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BRS leader R S Praveen Kumar accused the Congress government of a Rs 600 crore food supply scam in Gurukul schools after GO 17 altered tender rules, allegedly sidelining small contractors in favour of politically connected firms. He demanded the GO’s repeal

Protests erupted in Madhugiri after K N Rajanna’s removal from the Karnataka cabinet, with supporters staging a bandh, resignations, and even a self-immolation attempt. The BJP demanded answers in the Assembly, accusing Congress of sidelining Rajanna for exposing alleged election malpractices

Fifteen Teja Vidyalaya students from Kodad have been selected to witness Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort after excelling in a national Defence Ministry quiz. They were among 200 chosen from 2.15 lakh participants across India

Legislation to modernise port governance and safety clears Lower House despite protests

Telangana’s Life Sciences Skilling Initiative, run with industry leaders, trained 140 students from 40 colleges, achieving 100 per cent placements. The pilot reached over 2,000 students in 45 days, combining technical and soft skills training from top companies and academic institutions

A Hyderabad native died in a road accident in Chicago. The victim Srija Varma of Dundigal was walking when she was hit by a truck in Chicago. She died on the spot.

Kolkata Police has summoned BJP MLA Ashok Dinda over alleged threats to officers during the RG Kar Hospital crime anniversary protest. Seven cases were filed in Kolkata and Howrah against BJP leaders and supporters over violence and obstruction during the march

Unemployed youth tried to enter Gandhi Bhavan, demanding the Congress government release pending job notifications as promised. Police blocked entry and took some into custody, leading to traffic disruption. Protesters sought immediate release of Group I, II, and III recruitment notices

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan inspected the Nalgonda X Road–Owaisi Junction flyover project, urging faster construction and resolving land issues. The Rs 620 crore SRDP project aims to ease Hyderabad traffic, with completion targeted for March 2026. Drainage works in Dabirpura were also reviewed

The Election Commission of India said Bihar officials have disposed of 341 claims and objections related to the draft voter list during the Special Intensive Revision. Despite over 67,000 Booth Level Agents in the state, no political party has filed complaints

The Met Department and Telangana Weatherman have forecast heavy to very heavy rains in Hyderabad and several districts until August 17, with extremely heavy rainfall likely on August 15–16. The low-pressure system’s impact is now expected between August 12–16

Three-member committee to investigate corruption charges against Allahabad High Court judge after multi-party notice in Lok Sabha

A charming rural rom-com about love caught in a family land dispute, Mothevari Love Story blends humor, heart, and authentic Telangana flavor for a warm, feel-good ZEE5 binge.

The flights from Mumbai to Tashkent and Almaty in September, with four weekly services to each destination. The airline had suspended these routes earlier due to Pakistan’s airspace closure but is now resuming operations

ACB officials arrested junior assistant Gadiyaram Srihari of a primary health centre in Mancherial for allegedly accepting a ₹5,000 bribe from a retired medical and health department employee in Kotapalli mandal for an official favour.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao praised former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao for transforming Telangana’s agriculture and allied sectors, citing Agasthya Foods in Sircilla as a model for rural industrialisation, job creation, and export-oriented food processing with global reach.

Dabang Delhi KC, PKL Season 8 champions, gear up for Season 12 with a strong squad but face challenges after Naveen Kumar’s exit and a shortage of quality all-rounders.

Karnataka holds India’s largest wild elephant population, with Chamarajanagar hosting over 2,500. Strong conservation measures and reduced human-elephant conflict have boosted numbers, making the district a model for wildlife preservation.

India has expanded its ban on Bangladeshi imports via land ports to include more jute products, routing them only through Nhava Sheva seaport. The move, amid worsening ties, follows earlier restrictions on garments and processed foods, impacting $770 million in trade

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy renewed his attack on the Congress high command for denying him a cabinet berth, questioning why Nalgonda was overlooked despite similar representation in Khammam. He urged the party to honour its promise and avoid discrimination in development works.

Fourteen-year-old sailors Vinod Dandu and Badrinath Nirudu from Secunderabad delivered an impressive 14th-place finish at the World Championships in the Czech Republic, marking India’s return to Cadet Class sailing with strong performances.

The Supreme Court restrained Assam Police from taking coercive action against journalist Siddharth Varadarajan over an FIR linked to an article on Operation Sindoor. The court issued notice on a plea challenging BNS Section 152, which criminalises acts endangering India’s sovereignty

The SIT has widened its search near Point No. 13 on the Netravathi Riverbank in Dharmasthala, using drone-mounted Ground Penetrating Radar. The operation follows claims of mass burials, with security tightened and access restricted while investigators scan newly cleared areas for possible evidence.

BRS leader KTR has sent a legal notice to union minister Bandi Sanjay over alleged defamatory phone tapping remarks, seeking an unconditional apology within seven days or facing civil and criminal action.