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Directs immediate action on encroachments in Baghlingampally

Union minister's son, Sai Bageerath, failed to appear before Cyberabad police for questioning in a Pocso case. Investigators have deployed teams to locate him, indicating an imminent arrest. A purported email seeking a delay was dismissed by police, who are also examining discrepancies in the survivor's birth records.

Pedestrians in Hyderabad face dangerous conditions due to encroached and broken footpaths, forcing them onto busy roads. Despite court directives and enforcement drives, vendors and abandoned structures continue to obstruct walkways, with residents alleging selective action against low-income vendors. Authorities cite heatwave for temporary halt in clearance drives.

Responding to TOI readers’ queries, Charu Sinha, DG, Women Safety says police have identified hotspots for eve teasing and stepped up surveillance to make Hyderabad safer for women. She also urges parents to be cautious about children’s online safety and report all forms of harassment

Telangana's Congress government is investing heavily in temple development and festivals, a move seen as a strategy to counter the BJP's religious politics. While Congress highlights its secular approach, including support for other religious events, the BJP accuses the ruling party of being anti-Hindu, citing alleged temple desecrations.

Four individuals were arrested for abandoning 11 Siberian Huskies and one German Shepherd, leading to the death of one dog from heat exposure. The accused, associated with Calvary Church, allegedly left the animals due to age and space constraints. Authorities are investigating further, with two more abandoned dogs found with local cattle.