Hyderabad

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi for calling India's electoral system "dead" while the Congress in Telangana shelters defected BRS MLAs. He dared the party to uphold constitutional values by making the MLAs resign and face elections.

Six IT employees were arrested during a drug bust at a farmhouse in Shankarpally. Excise officials seized hashish, LSD, liquor, and vehicles. Two suspects, including the farmhouse owner, are absconding. An investigation into the drug supply chain is underway.

Rachakonda police arrested four individuals for running an interstate horse betting racket via WhatsApp. ₹2 lakh was seized and Rs 2.47 lakh frozen in a bank account. The racket involved Rs 8.34 crore in transactions, with two accused still absconding.

Cyberabad police booked 527 individuals for drunk driving during a special drive. KPHB, Shamshabad, and Miyapur reported the highest violations. Twenty-four offenders recorded BAC levels over 300 mg/100 ml. Legal action and penalties have been initiated.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao helped rescue a 28-year-old Telangana woman who was abused and locked up in Oman while working as domestic help. His swift action led to her safe return, and she later tied a rakhi to him

Six IT professionals were arrested for alleged drug use during a birthday party at a Chevella farmhouse near Hyderabad. The Excise Department seized LSD, hashish, liquor, and cars during the raid. Two suspects, including the farmhouse owner, are absconding

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of 20 months of corrupt rule and urged cadres to campaign seriously for the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He alleged Congress-BJP collusion and highlighted BRS-era welfare schemes under former CM KCR.

Metro works for the MGBS–Chandrayangutta corridor in Hyderabad’s Old City have advanced, with the number of affected properties reduced from 1,100 to 900. HAML is conducting night work, and geotechnical testing is set to begin for pillar and station foundations.

The ABRSM hosted “Saluting Our Heroes – Operation Sindoor” in Hyderabad, paying tribute to India’s armed forces and commemorating the May 2025 counter-terror operation. The event featured dignitaries, cultural tributes, and the launch of a patriotic theme song.

FSSAI has made it mandatory for all food businesses across India to display their QR code-linked license at visible spots. The move aims to empower consumers and improve food safety surveillance through the Food Safety Connect app.

VNRVJIET Hyderabad will host ICACECS 2025 from August 6 to 8, focusing on the latest advancements in computer engineering and communication systems. The conference brings together global scientists, researchers, and academic leaders and is backed by four academic partners.

Balapur police raided a brothel in Shaheen Nagar and arrested the organiser and two customers. Five women were rescued and moved to a rehabilitation home. The operation was conducted based on a tip-off by a team led by Inspector M. Sudhakar.

The Election Commission of India has invited a BRS delegation led by K.T. Rama Rao for an all-party meeting on August 5. The discussions will focus on electoral reforms, the Model Code of Conduct, and pending representations from political parties.

Telangana DGP, Dr. Jitender, along with Director General of Prisons Dr. Soumya Mishra participated in the closing ceremony of the three-day second Telangana Police Duty Meet held at PTC Mamnoor by Warangal Police Commissionerate

Gagan Narang and Anju Bobby George emphasized the importance of Policy, Programme, and Performance in Telangana’s new sports policy, advocating for grassroots development, infrastructure, and specialized coaching to nurture talent

Karan Yadav’s unbeaten 319\* steered Khalsa to 525/7 against Deccan Arsenals in the HCA B-Division league. Other notable performances included S. Loknath’s 126 for Imperial and several tight bowling displays

India’s first FIFA Talent Academy for girls was launched in Hyderabad, offering elite training under FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme. The academy will support 60 players, including 10 from Telangana, for global exposure

While civil society fiercely criticised Kalaeshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, its silence on Banakacherla project is troubling

A Chennai-based techie, Rene Joshilda, was arrested by RGIA police for sending hoax bomb threat emails to institutions across 12 states, including Hyderabad airport. Police say she aimed to frame a former colleague who had rejected her proposal

Mahesh Kumar Goud was heard saying he had “sent enough money to Balkonda”. Telangana Congress in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan was also seen standing beside them during the exchange

Two persons who claimed to have inherited gold coins tried to cheat a Telangana man after collecting Rs 8 lakh from him.They reportedly handed over fake gold coins and fled. The police acted swiftly and arrested one of the cheaters and recovered part of the money

Five people, including three consumers, were arrested in Hyderabad as police busted a marijuana racket. The accused smuggled drugs from Maharashtra for local sale. The main supplier is absconding and efforts are on to nab him

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy unveiled Telangana's new Sports Policy, aiming to make the State India's sports capital. Promising infrastructure, athlete support, and global partnerships, the policy seeks to curb youth issues and build a world-class sports ecosystem

BRS MLA Vemula Prashanth Reddy demanded a halt to AICC leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s padayatra, accusing Congress of misleading voters. He highlighted Rs 4,500 crore in pending dues to farmers and said key promises from the Youth Declaration remain unfulfilled.