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Turning a critical constitutional issue into a stage for political optics undermines democratic spirit — and sends a troubling message about government’s priorities
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The ACB has warned government employees about fraudsters posing as ACB officials and making extortion calls. A complaint has been filed and staff have been asked to report such incidents to the ACB helpline 1064 or the nearest police station
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A 25-year-old car driver from Santoshnagar, Hyderabad, who was attacked by his friends following a petty quarrel on July 10, died on Tuesday while undergoing treatment. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident
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Heavy rains hit the western parts of Hyderabad on Tuesday, with Serilingampally recording the city’s highest rainfall at 30.5 mm. While early rains were localized, by evening, showers extended across most city suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain across Telangana.
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T Harish Rao slammed the Congress government’s criticism of the Kaleshwaram project, calling it a conspiracy to tarnish BRS and KCR. He said the BRS would restore Medigadda if voted back and accused Revanth Reddy of political vendetta
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In Khammam district, two gram panchayat secretaries were suspended after being found guilty of marking fake attendance through the Daily Sanitation Report (DSR) mobile app. They reportedly used their own photos to register presence without physically being at work.
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The Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) celebrated its 82nd Foundation Day at its Hyderabad campus, highlighting its legacy and contributions to scientific research, technology transfer, and India's pharmaceutical advancements.
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A Karimnagar man was killed after herbicide was poured into his ear while he was drunk. His wife, in an affair with another man, allegedly plotted the murder with two others. All three accused have been arrested, police said.
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Mohd Mahbub (35), a history-sheeter with 13 cases against him, was stabbed to death by three unidentified persons near Goodwill Hotel in Yellammabanda on Tuesday. Police have registered a case and formed special teams to track down the killers
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HMWSSB has announced a temporary disruption in drinking water supply on Wednesday, August 6, due to critical junction works on two main pipelines from Lingampally to the Sanathnagar reservoir. The maintenance activity, scheduled from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., will affect water supply in several localities
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Boini Teja (32), a resident of Gouthapur in Sangareddy district, who went missing on Sunday, was found dead in agricultural fields at Usirikepally on Tuesday. His family suspects foul play and has alleged the involvement of a man named Sikandar
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Several workers at a pharma unit in Medak district were hospitalised after a suspected gas leak. Telangana State Pollution Control Board has issued a Stop Production Order to Shreeyansh Labs Pvt Ltd
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In Kothagudem, District Collector Jitesh V. Patil issued show-cause notices to 42 Gram Panchayat secretaries accused of faking attendance by using their photos instead of physically reporting to duty. The malpractice came to light during a statewide audit via a facial recognition app.
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For over a century, Wahid Watch Company in Laad Bazaar has maintained the iconic clocks of Charminar. Brought from London in 1889, the clocks are still wound by hand every two days, thanks to generations of dedicated Hyderabad watchmakers
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Industrialist Sunjay Kapur died of natural causes due to heart-related conditions, according to a UK coroner's report shared by his wife’s office. This comes amid allegations of foul play and legal tussles raised by his mother, Rani Kapur.
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New Delhi calls the threat of additional tariffs “unjustified and unreasonable”
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IRM India and Mahindra University have collaborated to launch South India’s first global Centre for Enterprise Risk Management. The Centre aims to foster risk leadership through research, qualifications, and training with world-class physical and digital infrastructure in Hyderabad
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A statewide transport strike has brought public commuting to a halt in Raichur district. With KSRTC services largely suspended, Andhra and Telangana have deployed buses to ease the crisis. Rural commuters continue to suffer as local connectivity remains crippled
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A police constable-led gang was arrested in Wanaparthy for defrauding banks and the Telangana Police Bhadrata wing of over 2.61 crore through forged housing loan documents. The gang used fake property papers to raise loans and resell the properties
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Kunarapu Vamshi from Mahabubnagar was on his way to Thandur to visit his in-laws when the accident occurred; a hit-and-run case has been registered against the lorry driver
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A rice-laden truck fell into a canal after an old bridge collapsed in Saragur taluk, Mysuru. Though there were no casualties, the incident angered locals who had repeatedly requested repairs. Officials plan a temporary structure and propose a new bridge
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Over 80 panchayat secretaries across Telangana have been caught misusing the DSR facial recognition app by uploading fake photos to mark attendance. The scandal has prompted suspensions, probes and criticism of the app's reliability amid allegations of selective action
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The BRS urged the Election Commission to reinstate paper ballots for future elections, citing mistrust in EVMs. Party leader KT Rama Rao also demanded reforms in election symbols, accountability for poll promises, and transparency in voter roll revisions.
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A truck illegally transporting urea from Karnataka to Kerala was seized in Chamarajanagar, intensifying the political clash over fertilizer shortages. JD(S) blamed the Congress for betrayal, while the Chief Minister urged opposition leaders to press the Centre for more allotment
