Telangana

HYSEA and TASK hosted the Project Drona 2.0 Convocation Ceremony in Hyderabad, recognising faculty members who completed advanced training in Artificial Intelligence, leadership and emerging technologies. The initiative has trained nearly 400 educators, strengthening industry-academia collaboration across Telangana.

Gadwal Weavers Society has opened a new saree store in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, further promoting Telangana's iconic handloom heritage. Established in 1986, the society continues to support weavers, preserve traditional craftsmanship and offer authentic Gadwal sarees to modern consumers.

The Culinary Lounge is launching "Kakatiya à la Française", a cultural and culinary initiative that reimagines Telangana's food heritage through French gastronomy. The programme includes expert-led discussions, workshops, art showcases and curated dining experiences aimed at promoting Telangana cuisine globally.

INCOIS has released a specialised El Niño bulletin warning of above-normal Indian Ocean temperatures until 2027. The developing climate event could trigger coral bleaching, marine heatwaves, reduced fish catches, and increased coastal erosion on India's east coast while benefiting maritime operations on the west coast.

Enforcement agencies are investigating an alleged adulterated diesel racket supplying low-cost mixed fuel to private bus operators in Hyderabad. Officials suspect a Medchal-based network and are planning inspections, while also examining safety violations that could endanger passengers and vehicles.

The BRS has urged the Election Commission of India to prioritise the identification and removal of duplicate and ineligible voters during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, seeking technology-driven verification and coordination between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh authorities.

A woman and her alleged live-in partner were detained in Nandigama, Ranga Reddy district, after neighbours found two young children with burn injuries allegedly caused by physical abuse. Residents intervened, confronted the duo and handed them over to the police.

BRS leader T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government of failing to protect Telangana’s water rights and demanded immediate intervention against Karnataka’s projects on the Tungabhadra River, warning of adverse impacts on irrigation schemes and drinking water supplies.

A 15-month-old girl died after falling into an open water sump outside her house in Ghatkesar on Tuesday. The toddler wandered off while playing, and her parents later discovered her floating in the water. Police have launched an investigation

Daniel Munoz scored the decisive goal as Colombia defeated Congo DR 1-0 in Guadalajara to secure qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. The victory gave Colombia six points from two matches and guaranteed a top-two finish in Group K.

Desidi Narsimha Reddy, a Hyderabad-based AI and data executive, has launched Ayura, a voice-first multilingual healthcare platform designed to make medical services more affordable and accessible.

Ranga Reddy Risers defeated Medak Falcons by five wickets in the HCA’s Sreenidhi University TG20 Tournament. After restricting the Falcons to 164/8, the Risers chased down the target through a crucial unbeaten partnership between Nanavath Rakesh and Nitin Sai Yadav

Agniveer Patil Anuraj and Agniveer Harsh Tiwari emerged champions in the ILCA-6 and ILCA-7 categories respectively at the Corps of EME Sailing Regatta 2026. HQ Southern Command claimed the Overall Championship Trophy at Hussain Sagar Lake

The appointment of SBICAPS to review Hyderabad Metro Phase-I valuation, financing and Phase-II expansion has raised fresh concerns over delays in the takeover process and the future of Metro Phase-II, with the State and Centre set to act on the consultant's recommendations

Hyderabad Heroes produced a dominant performance to defeat Delhi Redz 26-17 in the HSBC Rugby Premier League at Gachibowli. Key contributions from Diego Ardao, Taitaifono Tavita, Ravuama Seruvakula and Wolfram Hacker helped the Heroes secure an impressive victory

IIT Hyderabad, in collaboration with Crimson Energy Experts, has announced a three-month Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme to train engineers and professionals in nuclear power technologies.

Several shops in Mancherial’s main market were demolished on Tuesday as part of a road‑widening project, leaving small traders without their livelihoods.

A former sarpanch of Mammadapur in Husnabad mandal, Siddipet district, allegedly took his life due to mounting debts. Police have registered a case and investigation is underway.

The Telangana government has asked the Centre to increase the paddy procurement quota for the Yasangi (Rabi) 2025-26 season and extend deadlines for supplying Custom Milled Rice, citing record procurement and logistical challenges.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has called upon SCCL unions and workers to unite under the slogan ‘Congress Hatao, Singareni Bachao’, warning that the Congress government is pushing Singareni towards privatisation.

The Thurkapally Police, with Agriculture Department officials, busted an inter-state racket dealing in spurious BG-II cotton seeds and arrested one person while seizing seeds worth Rs 10 lakh.

Despite repeated police warnings, endowment officials at the Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devasthanam in Basar failed to implement basic security measures, leading to another theft at the shrine.

The Congress government in Telangana is under fire for increasingly using selective media leaks to manage political narratives. The latest controversy involved reports of withdrawing deposits from SBI, followed by a reversal in stance within days.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has questioned Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the purpose of the upcoming ‘Rythu Ashirwada Sabha’ in Khammam district, alleging that the Congress government is backtracking on promises made to farmers.