Polling began at 7 a.m. for municipal elections in 116 municipalities and seven corporations in Telangana, with over 52 lakh voters eligible to cast their votes. A total of 12,944 candidates are contesting across 2,981 wards amid tight security arrangements. Counting will take place after repolling, if required

Vizag police arrested a Hyderabad-based software professional for his alleged role in 26 night-time house burglaries across the city. Gold, silver, a BMW car bought with stolen money, and burglary tools worth over Rs 15 lakh were recovered, while the accused has been placed under preventive detention