Hyderabad

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s criticism of social media journalists has drawn sharp condemnation from Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy and others. The remarks have triggered protests from digital journalists who warned of campaigning against the Congress government if he doesn’t retract.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government in Telangana for a fertiliser supply crisis affecting 70 lakh farmers. He accused it of mismanagement and failure to lift central quotas, contrasting it with proactive planning under the previous BRS rule.

A youngster was murdered in Koppal city over an interfaith relationship, allegedly by a rival suitor. The accused surrendered after the brutal attack. Police suspect premeditation and are probing possible negligence, as the killer had posted threats online before the incident.

Priyanka Chopra and daughter Malti have landed in Hyderabad, prompting speculation about her role in SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film SSMB29. The actress shared glimpses of their arrival on Instagram, calling it a moment of joy: “Hyderabad we made it.”

Children from migrant families in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district fell ill after consuming a wild fruit. Eight were hospitalised, and four remain in critical condition. The incident highlights health risks for seasonal workers unfamiliar with local environmental hazards.

A 40-year-old construction worker died in a road accident at Tukkuguda in Hyderabad's Maheshwaram area on Saturday night.

A 30-year-old unemployed man was found dead by suicide at his residence in Balapur, Hyderabad.

The Telangana Government Doctors’ Association (TGGDA) has criticised the State Government for its continued neglect of primary and secondary healthcare services. The association has urged immediate reforms, warning of declining morale and impact on public healthcare delivery.

A2H Chess Academy will host an open prize money chess tournament on August 9 and 10 at Kukatpally. The event welcomes all age groups, with Rs 50,000 in total prizes

V Aparna advanced to the under-11 girls’ semifinal of the Telangana State Table Tennis Championship with a straight-sets win, as several close matches unfolded in the quarterfinals across both categories

Shriya Murali and Y Akanksha of VJIET won medals at the 20th Asian Roller-Skating Championship in South Korea, showcasing strong performances in the show group and quartet skating events

Guru’s and Nizam Basketball Academy clinched men’s and women’s titles at the YMCA Secunderabad Inter-Collegiate 3x3 basketball tournament. Abhiram and Shruthi starred in their teams' respective victories

P Saish won the Cafe Game Theory chess tournament held by Viju Chess Academy, finishing undefeated with five points from five rounds. Sloka Kesani finished second with four points

Vivek Singh, Akshay Goud, Mohd Taha Sajid and Bharath Kumar picked five-wicket hauls to guide their teams to victories in the HCA B-Division two-day league championship in Hyderabad

DKR FC defeated PKR FC 5–1 in the Asmita one-day football tournament final. Teertha scored a hat-trick, while Nakshatra and Omana added one each. Sindhu netted the only goal for PKR

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has reignited debate within the Congress and beyond by asserting his autonomy from the AICC, following a public disagreement with party in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan.

Arjun Pradipak, son of legendary sailor C S Pradipak, mentors young sailing talent including Shringhari Roy, and is working toward establishing a full-fledged sailing academy in Hyderabad

After a three-day disruption caused by technical glitches in its data center, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has resumed all its online services, including tanker bookings and billing.

Hyderabad racers Rahil Pillarisetty and Mohammed Zubair delivered strong performances at the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship in Coimbatore, with multiple podium finishes and a lead in the championship standings

In the aftermath of a deadly explosion at a Sigachi Industries plant in Hyderabad that killed 54 people, NGO Scientists for People has escalated its advocacy by writing to key government officials in Gujarat and the Union Government.

A man identified as Abdul Talha from Shaheen Nagar suffered critical head injuries after allegedly jumping from a police vehicle in Attapur, Hyderabad, on Saturday night.

BITS Pilani Hyderabad held its 12th convocation on Sunday, conferring over 1,200 degrees. Top academic honours were awarded, and Prof Ajay Kumar Sood called on graduates to harness interdisciplinary skills and technology for national development

As part of its green initiatives, the Nehru Zoological Park will soon launch an EV train that will join the popular toy train, which has been taking visitors, particularly the children, on joy rides for nearly 60 years.

Siva Sivani Degree College hosted its 2025 convocation, celebrating the graduation of over 700 students from the 2022–2025 batch. Speakers urged students to pursue lifelong learning and contribute to building a progressive, inclusive India