Clashes erupt in Karnataka, Hyderabad over stone pelting during Shivaji Jayanti
Tensions flared in Karnataka's Bagalkot and Hyderabad's Ambarpet area following clashes during Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti processions.
Tensions flared in Karnataka's Bagalkot and Hyderabad's Ambarpet area following clashes during Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti processions.
In this Special Report, India Today's Abdul Bashir provides details on a distressing incident from Telangana's Kamareddy district, where nearly 200 stray dogs were allegedly killed within a week. Abdul Bashir notes that 'A complaint has been filed by a person, activist Adulapuram Gautam, who has claimed that 200 dogs were allegedly killed over the past 2-3 days in Palwancha Mandal.' The report highlights that the dogs were reportedly injected with poison and their carcasses dumped behind a temple across five villages, including Kwanipet and Palwancha. A case of cruelty to animals has been registered against village Sarpanches following the discovery of the mass killings. The incident comes amid a rise in stray dog attacks in the state, with allegations suggesting the killings may be linked to previous election promises made by local authorities. While official responses from the accused are currently unavailable, the complainant has demanded strict action and a thorough investigation into the involvement of those named in the police report.
In a bid to scare away monkeys, a newly elected village headman tried a new trick in Telangana's Nirmal village. He donned a bear costume to chase away monkeys in his village.
CCTV footage from Telangana's Indiramma Colony in Isnapur showed a car losing control and crashing into another car and a bike. A biker died on the spot. Two others were injured and taken to hospital.
This special report focuses on Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and his explosive allegations against the AIMIM party and the Congress-led Telangana government. The BJP leader has claimed that a systematic racket is operating in Hyderabad, targeting and exploiting migrant Hindu girls by drugging, kidnapping, and raping them. Sanjay alleged that girls are being lured with drug-laced chocolates, assaulted, filmed, and blackmailed, comparing the situation to 'The Hyderabad Files'. He further accused the Hyderabad police of inaction and shielding the perpetrators under political pressure from the AIMIM, with the state's Congress government remaining a 'mute spectator'. The report includes a video shared by the minister showing the purported abduction of a minor girl.
A horrific road accident in Telangana's Rangareddy district involving a state bus and a truck, which claimed 20 lives, has sparked a massive political controversy following shocking comments from Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao. The Congress neta made the bizarre claim that there were 'Too many women on the bus' due to the government's free ride scheme. The tragic head-on collision occurred on a national highway in Chevella mandal, with a TGSRTC bus carrying over 70 passengers. While Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh to the victims' families, a political blame game has erupted. The local BJP MP has accused the state government of negligence in widening the highway, a project pending since 2017, while the Congress leader's comment has drawn widespread condemnation for its insensitivity.
Tension flared in Manuguru, Telangana's Khammam district, on Sunday after ruling Congress workers allegedly attacked the local BRS office, vandalising furniture and setting parts of it on fire amid a dispute over control of the premises. Videos shared online showed people carrying Congress flags storming the office, raising slogans, and clashing with BRS supporters before hoisting their flag atop the burning building.
Heavy rains triggered flooding in several parts of Hyderabad, including the Old City, after the River Musi swelled and gates were lifted at the overflowing Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs. CM Revanth Reddy ordered immediate evacuations from low-lying areas. Evacuated residents were shifted to relief camps where food and essentials are being provided.
A gas cylinder exploded in Mutrajpally village of Kowdipalli mandal, Medak, Telangana. The blast damaged a house but caused no injuries. CCTV footage captured the powerful explosion.
Telangana Jagruthi President K Kavitha resigned as MLC on Wednesday, a day after being suspended from the BRS by her father and party chief K Chandrashekar Rao over her sharp remarks against senior leaders, including cousin T Harish Rao. In her message to brother KT Rama Rao, she urged him to look after KCR's health and the party workers.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Tuesday suspended MLC K Kavitha from the party with immediate effect. The move was announced by her father, party chief and former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao, who said her recent remarks and actions were in violation of the BRS's principles and policies, warranting disciplinary action.
Tension erupted outside MLC Chintapandu Naveen Kumar alias Teenmaar Mallanna's office in Hyderabad on Sunday after his gunman fired warning shots to disperse protesting Telangana Jagruthi members. The protesters, upset over Mallanna's remarks against BRS MLC K Kavitha, allegedly vandalised his office, prompting the gunfire.
A senior Congress leader defended the Telangana government's decision to host the Miss World pageant, dismissing criticism from KTR of the BRS party.
Telangana police issue guidelines for Holi celebrations, prohibiting forced participation and group bike rides. BJP criticises the move, calling it a 'Nizam-like anti-Hindu diktat'. The restrictions aim to maintain law and order during Ramzan. Hyderabad City Commissioner C.V. Anand's notification bans throwing colours on unwilling participants and vehicles in public spaces.
A social activist has filed a complaint with Andhra police alleging veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu's involvement in the 2004 chopper crash that killed actress Soundarya and her brother. The complainant claims the incident was related to a property dispute over a 6-acre guest house in Shamshabad. The activist has also requested protection, fearing retaliation from Mohan Babu. No statement has been issued by the actor regarding these allegations.
A viral video from Telangana's Bodhan Police Station shows a detainee shackled and forced to sweep the floor, sparking outrage over alleged police brutality and violations of detainee rights.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy spoke at length about his state's model of development.
Six rat-hole miners have reached the rescue operation site in Nagarkurnool to join the rescue operation to save eight trapped workers inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel.
Efforts to rescue eight workers trapped in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel near Domalapenta in Telangana's Nagarkurnool.
The NDRF and SDRF have launched rescue operations after the roof of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel collapsed in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district, leaving eight workers trapped inside. Engineer Task Force of the Army has been deployed for the rescue, conducting Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations at the accident site.