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Hundreds of ASHA workers protested at Indira Park on Monday demanding fixed salaries promised in the Congress manifesto. BRS leader T Harish Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy of betraying workers, prioritising contracts over welfare, and warned of consequences in upcoming local body elections

BRS leaders T Rajaiah, Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar and T Ravinder Rao demanded Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari’s immediate resignation after he admitted defecting to Congress. They urged Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar to disqualify him, accusing Srihari of shifting parties for personal and family gains

Frustrated over non-clearance of pending dues worth Rs 42 lakh, contractor N Krishna from Hanumapuram staged a protest with his family at the District Collector’s office on Monday. Civil contractors across Telangana have been demanding long-pending payments from the government for months

TGSRTC has launched a new boarding point at RGIA Crossroads, near Hyderabad airport, for devotees and air passengers traveling to Srisailam. Buses will run every 20 minutes, with advance reservations available online by selecting RGIA Crossroads as the boarding option

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy promised to fulfil pending demands of Osmania University, announcing a December meeting at Arts College without police presence. He stressed education over wealth distribution and assured funds for OU development, while backing Professor M Kodandaram

BRS leaders from Banswada met working president KT Rama Rao in Hyderabad on Tuesday and vowed to strengthen the cadre for a landslide victory in upcoming local body elections. They accused defected MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy of betraying the people’s mandate

The GHMC has started major stormwater drain works at Maitrivanam in Ameerpet, leading to severe traffic congestion. Officials say the project, aimed at reducing flooding during rains, will be completed in two to three weeks despite current commuter inconvenience

A massive fire broke out at a plywood godown in Katedan Industrial Area, Mailardevpally, on Sunday afternoon. Fire tenders from multiple stations rushed to the spot. No casualties were reported, and officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze

The RPF women’s ‘Shakti Teams’ in Secunderabad Division are winning praise for protecting women passengers on trains and stations. Honoured nationally and by Telangana government, these patrol squads deter crime, assist passengers, and spread safety awareness, making rail travel more secure

Rakesh Kumar (24), a worker at a dairy farm in Moinabad, was found murdered on Saturday. Police suspect his wife Poonam Devi and her friend Guddu killed him before fleeing. A case has been registered, and search is on

India Post will suspend dispatch of parcels to the US from August 25 after Washington withdrew duty-free exemption on goods up to $800. Families in Hyderabad, especially students abroad, face disruption, while private courier firms await clarity on the impact

During a weekend drunken driving check, Cyberabad traffic police caught 405 drivers, including two-, three- and four-wheelers and heavy vehicles. Courts heard 199 cases last week, penalising 188 offenders and sentencing 11 to jail

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park is set to expand its conservation breeding programmes to Indian Wolves, Dholes, Gaurs, Otters and Four-Horned Antelopes. Building on its mouse deer success, the zoo will seek CZA approval to scale up wildlife conservation efforts.

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park has successfully bred Indian Wolves for the first time, with five pups born recently. The milestone adds to nearly 40 animal births this year, as the zoo expands conservation and introduces new bloodlines to prevent inbreeding

Government and local body teachers staged a massive protest at Dharna Chowk, Hyderabad, demanding release of pending bills, PRC implementation, CPS abolition, unified service rules, and filling of vacancies. They accused the Congress government of ignoring teachers’ problems despite 20 months in power

The first Telangana Conference for Women in Police concluded in Hyderabad with over 400 officers participating. Experts highlighted key concerns, including women’s low representation at 8.6 per cent, and recommended reforms on gender bias, workplace culture, training, and work-life balance

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) will host its flagship International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE) in India for the first time at Hyderabad’s HICC from September 10-13, 2025, focusing on sustainability, innovation and inclusivity in engineering

Following a recent electrocution incident, BGUS urged Ganesh pandals to follow certified electrical safety standards. The committee will deploy 160 Ganesh Action Teams and provide free electricity. Organisers are encouraged to use Swadeshi products and adhere to TGSPDCL guidelines

Cyberabad SOT and local police raided a gambling den in a newly built Ali Nagar building, arresting four and seizing Rs 19,500, vehicles and phones. Three suspects escaped. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway

BRS senior leader T Harish Rao accused both the Centre and Telangana government of mishandling the urea crisis, calling it a political drama. Citing Central data, he claimed there is no national shortage and blamed the Congress government’s negligence for farmers’ hardships