News for 'Telangana'

Retail Inflation Inches Up to 3.4% in March, Driven by Food and Fuel

Retail Inflation Inches Up to 3.4% in March, Driven by Food and Fuel

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

India's retail inflation marginally increased to 3.4 per cent in March, up from 3.21 per cent in February, primarily due to an uptick in certain food items and the initial impact of the West Asia crisis on fuel prices, according to government data.

Hyderabad Student Allegedly Commits Suicide After Harassment

Hyderabad Student Allegedly Commits Suicide After Harassment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A 21-year-old B Tech student in Hyderabad allegedly committed suicide after being harassed by a college official for demanding money for a hall ticket due to low attendance.

SIT Formed to Investigate Drug Bust Involving TDP MP and Ex-BRS MLA

SIT Formed to Investigate Drug Bust Involving TDP MP and Ex-BRS MLA

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Telangana Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a drug bust at a farmhouse in Moinabad involving a TDP MP and a former BRS MLA.

10 Famous Maa Temples

10 Famous Maa Temples

Rediff.com11 May 2026

We journey to 10 famous Maa temples, each devoted to a different form of Devi or the female force...

Hyderabad Police Nab Six for Drug Consumption at Resort Party

Hyderabad Police Nab Six for Drug Consumption at Resort Party

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Telangana's anti-narcotics unit arrested six individuals, including a model-actor and a DJ, for alleged drug consumption at a resort party in Hyderabad. The raid was conducted based on intelligence, and those arrested tested positive for various drugs.

Jharkhand Police Unearth Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket

Jharkhand Police Unearth Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Jharkhand police have uncovered an interstate cyber fraud network and arrested four individuals involved in fraudulent transactions across 24 states. The investigation was initiated following inputs from the Union Home Ministry's 'Samanvaya portal', leading to the discovery of a bank account in Ramgarh district used for the illicit activities.

Avoid destination weddings, prefer online classes: Modi continues austerity push

Avoid destination weddings, prefer online classes: Modi continues austerity push

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to adopt austerity measures, including avoiding destination weddings abroad and reducing edible oil consumption, to mitigate the impact of the West Asia crisis on India's economy.

Chhattisgarh Declares Naxalism 'Completely Eliminated' Ahead of Deadline

Chhattisgarh Declares Naxalism 'Completely Eliminated' Ahead of Deadline

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announces the complete elimination of armed Naxals in the state, attributing the success to strategic planning and security operations. He highlights the rehabilitation efforts for remaining cadres and future plans for security camps.

Southern LS seats may jump from 129 to 195, up 50%: Amith Shah

Southern LS seats may jump from 129 to 195, up 50%: Amith Shah

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced a significant increase in Lok Sabha seats for the five southern states following delimitation, countering misinformation and clarifying the timeline for women's reservation implementation.

Leading Teams Shine At National Table Tennis Championships

Leading Teams Shine At National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The opening rounds of the Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships saw dominant performances from leading teams, while some lower-ranked teams put up a strong fight.

Three top Maoist leaders surrender before Telangana police

Three top Maoist leaders surrender before Telangana police

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Three senior leaders of the banned CPI (Maoist) surrendered to the Telangana police. The leaders cited health issues, ideological differences, and changing socio-political circumstances as reasons for their surrender. The Telangana DGP appealed to other underground Maoist cadres to return to the mainstream.

Left falls in Kerala, UDF storms back to power; BJP wins 3 seats

Left falls in Kerala, UDF storms back to power; BJP wins 3 seats

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Initial vote counting in the Kerala Assembly elections indicates a significant lead for the Congress-led UDF, suggesting a potential shift in power.

PIX: Tilak Varma meets Telangana CM, gifts bat

PIX: Tilak Varma meets Telangana CM, gifts bat

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Varma struck an unbeaten 69 to guide India to a five-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

Himanta Sarma Warns Top Cop Over Delay In Pawan Khera's Arrest

Himanta Sarma Warns Top Cop Over Delay In Pawan Khera's Arrest

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The chief minister is 'more upset with the Assam police than with Pawan Khera.'

