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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Lok Sabha data reveals Telangana’s assets grew faster than debt during the BRS decade, countering Congress claims of financial ruin. The current Congress government, however, has accrued Rs 2.17 lakh crore debt in under two years, raising fiscal concerns.
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Hivision Foundation held its annual Orientation Program in Hyderabad to empower 1,077 plus underprivileged students with scholarships, life skills, and drug abuse awareness. Key speakers included Police Commissioner C V Anand and dignitaries from Shantha Biotech and KIMS Hospitals
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Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) launched its flagship super-specialty hospital in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills with 150 beds, advanced robotic surgery tech, and plans to open 3-4 new hospitals across India by 2027
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Mafia: The Old Country takes players to 1920s Sicily with a strong story and rich setting but suffers from restrictive design, dated combat, and frustrating stealth, making it worthwhile mainly for loyal franchise fans rather than casual players
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Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka defended HYDRAA’s inaction against the Owaisi family-run Fatima Educational Campus, citing humanitarian grounds, while addressing criticism over the Congress government’s unfulfilled promises, Rajgopal Reddy’s cabinet remarks, and denying involvement in the alleged phone-tapping controversy
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Congress leader Mynampally Hanumantha Rao accused Chakradhar Goud of acting at the behest of the BRS and used strong words against him, dismissing his criticism and vowing to focus on challenging senior BRS leaders instead of smaller political rivals
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GMR Aero Technic’s School of Aviation in Hyderabad has earned official recognition from Airbus Maintenance Training Central MTO, affirming its compliance with global maintenance training standards and strengthening its role as a key talent hub for the aviation industry
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Hyderabad’s 9-year-old twin violin prodigies, Jathin and Jaswin Gudipudi, wowed audiences at their ‘Dwinada Dhvani’ concert at Ravindra Bharathi with complex Carnatic ragas, earning praise from cultural icons and being hailed as the ‘Pride of Telangana’
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The TPCC Disciplinary Committee said it was unaware of Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy’s criticism of the Congress government, despite his vocal remarks. The committee focused on other party disputes and urged unity ahead of local body polls
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Police arrested habitual offender Jadi Suresh for stealing gold worth Rs 13 lakh from a home in Ramakrishnapur. CCTV footage helped track him. Police urge public to install surveillance cameras for better crime prevention
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A man in Cheriyal allegedly committed suicide after being questioned over a nearby theft. The incident during the Rakhi festival has sparked tension in the village. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter
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BRS leader Manne Govardhan Reddy accuses CM Revanth Reddy of neglecting Hyderabad’s urban infrastructure, leading to severe flooding and waterlogging. He warns Congress risks losing local body polls due to poor governance and stalled housing projects
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Senior Congress leader G Chakradhar Goud quits, accusing Mynampally Hanumantha Rao of destabilising Siddipet politics through “murder politics” and police interference. He warns of electoral losses unless the party acts decisively and criticises hollow BC reservation promises
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Sarpanch Gadge Meenakshi accuses Congress of failing to fulfill six key promises after 20 months. She launched a QR code campaign in Mukhra village displaying evidence of unkept assurances to remind voters ahead of elections