Telangana

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, speaking at a Hindu Ekta Yatra in Karimnagar, vowed to take revenge on those who conspired against his family. His remarks came amid the POCSO case against his son Bhageerath, with the minister stressing respect for law while admitting personal failings in neglecting his family.

The Kothagudem police have intensified measures against illegal cattle transportation ahead of Bakrid, setting up inter-State and inter-district check-posts with round-the-clock surveillance.

The IMD, Hyderabad has warned of rising temperatures and intense heatwave conditions across Telangana over the next four days. Several districts are expected to record temperatures between 41 degrees Celsius and 44 degrees Celsius, while dry weather is likely to prevail statewide.

Cotton prices have surged to Rs 10,000 per quintal in the erstwhile Adilabad district, but most farmers could not benefit as they had already sold their produce earlier at lower rates. Farmers blamed volatile markets and moisture-related procurement conditions for their losses

Jowar farmers in Kubeer mandal of Nirmal district expressed concern over possible damage to their produce due to unseasonal rains. Farmers urged officials to speed up procurement by ensuring enough gunny bags and transport vehicles at procurement centres

Two residents of Bandla Mirzapur in Sangareddy district died after a Karnataka RTC bus hit their motorcycle near Shamshalpur on the Telangana-Karnataka border. The bus later plunged into a roadside gorge, injuring 15 passengers, including the driver and conductor

The Krishna River Management Board approved water releases from the Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar reservoirs to meet the drinking water needs of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh till August 15. Telangana raised concerns over Andhra Pradesh allegedly utilising more water than its allocated share.

BRS leaders in Karimnagar demanded that Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar produce his son Sai Bageerath before the police in connection with a POCSO case. They questioned the delay in arrest, alleged special treatment and sought a comprehensive investigation into the matter.

Activists of the SFI, DYFI and AIDWA staged a protest in Karimnagar demanding the arrest of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son Sai Bageerath in a POCSO case. The protesters also demanded the Minister’s resignation and criticised the police for alleged inaction.

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 has triggered outrage across Telangana’s medical community, with doctors’ associations, students, and public health experts condemning the systemic failure, blaming the National Testing Agency and the Central Government, and demanding reforms to safeguard merit and credibility in medical admissions.

Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, accused in a POCSO case, has evaded arrest and sought anticipatory bail from the Telangana High Court. Meanwhile, the police officials planto re-record the victim’s statement, while Bageerath remains absconding.

A 45-year-old woman died after being electrocuted while drying clothes at her residence in Narregudem under Ameenpur division in Sangareddy district. The clothesline reportedly came into contact with a live electric wire, leading to the fatal incident on Tuesday

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao chaired a meeting with party leaders and members to discuss organisational restructuring and measures to strengthen the party across Telangana

A month-long free coaching programme for TG POLYCET and competitive examinations concluded at Kagaznagar in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. Conducted voluntarily by District Science Officer Katakam Madhukar and government teachers, the initiative benefited 150 financially poor students from different parts of the district

Farmers in the villages near Nirmal-Mancherial route gather and protested on the road, causing traffic. They demanded the government address the inconvenience caused due to the gunny bag shortage.

Election of co-option members in Bhainsa municipality was halted, sparking protests by councilors who alleged political pressure behind the decision.

High-speed truck collision on Khammam-Warangal National Highway leaves two people dead.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy warned District Collectors against negligence in paddy and maize procurement as farmers across Telangana faced delays, shortages of gunny bags and transport facilities, and crop damage due to unseasonal rains. Officials were directed to take immediate corrective measures.

The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 following allegations of irregularities. The Government of India has ordered a CBI inquiry, while the NTA announced that the examination will be re-conducted on dates to be announced shortly.

Farmers in erstwhile Telangana districts, including Nalgonda and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, staged protests by burning paddy stocks over delays in procurement and transport to warehouses. They demanded immediate procurement and smoother logistics, citing hardships caused by prolonged delays

Five people died and at least ten were injured after a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bidar overturned and fell into a roadside gorge on the Bidar–Zaheerabad road in Sangareddy

KT Rama Rao criticised both the BJP and Congress over the handling of a POCSO-related case involving Bandi Bhageerath, alleging political silence and inaction. He took a sharp dig at governance slogans, escalating the political controversy in Telangana

Vemula Prashant Reddy has demanded the arrest of Bandi Bhageerath in connection with a controversial POCSO case, alleging delays in police action and political interference. He called for an impartial investigation and protection for the minor victim, while also criticising counter-allegations and urging accountability from leaders involved.

Telangana is witnessing rising heatwave conditions as maximum temperatures crossed 40°C in several districts. Nizamabad recorded the highest temperature at 42.5°C, while Hyderabad touched 38.7°C amid dry weather and declining thundershower activity