sound effects recreate the experience of a moving steam engine while showcasing India’s railway heritage.