History In Minutes: NTR: From Reel Life Hero To Real Life CM

History In Minutes: NTR: From Reel Life Hero To Real Life CM

Rediff.com8 May 2026

As Vijay prepares for his next innings as chief minister of Tamil Nadu, he would do well to learn from the life lessons of NTR.

'Modi's Concerned About India's Economic Vulnerabilities'

'Modi's Concerned About India's Economic Vulnerabilities'

Rediff.com14 May 2026

'...especially pressure on the rupee, the current account deficit, and foreign exchange outflows.' 'The key question over the next several months is whether the government can prevent external turbulence from feeding into domestic economic pessimism.'

Hyderabad Pub Raid: IAS Officer's Son Detained in Drug Bust

Hyderabad Pub Raid: IAS Officer's Son Detained in Drug Bust

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Seven individuals, including the son of an Andhra Pradesh IAS officer, were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly consuming narcotic drugs during a pub raid conducted by the Telangana's EAGLE Force.

Hyderabad Pub Raid: IAS Officer's Son Detained in Drug Bust

Hyderabad Pub Raid: IAS Officer's Son Detained in Drug Bust

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The son of a senior IAS officer from Andhra Pradesh was among seven people arrested for allegedly consuming narcotic drugs during a raid on a pub in Hyderabad. The raid, conducted by the Telangana's EAGLE Force, targeted drug abuse in public areas.

Osmania Hospital Suicide: Probe Launched After Medical Student's Death

Osmania Hospital Suicide: Probe Launched After Medical Student's Death

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A postgraduate medical student allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room at Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad, prompting a police investigation and protests over work pressure.

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi Secure Wins at Sub-Junior Hockey Championship

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi Secure Wins at Sub-Junior Hockey Championship

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Delhi recorded significant victories on the second day of the 16th Sub-Junior Men's National Hockey Championship in Rajgir.

SC grants anticipatory bail to Cong's Pawan Khera

SC grants anticipatory bail to Cong's Pawan Khera

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case registered against him for alleging that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife possessed multiple passports and undisclosed properties abroad.

Guess Which State's Sweepers Earn Rs 2 Lakh Salary?

Guess Which State's Sweepers Earn Rs 2 Lakh Salary?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Telangana government's salary structure reveals surprising figures, with senior sweepers earning up to 2 lakh and chief engineers drawing 7 lakh monthly.

The saree-clad officer who made Devuji surrender

The saree-clad officer who made Devuji surrender

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Telangana Police's Special Intelligence Branch, led by officer B Sumathi, successfully negotiated the surrender of top Maoist commander Thippiri Tirupati alias Devuji and other Maoist leaders, marking a significant victory for the state.

IMD Forecast: Cooler, Wetter April Ahead

IMD Forecast: Cooler, Wetter April Ahead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

'During the hot season (April to June), above-normal minimum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country, except in some regions of Maharashtra and Telangana, where minimum temperatures are expected to be normal to below normal,' IMD said.

Amit Shah Counters Concerns Over Southern States' Representation After Delimitation

Amit Shah Counters Concerns Over Southern States' Representation After Delimitation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah refuted claims that southern states will have reduced representation in the Lok Sabha after the implementation of women's reservation and delimitation of constituencies, assuring an increase in both the number of seats and percentage of power.

13 dead, 22 injured in Andhra Pradesh bus-tipper collision, fire

13 dead, 22 injured in Andhra Pradesh bus-tipper collision, fire

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Thirteen people were killed and 22 injured after a private bus collided with a tipper and caught fire in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, with President Murmu and PM Modi expressing condolences and announcing ex-gratia payments.

Pan-India Cyber Fraud Network Dismantled; 52 Arrested

Pan-India Cyber Fraud Network Dismantled; 52 Arrested

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Police have dismantled a pan-India cyber fraud network, arresting 52 individuals across nine states in 'Operation Octopus 2.0'. The operation targeted bank officials, mule account holders, and middlemen involved in facilitating cyber frauds.

