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A drug abuse investigation at a private medical college in Hyderabad has exposed a student-led drug supply ring, with senior medicos allegedly introducing and supplying narcotics to their juniors. A raid by the Hyderabad Anti-Narcotics Bureau and EAGLE team in Medchal led to eight students testing positive for marijuana use.

In light of rising suicide rates, Kargil War veteran and anti-suicide advocate Group Captain G.J. Rao met with Governor Jishnu Dev Varma in Hyderabad to present his sustainable prevention models and urge national adoption. Rao highlighted his award-winning film “September 10”, based on his book, and emphasised the revival of suicide helplines.

Bhadrachalam Bar Association president Kota Devadanam has appealed to authorities to appoint a permanent judge for the local mobile court, citing a two-year delay filled by in-charge judges. He also urged the government to fill key judicial and administrative posts.

A 25-year-old woman, Syeda Rabab Fathima, has been missing from Yakutpura since August 6. She was last seen at her mother’s house in Noorkhan Bazaar. Her phone is switched off, and Mirchowk police are investigating the case

India is set to celebrate Independence Day with ceremonies from the Red Fort to villages. The Centre has issued detailed plans, honouring everyday heroes and launching campaigns like tree plantations and cleanliness drives, ensuring nationwide participation in the festivities

Round Table India has launched the 6th edition of the "Pride of Telangana Awards" to recognise established and emerging achievers across 12 diverse fields. Telangana residents are encouraged to nominate themselves or others online.

Prolonged heavy rains have disrupted daily life in Hyderabad, flooding roads, stalling traffic, and affecting businesses. Many commuters missed long-distance trains due to severe jams. Citizens are now urging the government to extend metro timings to reduce monsoon-time inconvenience

KPHB police arrested K Shiva (41), a burglar from Andhra Pradesh, for his role in several house burglary cases in Hyderabad. Authorities recovered gold and silver ornaments linked to three thefts. He had spent the stolen money lavishly and is now in custody

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao issued a stern warning to Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, demanding a public apology within 48 hours for his phone-tapping allegations. Rama Rao threatened legal action if the remarks were not retracted and criticised Sanjay's behavior as "cheap political drama."

Following a warning from the Dam Safety Review Panel, the Irrigation Department is likely to cap water storage in the Singur reservoir at 22 TMCft, below its full level. This move, a first since 1999, may impact Yasangi irrigation

Residents of Atmakur in Jagtial staged a protest demanding the cancellation of the Peddavagu sand quarry. They said sand mining had depleted groundwater levels and threatened their drinking water source, urging the State to safeguard the village’s water security

Launch Girls and the Telangana Commissionerate of Collegiate Education have partnered to launch the Girl Boss Future Ready programme in 148 government degree colleges, aiming to empower thousands of young women with entrepreneurial skills and work-readiness for a successful transition into careers

The BRS party, led by former Minister T. Harish Rao, has formally requested the state government to release the complete 665-page report submitted by the Justice PC Ghose Commission on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS). Petitions were submitted on behalf of both Harish Rao and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao.

The BRS has filed a police complaint against BJP MP CM Ramesh, accusing him of spreading false claims about a possible BRS-BJP merger. BRS leader Manne Govardhan Reddy also alleged that Ramesh is involved in major financial crimes, including a Rs. 450 crore bank fraud and illicit gains from the liquor trade.

When the woman’s brother arrived and questioned them, the trio allegedly abused and assaulted him

Andhra Pradesh has fast-tracked the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project to divert Godavari floodwaters, bypassing mandatory approvals. Telangana has raised objections, citing violations and ecological risks. Though aimed at Rayalaseema, the immediate benefits will go to the Krishna delta

This project, initially conceived in 1983, is designed in such a way that the tunnel would have no intermediate access

Women in Samaguda village, Mancherial, are forced to use stream water for bathing and washing due to a dysfunctional motor under Mission Bhagiratha. Despite repeated complaints, the issue remains unresolved, prompting them to stage a protest with empty vessels

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu laid the foundation for Toshiba’s new transformer plant and inaugurated other units worth Rs 347 crore in Telangana. He highlighted the State’s rapid industrial growth and plans to attract more green energy investments

Government has decided to take the literacy programme under ULLAS to ensure the SHG women can read and write

To celebrate World Photography Day, FTCCI is hosting an open photography contest, inviting photographers from all backgrounds to capture the essence of Telangana. With no entry fee and unlimited submissions allowed, the contest offers a chance to win exciting cash prizes.

BRS MLA Vemula Prashanth Reddy accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Congress of deceiving BCs through false promises on reservations. He said the Kamareddy BC Declaration was a political stunt and urged voters to reject Congress in future polls

This sacred day marks not merely a birth but a transcendental descent of the Lord, whose activities are beyond human comprehension

A team of young women IPS officers in Hyderabad played key leadership roles in ensuring the peaceful and incident-free conduct of Bonalu and Muharram processions. Their efforts earned appreciation from citizens and senior police officials for effective coordination and law enforcement