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The Telangana State Election Commission has announced that the final ward-wise photo electoral rolls for all gram panchayats will be published on September 2. Draft rolls will be released on August 28, with objections accepted until August 30

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s bicycle distribution scheme for 20,000 Class X students in Karimnagar has triggered opposition criticism. Parties allege the move is aimed at creating a future vote bank ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s first campaign in Bihar drew sharp backlash over his past remarks belittling Biharis. Political leaders, including Prashant Kishor, questioned his presence, while citizens criticised Rahul Gandhi for inviting him to campaign

A headmaster and an auxiliary nurse midwife were suspended in Asifabad district after the death of Class VII student Athram Anurag from an Ashram School. Officials cited negligence, saying timely action could have saved the boy’s life.

The Telangana government will distribute PDS rice in jute bags carrying the Congress Six Guarantees logo and photos of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy from September. While officials call it welfare promotion, dealers see it as publicity

The collapse of two piers at Medigadda Barrage in October 2023 continues to spark debate. While official panels blame design flaws, BRS leaders and activists allege sabotage. With explosion sounds reported and questions unanswered, demands grow for a fresh, impartial probe

The South Central Railway clarified that the issue at Arts College Railway Station subway, reported earlier as unsafe for pedestrians, has been resolved. The GHMC attended to storm water drainage works at the underpass following recent heavy rains

The Hyderabad Traffic Police has announced traffic diversions and parking arrangements in view of the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh installation. Restrictions will be in place from August 27 to September 6. Commuters are advised to use public transport and carpooling

The Telangana State Human Rights Commission has registered a case after a disabled farmer sustained a head injury while waiting for urea in Mahabubabad. A complaint filed by advocate Rama Rao Immaneni alleged negligence by the district administration and sought compensation

The EAGLE Telangana Task Force busted a narcotics racket operating near Mahindra University, arresting four and seizing marijuana and OG weed. Linked to interstate and foreign suppliers, the racket exposed 50 students as consumers. Cyberabad Narcotics Police are investigating

Hodd’s Cocktail Bar, Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli, is hosting an exclusive Bar Takeover by Red Bar, New Delhi. Led by celebrated mixologist Virender Singh, the event offers guests cocktails inspired by shades of red, blending storytelling with innovative mixology

In a fortnight-long drive, Rachakonda She Teams apprehended 152 persons, including 79 minors, for harassing women across metro trains, stations, bus stops, colleges and workplaces. Offenders underwent counselling, while police also conducted awareness programmes on child marriages

Urea shortage in Karimnagar sparked protests as hundreds of farmers waited in long queues with limited supply available. Angered by inadequate stock, farmers staged a road blockade, accusing the State government of neglect. Police later dispersed the protest, promising more supply

A man and his 13-year-old daughter were killed in a road accident at Chevella on Hyderabad’s outskirts on Monday. Ravinder was riding his motorcycle with daughter Krupa when a concrete mix truck ran over them. Police registered a case

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) recovered 2,703 USDT worth Rs 2.38 lakh in a cryptocurrency fraud case. A Hyderabad techie was duped of Rs 87.58 lakh after being lured by a woman into investing in fake crypto schemes

GHMC Commissioner and Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan has appointed senior officials as nodal officers for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-poll. Their responsibilities include manpower, law and order, MCC enforcement, EVM management, cyber security and election-related complaints

Kothagudem police arrested 13 persons, including a Mee-Seva operator, for operating a cybercrime racket using fake bank accounts. The accused carried out transactions worth Rs 8.5 crore in 12 months. Police seized mobile phones and urged victims to call 1930

The Telangana Sangeetha Nataka Academy’s festival Dance Drama Sourabham drew a full audience at Ravindra Bharathi, featuring Smita Madhav’s Bharatanatyam ballet and the Telugu production of Charandas Chor. Dignitaries including Dr Veludanda Nityananda Rao lauded the Academy for promoting cultural excellence

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 Patancheru coordinator V Adarsh Reddy distributed 2,500 notebooks to students of ZP High School in Tellapur on Monday, with support from ex-MLC V Bhupal Reddy. Party leaders pledged funds, furniture, and teachers to address shortages in the school