19 killed in Telangana as state bus collides with lorry

19 killed in Telangana as state bus collides with lorry

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

At least 19 people were killed and four others suffered injuries when a tipper lorry carrying gravel collided head-on with a public transport bus in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana on Monday, police said.

Amit Shah Counters Concerns Over Southern States' Representation After Delimitation

Amit Shah Counters Concerns Over Southern States' Representation After Delimitation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah refuted claims that southern states will have reduced representation in the Lok Sabha after the implementation of women's reservation and delimitation of constituencies, assuring an increase in both the number of seats and percentage of power.

NIT Kurukshetra Student Attempts Suicide After Series Of Deaths

NIT Kurukshetra Student Attempts Suicide After Series Of Deaths

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A first-year BTech student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, allegedly attempted suicide, police said. This incident follows the death of another student by suicide on the same campus, marking the fourth such incident in recent months. The student is currently stable and under medical care.

Courts And The Hate Speech Dilemma

Courts And The Hate Speech Dilemma

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Courts cannot be the only hope for those fighting hate speech. Countering its effects on the ground takes more effort. With our political parties unwilling to put in that amount of effort, it's left to citizens to do so, points out Jyoti Punwani.

Telangana plans salary cuts for neglecting parents

Telangana plans salary cuts for neglecting parents

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Telangana will introduce legislation to deduct 10-15% of a government employee's salary if they neglect their parents, with the deducted amount going to the parents.

Opposition gears up for showdown with govt over delimitation

Opposition gears up for showdown with govt over delimitation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Indian government and opposition parties are set for a showdown in Parliament over a Constitution amendment bill concerning the implementation of the women's quota law and the delimitation exercise. The Opposition is concerned about the potential impact of delimitation on the political representation of southern states.

Top Maoist commander Devji carrying Rs 1 crore bounty surrenders

Top Maoist commander Devji carrying Rs 1 crore bounty surrenders

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Top Maoist commander Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji has surrendered to police, marking a significant blow to the outlawed organisation. His surrender comes ahead of the Union government's deadline to eliminate Naxalism.

Pankaj Advani Dominates to Reach 10-Ball Semis, Shocks Defending Champion

Pankaj Advani Dominates to Reach 10-Ball Semis, Shocks Defending Champion

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Pankaj Advani continues his impressive form, reaching the semifinals of the 10-ball national championships after defeating reigning champion Shivam Arora. He will face Shahbaaz Adil Khan in the next round.

Hyderabad Police Arrest Five for Reckless Motorcycle Stunts Caught on Video

Hyderabad Police Arrest Five for Reckless Motorcycle Stunts Caught on Video

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Five young men were arrested in Hyderabad for performing dangerous motorcycle stunts and riding with multiple passengers without helmets, after a video of their actions went viral on social media.

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Delhi Secure Spots in UTT Table Tennis Pre-Quarters

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Delhi Secure Spots in UTT Table Tennis Pre-Quarters

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Delhi secure their places in the pre-quarterfinals of the Under-19 girls' team event at the UTT Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships. Other teams like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, NCOE, Karnataka and Gujarat have virtually secured their pre-quarterfinal berths.

Telangana bus crash: Newborn, mother among 19 killed

Telangana bus crash: Newborn, mother among 19 killed

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Survivors recount the horrific Telangana bus accident that claimed 19 lives, detailing the scene and the impact on affected families.

Pawan Khera-Himanta Biswa Sarma Row Escalates

Pawan Khera-Himanta Biswa Sarma Row Escalates

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

What began as a war of words has now turned into a sharp political and legal confrontation, with both sides digging in.

Student Suicide At NIT Kurukshetra: Protests Erupt

Student Suicide At NIT Kurukshetra: Protests Erupt

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A second-year student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, was found dead in her hostel room, marking the fourth suspected student suicide in two months, triggering protests on campus.