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The Ganesh idol immersion at Dubai’s Sonapur camp underscored the UAE’s ethos of tolerance and inclusivity. For over a decade, Telugu NRI workers have hosted the festival with support from Arab colleagues, drawing thousands across faiths in symbolic celebration.
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Former Minister and senior MLA T Harish Rao visited the Ambedkar House in London, paying tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar, who once resided there during his student years.
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US President Donald Trump hosted top tech leaders, including Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, at the White House, praising their innovation and investment. Discussions focused on AI, U.S. leadership in technology, and multi-billion-dollar commitments from major tech firms
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Nine Telugu youngsters were involved in a severe road accident in Essex, UK, leaving two dead. Survivors include one on a ventilator and another partially paralysed. Police have arrested both drivers, and the community is raising funds to repatriate the victims.
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Two Telugu students, one of them hailing from Hyderabad, were killed and seven others were injured seriously in a car crash in Essex of the United Kingdom. The second victim is also suspected to be from Hyderabad
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Kasarla Nagender Reddy has been named the Best Community Leader in Australia after receiving the highest number of votes in a survey conducted by AA Media House. Reddy, who has served as the President of BRS Australia for over a decade, expressed his gratitude to the Indian community in Australia for their trust and support.
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A Hyderabadi woman allegedly drowned her three children in a bathtub before attempting suicide in Saudi Arabia’s Al Khobar. Her husband alerted police after discovering the incident. Family cited mental health struggles and disputes. Saudi police are investigating the case.
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Ganesh Chathurthi celebrations have begun across the Gulf, with NRIs bringing Ganesha idols from India. While most devotees immerse idols within three days, some communities in Dubai, Muscat and Bahrain celebrate with nine-day festivities featuring larger clay idols
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Two individuals of Indian descent were among five killed when a tour bus carrying international tourists rolled into a ditch near Niagara Falls. Authorities are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting no impairment or mechanical failure.
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Two Andhra women who died in Bahrain in 2020 were cremated nearly five years later after their families failed to claim their remains. Authorities and a social worker ensured their last rites were performed with consent from their families.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao released Praja Yodhudu, a book on K Chandrashekar Rao’s life, hailing his role in Telangana’s formation and development. KTR defended KCR’s legacy, countered Congress criticism, and urged youth to learn about the state’s struggle
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Mirchi Masters upset Warangal Wildfires by 4 wickets in the GTA-100 cricket final at Detroit. Manoj Narreddula was best bowler; Suman Gaddam starred with bat. The event showcased Telangana’s cricket talent abroad with strong community support.
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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.
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A tragic car accident in the Abu Dhabi emirate of the UAE has claimed the lives of a Telangana couple, while their three minor children are hospitalised for serious injuries. The family was traveling when the crash occurred near Al Dhanna town on Thursday.
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Karimnagar’s famed Peacock Restaurant is set to open its first international branch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Known for its Hyderabadi cuisine, the restaurant aims to cater to the diaspora and locals alike, serving as a cultural and culinary bridge
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A crackdown on illegal shared housing in Dubai has pushed many Telangana-origin workers to seek costlier accommodations or move to nearby emirates. With illegal partitions being demolished, rising rents and past fire incidents have triggered serious safety and affordability concerns.
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An Indian-origin man in Melbourne was brutally attacked with a machete by a group of teenagers, leaving him with severe injuries and a nearly severed hand that doctors later reattached. Four attackers have been arrested, while investigations continue.
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BRS leader KT Rama Rao helped repatriate the body of a Telangana youth who died by suicide in London. He coordinated with the NRI cell and Indian Embassy to complete the process, enabling the family to perform last rites in Mahabubabad
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The Supreme Court will hear a plea urging the Centre to intervene diplomatically to save Nimisha Priya, a Kerala nurse facing execution in Yemen on July 16 for murder. The petitioner suggests exploring blood money under Sharia law for pardon
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A truck coming in the wrong direction collided with their car. Immediately after the collision, the car burst into flames, leading to the death of the four members of the family
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Union Minister Bandi Sanjay warned that BJYM would retaliate if BRS workers attacked the ABN Andhra Jyothi office. BJP president N Ramchander Rao echoed the warning, fuelling political tensions amid allegations of biased action by the Congress government
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US-based Kuchipudi dancer Ananya Parsa marked her Arangetram at Ravindra Bharati, Hyderabad, after eight years of rigorous training. Her performance earned praise from renowned dancer Sandhya Raju, who hailed Ananya as a torch-bearer of the classical dance tradition
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The main attraction of the event was the traditional dance performance by three Potharajus, whose bodies were smeared with vermilion and turmeric paste.
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After a successful silver jubilee event in Dallas, BRS is preparing for global 25th anniversary celebrations. Events are planned in the UK, Australia, South Africa, and Gulf countries, with official dates to be finalised after consultations with KT Rama Rao