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Former Minister Harish Rao has called for mass protests against the Banakacharla project, accusing political rivals of compromising Telangana’s water rights. He warned of legal action and agitation, comparing it to the earlier Telangana statehood movement led by universities and students
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Farmers in Sangareddy face losses after sudden heavy rains followed a long dry spell. Crops like cotton, maize, and soya in black soil are now at risk. Officials urge farmers to drain water and follow expert advice to reduce damage
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Despite heavy inflows into the Krishna basin, Telangana’s irrigation projects remain underutilised, with Andhra Pradesh drawing large volumes from Srisailam. Officials blame tampered telemetry and a delayed crop season for the State’s low water use this monsoon
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Revanth Reddy's defence of phone tapping has sparked dissent within Congress, with Ministers reportedly planning to raise the issue with Rahul Gandhi. The fallout undermines the party’s earlier stance against BRS snooping, triggering a credibility crisis ahead of local polls
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Former Minister T Harish Rao urged the BRS cadre to function with military-like discipline to defeat the Congress in local polls, accusing it of failing on its six guarantees. Padma Devendar Reddy warned of more false promises from Congress.
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Admissions via TG LAWCET and PGLCET 2025 begin August 4 and 25. Certificate verification, web options, and seat allotments follow in phases. LLB classes start August 30 and LLM on September 10. Full schedule includes key counselling dates
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Six students of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Residential School in Saidapur mandal were bitten by rats while sleeping in their hostel. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, came to light on Friday.
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SKLTSHU Vice Chancellor Dr Danda Rajireddy said a plan is being made to provide affordable, quality seeds to horticulture farmers. The initiative aims to boost yields with seeds resistant to climate shifts, pests, and diseases
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The University of Hyderabad is hosting a free photography contest for World Photography Day 2025. Open to all, entries are due by August 10. Winners will be featured in a campus exhibition and awarded certificates and prizes
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The NCST has issued notices to the Collector and Health Commissioner after taking suo motu cognisance of a 'Telangana Today' report on pregnant women’s hardships in Asifabad. It warned of legal action if responses aren’t received within 15 days
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Telangana continues to experience intense rain, with Hyderabad MET issuing warnings for heavy showers until July 27. Districts like Adilabad and Nizamabad expect 115-204 mm rainfall. Average statewide rainfall exceeds normal levels, with heavy showers forecast through the month
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Telangana will collaborate with Estonia to boost e-governance and digital healthcare. Minister Sridhar Babu praised Estonia’s 100 per cent health record digitisation and said Telangana will learn from Estonia's digital expertise, including in AI, robotics, and cybersecurity
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Police in Adilabad arrested Sunil, the main accused in the illegal diversion of 150 urea bags from Telangana to Maharashtra. He had been absconding since July 8, when four others were arrested and two lorries carrying urea were seized
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CPI National Secretary K Narayana lashed out at CMs Revanth Reddy and Chandrababu Naidu for backing commercial films while ignoring message-driven cinema like R Narayana Murthy’s University, which addresses unemployment and paper leaks. He called their priorities shameful
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The Raikal waterfalls have come alive after recent rains, attracting visitors despite poor access roads. Though plans were made in 2017 to develop the site, including road work and amenities, no progress has been made so far.
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A 63-year-old farmer from Kothapally in Yacharam mandal, Ranga Reddy district, died by suicide after consuming poison on July 15. He had been facing financial problems for months. He died during treatment at a hospital on Tuesday night
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A construction worker named Mohd Saleem Pasha died after an unknown vehicle hit his bike near Golconda on Tuesday night. He was taken to the hospital but didn’t survive. Police are trying to find the vehicle and driver involved
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Hyderabad police arrested five people, including four from Maharashtra and one local man, for selling cocaine in the city. Two customers were also caught. Police seized 276 grams of cocaine and eight phones during the operation
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Students from Left groups protested at the Secretariat in Hyderabad over poor education policies. They demanded a new Education Minister, action on student deaths, fee control in private schools, and release of pending scholarships and other student dues
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Many homeless people in Hyderabad are suffering due to heavy rain. With no proper shelter, they sleep on pavements, under flyovers or trees. They ask for help like raincoats, shelters, and basic needs from the government during the monsoon