Telangana

A 24-year-old air-conditioning technician, Mohd Hussain alias Waseem, was beaten to death by a group of unidentified persons in Hyderabad’s Attapur on Saturday night. The attackers allegedly snatched his mobile phone before chasing and assaulting him with metal knuckles.

Padma Devender Reddy has demanded the dismissal of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar after a POCSO case was filed against his son, criticising Prime Minister Modi’s silence and accusing both BJP and Congress of shielding the accused.

A two-day district-level badminton selection trial and tournament will be organised on May 23 and 24 at Hi-Tech City Colony. Players from various age-group and masters categories can participate, while top performers will qualify for the State-level badminton tournament.

B Meenakshi, a student of SCCL Polytechnic College, secured first rank in the mining category of the Andhra Pradesh Common Entrance Test by scoring 82 out of 200 marks. She credited her teachers, principal and parents for supporting her academic achievement.

Six Sikh couples got married free of cost during a Samuhik Vivah Samagam at Gurudwara Baram Bala in Hyderabad’s Kishanbagh. The initiative supported economically struggling families, with religious leaders and hundreds of devotees attending the traditional mass wedding ceremony.

The Petbasheerabad police will record the victim’s statement in a POCSO case registered against Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay. The complaint alleges inappropriate behaviour during a New Year’s Eve party. Bandi Sanjay has denied the allegations.

A three-year-old girl, Priyansha, died after allegedly falling into a water sump near her house in Janwada village of Mokila on Sunday. Family members and local residents searched for the missing child before neighbours found her drowned in the sump.

The Telangana Congress faced criticism after its remarks on a POCSO case involving Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son. The post triggered backlash on social media, with users questioning the state government’s handling of law and order and delay in action.

A free lipid health camp held in Karimnagar on National Lipid Day screened 42 patients, identifying several with high cholesterol levels. Doctors highlighted risks of heart disease and stressed the importance of lifestyle changes, exercise and regular health check-ups.

BRSV activists laid siege to the DGP office in Hyderabad demanding the arrest of Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son in a POCSO case. Several leaders were detained during the protest, which also saw allegations of political bias and delay in action.

Police have arrested two persons, including an accused and a buyer, in connection with the PMJ jewellery showroom theft case in West Bengal. Gold ornaments were recovered as special teams intensified interstate searches across Bihar, Maharashtra and other states.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao questioned the delay in police action in the POCSO case involving Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son. He alleged lapses in registration and follow-up, demanding accountability from the Telangana Chief Minister and an impartial investigation.

The IMD has forecast a rise in temperatures across Telangana from Tuesday, with mercury levels expected to increase by 2°C to 3°C after brief thundershowers. Several districts may record highs between 41°C and 44°C as dry conditions return.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar is expected to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Hyderabad visit despite the ongoing POCSO case against his son, Bhagirath Sai. Sanjay’s scheduled participation in official and political events has triggered political discussion and public attention.

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Telangana visit, the Cantonment Congress Party demanded the immediate merger of Secunderabad Cantonment with GHMC. Leaders urged the Centre to clarify its stand, saying residents were awaiting a long-pending decision on the issue.

A Class VII student from Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, Alsa Mamatha, has been granted a patent for her innovative parking management system using IR sensors. The government school student’s project has earned widespread praise from education officials and public representatives.

Two persons were arrested in Adilabad district for allegedly transporting cattle illegally during special Bakrid inspections. Police rescued three cows and seized a minivan after finding the animals crammed inside the vehicle with their legs tied during transportation to Hyderabad.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar is expected to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Hyderabad visit despite the ongoing POCSO case against his son, Bhagirath Sai. Sanjay’s scheduled participation in official and political events has triggered political discussion and public attention.

Scores of women protested outside the Petbasheerabad police station on Sunday, demanding the immediate arrest of Bhagirath Sai, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, who was booked under the POCSO Act following allegations of inappropriate behaviour with a minor girl.

A moving Mercedes-Benz car caught fire near Gachibowli in Hyderabad on Saturday night after smoke was noticed near Kothaguda. The driver stopped the vehicle and escaped safely before it was engulfed in flames

Despite mounting farmer protests and tragic deaths linked to procurement delays and unseasonal rains, the Congress government in Telangana has declared its Rythu Varostavalu outreach programme a success.

Superintendent of Police B Rohith Raju felicitated the district bomb disposal team in Kothagudem for their role in joint search operations with security forces. The team successfully neutralised 10 Maoist-planted IEDs, preventing potential attacks.

The Telangana Congress has come under sharp criticism for its delayed response to allegations against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son in a minor assault case. The party reacted only after the BRS raised the issue, prompting questions about selective outrage.

The Nirmal police have denied claims made by Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, regarding an FIR allegedly filed against a minor girl and her family. Bageerath, already facing a POCSO case in Petbasheerabad, alleged that his friends had previously lodged a complaint in Nirmal