Telangana

Mahipal Yadav, in a Telugu interview on PMR TV, declared he would defeat his opponent 'by any means' in the Khairathabad by-election, a seat long associated with K. Chandrashekar Rao's family in Telangana politics. The live interview drew large engagement, with viewers debating his comments ahead of the high-profile contest in Hyderabad.

Thieves broke into a YouTuber's home in Telangana and later gave a shocking statement to police, saying the homeowner had challenged that no one could rob him, 'so we did it'. The brazen remark has drawn wide attention in the Telugu media, with outlets like ETV Bharat covering the unusual admission and the theft case now under investigation.

The Telangana High Court has directed that police personnel accused of behaving improperly with women Members of the Legislative Assembly be identified. The order follows allegations of misconduct during recent events in the state. The case has drawn attention across Telugu-speaking regions, with reports highlighting the court's insistence on accountability and prompting wider debate about police conduct toward elected women representatives.

Janasena Party is reportedly planning a big move in Telangana politics, with talk of fielding a prominent Telugu film actor from the Khairatabad constituency. The development is attributed to party chief Pawan Kalyan's strategy, though the actor's identity has not been confirmed. Political watchers in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are following the speculation closely ahead of upcoming polls.

India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has indicated that elections are to be held within the next six months, drawing protests from the Congress party. Meanwhile, liquor sales have reportedly doubled, a point being discussed alongside the political news in coverage from Telangana. Political parties are gearing up for the upcoming poll season.