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The IMD Hyderabad has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in four Telangana districts and an orange alert for 20 districts. Hyderabad and nearby areas are under a yellow alert, with thunderstorms and gusty winds expected over the next two days

Heavy rains and the opening of five crest gates at Singur have led to the Manjeera river flooding Edupayala temple in Medak. Darshan has been suspended, but rituals continue. Drone visuals of the river in spate have gone viral online

The Polavaram irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh has suffered another setback with a major slide at its upper cofferdam. Continuous rains, seepage, and recurring flood damage raise fresh concerns about its structural safety and delay the diaphragm wall works

The DDRF rescued six family members, including three women and a child, trapped in a flooded house in Gudihathnoor mandal of Adilabad. Heavy rains also flooded shops in Utnoor, displaced families in Indervelli, and stranded residents in low-lying areas of the town

The Three Town police in Siddipet registered another SC/ST atrocity case against District Congress Committee president Tumukunta Narsa Reddy after a Dalit woman alleged caste abuse. This is the second case against him this month, following a similar complaint by Kommu Vijay Kumar

Grand Master Shaswat Kumar, founder of Senkoukai Karate, received the International Martial Arts Legend Award in Malaysia, recognizing his contributions to martial arts, particularly through the promotion of his unique Karate style

A speeding container truck hit an RTC bus near Mylaram in Warangal district, injuring 26 passengers, several critically. The collision caused a long traffic jam on the Warangal–Khammam route. Victims were rushed to MGM Hospital after first aid

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy accused the previous BRS government of leaving Telangana with ₹8.21 lakh crore debt, claiming the Congress has cleared Rs 2.20 lakh crore in 20 months. He pledged to finish irrigation projects, secure the state’s water rights, and strengthen welfare.

The Telangana Football Association has announced the sub-junior girls team for the national championship beginning August 17 in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. A 20-member squad will represent the state

Police in Khammam have arrested seven people and booked 11 after a drunken brawl between two families escalated into arson. Petrol was poured on items outside a shop and set ablaze. Two persons were injured and four are absconding

BJP MP Raghunandan Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the Election Commission and challenged him to resign from Rae Bareli for a bypoll using ballot papers. He questioned the Congress leader’s win margin and defended the use of EVMs in past elections

A 32-year-old panchayat worker, Md Mohin Pasha, died of electrocution in Vechareni village, Siddipet, while installing an iron flag post for Independence Day celebrations. The post came in contact with 11 kV power lines, killing him instantly

PJTSAU will conduct counselling for its BSc Agriculture dual degree with Western Sydney University on August 18 at Rajendranagar. Joint counselling for agriculture and allied courses under three state universities will follow from August 19 to 23

Relentless rains over 24 hours have battered Telangana, killing two people, damaging infrastructure, and destroying crops. Several districts reported over 60 mm of rain, prompting a high alert. Rescue efforts and damage assessments are underway amid forecasts of more rainfall.

An Army jawan from Telangana went missing in Punjab hours after telling his wife he was depressed and wanted to end his life. Family members have lodged a police complaint, and search operations by Army and police are underway

The Telangana government will honour SSC and Intermediate 2025 toppers from government schools with Rs.10,000 each during Independence Day celebrations. Two boys and two girls from each category in every district will be selected and presented with awards and certificates

A 25-year-old man, Mohd Moizuddin of Yakutpura, died after his motorcycle was hit by a car on Mehdipatnam Road, Hyderabad. He suffered serious injuries and died during treatment. Police have registered a case against the car driver

An unidentified man, suspected to be a construction worker in his forties, was killed in a hit-and-run on Nagarjuna Sagar Highway in Ibrahimpatnam. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to trace the vehicle and identify the victim

The WHO has issued a global alert on chikungunya resurgence, citing outbreaks in the Indian Ocean islands, Asia, and China. Telangana health officials warn of possible seasonal spikes, with 75 cases testing positive in the State till March 2025.

Heavy to extremely heavy rains have battered several Telangana districts since Tuesday night due to a low-pressure area near Andhra Pradesh. Mancherial, Asifabad, Mulugu, and Jayashankar Bhupalapally saw significant downpours, with Kannepalli in Mancherial recording 233.5 mm.