News for 'Medak district'

Nurse Arrested In Telangana For Selling Newborn, Claiming Death

Nurse Arrested In Telangana For Selling Newborn, Claiming Death

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Four individuals, including a nurse, have been arrested in Telangana for allegedly selling a newborn baby after falsely informing the mother that the child died after birth.

Hyderabad Police Apprehend Seven Bangladeshi Nationals For Illegal Residency

Hyderabad Police Apprehend Seven Bangladeshi Nationals For Illegal Residency

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Hyderabad police apprehended seven Bangladeshi nationals, including four women, for illegally residing in India without valid documents. The individuals, some living in India for years, were found in a rented house in Jeedimetla and were working petty jobs. Their deportation process has been initiated.

Real Estate Businessman Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Wife

Real Estate Businessman Arrested For Allegedly Shooting Wife

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A real-estate businessman in Hyderabad has been apprehended for allegedly shooting his second wife to death. The incident, which occurred on June 10, followed a history of marital discord, harassment, and a previous arrest for firearm possession related to threats against his wife. Police seized the weapon and other evidence.

Sigachi Industries CEO held over Telangana plant blast

Sigachi Industries CEO held over Telangana plant blast

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

A top executive of Sigachi Industries has been arrested in connection with the explosion at its pharma plant in Telangana in June, which resulted in 54 deaths.

The inspiring story of Medak's women farmers

The inspiring story of Medak's women farmers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Meet the women who are now an inspiration to millions of farmers across India.

Dalit family 'ostracised' in Telangana; 16 held

Dalit family 'ostracised' in Telangana; 16 held

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Sixteen people of a village in Medak district of Telangana were arrested for allegedly enforcing a social boycott on members of a Dalit family after they refused to play 'Dappu' (percussion instrument) during village ceremonies, police said on Tuesday.

Rain havoc in Telangana: Death toll rises to 8 in Medak

Rain havoc in Telangana: Death toll rises to 8 in Medak

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

The death toll in rain-related incidents has gone up to eight in Telangana's Medak district with a factory worker allegedly getting drowned in flood water following heavy showers.

2 pilots killed as IAF trainer aircraft crashes in Telangana

2 pilots killed as IAF trainer aircraft crashes in Telangana

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The aircraft carried a trainer and a trainee pilot at the time of the crash.

15 killed, 34 hurt in explosion at Telangana pharma plant

15 killed, 34 hurt in explosion at Telangana pharma plant

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

At least 12 people died and 34 persons were injured in a pharma plant explosion in Sangareddy district of Telangana on Monday, State Minister Damodara Raja Narasimha said.

AP: Locals attack outside candidates for BHEL jobs

AP: Locals attack outside candidates for BHEL jobs

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Medak district police in Andhra Pradesh arrested six persons in connection with some local people beating up 'outsiders', including some Tamil youth who had come for job interviews at the Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd at Ramachandrapuram near Hyderabad.

Fire breaks out at KCR's Rs 7 crore puja

Fire breaks out at KCR's Rs 7 crore puja

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Several fire fighting teams present on the spot brought the fire under control immediately but they were not swift enough to prevent the blaze from destroying the thatched roof of the main pandal completely.

Telangana plant explosion toll rises to 36; FIR against factory mgmt

Telangana plant explosion toll rises to 36; FIR against factory mgmt

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The death toll from the explosion at the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant in Pashamylaram has risen to 35, police said on Tuesday.

Telangana bus crash: 11 students battle for life

Telangana bus crash: 11 students battle for life

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

11 students injured in the bus-train collision at an unmanned railway crossing in Telangana's Medak district continue to battle for their life on Friday even as the district authorities and police have begun an inquiry into the mishap.

KCR: Telangana icon who missed a historic hat trick

KCR: Telangana icon who missed a historic hat trick

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The setback could derail Rao's ambitions to expand the BRS's influence beyond Telangana and establish a national presence.

Chandrababu covers 800 km in his walkathon

Chandrababu covers 800 km in his walkathon

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu today crossed the 800-kilometre milestone in his ongoing 'Vastunna Meekosam' foot march, when he reached Budera village under Andhole Assembly constituency in neighbouring Medak district.

No bail to Akbaruddin Owaisi in 2005 case

No bail to Akbaruddin Owaisi in 2005 case

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

A court in Medak district of Andhra Pradesh Wednesday rejected the bail plea of Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi in a 2005 case where he is accused of preventing government officials from performing their duty.

Asaduddin Owaisi granted bail, Akbaruddin in police remand

Asaduddin Owaisi granted bail, Akbaruddin in police remand

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi was on Thursday granted bail in connection with a 2005 case against him for allegedly obstructing the then Medak district collector and other officials from discharging their duties.

Asaduddin's bail plea rejected for 2nd time in 2005 case

Asaduddin's bail plea rejected for 2nd time in 2005 case

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

A local court on Wednesday dismissed the bail plea of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief and Hyderabad Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi for the second time in two days in connection with a 2005 case against him.

Heart-rending scenes, wailing parents at bus crash site

Heart-rending scenes, wailing parents at bus crash site

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Mangled remains of a school bus with blood stains on it, strewn bags, tiffin boxes, notebooks and text books was all that remained at the accident site of the bus-train collision in which 18 persons, including 16 school children, were killed in Telangana's Medak district on Thursday morning.

