Telangana

Hyderabad Police have urged women facing harassment to approach the She Teams through multiple confidential complaint channels, including WhatsApp, phone, email, social media, and in person. Officials said prompt action is taken while protecting victims' identities and ensuring easier access to support.

Meerpet Police have detained three persons, including the prime suspect, in the murder of rowdy-sheeter Nandanavanam Suri. Investigators are probing an alleged Instagram Live session in which the suspect reportedly claimed responsibility. Police believe the killing stemmed from an old personal rivalry.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promise of supplying irrigation water through the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme. He demanded immediate operation of all pumps, compensation for farmers and warned of statewide protests if action was delayed.

Fishermen in Telangana are demanding reforms to the State’s fish distribution scheme, citing poor quality fingerlings supplied by contractors. They want cooperative societies to directly procure fingerlings, with government reimbursement through DBT, to safeguard livelihoods and improve fish production.

Adilabad police booked 34 persons for their alleged involvement in online Matka during a special drive across 10 police station areas. The SP warned of stern action against offenders and said authorities would track illegal assets and intensify surveillance on gambling networks.

An RMC truck driver was booked for allegedly driving on the wrong side of Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road near Shamshabad after a motorist shared dashcam footage on X. RGIA Traffic Police traced the driver and initiated legal action while urging motorists to follow traffic rules.

Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts received moderate to heavy rains, bringing relief to farmers worried about crop damage due to a prolonged dry spell. Despite rainfall deficits compared to normal averages, the showers revived hopes for paddy, cotton, and soyabean cultivation.

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Thousands of devotees attended the opening day of the Balkampet Yellamma Kalyanotsavam in Hyderabad. However, VIP movement, security arrangements, and inadequate crowd management caused long queues and delayed darshan. The annual celebrations will continue with the Rathotsavam on Wednesday.

After three weeks of dry weather, Hyderabad and several districts in Telangana witnessed light to heavy showers, significantly lowering temperatures. Northern Telangana districts recorded very heavy rainfall, with Kotapally, Kannepalli, and Tandur among the highest.

The Telangana High Court directed the State to produce CCTV footage in connection with the alleged custodial death of undertrial prisoner Pendyala Sucharitha at Narsampet Women’s Prison, following a petition by her brother seeking a fair investigation.

Attapur police arrested six persons, including an alleged ganja peddler and a sub-peddler, and seized 8.410 kg of dry ganja worth Rs. 4.2 lakh. Police also recovered weighing machines, a sealing machine, mobile phones and a motorcycle used to transport the contraband.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the Delhi Police's use of force against peaceful protesters, calling it undemocratic. He urged the Centre to stop suppressing dissent, expressed solidarity with the protesters and appealed to them to remain safe.

The Congress government is facing criticism over alleged restrictions on protests despite its promise to restore democratic values. Opposition leaders cited house arrests, police intervention and action against protesters as examples, questioning the government's commitment to democratic rights in Telangana.

The Junior Forest Officers Association condemned the attack on forest staff in Manuguru, alleging they were being victimised for performing their duties. Meanwhile, a forest beat officer was suspended and a three-member committee was formed to enquire into the incident.

Sangareddy is facing a severe drinking water shortage after the municipal filter bed near the Manjeera dam stopped operations due to low water levels. Authorities are relying on Mission Bhagiratha and additional borewells to meet the town's daily water requirement

Three students of a social welfare residential school in Chennur, Mancherial district, who left the campus after feeling homesick, returned safely by evening. Officials said measures have been taken to prevent students from leaving the school without permission

Penuballi police arrested a three-member gang allegedly involved in a series of temple thefts across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Police recovered gold, silver articles, a car and a motorcycle. The accused were reportedly on their way to sell the stolen valuables

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said Telangana will prioritise drinking water over irrigation until June next year amid deficient rainfall. Farmers have been advised to avoid water-intensive crops, while the Kaleshwaram barrages will remain non-operational pending scientific clearance.

Adilabad police arrested four members of an inter-state burglary gang from Maharashtra for allegedly targeting locked houses in Telangana and Maharashtra. Police recovered 36 grams of gold and 25 tolas of silver ornaments, with CCTV footage helping crack the case

BRS working president KT Rama Rao met Zodhya founder Rohith and praised the Hyderabad startup's journey from T-Hub to global markets. He said the company is taking India-developed energy technology to international markets while helping industries improve energy efficiency.

BRS MLA K Sanjay alleged that Telangana's investment climate has worsened under the Congress government, claiming the State's Ease of Doing Business ranking slipped, industries moved out, and IT employment declined despite the renaming of TS-iPASS as TG-iPASS.

Telangana relied heavily on borrowings during the first quarter of 2026-27, with debt reaching 37.5 per cent of the annual Budget estimate. Revenue collections improved only marginally, while expenditure, interest payments and pensions continued to put pressure on the State's finances.

Telangana DGP CV Anand reviewed police welfare initiatives, including the Arogya Bhadratha health scheme, scholarships, insurance and financial assistance programmes. He highlighted support provided to personnel and families and directed officials to digitise welfare services for greater transparency.