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Hyderabad: 308 caught using mobile phones while driving by Traffic Police

Hyderabad Traffic Police conducted a special enforcement drive on April 2, 2026, targeting drivers using mobile phones. A total of 308 drivers were caught, including 262 two-wheeler riders, 3 three-wheeler drivers, and 43 four-wheeler drivers.... read..

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"Telangana to be transformed into Textile Capital of South Asia": CM Revanth Reddy inaugurates ATEXCON 2026

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, along with Ministers D Sridhar Babu and Tummala Nageswara Rao, inaugurated the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026) on Friday, a premier global summit for the textile and apparel industry jointly organised b... read..

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Muslim Law Board should know UCC is not Hindu Civil Code: BJP leader Prakash Reddy

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Prakash Reddy on Saturday accused the Muslim Law Board of opposing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), asserting that its "intellectuals" should understand that UCC is not a "Hindu Civil Code."... read..

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Hyderabad Police bust illegal stale goat, sheep offal racket; seize 12 tonnes

The sleuths of Commissioner's Task Force, Golconda Zone, in a joint operation with the H-Fast team and Mangalhat Police, busted an illegal racket of storing and selling stale and spoiled sheep and goat offal in Hyderabad, seizing approximately 12 tonnes o... read..

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Rs 7,000 crore dues hit Telangana students: K Kavitha demands action

Telangana Jagruthi founder K Kavitha on Friday alleged that thousands of students in Hyderabad and across the state are facing hardships due to pending fee reimbursements and rising education costs, urging the government to take immediate corrective measu... read..

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Tariffs, West Asia conflict impacting textile sector, India must tap domestic market potential: Telangana Minister

Telangana Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu on Thursday said that global developments such as US tariff measures and the ongoing West Asia conflict are impacting the textile industry, and stressed the need for India to focus on its large domestic market... read..

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Telangana: K. Kavitha slams Congress over cancellation of handloom orders

K. Kavitha, President of Telangana Jagruti, strongly criticised the Congress government, accusing it of depriving handloom workers of their livelihood. She termed the unilateral cancellation of student uniform orders as a cruel and unjust act, alleging th... read..

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"Response from Pinarayi Vijayan shows impact of Revanth Reddy on Kerala polls": Congress leader Sama Ram Mohan Reddy

Telangana Congress leader Sama Ram Mohan Reddy on Friday stated that the strong reaction from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan underscores the impact Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has had on the Kerala Assembly election.... read..

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"Spreading venom against Telangana...": BRS's Ravula Sridhar Reddy slams CR Patil's statement on Kaleshwaram irrigation project

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Friday slammed Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil's statement on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, asserting that spreading venom against the state will not change the facts.... read..

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India, Vietnam have strong opportunities in textile, investment cooperation amid global challenges: Vietnamese trade official

India and Vietnam have significant opportunities to deepen cooperation in investment and the textile sector, a senior Vietnamese trade official said, highlighting the growing economic ties between the two countries.... read..

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Telangana: Cool water bottle row turns violent, young man brutally attacked in Hyderabad

A young man was brutally attacked by a group at the Bats and Bites drive-in, LB Nagar, Hyderabad, allegedly over a refused cool water bottle.... read..

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KTR writes to Railway Minister Vaishnaw seeking formation of Kazipet Railway Division

The Working President of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), KT Rama Rao (KTR), has written a detailed letter to the Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the immediate formation of a new Railway Division with headquarters at Kazipet in Telangana.... read..

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Actress Shriya Saran unveils 'Minar Fortified Wheat Flour', calls it a "great inclusion" for balance diet

In a significant step toward improving public health and nutritional, the international non-profit organization TechnoServe hosted the brand launch of Minar Fortified Wheat Flour, produced by Sree Sai Roller Flour Mills Pvt. Ltd on Thursday. Actress Shriy... read..

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"M.K. Stalin trying to spin a non-existent North-South narrative:" BJP'S CR Kesavan slams MK Stalin ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

BJP leader C.R. Kesavan slammed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday, asserting that the CM is in a state of panic and is attempting to spin a 'non-existent North-South narrative' ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.... read..

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"Elections major priority for BJP leaders over public problems:" Congress leader Sama Reddy slams PM Modi for avoiding discussions on LPG crisis in parliament

Sama Rammohan Reddy, Chairman of Communication for the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee, on Thursday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for skipping the all-party meeting on the West Asia conflict.... read..

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Telangana government passes bill to deduct salary of employees who neglect their parents

The Telangana government passed the Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026, in the Legislative Assembly. The legislation seeks to impose salary deductions on both public and private sector employees who are found ... read..

