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Senior BRS leader B Vinod Kumar criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for claiming during his Independence Day address that the Kaleshwaram project had been washed away in the Godavari river. Kumar urged the CM to avoid making such remarks, especially on national occasions, and accused him of spreading misinformation.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for mismanagement of Hyderabad's construction sector, citing plummeting building permissions, pending applications, and rising RR Tax. He accused the government of intimidating builders and undermining the city’s investment hub image

Suryapet police cracked a major jewellery heist at Sai Santoshi Jewellery, arresting three suspects, including a woman from Khammam and two gang members from West Bengal and Nepal. A significant portion of the stolen valuables was recovered from the accused.

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy has criticised Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy and party leadership over fund allocations and cabinet posts. The TPCC has instructed its Disciplinary Committee to examine his repeated outbursts amid rising tensions in the party

The National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM) held its Curriculum Advisory Committee meeting in Hyderabad, where academicians, industry leaders and experts discussed strengthening academics, bridging skill gaps, promoting spiritual tourism and aligning growth with Telangana’s tourism policy.

A fisherman, Gangadhar from Kannapur village, was swept away in the Kaddam River following surplus water release from the Kaddam Narayana Reddy project. Despite warnings, he entered the river; rescue teams arrived too late, and his body was not recovered by evening

A 20-year-old youth in Khammam attacked his father with an axe after being denied a bike. The father suffered fractures, while the mother narrowly escaped. Police arrested the youth on charges of attempted murder under BNS and remanded him

BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned political double standards over dam safety, criticising silence on Polavaram’s second cofferdam collapse while Kaleshwaram faced intense scrutiny. He urged NDSA, Congress, and BJP to act consistently on national and Telangana projects

India’s semiconductor market is expected to reach USD110 billion by 2030. Four new projects worth Rs 4,600 crore will create 2,000 skilled jobs, strengthen local chip production, and reduce reliance on Taiwan, supporting defence, EVs, AI, and high-performance computing sectors

Hyderabad police rescued a teenage girl trafficked from Bangladesh, highlighting cross-border human trafficking networks. This is the fourth such case in the city, with Bangladeshi women repeatedly found in brothels. Officials say poverty and organised mafia fuel the exploitation

The Air Force Band, led by Warrant Officer B Ranga Rao, delivered a spectacular Independence Day performance at Bison Ground, Secunderabad. Patriotic songs, dynamic instrumentation, and energetic stage presence delighted dignitaries and the twin cities’ public during the 79th Independence Day celebrations

HMWSSB has opened floodgates at Osmansagar, Himayatsagar and Manjeera Barrage following heavy inflows from monsoon rains. Officials said inflows were recorded earlier than usual, while Hussain Sagar also received high inflows. Water levels in all reservoirs are nearing full capacity

Following heavy inflows from rainfall and upstream Kaddam project releases, Sripada Yellampalli reservoir is releasing water. Authorities have issued safety alerts to residents, farmers, fishermen, and shepherds near Godavari River banks as the reservoir currently holds 15.55 tmc ft of water

Farmers in Warangal staged a protest demanding higher compensation for lands being acquired for the Mamnoor airport expansion. Alleging that the government’s offer was far below market value, they insisted on yard-based compensation and warned they would not part with land otherwise

A 60-year-old farmer, Dagama Ramaiah, was killed after a wild boar gored him in Surzapur village of Mancherial district. Two others, Gundla Chiranjeevi and Mekala Bapu, suffered minor injuries in the attack and were admitted to hospital

Heavy inflows were recorded in major irrigation projects of Adilabad, including Kaddam, Swarna and Kumram Bheem, after incessant rains in upstream areas. Officials lifted gates to release water and cautioned residents in low-lying areas to remain alert

Heavy rains lashed erstwhile Adilabad, Mancherial and Asifabad districts, submerging bridges, flooding colonies and cutting off villages. Tamsi mandal recorded 173 mm rainfall, the highest in Telangana. Farmers reported damage to cotton and other crops and sought official surveys and relief

Farmers in Khammam faced severe fertiliser shortage on Saturday, waiting all day at the Karepally PACS office for urea supplies. Only limited stock was distributed. Former MLA Banoth Chandravathi blamed the Congress government for failing to ensure timely fertiliser supply

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma criticised Bollywood celebrities supporting stray dog rights after the Supreme Court ordered Delhi-NCR strays to be moved into shelters. He accused animal lovers of “selective sympathy” and said human lives must not be endangered for animal compassion.

A new ISRO-backed space lab was inaugurated in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh, to boost students’ interest in science and technology. Meanwhile, under the NE-SPARKS programme, 100 science students from each Northeastern state will visit ISRO’s Bengaluru headquarters to foster space awareness.

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari has been honoured with the Diversity in Cinema award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The Heeramandi star shared the moment on Instagram, expressing gratitude while also revealing upcoming projects including Parivarik ManuRanjan and O Saathi Re.

Andhra Pradesh police detained 42-year-old chef Sheik Kothwal Noor Mohammad in Dharmavaram, Sri Satyasai district, for alleged links to Pakistan-based terrorist groups. Officials said he consumed radical content but had not executed any acts. Literature was seized; probe continues

Hyderabad remained mostly dry after overnight showers on Saturday, though skies stayed cloudy. Residents avoided travelling due to fear of traffic snarls. The IMD forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rains in several Telangana districts, including Adilabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Mulugu

The 24th UCMAS National Competition began in Hyderabad with over 6,000 children from across India showcasing their mental arithmetic skills. The two-day event at GMC Balayogi Stadium includes competitions, cultural events and an awards ceremony honouring young math champions.