Renowned Telugu poet Ande Sri, the creator of Telangana’s official state anthem “Jaya Jayahe Telangana,” passed away in Hyderabad on Monday. He was 64 years old. Family members reportedly found him lying unconscious at his residence in the morning and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. Despite efforts to revive him, he could not be saved. His death marks the loss of one of Telangana’s most influential literary voices, a poet whose words captured

A devastating RTC bus accident on the Hyderabad–Chevella highway near Mirjaguda has claimed 25 lives, leaving Telangana in shock. The bus, which was overloaded with nearly 75 passengers against its 52-seat capacity, collided head-on with a gravel-laden tipper lorry. Eyewitnesses report that the bus struggled to maneuver through the narrow, uneven highway before the tragic impact occurred. This overcrowding has been attributed by locals to the Telangana government’s “Free Bus Scheme” f

Bathukamma 2025, the vibrant floral festival of Telangana, was celebrated in grand style at Ramjas College Grounds, Delhi University. Organized by the Telugu Students’ Association (TSA), the event drew over 4,000 attendees, bringing together students, families, and cultural enthusiasts to honour Telangana’s heritage during the Dussehra season. The celebration was graced by Delhi’s Hon’ble Chi

A 29-year-old software professional from Telangana’s Mahabubnagar district was shot dead by police in the United States after a violent altercation with his roommate. The incident, which occurred on September 3 in Santa Clara, California, has left his family in India devastated and appealing to authorities for assistance in bringing his body home. The victim, Mohammed Nizamuddin, had been living in California after completing his master’s degree in the US and working in

The political spotlight in Telangana is firmly on the Jubilee Hills by-election, and a surprise development has stirred fresh speculation. Former Jubilee Hills MLA P. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy’s meeting with MLC Kavitha at her residence has triggered widespread political chatter. While Vishnu Vardhan stated that his visit was only to invite her to a family event, insiders believe the Jubilee Hills by-poll was also on the agenda.

In a dramatic turn of events, MLC K. Kavitha, recently suspended from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) by party president K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), has made sensational allegations against her cousin and party colleague, T. Harish Rao. Kavitha, who has been at the center of a storm within the party, charged Harish Rao and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy with conspiring to divide her family and undermine her political career.

In a shocking political development, Kalvakuntla Kavitha, daughter of Telangana Former Chief Minister KCR, has been suspended from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on disciplinary grounds. The suspension, which was confirmed earlier today, has taken the political landscape of Telangana by surprise. Kavitha, who has long been an influential figure within BRS, has publicly criticized her father’s party leade

The Opposition INDIA bloc has chosen Justice B Sudershan Reddy (retd) as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election scheduled for September 9, 2025. The former Supreme Court judge will face off against CP Radhakrishnan, the NDA's candidate, who is the Governor of Maharashtra and a prominent BJP leader from Tamil Nadu. As the Vice Presidential election approaches, let’s take a closer look at J

In a bold and fiery statement from Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy sent shockwaves through the political landscape by issuing a direct warning to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Participating in a protest organized by the Congress party demanding the implementation of 42% OBC reservation, Reddy’s sharp words reflected the rising tensions between the ruling NDA government and the opposition.

The historic lanes of Hyderabad's Old City were immersed in faith and festivity as the Bonalu celebrations at Lal Darwaza reached their vibrant peak on Sunday. Thousands of devotees, especially women dressed in traditional finery, gathered at the revered Sri Simhavahini Mahankali temple to offer Bonam to the goddess. The rhythmic beats of dappu drums echoed across the area, transforming the neighborhood into a scene of spiritual energy and cultural pride.

Actor and producer Ajay Devgn recently met with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in New Delhi to explore possibilities in the state’s growing film and media landscape. During the meeting, Devgn shared his vision of establishing a state-of-the-art film studio in Telangana that would serve as a key center for animation, VFX, and AI-integrated filmmaking technologies. The studio is expected to be among the most advanced of its kind in India.

The deadly explosion at the Sigachi Chemical Industry unit in Pashamylaram, Telangana, has claimed at least 42 lives. Initially reported as 39, the death toll climbed as rescue operations continued into Tuesday. The explosion, believed to have been triggered by a chemical reaction, sent shockwaves through the plant, completely destroying the industrial shed. The blast’s force was so powerful that it hurled workers as far as 100 meters, leaving many trapp

T Raja Singh, the controversial BJP MLA from Telangana, has resigned from the party, citing an ongoing leadership tussle within the state unit. Known for his provocative statements, Singh’s resignation adds to the growing political uncertainty surrounding the BJP’s leadership in Telangana. His decision comes at a time when internal conflicts and disagreements over the party’s direction have been surfacing.

A major industrial tragedy struck Hyderabad on the morning of June 30, 2025, when a powerful explosion ripped through a pharmaceutical manufacturing unit at Sigachi Industries Pvt. Ltd. in the Pashamylaram industrial area. The blast, which reportedly occurred due to a pressure build-up in one of the reactors, has claimed the lives of eight workers and left 13 others injured and trapped under the debris. Firefighters rushed to the scene following a distress cal

Andhra Pradesh Congress president YS Sharmila has stirred up a political firestorm with explosive allegations against her brother, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, and former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). In a press meet held earlier today, Sharmila accused the two former CMs of jointly running a covert phone tapping operation one that she claims targeted her, her husband, and other family members.

In a deeply tragic incident, five teenage boys from Hyderabad drowned in the Godavari River near Basara on Sunday, June 15, while performing a ritual bath before visiting the Gnana Saraswathi temple. The group of around 20 devotees had traveled to Basara for religious purposes. As part of the temple tradition, five boys entered the river for a holy dip. Unfortunately, a sudden surge in the river’s water level created a powerful current, sweeping the tee

The political corridors of Telangana buzzed recently with speculations that KCR’s daughter, Kalvakuntla Kavitha, might be eyeing a shift from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to the Indian National Congress. However, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has put those rumors to rest with a clear and unwavering stance. When questioned about the possibility of Kavitha joining the Congress, Revanth Reddy made a sharp state

Rumors of a slowdown in Hyderabad’s real estate market have been circulating since Revanth Reddy assumed office as Telangana's Chief Minister. However, recent developments suggest quite the opposite. The Telangana Housing Board's latest land auction in Kukatpally Housing Board (KPHB) Phase 7 tells a compelling story of a market not just surviving but thriving. During the auction held at the local commun

In a surprising yet respectful political gesture, Telangana Cabinet Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy publicly praised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for his transformative role in shaping modern-day Hyderabad. The rare moment of cross-party appreciation took place during a book launch event for BJP leader Bandaru Dattatreya, held in Hyderabad on June 8, 2025. Sharing the stage with Chandrababu Na

In a major loss for the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Telangana's political landscape, senior MLA Maganti Gopinath passed away at 5:45 AM on Sunday, June 8, 2025. He had been under critical care at AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, after suffering a massive cardiac arrest on June 5 at around 2:30 PM. Doctors had placed him on a ventilator, but despite all efforts, the 62-year-old politician could not be revived. Magan