Telangana has recorded the highest levels of pesticide residues among states, raising fresh concerns over food safety. Between 2023 and 2026, authorities tested 70,652 samples of fruits and vegetables as part of residue monitoring. The findings put the spotlight on pesticide use, food quality and the safety of everyday produce reaching consumers.


Pesticide shock: Telangana records highest residues in fruits & vegetables 

A financial dispute is brewing in Telangana as liquor industry bodies claim that dues worth ₹3,725 crore remain unpaid by the state government. Industry representatives say pending payments date back to last year, with clearances reportedly made only up to the first week of December 2025. 


Telangana Faces Mounting Pressure Over Unpaid Liquor Dues

South India: Headlines
- Telangana Gets Global Innovation Centre
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Telangana Lands Global Innovation Centre In Major Tech Boost 

A political row has erupted in Telangana over alleged financial irregularities in Singareni coal mines. BRS leader KT Rama Rao has urged the governor to order a probe, while FTR demands an independent investigation by the CBI or a sitting judge.


India: Political Row Erupts Over Singareni Coal Mines, BRS Demands Probe

The New Zealand Maori delegation participated in the iconic Samakka Saralamma Jatara in Telangana, marking a vibrant cultural exchange. The festival witnessed traditional rituals, local art, and lively celebrations as the Maori delegation engaged with the community, showcasing global cultural connections and mutual heritage appreciation.

New Zealand Maori Delegation Joins Telangana Samakka Saralamma Jatara

The Supreme Court of India has issued an interim order halting tree felling in Telangana's Kancha Gachibowli forest area, located near the University of Hyderabad campus. Watch this report for more details!

India: Supreme Court intervenes to halt tree felling near Hyderabad University

<p>A thief&rsquo;s plan to steal cash and alcohol from a liquor store in Medak district of the southern Indian state of Telangana went wrong when he ended up drinking the liquor and passed out.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Here's what happened</strong></h2>
<p>The thief, identified as Kanakadurga, broke into the liquor store at night by climbing onto the roof and removing some tiles. After getting inside, he disabled the CCTV cameras and took cash from the drawers. He also grabbed a few bottles of alcohol.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-man-arrested-for-slapping-pedestrians-for-dopamine-claims-he-was-depressed-8580827">Watch: Man goes slapping pedestrians for 'dopamine rush' to battle depression, arrested</a></p>
<p>Instead of leaving quickly with the stolen items, Kanakadurga became distracted by the bottles of alcohol. He opened a bottle of beer first and then moved on to drink from various other bottles of liquor. After consuming a significant amount, he became heavily intoxicated and fell asleep on the shop floor, surrounded by the alcohol bottles and cash scattered around him.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harrowing-footage-captures-a-near-miss-on-los-angeles-international-airport-runway-8580941">&nbsp;</a></strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harrowing-footage-captures-a-near-miss-on-los-angeles-international-airport-runway-8580941">Harrowing footage captures a near-miss on Los Angeles International Airport runway</a></p>
<h2><strong>Discovery and arrest</strong></h2>
<p>The next morning, when the shop owner and workers arrived, they found the thief still unconscious. They immediately informed the police, who arrived at the scene and took the thief into custody. He was then rushed to Ramayampeta Government Hospital since he was too drunk to communicate properly.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Investigation</strong></h2>
<p>At the hospital also, the thief was unable to provide details of the crime due to his intoxicated state. The police are waiting for him to regain proper senses to continue the investigation. They are also looking into whether Kanakadurga had any accomplices in the crime.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

India news, trending: The thief broke into the liquor store at night by removing some tiles of the roof. He then disabled the CCTV cameras and took cash from the drawers. 

A thief’s plan to steal cash and alcohol from a liquor store in Medak district of the southern Indian state of Telangana went wrong when he ended up drinking the liquor and passed out. Here's what happened The thief, identified as Kanakadurga, broke into the liquor store at night by climbing onto the roof and removing some tiles. After getting inside, he disabled the CCTV cameras and took cash from the drawers. He also grabbed a few bottles of alcohol. Also read | Watch: Man goes slapping pedestrians for 'dopamine rush' to battle depression, arrested Instead of leaving quickly with the stolen items, Kanakadurga became distracted by the bottles of alcohol. He opened a bottle of beer first and then moved on to drink from various other bottles of liquor. After consuming a significant amount, he became heavily intoxicated and fell asleep on the shop floor, surrounded by the alcohol bottles and cash scattered around him. Also read | Harrowing footage captures a near-miss on Los Angeles International Airport runway Discovery and arrest The next morning, when the shop owner and workers arrived, they found the thief still unconscious. They immediately informed the police, who arrived at the scene and took the thief into custody. He was then rushed to Ramayampeta Government Hospital since he was too drunk to communicate properly. Investigation At the hospital also, the thief was unable to provide details of the crime due to his intoxicated state. The police are waiting for him to regain proper senses to continue the investigation. They are also looking into whether Kanakadurga had any accomplices in the crime. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Thief falls asleep after drinking liquor during heist in Telangana