Osmanabad tragedy: AP govt sends special team to Maha

Osmanabad tragedy: AP govt sends special team to Maha

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

The Andhra Pradesh government has dispatched a special team to Osmanabad in neighbouring Maharashtra where 30 passengers, all hailing from here, were killed in a road accident in the wee hours of Saturday

Woman gang-raped in Telangana

Woman gang-raped in Telangana

Rediff.com21 May 2016

According to the woman, who is still semi-conscious, five persons took her in a vehicle on Friday, after which she was gang rape

Photos: MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi arrested

Photos: MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi arrested

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

As the news of Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi's arrest spread, tension gripped parts of Hyderabad city. At many places, MIM supporters also forcibly imposed a bandh. The police have tightened the security and intensified patrolling in sensitive areas.

Asaduddin Owaisi remanded to judicial custody

Asaduddin Owaisi remanded to judicial custody

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi was Monday remanded to judicial custody till February 2 by a court in Andhra Pradesh.

Curfew in Andhra Pradesh town after communal trouble

Curfew in Andhra Pradesh town after communal trouble

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

A curfew has been imposed in Sangareddy town in Medak district on Friday, following a communal clash which started after a picture of a religious place was uploaded on a social networking site.

TRS chief rubbishes TDP's allegations; demands apology

TRS chief rubbishes TDP's allegations; demands apology

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The ongoing Telugu Desam Party-Telangana Rashtra Samithi war of words continued on Friday with TRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao demanding an apology from leaders of the main Opposition party for making false allegations against him

AP police seizes arms cache meant for Naxals

AP police seizes arms cache meant for Naxals

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Andhra Pradesh police has foiled yet another attempt to supply arms to the Naxalites in the state by seizing a big cache of arms and ammunitions in the Medak district.

Flood threat in 3 Telangana districts as Godavari river swells

Flood threat in 3 Telangana districts as Godavari river swells

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Over 1,000 people from six villages in Karimnagar district have been evacuated in the wake of flooding as heavy rains continue to lash Telangana for the last few days.

Hyderabad Economic City gets 471 acres

Hyderabad Economic City gets 471 acres

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

HEC will be developed by the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority of UAE in association with APIIC. The government gave the land to APIIC at Rs 16 lakh (Rs 1.6 million) per acre, AP's information and public relations minister said after a cabinet meeting. The investing agency had sought 2,000 acres for the HEC. The remaining land would be given in due course, an APIIC official said.

How Chiranjeevi floored a Dalit village

How Chiranjeevi floored a Dalit village

Rediff.com6 Dec 2008

Singannagudem, a Dalit dominated small village in Medak district of Andhra Pradesh, received a pleasant surprise on Saturday when mega-star-turned-politician Chiranjeevi paid them a surprise visit. The chief of the Praja Rajyam party also participated in a community lunch to mark the 53rd death anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar. Chiranjeevi sat down on the floor with other villagers and shared their meal.Chiranjeevi's gesture floored the Dalit community in the village.

IAF aircraft crashes in AP, two killed

IAF aircraft crashes in AP, two killed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

A trainee aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Friday crashed in Andhra Pradesh's Medak district, killing two instructors. The mishap occurred at about 9.45 am when the HPT-32 training aircraft belonging to Air Force Academy Dundigal (located on the city's outskirts) crashed in an open ground at Annaram village of Jinnaram Mandal near the academy, a senior police officer said.

American bikes 3,831 miles,raises $14,500 for kids

American bikes 3,831 miles,raises $14,500 for kids

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Lauren Brown, who was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, taught chemistry at the Methodist Rural School in Zahirabad in Andhra Pradesh's Medak district from 1964 to 1967 while serving in the Peace Corps in India.

Five killed in explosion in chemical factory in AP

Five killed in explosion in chemical factory in AP

Rediff.com19 Dec 2002

The incident occurred near Sadasivpet in Medak district.

KCR: A man who turned disadvantage to opportunity

KCR: A man who turned disadvantage to opportunity

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

By his astounding feat of forcing the government of India to bow before him and accept his demand for carving out a separate state of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh, 55-year-old Kalvakuntla Chandrasekhara Rao has forced both his friends and enemies to sit up and take notice.

Advani roadshow enters Andhra

Advani roadshow enters Andhra

Rediff.com16 Mar 2004

M&M plans Logan facility in Andhra

M&M plans Logan facility in Andhra

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Pandya murder: Three more arrested

Pandya murder: Three more arrested

Rediff.com26 Apr 2003

Anas Machiswala, Kalim Ahmed and Shahnawaz, all residents of Ahmedabad, were taken into custody last evening from Sadashirpet area of Medak district, about 80 kms from Hyderabad.

IAF aircraft crashes, pilot killed

IAF aircraft crashes, pilot killed

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

It was cadet Sparsh Rana's second flight.

TRS to go it alone in polls; releases first list of nominees

TRS to go it alone in polls; releases first list of nominees

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Announcing that it would not strike an alliance in the upcoming state and Lok Sabha elections, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi on Friday released its first list of candidates for 69 of the 119 assembly seats in Telangana region along with its poll manifesto.

Renowned Telangana folk singer Gaddar passes away

Renowned Telangana folk singer Gaddar passes away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Renowned Telangana folk singer and balladeer Gaddar, who was popularly known for his revolutionary songs during the 1980s and later during the Telangana statehood agitation, passed away in Hyderabad on Sunday due to ill-health. He was 77.