Telangana

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.

An MSRTC driver saved 45 passengers after spotting smoke emanating from the bus engine on NH-65 at Kamkole in Sangareddy district on Monday. He immediately stopped the bus and ensured all passengers got down safely before they continued their journey.

A six-to-eight-month-old leopard cub was found dead under suspicious circumstances on the Srisailam road within Amrabad Tiger Reserve. Forest officials found no external injuries and suspect a vehicle collision. A postmortem will determine the exact cause amid rising traffic 

Goshamahal police apprehended 10 persons for allegedly organising and participating in an illegal three-card game at Begum Bazar Chatri. Police seized Rs.1.18 lakh cash, playing cards, casino-style tokens and hookah equipment during a raid on the premises early Sunday

A woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her lover in Hyderabad’s Balapur following an argument over marriage. Police said the accused packed her body in a gunny bag, left it inside the house and fled. Efforts are underway to arrest him

Hyderabad police apprehended six persons for attempting to sell a fake Panchaloha idol of Goddess Lakshmi and a stone by falsely claiming they possessed special powers. The suspects, including an astrologer, were caught at Laxmiguda, Katedan, and incriminating material was seized.

The Ministry of Railways has approved the Charlapalli–Gorakhpur Amrit Bharat Weekly Express, regularising the earlier special service. This will be the sixth Amrit Bharat Express from Hyderabad and the seventh to pass through Telangana, offering affordable long-distance travel.

Siddipet police arrested a woman and her minor son for allegedly murdering two women and plotting to kill four more. The duo, residents of Bhumapally, lured victims to their kirana shop, strangled them, and later disposed of the bodies.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government of conspiring to scrap the Kalyana Lakshmi scheme under the pretext of a High Court verdict. He urged party leaders and cadres to stage protests across the state, warning that any attempt to halt the scheme would invite strong public backlash.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has accused the Congress government in Telangana of misusing Rs. 100 crore on laminated ration cards carrying portraits of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy.