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India’s new Online Gaming Act bans real-money games, raising concerns about jobs, revenue, and digital growth
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In a tragic incident in Karimnagar, a seven-month pregnant woman, Thirumalamma, was brutally murdered after her throat was slit during a family dispute. The attack occurred in Tekurthy of Ellandakunta mandal, where tensions between two wives of a man, Ramulu, led to a violent confrontation.
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BJP MLA K. Venkataramana Reddy sparked controversy by criticising residents of Kamareddy for failing to relocate to safer places as flooding affected several colonies in the town.
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Kothagudem SP B Rohith Raju felicitated three SIs, two ASIs, and one Head Constable who retired recently. During the event, the SP wished the retirees a happy life and advised them to focus on health through exercise, yoga, and meditation
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The article analyses the iconic 1979 Telugu film ‘Maa Bhoomi’, set against the backdrop of the Telangana Armed Struggle in the 1940s. It explores the themes of social inequality, feudalism, and class struggle, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by the landless peasants.
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GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan and Police Commissioner CV Anand conducted inspections ahead of Ganesh idol immersions, ensuring safety measures and precautions. This includes reviewing ponds, security arrangements, and advising organizers on precautions due to ongoing rains
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JS Sriram and his team delivered a captivating Nama Sankeertana performance during Hyderabad's Ganesh Festival celebrations. Despite continuous rain, the two-hour devotional music filled the evening with energy, devotion, and artistry, leaving the audience fully engaged and moved
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Backwaters from Rallavagu submerged the localities of NTR Nagar and Ramnagar in Mancherial on Saturday, prompting the evacuation of 27 families to a rehabilitation camp. Residents expressed frustration over frequent inundation during heavy rains and urged officials to take corrective measures.
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The GHMC will host the second edition of the Indie Puppy Adoption drive at Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park on August 31, between 7 am and 10 am. The drive offers healthy, vaccinated, and dewormed puppies for adoption at no cost.
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The Manjeera River has caused severe flooding in Nizamabad district, submerging several villages and cutting off access to others. Heavy rains in Telangana and Maharashtra have led to unprecedented flood levels. The Sripada Yellampalli and Medigadda Barrages are under pressure, with multiple gates open to manage the deluge.
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MLRIT's ‘Prerna’ outreach programme at ZPHS Dundigal aimed to foster passion for science and technology among students. Highlights included talks by Dr Arun Kumar and Dr Balram Yelamasetti, with mementos awarded to competition winners, supported by NCSTC
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A major fraud worth Rs. 13 crore has been uncovered at SBI’s Chennur branch, where a cashier, N. Ravinder, allegedly misappropriated funds by diverting them into online betting applications. Over 400 affected customers staged protests demanding action against the officials involved and loan waivers as punishment.
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The UK has barred Israeli government officials from attending the 2025 DSEI arms fair over escalating concerns regarding Gaza. The ban follows political tensions and Prime Minister Starmer’s push for Palestinian state recognition and ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas
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US President Donald Trump “no longer has plans” to attend the Quad Summit in New Delhi this November, The New York Times reported, citing strained ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid disputes over Pakistan, trade tariffs and Trump’s Nobel ambitions
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The BRS staged a walkout from the Business Advisory Committee meeting, protesting the Congress government’s move to restrict the monsoon Assembly session to two days. The party, backed by AIMIM, demanded a 15-day session to discuss farmers’ woes, student deaths, and floods
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Farmers in Telangana are enduring long waits and staging protests outside PACS offices due to a continuing shortage of urea. In districts like Kothagudem and Mahabubabad, farmers are struggling to secure the fertiliser, with some having waited over 20 days since sowing. Protests and dharnas have been staged as both the State and Central governments are blamed for the issue.
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A man in Kumram Bheem Asifabad lodged a complaint against a Collectorate camp clerk, accusing him of abducting his wife, an employee at a Sakhi one-stop centre. Police confirmed the woman was missing but have not yet booked the clerk
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Floods triggered by Rallavagu backwater submerged NTR Nagar and Ramnagar in Mancherial, forcing evacuation of 27 families to a rehabilitation camp. Collector Kumar Deepak assured relief measures and asked residents to report grievances through the control room helpline
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The Congress government in Telangana has announced the nomination of Prof. Kodandaram Reddy and Mohammed Azharuddin under the Governor’s quota for the MLC elections, following the Supreme Court’s annulment of previous nominations. Azharuddin, a former cricketer and Congress candidate in the 2023 Assembly elections, had contested unsuccessfully from Jubilee Hills.
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Road closures have returned to Secunderabad Cantonment, causing major disruptions for commuters. Residents have expressed frustration over the lack of prior notice, urging the Local Military Authority to provide timelines for reopening affected roads, with plans for official representations
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The Cyberabad She Teams caught 45 persons for harassing women during a special drive. They carried out 152 decoy operations, counselled families, rescued 15 persons from prostitution, and held awareness sessions on trafficking, cyber fraud, child marriages and women’s safety
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Nearly 10 months after announcing Rs.4,170 crore for a comprehensive underground drainage network in Greater Warangal, the project remains only on paper. With repeated flooding and stagnant water, residents are frustrated as assurances by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy remain unfulfilled
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A survey by the Ministry of Education reveals a severe lack of functional toilets in government-run schools in Telangana. More than 1,700 schools lack toilets for girls, and many schools with facilities have non-functional restrooms. This situation forces students, particularly girls, to avoid drinking water during school hours, leading to dehydration and other health issues.
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The temple town of Basar in Mancherial was cut off as the Godavari river swelled due to heavy rains. Several localities and the road to Sri Saraswathi Devasthanam were submerged. Students, teachers, and rescuers were stranded as floods disrupted normal life
