Good Evening Readers,
In the Evening News Brief, here are the top 15 news stories from Telangana:
1. Union government defends Waqf amendment Act in Supreme Court
The Union government filed a counter affidavit defending the Waqf amendment Act, stating it was made after deep parliamentary analysis and denying any infringement on religious freedoms. Read More
2. Uttam Kumar Reddy: NDSA report exposes BRS government’s failures in Kaleshwaram Project
Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy criticised the BRS government, stating the NDSA report exposed serious flaws in the Kaleshwaram Project’s design and construction. He accused BRS leaders of betraying Telangana’s farmers and demanded accountability. Read More
3. Revanth Reddy leads candlelight rally from People’s Plaza for Pahalgam terror attack victims
Hyderabad: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy led a candlelight rally from People’s Plaza on Friday evening to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Revanth Reddy urged him to emulate Indira Gandhi’s decisive leadership and deliver a fitting reply to the terrorist groups. Read More
4. Silent protest at Mecca Masjid against Pahalgam terror attack
Worshippers at Hyderabad’s Mecca Masjid held a silent protest against the Pahalgam terror attack, responding to Asaduddin Owaisi’s appeal. After prayers, a brief rally was held with chants of “Hindustan Zindabad,” calling for peace and unity. Read More
5. Owaisi leads silent protest against Pahalgam terror attack
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the Pahalgam terror attack by leading a silent protest at a Shastripuram mosque, where he and worshippers wore black armbands to denounce terrorism and promote peace and humanity. Read More
6. Shabbir Ali urges strong condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack
Government Advisor Shabbir Ali urged citizens to strongly condemn the Pahalgam terror attack. After meeting Muslim religious leaders in Hyderabad, he prayed for the victims’ families and demanded national unity against terrorism. Read More
7. Hyderabad police intensify verification of Pakistani nationals
Hyderabad City Police’s Special Branch has launched an intensive verification drive of Pakistani nationals living in the city to confirm their visa status and addresses, following central government instructions. Security concerns have prompted this move. Read More
8. Mala Mahanadu files petition in High Court over SC sub-categorisation
Mala Mahanadu challenged the SC sub-categorisation process in the Telangana High Court, questioning the reliance on outdated 2011 census data and arguing that Supreme Court guidelines were not followed. Read More
9. Telangana Congress faces uncertainty over Cabinet expansion
The Telangana Congress government faces growing unrest as the Cabinet expansion is delayed. TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud cited complex equations and caste balance issues for the prolonged wait. Read More
10. Revanth Reddy granted exemption from personal appearance in defamation case
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy secured interim exemption from personal appearance in a defamation case linked to a speech made during last year’s Lok Sabha campaign. However, the High Court refused to stay the proceedings. The case was filed by BJP leader Venkateshwarlu. Read More
11. Harish Rao criticises Congress government over paddy procurement negligence
Former minister Harish Rao accused the Congress government of severe negligence in paddy procurement, forcing farmers to sell to middlemen at lower prices. He demanded immediate intervention, proper payments, and compensation for crops damaged by untimely rains. Read More
12. Fake liquor racket busted at Madhapur bar, two arrested
Two individuals were arrested in Madhapur for refilling cheap liquor into branded bottles and selling them as premium liquor. Over 75 bottles were seized during the excise department raid. Read More
13. Students protest at VBIT Hyderabad over hostel warden filming videos
Students at VBIT Engineering College staged a protest after discovering that a hostel warden had allegedly recorded private videos of female students, demanding swift action from authorities. Read More
14. Fire at Satavahana University in Karimnagar damages old exam records
A major fire broke out at Satavahana University in Karimnagar, destroying old answer sheets, electrical equipment, and office materials in the examination branch. Authorities confirmed no academic loss, as the damaged records were scheduled for disposal. Read More
15. Telangana likely to get relief from heatwave as thunderstorms forecast
The IMD forecast thunderstorms and light rain in Telangana, offering respite from the ongoing heatwave. Red, orange, and yellow alerts were issued across several districts with gusty winds expected. Read More
