Telangana

The approach road of the second bridge across river Godavari near Sarapaka in Kothagudem district caved in on Thursday night, disrupting traffic between Sarapaka and Bhadrachalam. Authorities diverted vehicles to the old bridge while repair works and investigations into the incident began.

Elaborate arrangements have been made at the Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple in Jagtial district for the three-day Pedda Hanuman Jayanthi celebrations. Over three lakh devotees are expected to attend, with special transport, medical, sanitation and security arrangements put in place.

A political controversy erupted in Telangana after a POCSO case was registered against Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay. The BRS demanded his dismissal and a CBI probe, while RS Praveen Kumar accused both BJP and Congress of shielding the accused

Dharnas, arrests and protests marked the BRS-called Karimnagar bandh against the alleged BJP attack on the MLA camp office. Police detained several BRS leaders, including MLA Gangula Kamalakar, while protesters burnt an effigy of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar

Podu farmers in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district opposed trench digging around agricultural fields near forests, alleging it threatened their livelihood. Similar protests were reported in Penchikalpet mandal, where farmers demanded joint surveys to demarcate forest and revenue land boundaries

Maize farmers in Khammam and Kothagudem districts are facing severe challenges due to delays in procurement and lack of storage facilities. With over 22,000 metric tonnes already procured and thousands more awaiting collection, warehouses in Khammam, Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, and Jaggaiahpet have reached full capacity.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) conducted a special e-waste collection drive across all circle offices to promote safe disposal of electronic waste. Residents deposited old devices while officials raised awareness on environmental and health impacts of improper e-waste handling.

RV Karnan has urged residents of the CURE region, covering GHMC, CMC and MMC areas, to complete Census self-enumeration by Sunday. The process can be done online via se.census.gov.in in 10–15 minutes using one SE ID per household.

Activists of Save KBR Park and NGOs will form a human chain near Indo-American Cancer Hospital protesting tree felling around Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park (KBR Park) for infrastructure works, demanding environmental impact assessment and public consultation from GHMC.

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Kalasagaram is hosting Vaggeyakara Uthsavam, a 12-hour Carnatic music festival in Hyderabad, as a tribute to Annamacharya on his 618th birth anniversary, featuring senior and young artistes along with a rare jalatarang performance.

Khairatabad Police Station police arrested two repeat offenders accused of stealing mobile phones from homes where residents slept with open doors during summer nights. Police recovered 22 stolen phones, while one accused was found to have 29 prior criminal cases.

Farmers from several villages in Mancherial district staged a rasta roko on the Nizamabad-Jagdalpur highway, demanding faster paddy procurement. Protesters alleged delays, grain damage due to rains, and deductions over moisture content before withdrawing the agitation after officials assured action

A retired bank employee from Old Alwal has alleged that she was cheated of Rs 3.75 crore by a man posing as an insurance executive. The accused reportedly promised huge profits before disappearing, prompting the victim to approach the police.

Two men posing as Enforcement Directorate officials allegedly attempted to extort money from Vindhya Bullion Company in Hyderabad’s Sanathnagar by using fabricated complaints and threats. The company later approached police, who have launched an investigation into the incident.

BRS MLA Gangula Kamalakar was taken into custody by police in Karimnagar while preparing to enforce a bandh called by the party. BRS workers later staged protests, burnt an effigy of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and were detained by police

The Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering in Secunderabad conducted the award distribution ceremony for TES-47 officer cadets. Lieutenant General Neeraj Varshney honoured cadets for excellence in academics, training and sports, while urging them to prepare for technology-driven warfare challenges.

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is expanding EV charging infrastructure across Hyderabad to support the phased introduction of electric buses. Charging stations are operational at several depots, with 13 more planned as part of the State’s green public transport initiative.

A POCSO case has been registered against Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, following allegations by a minor girl in Hyderabad. Bageerath has filed a counter-complaint accusing the girl’s family of attempting to extort Rs 5 crore

Hiyya Dino Mandi Restaurant has opened at GPR Multiplex in Kukatpally, Hyderabad. Inaugurated by Manchu Manoj and Suma Kanakala, the dinosaur-themed restaurant promises a unique dining experience for families and children, with plans for expansion across the city.

A 49-year-old woman who accidentally fell into the Musi River near Amberpet spent the night trapped in the water before being rescued on Saturday morning by HYDRAA, DRF, and Fire Department personnel.

Yashoda Hospitals Group has been featured in the ‘World’s Best Hospitals 2026’ rankings by Newsweek and Statista for the eighth consecutive year, with its Somajiguda, Secunderabad, and Malakpet units earning recognition among India’s top hospitals.

BRS extended support to protesting paddy farmers in Wanaparthy demanding timely procurement. Former MLA A. Venkateshwar Reddy accused the Congress government of delays, lack of arrangements and failure to fulfil promises, alleging farmers were forced to sell produce at losses.

A 44-year-old farmer, Pirisingula Kamalakar, died of electrocution while ironing clothes at Jakkapalli village in Mancherial district. Police suspect faulty wiring caused the accident. He was rushed to Bellampalli hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.