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'CM Revanth Reddy has personal grudge against me': BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy on getting CID notice

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy on Wednesday termed the crime investigation department (CID) notice issued to him over an alleged altercation with police as "unfortunate", accusing Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of acting out o... read..

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Owaisi's Murshidabad show of strength: AIMIM to test its electoral ground in West Bengal today

Asaduddin Owaisi, President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), is set to address an election rally in Murshidabad district of West Bengal today, in what is being viewed as a calculated move to expand the party's footprint in the state'... read..

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'Holistic approach' adopted to tackle Naxalism: BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud

BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud on Tuesday said that the BJP government adopted a 'holistic approach' to deal with Naxalism, viewing it not just as a law and order issue but also as a social and developmental challenge.... read..

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IFL 2025-26: Goalkeepers shine as Sreenidi Deccan, Shillong Lajong play out a stalemate

Sreenidi Deccan FC and Shillong Lajong FC played out a goalless draw in a top-of-the-table clash of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Wednesday, as both sides settled for a point in a closely contested encounter.... read..

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Telangana Jagruthi founder K. Kavitha slams Congress over job promises, urges Rahul Gandhi to act

Telangana Jagruthi Founder K. Kavitha on Thursday accused the Congress leadership of failing to deliver on pre-election promises of employment for the state's youth.... read..

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'No political angle': Landowner Avinav Shah denies minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy's involvement, calls land-grabbing case "family issue"

Amid the ongoing land-grabbing case, landowner Avinav Shah on Tuesday dismissed attempts to link an ongoing land dispute in Hyderabad to political motives, asserting that the matter was purely a family boundary issue with no involvement of Telangana Minis... read..

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy embarks on two-day campaign tour to Keralam

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has embarked on a two-day visit to Keralam as part of an intensified election campaign aimed at strengthening the party's outreach and engagement with voters across the state.... read..

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"Renounce violence, join the mainstream": Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy appeals to Maoists

Telangana state Director General of Police (DGP) B Shivadhar Reddy on Monday made a heartfelt appeal to the underground leaders and cadres of the CPI (Maoist) party to renounce violence, lay down their arms, and join the democratic mainstream to lead safe... read..

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"Telangana govt and Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy turned out to be land grabbers": BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused Telangana Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy of alleged land grabbing and illegal activities, as a delegation of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders met Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla seeking an inquiry into the matter.... read..

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CAG report exposes Telangana's "treasury's condition," says Telangana Jagruthi President K Kavitha

Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Tuesday accused the Congress-led Telangana government of deceiving the public by claiming a surplus budget while reportedly accumulating debts worth ?8.65 lakh crore.... read..

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"Tool to curb the freedom of speech, suppress Opposition voices": BRS's Ravula Sridhar Reddy slams Hate Speech Bill

BRS leader Ravula Srihar Reddy on Tuesday criticised the proposed Hate Speech & Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026, stating that while it is the responsibility of an elected government to safeguard fundamental rights, the Bill appears to deviate from... read..

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'Illegal and Unethical': BRS slams two-day assembly suspension, demands probe against Revenue Minister Ponguleti

The Telangana Assembly suspended all Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) members for two days on Sunday amid the opposition's demand for a House Committee probe into alleged illegal mining by Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy.... read..

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'Traditional family values under strain': Telangana Minister on passage of parental care monitoring bill

In a significant legislative move aimed at strengthening the welfare and dignity of elderly citizens, the Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed the Telangana Employees' Responsibility and Parental Care Monitoring Bill, 2026, introduced by Social Welfa... read..

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"No mention of restoration of temple": BJP leader NV Subhash slams Telangana CM over Musi rejuvenation project

BJP leader N V Subhash on Sunday raised concerns over the Musi rejuvenation project proposed by the Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, questioning investment and rehabilitation.... read..

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"DMK manifesto nothing but shoddy, stale and rehashed 2021 agenda": BJP's CR Kesavan

BJP leader CR Kesavan on Monday slammed the DMK's election manifesto, calling it a "shoddy, stale, rehashed" version of what the ruling party in Tamil Nadu promised in 2021.... read..

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Telangana assembly passes Employees' Responsibility and Parental Care Monitoring Bill, 2026

In a significant legislative move aimed at strengthening the welfare and dignity of elderly citizens, the Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed the Telangana Employees' Responsibility and Parental Care Monitoring Bill, 2026, introduced by Social Welfa... read..

