Telangana

Hyderabad scientists are helping save Bhupathy’s Purple Frog, a rare species from the time of dinosaurs. It lives underground and comes out only during monsoon rains. Using sound technology, the team tracks and protects these frogs in the Western Ghats

Anganwadi workers in Telangana staged a “Chalo Secretariat” protest on Thursday, opposing the state’s new pre-primary school plan and demanding higher pay. They alleged the move would endanger jobs under ICDS. Police later dispersed and detained the protesters.

Writer Kompelli Venkat Goud, known for chronicling Telangana’s cultural and political struggles, passed away in Hyderabad on Thursday. His works, including Voduvani Muchata and Sarvai Papanna Charitra, played a vital role in shaping Telangana ideology and preserving its heritage.

The ultra-modern Siddipet oil palm factory is set to start operations within two months. Sanctioned by the previous BRS government, the plant will boost local oil palm processing, generate over 1,000 jobs, and provide higher returns to farmers.

The ancient Meda Cheruvu tank in Bokkalagutta, Mancherial, was breached following heavy upstream rains, creating a 15-metre-wide cut. Farmers fear reduced water supply, and officials are assessing damage and planning repairs. The tank dates back to 900 AD.

Sandeep, a rehabilitation centre resident in Miyapur, was murdered following an altercation with two other inmates, Adil and Suleiman. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the fatal attack.

A 21-year-old diploma student, Anil Kumar, died by suicide at a Hayathnagar hostel in Hyderabad. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances leading to the incident. The body was shifted to Osmania General Hospital.

Three people were injured in Chaderghat, Hyderabad, after a dispute between two groups escalated into a clash. The confrontation stemmed from remarks made by a local resident two days earlier. Police are investigating the incident.

According to reports, the three girls who study in ninth standard had bunked classes and were moving around Osmania University campus when they met three boys. On pretext of going to temple pilgrimage the boys took them to Yadadri town and raped them in a lodge.

A total of 563 posts were notified and 562 candidates have been provisionally selected. The result for one post was withheld due to a court case.

Sk Eliyas Oddin of Government City College won the foil event, A. Hari Eshan Reddy of Vasavi Engineering College the sabre event and M. Vickey of Hindi Maha Vidyalaya the epee event

This follows a partnership through which GSIC will focus on bringing advanced sports technology innovation and international collaboration in India

Jamal (61-62), the first-round leader by one shot who has been bogey-free in the tournament so far, took his total to an impressive 17-under 123

In a heartening display of honesty, a couple from Eppalanarsingapur village returned a bag containing 13 tolas of gold ornaments they found to the police. The ornaments, lost by Reddaboina Ramesh while travelling on his bike, were handed over to Huzurabad police.

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy has demanded immediate justice for tribal farmer Sai Siddu, who was allegedly subjected to third-degree torture by police. Visiting the victim’s village, Reddy called for suspension of the officers involved and comprehensive support for the family.

During an inspection of the Singur reservoir, GRMB Chairman B P Pandya directed irrigation officials to strictly implement NDSA guidelines to ensure dam safety. The team reviewed infrastructure including crest gates and the GENCO power plant, and discussed water storage and release patterns.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress of undermining Telangana’s cultural identity by removing Bathukamma from the Telangana Thalli statue. Speaking at Bathukamma celebrations in Hyderabad, he pledged to continue the party’s fight until K Chandrashekhar Rao is reinstated as Chief Minister.

Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court has suspended the State government’s memo allowing increased ticket prices for Pawan Kalyan’s film OG, including Rs. 800 for premiere shows. The Court also directed police to ensure that minors are barred from viewing the ‘A’ certified film.

The Telangana High Court has suspended a single judge’s order that had set aside Group-1 Mains results and directed revaluation. The Division Bench allowed the Telangana Public Service Commission to proceed with recruitments, subject to the final outcome of writ appeals.

Environmental activist Paladugu Gnaneshwar and villagers of Dommadugu staged a protest at Nalla Cheruvu against the release of toxic effluents by pharmaceutical companies. Gnaneshwar, previously on hunger strike, was detained twice by police. The villagers demanded immediate government action to stop the pollution.

Kothagudem police arrested two youths for murdering retired SCCL employee Gubbala Rammohan Rao (58). The accused attacked him at his house with a hammer over an alleged illicit relationship with a woman in Ramavaram area

Four employees of Arene Life Sciences in Siddapur, Sadasivapet, sustained serious burns after inflammable chemicals spilled on them at work. They are being treated in Sangareddy, and the CITU union demands better care and justice for the injured

Battini Sagar (35), a cable TV worker from Sujathanagar, died after falling from the second floor of a building at Gollagudem railway quarters in Kothagudem. Police have registered a case, and investigation into the accident is ongoing

Telangana NRIs in Saudi Arabia celebrated the first Bathukamma festival in Jeddah with Tangedu flowers, Telangana’s State flower. The Indian Consulate, in collaboration with JTM, organised the event with Telugu women from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participating enthusiastically