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Telangana

Twin Brothers Tie the Knot with Twin Sisters in Unique Telangana Wedding
State, Telangana

Twin Brothers Tie the Knot with Twin Sisters in Unique Telangana Wedding

Kamareddy, Telangana, 25 February 2026: In a rare and enchanting ceremony that left guests both amazed and amused, twin brothers Vijay and Vinay married twin sisters Kirtana and Kirti in Kamareddy district, Telangana. The extraordinary wedding drew widespread attention for its perfect symmetry and unique visual appeal. The highlight of the ceremony came when both couples took their seven vows side by side on the same stage, dressed in identical traditional wedding attire. Guests found themselves momentarily confused, often unsure who was paired with whom, prompting laughter and delight throughout the event. Many attendees captured the moment on their mobile phones, turning the wedding into a memorable spectacle. According to local reports, the twin brothers and sisters hail from diff...
Congress Sweeps Telangana Municipal Elections, But BJP Celebrates Historic Wins
Politics, State, Telangana

Congress Sweeps Telangana Municipal Elections, But BJP Celebrates Historic Wins

Hyderabad, Telangana: Two years after returning to power in Telangana, the Congress party strengthened its hold in the municipal elections held on 11 February. Out of 116 municipalities, Congress won at least 83, and secured five out of seven municipal corporations. Despite this, the BJP is celebrating its performance as historic. BJP Highlights Its Gains BJP leaders, including MP and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, expressed jubilation on social media. Party officials argue that the results demonstrate the growing influence of the BJP in the state, despite Congress’s overall victory. Telangana BJP president N. Ramchandra Rao stated that Congress has exaggerated its success, noting that the BJP increased its vote share from 13% to 20% compared to previous municipal elections. V...
Haridwar ‘Sadhu’ Sentenced to Two Years for Placing Stones on Railway Tracks
State, Telangana

Haridwar ‘Sadhu’ Sentenced to Two Years for Placing Stones on Railway Tracks

Hyderabad: A railway court has sentenced a 42-year-old man from Haridwar, identified as a ‘sadhu’, to two years of imprisonment for deliberately placing stones on railway tracks, an act that could have led to a major accident. According to South Central Railway (SCR) officials, the accused, Ramdas, placed stones at multiple locations on the Kacheguda route, posing a serious threat to passenger safety and railway property. Court Cites Serious Threat to Human Lives Ramdas was booked under Sections 153, 174C and 147 of the Railway Act, which relate to endangering passenger safety, trespassing into railway premises, and obstructing railway operations. In its order, the court observed that such actions create a grave risk to human lives and public property and must be dealt with str...
From Maternity Leave Controversy to History-Making: Srijana Gummalla Becomes First Commissioner of Cyberabad
State, Telangana

From Maternity Leave Controversy to History-Making: Srijana Gummalla Becomes First Commissioner of Cyberabad

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has officially divided the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) into three separate civic bodies: GHMC, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC), and Malakajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC). Senior IAS officer Srijana Gummalla has been appointed as the first Commissioner of the newly formed Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, marking a historic milestone in the state’s administrative history. A New Chapter BeginsAssuming charge as the inaugural Commissioner of CMC, Srijana shared photographs on social media and pledged to build a strong, responsive, and citizen-centric organization committed to delivering the highest quality public services. Gained Spotlight in 2020 for Exceptional DedicationSrijana first came into the public eye in 2020 for he...
Telangana Phone Tapping Case: SIT Questions Former CM KCR for Five Hours; Hyderabad Police Commissioner Shares Update
State, Telangana

Telangana Phone Tapping Case: SIT Questions Former CM KCR for Five Hours; Hyderabad Police Commissioner Shares Update

Hyderabad:Former Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) was questioned for nearly five hours on Sunday by the Telangana Police’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the alleged illegal phone tapping case during the previous BRS government’s tenure. The questioning took place at KCR’s residence in Nandinagar, Hyderabad, under tight security arrangements. A team of SIT officers examined the former chief minister regarding allegations that large-scale, unauthorised phone surveillance was carried out when he was in office. Late on Sunday night, Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar confirmed on social media platform X that the questioning had been completed. Heavy Security at KCR’s Residence Extensive sec...
Father Kills Daughter to Circumvent Two-Child Rule for Maharashtra Panchayat Elections
State, Telangana