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Telangana Assembly passes Gig Workers Welfare Bill 2026

The Telangana Assembly on Monday passed the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers Registration, Social Security and Welfare Bill 2026, a landmark step for the rights and security of gig workers.... read..

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Telangana: BRS submits complaint to Governor against Minister Ponguleti's 'illegal land-grabbing mining' activities; demands dismissal, judicial probe

A delegation of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs and MLCs on Monday met the Governor of Telangana, Shiv Pratap Shukla, and submitted a formal complaint seeking an inquiry into the alleged illegal mining and land-grabbing activities of Minister Ponguleti ... read..

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"Benefits 20%, creates issues for 80%": NV Subhash on Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026

BJP leader N V Subhash on Monday strongly criticised the Telangana Government's recently introduced Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026, calling it an attempt to appease select sections of society.... read..

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Uproar in Telangana Assembly over minor girls' safety, mining row

The Telangana Legislative Assembly saw intense drama on Monday, with two major adjournment motions being proposed.... read..

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"Designed solely to target BJP": N Ramchander Rao slams Telangana Hate Speech & Hate Crime Prevention Bill

Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Monday criticised the proposed Hate Speech & Hate Crime Prevention Bill 2026, alleging that it is politically motivated and aimed specifically at targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders.... read..

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K Kavitha writes to CM Revanth Reddy demanding relief for GO317-affected employees, calls for local status reforms

Telangana Jagruthi President K Kavitha has written an open letter to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday and demanded justice for employees and teachers affected by GO 317, which had initated large scale transfers of teachers and government employees a... read..

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Telanganga: BRS submits complaint to Governor against Minister Ponguleti's 'illegal land-grabbing mining' activities; demands dismissal, judicial probe

A delegation of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs and MLCs on Monday met the Governor of Telangana, Shiv Pratap Shukla, and submitted a formal complaint seeking an inquiry into the alleged illegal mining and land-grabbing activities of Minister Ponguleti ... read..

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Telangana Assembly Turmoil: BRS MLAs suspended, Kaushik Reddy referred to ethics committee

The Telangana Legislative Assembly witnessed major upheavals during its budget session, resulting in the two-day suspension of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs and a separate disciplinary inquiry into another party member.... read..

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"Rs 1.5 lakh crore corruption in name of Musi project; CM Revanth Reddy intimidating people with threat politics": KTR

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of resorting to intimidation whenever questions are raised about corruption and scams in Telangana.... read..

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KCR could not tolerate having a Dalit serve as LoP: Telangana CM

Telangana Chief Minister blasted former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao for insulting Dalits during the BRS regime and also as the opposition in the Assembly, a release said.... read..

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"We will take action against anyone, regardless of status of persons": Telangana CM on illegal mining

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government is ready to hand over illegal mining issues to CBI, "if the opposition raised doubts" on the CBCID investigation, a release said.... read..

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CM Revanth Reddy takes dig at BJP for not ordering CBI probe into Kaleshwaram project

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy lambasted the BJP for not ordering a CBI probe in the Kaleshwaram project despite the state government making several pleas for the last one year.... read..

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Ready for a CBI probe into illegal mining, CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government is ready to hand over illegal mining issues to CBI, "if the opposition raised doubts" on the CBCID investigation, a release said.... read..

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Four faiths, one river: Musi Rejuvenation Project to build riverfront with sacred spaces for all religions in Hyderabad

In the heart of Hyderabad, a transformative vision is taking shape along the banks of the historic Musi River--one that blends environmental revival with a profound message of unity.... read..

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Telangana: BRS protests Revenue Minister's role in alleged illegal mining, demands probe

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Kalvakuntla Sanjay Kumar on Sunday demanded action against Telangana Revenue Minister for alleged illegal mining, citing evidence of revenue loss.... read..

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Actor Rahul Ramakrishna loses brother to Paraquat poisoning

Actor Rahul Ramakrishna lost his brother in a tragic incident, leaving him deeply shaken.... read..

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Telangana Assembly clears resolution to take over Hyderabad Metro phase-I from L&T

The Telangana Government has decided to undertake the Metro Rail expansion project by taking into consideration the broader interests of the people and the demand from the various sections of the society in the state, the release said.... read..

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Hyderabad: Former VP Venkaiah Naidu, G Kishan Reddy participate in 'Yuva Bharat Run'

Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday participated in the 'Yuva Bharat Run' held in Hyderabad.... read..

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BRS demands immediate dismissal of minister Ponguleti; KTR warns of approaching Governor, if Telangana govt fails to act

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has demanded the immediate dismissal of Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy over allegations of corruption and illegal mining.... read..

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