<p>In what has stunned the whole country today, police confirmed that the four accused in the rape and murder of a 25-year-old woman veterinarian in Telangana, have been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/hyderabad-rape-accused-killed-telangana-police-did-a-great-job-says-nirbhayas-mother-266556">shot dead in an encounter.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>The police said that the four were killed in an exchange of fire in the wee hours of Friday morning as they tried to escape when the police took them to the exact spot of crime for investigation purposes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the issue has become a hot topic of discussion, first the crime and now the manner in which the alleged accused were killed, Bollywood celebrities have come out to support the police and laud them for their efforts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the first was Rishi Kapoor and Anupam Kher who did not bat an eyelid before praising the efforts of the police. Anupam Kher wrote, Congratulations and #JaiHo to #TelenganaPolice for shooting down the four rapists of #PriyankaReddy in an "ENCOUNTER". Let's go! Now all the people who have raised their voice against the perpetrators of such a crime and wanted to punish them, speak loudly with me - #जयहो . 👏👍</p>

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<p>Rishi Kapoor wrote, “Bravo Telangana Police. My congratulations!”</p>

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<p>Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel also took to Twitter: "Rapist was shot dead at the very place he raped the innocent girl and burnt her body, WOW!! we salute our police forces and of course the government for this revolutionary step #BetiBachao #AchcheDin" [sic]</p>

<p>Others like Rakul Preet Singh also tweeted. She wrote, “How far can you run away after committing a crime like Rape .. #JusticeForPriyankaReddy #Encounter 🙏🏻 thankyou #Telangana &nbsp;police”</p>

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— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rakulpreet/status/1202784379656818688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Dino Morea also tweeted, "Justice has been served, and served well."</p>

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<p>Ranvir Shorey meanwhile wrote, “Perversion of the justice system cannot be the answer to dealing with perverts in society. Fixing the justice system is. 🙏🏽”</p>

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<p>The gruesome rape and murder of the 25-year-old woman sparked a nation-wide debate on the issue of women safety. It has led to a nationwide outrage at the law and order of the country.</p>


In what has stunned the whole country today, police confirmed that the four accused in the rape and murder of a 25-year-old woman veterinarian in Telangana, have been shot dead in an encounter.

In what has stunned the whole country today, police confirmed that the four accused in the rape and murder of a 25-year-old woman veterinarian in Telangana, have been shot dead in an encounter. The police said that the four were killed in an exchange of fire in the wee hours of Friday morning as they tried to escape when the police took them to the exact spot of crime for investigation purposes. While the issue has become a hot topic of discussion, first the crime and now the manner in which the alleged accused were killed, Bollywood celebrities have come out to support the police and laud them for their efforts. Among the first was Rishi Kapoor and Anupam Kher who did not bat an eyelid before praising the efforts of the police. Anupam Kher wrote, Congratulations and #JaiHo to #TelenganaPolice for shooting down the four rapists of #PriyankaReddy in an "ENCOUNTER". Let's go! Now all the people who have raised their voice against the perpetrators of such a crime and wanted to punish them, speak loudly with me - #जयहो . 👏👍 Congratulations and #JaiHo to #TelenganaPolice for shooting down the four rapists of #PriyankaReddy in an “ENCOUNTER”. चलो! अब जितने भी लोगों ने ऐसा घिनोना अपराध करने वालों के ख़िलाफ़ आवाज़ उठाई थी और उनके लिए ख़तरनाक से ख़तरनाक सज़ा चाही थी, मेरे साथ ज़ोर से बोलो - #जयहो।👏👍 — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) December 6, 2019 × Rishi Kapoor wrote, “Bravo Telangana Police. My congratulations!” Bravo Telangana Police. My congratulations! — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) December 6, 2019 × Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel also took to Twitter: "Rapist was shot dead at the very place he raped the innocent girl and burnt her body, WOW!! we salute our police forces and of course the government for this revolutionary step #BetiBachao #AchcheDin" [sic] Others like Rakul Preet Singh also tweeted. She wrote, “How far can you run away after committing a crime like Rape .. #JusticeForPriyankaReddy #Encounter 🙏🏻 thankyou #Telangana police” How far can you run away after committing a crime like Rape .. #JusticeForPriyankaReddy #Encounter 🙏🏻 thankyou #Telangana police — Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) December 6, 2019 × Dino Morea also tweeted, "Justice has been served, and served well." Justice has been served, and served well. — Dino Morea (@DinoMorea9) December 6, 2019 × Ranvir Shorey meanwhile wrote, “Perversion of the justice system cannot be the answer to dealing with perverts in society. Fixing the justice system is. 🙏🏽” Perversion of the justice system cannot be the answer to dealing with perverts in society. Fixing the justice system is. 🙏🏽 — रanviर_ डhoरeय_ (Ranvir Shorey) (@RanvirShorey) December 6, 2019 × The gruesome rape and murder of the 25-year-old woman sparked a nation-wide debate on the issue of women safety. It has led to a nationwide outrage at the law and order of the country.

