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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 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

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of a secret pact with Prime Minister Modi, alleging systematic injustice to Telangana. He cited neglect of irrigation projects, loss of investments and Centre’s indifference, urging voters to punish Congress

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

Farmers in the district staged a protest at the Collectorate on Monday, alleging spurious fertiliser was being sold at inflated prices. They exposed mismatched bags of urea in public, accused traders of black marketing, and demanded strict action against those responsible

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

An elderly woman from Choppadandi mandal was rescued by fire service personnel after she slipped and fell into a well on Monday. Acting swiftly, the fire team retrieved her safely using ropes, following alerts from neighbours and police

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

District Collector K Hymavathi inspected Timmapur after a rise in dengue cases and ordered tests for all fever patients. She directed action against an unqualified hospital operator, and urged villagers to observe dry days and maintain sanitation to curb mosquito breeding

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

Mattaswamy Revappaiah, a 30-year-old with polio, muscular dystrophy and scoliosis, secured 5th rank in the Telangana PSC exam and became a junior lecturer. Preparing from bed through online classes, he overcame challenges to join duty at a government college

Telangana Congress has formed a four-member Ministers’ committee to explore extending 42 percent reservations to Backward Classes. The panel, reviewing legal provisions while the matter is in the Supreme Court, is expected to submit its report by August 26

The Congress government’s backing of Inchampalli Dam as the Godavari diversion point has triggered concerns in Telangana. Farmers, experts and opposition parties fear the move could submerge Medigadda, cripple the Kaleshwaram project and jeopardise the State’s water security