Father Kills Daughter to Circumvent Two-Child Rule for Maharashtra Panchayat Elections

Hyderabad/Nanded: In a chilling case that has shocked both Telangana and Maharashtra, a father allegedly killed his six-year-old daughter to pursue political ambitions. The man, who has three children, wanted to contest the upcoming Maharashtra Panchayat elections. Under the state’s law, candidates with more than two children are disqualified from contesting. The CrimePandurang Kondamangale, a resident of Kerur village in Nanded, was arrested on Monday. He is accused of drowning his daughter Prachi in the Nizamsagar Canal on January 29. Prachi was one of his twin daughters; later, he had a son. Authorities allege that Kondamangale, seeking to meet his political aspirations, planned and executed the murder. Ganesh Shinde, the current Sarpanch of Kerur, was also arrested for allegedly aid...
22 Students Fall Ill After Mid-Day Meal in Sangareddy, Hospitalized
State, Telangana

22 Students Fall Ill After Mid-Day Meal in Sangareddy, Hospitalized

Sangareddy (Telangana), January 30: At least 22 students fell ill after consuming their mid-day meal at a primary school in Telangana’s Sangareddy district, officials said. The children were immediately admitted to a nearby hospital after complaining of stomach pain and discomfort. According to police, the students had eaten sambar and rice during lunch on Thursday. Soon afterward, they began experiencing abdominal pain and uneasiness, prompting quick medical attention. Authorities confirmed that all 22 children are stable and are expected to be discharged from the hospital soon. The incident caused alarm among parents and the local community, with officials closely monitoring the situation. No formal complaints have been filed by the parents so far, and the exact cause of the illnes...
Tension Erupts in Hyderabad After Temple Vandalism; Stone-Pelting and Arson Leave 10 Policemen Injured
State, Telangana

Tension Erupts in Hyderabad After Temple Vandalism; Stone-Pelting and Arson Leave 10 Policemen Injured

A tense situation unfolded late Wednesday night in Hyderabad’s Puranapul area after unidentified individuals allegedly vandalised a temple, triggering violent protests, stone-pelting and arson. The unrest left at least 10 police personnel, including an inspector and several constables, injured, while multiple vehicles were damaged. Heavy police deployment has since been made to prevent further escalation. According to police officials, the vandalism at the temple was noticed late in the evening, following which information quickly spread in the locality. Concerned residents gathered near the site, and the situation soon spiralled into chaos as angry groups resorted to sloganeering, stone-pelting and setting vehicles on fire. Clashes Between Two Communities Police said that the agi...
K Kavitha Resigns from Telangana Legislative Council, Announces Plans to Form Her Own Party Against KCR
Politics, State, Telangana

K Kavitha Resigns from Telangana Legislative Council, Announces Plans to Form Her Own Party Against KCR

In a significant political development in Telangana, the Chairman of the Telangana Legislative Council, Gutha Sukhender Reddy, has accepted the resignation of K Kavitha, the suspended Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). Kavitha had been elected as an MLC in 2021 from the Nizamabad Local Authorities Constituency. She had previously resigned from both her MLC position and the BRS party on September 3, 2025. Kavitha’s Resignation from Legislative Council Kavitha, the president of Telangana Jagruti, officially requested the Council Chairman on Monday to accept her resignation from the Legislative Council. The resignation was promptly accepted, and the Secretariat issued an official notice confirming her resignation. This move marks a crucial mom...
Ex-Girlfriend Murdered in the U.S.; Accused Flees to India, Arrested in Tamil Nadu
State, Telangana

Ex-Girlfriend Murdered in the U.S.; Accused Flees to India, Arrested in Tamil Nadu

Hyderabad/Chennai: In a shocking crime, 27-year-old Nikita Godishala, an Indian-origin woman residing in Ellicott City, Maryland, USA, was murdered by her former boyfriend Arjun Sharma (26). Her body, bearing multiple stab wounds, was discovered in Sharma’s Columbia apartment by Howard County Police on 3 January 2026. According to police reports, Arjun Sharma filed a missing person report on 2 January, claiming that Nikita had gone missing after he last saw her at his apartment on 31 December 2025. However, authorities later confirmed that Sharma allegedly killed Nikita on 31 December and immediately fled to India via Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C. He was subsequently arrested in Tamil Nadu. Victim’s Background Nikita Godishala, originally from Secunderabad, Hy...