Hyderabad

GHMC has launched distribution of 2 lakh eco-friendly Ganesh idols in Hyderabad, along with clay pots and lamps. The civic body has also deployed 25,000 workers in three shifts and set up immersion ponds, sanitation and safety measures for smooth festivities.

Telangana leaders, including CM A Revanth Reddy and BRS working president KT Rama Rao, paid homage to veteran CPI leader Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy at Makhdoom Bhavan. His eyes will be donated per his wishes, and a government programme will honour his legacy.

Taniparthi Chikitha from Peddapalli won gold in the compound individual category at the Winnipeg 2025 World Archery Youth Championship, becoming the first Indian female compound archer to claim the junior world title. Her achievement has brought pride to Telangana.

A fire erupted at a pharma company in Jai Kesaram, Yadadri Bhongir, following explosions in two reactors. Workers fled safely, firefighting teams contained the flames, and authorities suspect a short circuit. No casualties have been reported as investigation continues.

BRS leaders were taken into preventive custody in Choppadandi ahead of AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan’s Janahitha Yatra. They alleged the Congress government was suppressing opposition voices, while farmers and locals reportedly prepared to resist the yatra.

Telangana Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has issued notices to 10 MLAs who defected from the BRS to Congress. Following Supreme Court guidelines, the MLAs must respond to disqualification petitions, raising political stakes ahead of possible bypolls in their constituencies.

Cyberabad She Teams caught 70 people in public places and held 143 decoy operations, while anti human trafficking raids rescued 31 persons. Suraksha Kavach program was also launched to strengthen student safety.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government of stalling the construction of key super-speciality hospitals conceptualised by former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao, urging the government to prioritise their completion to ensure accessible healthcare in Telangana.

Vikas Chand, a Hyderabad resident, was reportedly swept into the sea at Puri while bathing on Saturday. Despite immediate rescue efforts by lifeguards, the man remains missing. He had come along with his wife, son, and a group of friends.

In Medipally, Hyderabad, a 22-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly killed by her husband, who dismembered her body and kept it in a bag. Neighbours discovered the gruesome scene, and police have taken the husband into custody. Investigation is ongoing.

Smriti Mandhana launched the Girls Cricket Academy at Suchitra Academy in Hyderabad, praising the initiative as a platform for young women cricketers, while urging players to enjoy the journey and remain humble

Telangana Congress has formed a four-member Ministers’ committee to explore extending 42 percent reservations to Backward Classes. The panel, reviewing legal provisions while the matter is in the Supreme Court, is expected to submit its report by August 26

M Vihaan and Yashashree Sil clinched the boys’ and girls’ under-11 singles titles at the Telangana State-ranking table tennis tournament, winning their respective finals at All Bahadur Stadium, Hyderabad

Top seed Rounak Chouhan defeated Ansh Negi in a three-game thriller to reach the men’s singles final at the India Junior International Series, with Shriyanshi, Aikya, and others also advancing

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park is set to expand its conservation breeding programmes to Indian Wolves, Dholes, Gaurs, Otters and Four-Horned Antelopes. Building on its mouse deer success, the zoo will seek CZA approval to scale up wildlife conservation efforts.

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park has successfully bred Indian Wolves for the first time, with five pups born recently. The milestone adds to nearly 40 animal births this year, as the zoo expands conservation and introduces new bloodlines to prevent inbreeding

Government and local body teachers staged a massive protest at Dharna Chowk, Hyderabad, demanding release of pending bills, PRC implementation, CPS abolition, unified service rules, and filling of vacancies. They accused the Congress government of ignoring teachers’ problems despite 20 months in power

A 10-year-old boy, S Sushant, went missing from a government-run street children’s forum in Secunderabad after his mother Manga took him away on August 16. CCTV footage confirmed the incident, and police have launched a search to trace the child

The first Telangana Conference for Women in Police concluded in Hyderabad with over 400 officers participating. Experts highlighted key concerns, including women’s low representation at 8.6 per cent, and recommended reforms on gender bias, workplace culture, training, and work-life balance

The Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) will distribute over 3.2 lakh eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols in Hyderabad and districts for Vinayaka Chaturthi. Minister Konda Surekha launched the campaign, which also includes workshops and awareness programmes promoting sustainable festive practices

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) will host its flagship International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE) in India for the first time at Hyderabad’s HICC from September 10-13, 2025, focusing on sustainability, innovation and inclusivity in engineering

A Lancet study has found a severe shortage of Rabies Immunoglobulin across Telangana, with only 1.8% of UPHCs stocking the life-saving injection. While rabies vaccines are widely available, doctors warn severe dog-bite victims may face life-threatening treatment delays

Following a recent electrocution incident, BGUS urged Ganesh pandals to follow certified electrical safety standards. The committee will deploy 160 Ganesh Action Teams and provide free electricity. Organisers are encouraged to use Swadeshi products and adhere to TGSPDCL guidelines

Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu reviewed Ganesh festival and immersion arrangements, directing officials to ensure peaceful celebrations. He banned DJ systems at pandals, stressed safety measures, and ordered additional security at sensitive areas with close watch on anti-social elements