Telangana

BRS leader Dasoju Sravan condemned the Congress Party for its perceived double standards regarding legislative defections, particularly highlighting Rahul Gandhi's silence on issues in Telangana. He alleged that the Revanth Reddy government is misusing the Speaker’s Office to delay action against defected MLAs, referencing a Supreme Court warning on inaction.

In a meeting with Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil, Hyderabad's Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy emphasised the urgent need for the Centre to expedite clearances and provide financial backing for delayed irrigation projects in the Krishna and Godavari river basins.

Mancherial observed the eighth National Naturopathy Day with awareness camps organised by doctor couple KN Sukumar and P Sameera Reddy. They stressed that drugless naturopathy treatment helps prevent lifestyle diseases and builds a healthy society through natural methods.

Naga Chaitanya brought excitement to Bigg Boss Telugu, showcasing his team Hyderabad Blackbirds in the Indian Racing Festival. He shared his passion for racing, saying it gives him the same thrill as acting. The team leads the championship, with rounds in Goa and Mumbai upcoming.

At COP30 in Brazil, Hyderabad-based climate technology company TRST01 introduced the revolutionary AI-enabled blockchain-verified Paris Agreement Integrated Platform (PAIP). This innovative system, developed in collaboration with the Green Economy Partnership (GEP), is designed to enhance climate governance through an array of advanced technologies.

After Supreme Court’s contempt notice, Telangana Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has fast-tracked disqualification cases against 10 BRS MLAs who switched to Congress. Two turncoats will face cross-examination on Wednesday; eight claim they are still with BRS technically.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged all political parties to jointly pressure the Centre over Telangana’s escalating cotton crisis, criticising both the Union and State governments for failing farmers. He demanded scrapping the Kapas app, higher CCI procurement limits and immediate compensation for crop losses

Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu has launched MeeSeva services on WhatsApp, enabling citizens to access over 580 government services from 38 departments. Students can now download hall tickets for SSC, intermediate, post-graduation and competitive exams via WhatsApp.

Income Tax officials raided Hyderabad’s popular biryani chains—Pista House, Shah Ghouse, and Mehfil—over alleged tax evasion and financial irregularities. More than 30 teams inspected outlets, offices, and residences while seizing documents, digital data, and property records for further investigation

Medak ACB arrested Tekmal SI Rajesh for demanding a Rs 40,000 bribe to settle a theft case in Lok Adalat. Caught red-handed while collecting Rs 30,000, the SI ran two kilometres before being apprehended, prompting villagers to celebrate

A 30-year-old man, Ajju, died on Monday night in Yacharam after his motorcycle collided with a stray dog. The rider fell and sustained fatal injuries, while the dog also died. Police are investigating the freak accident

Two workers were killed and two others injured when a fire erupted at Balaji Ginning Mill near Gollapally in Jadcherla on Tuesday. The fire started after trash got stuck in an exhaust pipe. Workers blamed the management and staged a protest.

Yashoda Hospitals performed a world-first bilateral lobar lung transplant on 12-year-old Anurag Sandeep, who suffered severe lung damage after accidentally consuming paraquat. After two weeks on ECMO with no improvement, donor lungs were transplanted, saving his life

Former Ministers S Niranjan Reddy and V Srinivas Goud staged protests across Mahabubnagar demanding unconditional cotton procurement. They criticised State and Central governments for imposing the seven-quintal per acre limit and accused them of worsening farmers’ distress through poor coordination and delayed action.

A 19-year-old student from Noida was arrested in Sirpur (T) for cheating people by offering fake jobs that required posting reviews on Google. Police registered a case for collecting Rs.5 lakh from a victim and launched teams to trace the remaining accused.

A private school bus collided with a motorcycle in Kandukur on Monday night. K Narayana (50) died on the spot, while his relative D Shekhar suffered serious injuries and was hospitalised. Police have launched an investigation

Simpliforge, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad, created India’s first and largest military insignia entrance arch in Jhansi Cantonment. The Tiger-themed 3D concrete structure, built with robotic-arm technology, honours the Armed Forces while leading to an indoor sports arena

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy sought Central assistance for key Telangana projects, including the Musi River rejuvenation, Metro Rail expansion, Godavari water lift and the Regional Ring Road. He said the State aims for a 1 trillion USD economy by 2034 and 3 trillion USD by 2047.

A 21-year-old B Tech student, Gangotri, died by suicide in LB Nagar after allegedly facing dowry harassment from her husband Bhanu and his family, who demanded Rs 30 lakh and gold. Police filed a case based on her father’s complaint.

Families of the Saudi bus fire victims gathered at the Telangana Hajj Committee office to submit documents, but confusion over travel guidelines led to arguments. An official’s insensitive remark escalated tensions until committee members and leaders intervened to calm the situation

Around 6,000 Muslims from Telangana go for Umrah every month, with numbers rising during Ramzan. Travel agencies offer 14-day packages costing Rs 80,000 to Rs 1.3 lakh. More families are joining the pilgrimage, guided by tour operators throughout the trip.

Women journalists in Hyderabad complained of ongoing online abuse, threats and defamatory videos from coordinated social media groups. After reviewing the evidence, Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar assured strict action, a detailed enquiry, and protection for those facing threats

Hajj is a mandatory Islamic pilgrimage performed only on specific dates in Dhul Hijjah, while Umrah is a voluntary pilgrimage that can be done anytime. Both include Tawaf, but Hajj has additional rituals in Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah.

Top Maoist commander Madivi Hidma, carrying a reward of Rs 1 crore, was killed along with his wife and four gunmen in an encounter in Maredumilli mandal. Intelligence inputs led to the operation, and combing is continuing as some Maoists escaped.