Anupam Kher, Rishi Kapoor, Rangoli Chandel & other B-town celebs laud Telangana police on encounter

<p>Veteran Communist leader Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy sees a coalition of parties supported by the Congress to form the government at the Centre-- similar to the United Front regime more than two decades ago.</p>

<p>The General Secretary of the Communist Party of India feels neither the NDA nor the UPA may get the majority to form the government."It may be a hung Parliament this time", Reddy told PTI Monday.</p>

<p>Asked if Left parties were in favour of joining hands with the<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/kcr-and-kerala-cm-pinarayi-vijayan-to-meet-in-trivandrum-today-discuss-contemporary-politics-216232&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwinlvHh44biAhUEiXAKHcpzAHoQFjAEegQIARAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0qNnwQLv7soSAzrUs7YgX8"> non-Congress</a>, non-BJP federal front of regional outfits proposed by Telangana Rashtra Samiti supremo and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Reddy said they want to wait till the Lok Sabha election results come and then decide.</p>

<p>"We are more inclined that there should be the anti-BJP government. This front which KCR (Telangana CM) is proposing is trying to create an impression as if the regional parties get the majority. They will not get majority," he said.</p>

<p>According to him, they have to either get the support of the BJP or the Congress or they have to support one of the fronts -- UPA or NDA.</p>

<p>"And it shows, he (KCR) is more anti-Congress than anti-BJP. We (Left parties) are more anti-BJP than taking an anti-Congress stand. So, we have to wait and see the developments. We are not opposed to non-BJP, non-Congress government at the Centre, with the support of the Congress but not with the support of the BJP", Reddy said.</p>

<p>"Maybe it's like United Front (government) earlier", he predicted, referring to the 13-party coalition between 1996 and 1998 supported from outside by the Congress.</p>

<p>There might be a possibility the NDA may get the largest number of seats but it will be "very far off from the majority that's needed to form the government," Reddy claimed.</p>


Veteran Communist leader Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy sees a coalition of parties supported by the Congress to form the government at the Centre-- similar to the United Front regime more than two decades ago.

Veteran Communist leader Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy sees a coalition of parties supported by the Congress to form the government at the Centre-- similar to the United Front regime more than two decades ago. The General Secretary of the Communist Party of India feels neither the NDA nor the UPA may get the majority to form the government."It may be a hung Parliament this time", Reddy told PTI Monday. Asked if Left parties were in favour of joining hands with the non-Congress, non-BJP federal front of regional outfits proposed by Telangana Rashtra Samiti supremo and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Reddy said they want to wait till the Lok Sabha election results come and then decide. "We are more inclined that there should be the anti-BJP government. This front which KCR (Telangana CM) is proposing is trying to create an impression as if the regional parties get the majority. They will not get majority," he said. According to him, they have to either get the support of the BJP or the Congress or they have to support one of the fronts -- UPA or NDA. "And it shows, he (KCR) is more anti-Congress than anti-BJP. We (Left parties) are more anti-BJP than taking an anti-Congress stand. So, we have to wait and see the developments. We are not opposed to non-BJP, non-Congress government at the Centre, with the support of the Congress but not with the support of the BJP", Reddy said. "Maybe it's like United Front (government) earlier", he predicted, referring to the 13-party coalition between 1996 and 1998 supported from outside by the Congress. There might be a possibility the NDA may get the largest number of seats but it will be "very far off from the majority that's needed to form the government," Reddy claimed.

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