Hyderabad

BRS leader R S Praveen Kumar accused the Congress government of a Rs 600 crore food supply scam in Gurukul schools after GO 17 altered tender rules, allegedly sidelining small contractors in favour of politically connected firms. He demanded the GO’s repeal

Fifteen Teja Vidyalaya students from Kodad have been selected to witness Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort after excelling in a national Defence Ministry quiz. They were among 200 chosen from 2.15 lakh participants across India

Telangana’s Life Sciences Skilling Initiative, run with industry leaders, trained 140 students from 40 colleges, achieving 100 per cent placements. The pilot reached over 2,000 students in 45 days, combining technical and soft skills training from top companies and academic institutions

A Hyderabad native died in a road accident in Chicago. The victim Srija Varma of Dundigal was walking when she was hit by a truck in Chicago. She died on the spot.

Unemployed youth tried to enter Gandhi Bhavan, demanding the Congress government release pending job notifications as promised. Police blocked entry and took some into custody, leading to traffic disruption. Protesters sought immediate release of Group I, II, and III recruitment notices

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan inspected the Nalgonda X Road–Owaisi Junction flyover project, urging faster construction and resolving land issues. The Rs 620 crore SRDP project aims to ease Hyderabad traffic, with completion targeted for March 2026. Drainage works in Dabirpura were also reviewed

The Met Department and Telangana Weatherman have forecast heavy to very heavy rains in Hyderabad and several districts until August 17, with extremely heavy rainfall likely on August 15–16. The low-pressure system’s impact is now expected between August 12–16

ACB officials arrested junior assistant Gadiyaram Srihari of a primary health centre in Mancherial for allegedly accepting a ₹5,000 bribe from a retired medical and health department employee in Kotapalli mandal for an official favour.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao praised former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao for transforming Telangana’s agriculture and allied sectors, citing Agasthya Foods in Sircilla as a model for rural industrialisation, job creation, and export-oriented food processing with global reach.

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy renewed his attack on the Congress high command for denying him a cabinet berth, questioning why Nalgonda was overlooked despite similar representation in Khammam. He urged the party to honour its promise and avoid discrimination in development works.

Fourteen-year-old sailors Vinod Dandu and Badrinath Nirudu from Secunderabad delivered an impressive 14th-place finish at the World Championships in the Czech Republic, marking India’s return to Cadet Class sailing with strong performances.

BRS leader KTR has sent a legal notice to union minister Bandi Sanjay over alleged defamatory phone tapping remarks, seeking an unconditional apology within seven days or facing civil and criminal action.

Six armed men robbed Khazana Jewellery in Chandanagar at gunpoint, injuring the deputy manager and stealing 1 kg of silver ornaments. Cyberabad Police formed special teams to track the suspects, suspected to be an interstate gang with links to Kukatpally robbery

BJP Telangana chief N Ramchander Rao was placed under house arrest and barred from visiting Peddamma Temple in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The protest-linked programme drew heavy police deployment, with BJP leaders accusing the Congress government of undemocratic and discriminatory actions.

An explosion at Premier Explosives Company near Pedda Kandukur, Yadadri Bhongir district, killed one worker and injured several others on Tuesday. The blast caused panic among employees. Police are investigating the cause, and injured workers are receiving treatment.

Actor Adivi Sesh urged the CJI and Delhi CM to reconsider Delhi NCR’s street dog mass confinement directive, advocating sterilisation, vaccination, waste control, and humane care instead. He stressed balancing public safety with compassion in line with India’s animal welfare laws

The Supreme Court transferred the probe into the 2021 murder of Telangana lawyer couple Gattu Vaman Rao and P V Nagamani to the CBI, citing the need for further investigation. The couple was killed after raising police harassment and custodial death allegations

Cyberabad Traffic Police have advised early logouts from 3 pm for IT corridor companies on Tuesday to avoid gridlocks during heavy rainfall. Authorities recommend staggered exits to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety amid strong wind and rain alerts.

Heavy rains since Monday night have inundated streets, homes and low-lying areas in Warangal, Hanamkonda and Mahabubabad, crippling traffic and public transport. Several colonies, markets and transport hubs remain waterlogged, with residents blaming officials for failing to ensure drainage despite forecasts.

Cyberabad Police issued an advisory after heavy water flow from Himayathsagar Lake flooded the ORR service road at Exit 17. Traffic diversions have been arranged, and motorists are urged to avoid the stretch for safety.

Bonala Bhaskar (45) from Potpally went missing after being swept away while offering prayers in the fast-flowing Narinja stream in Sangareddy’s Jharasangam mandal. Search operations by police and officials are ongoing amid heavy rains.

Continuous rains have brought heavy inflows to major Telangana irrigation projects, with Nagarjuna Sagar, Srisailam, Jurala, Musi, and Sriram Sagar nearing full capacity as floodwaters steadily raise storage levels across reservoirs.

Moderate overnight showers brought relief to Hyderabad and nearby Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts, with Gajularamaram recording 60.8 mm rainfall. The rain led to chilly, overcast conditions across the city early Tuesday morning.

The CK Taekwondo Club of Narayanaguda in the city has won nine medals in the eighth Heroes International Taekwondo Championship in Pattaya