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Telangana Throwball Association will conduct selection trials for the State junior boys’ and girls’ teams on September 6 at LB Stadium in Hyderabad. Selected players will represent Telangana at the 36th Junior National Throwball Championship in Nashik

BRS MLC Tata Madhusudhan accused the Congress government of abandoning election promises and deceiving people. He alleged that farmers, women and the poor were suffering, while MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra criticised the government over its dependence on Delhi.

Telangana has directed officials to hold SIR electoral roll hearings in the evenings in urban areas, particularly the CURE region, after low voter turnout was observed during daytime hearings. The move aims to help working professionals attend and submit documents.

Telangana Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy hit back at BRS leader K T Rama Rao over criticism of his family’s aerospace venture. Reddy accused KTR and his family of corruption and misuse of power, while defending his own business background and financial dealings

The BRS continued its statewide protests for a second day, raising farmers’ issues in rural Telangana and land grievances in urban areas. Party leaders targeted the Congress government over farm loan waiver, Rythu Bharosa, irrigation projects, urea shortages and land issues.

Farmers at a PACS centre in Nizampet, Medak, alleged that staff charged Rs 300 for a urea bag against the MRP of Rs 266 and collected additional hamali charges. Farmers across erstwhile Medak district continue to face urea shortages.

Telangana is exploring an NCAA-inspired collegiate sports ecosystem to create a structured pathway for athletes from schools to universities and elite competition. Sports officials and stakeholders discussed athlete development, scholarships, academic eligibility, governance and institutional partnerships with former NCAA executive Kevin Lennon

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao accused the Revanth Reddy government of reversing Telangana’s progress and weakening public systems. He criticised the Congress over unfulfilled guarantees, healthcare, electricity and other sectors while announcing a seven-day protest programme.

A Qatar-based Telugu NRI, Chopparapu Rameshbabu, has gone missing after catastrophic flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border. His family in Andhra Pradesh and friends in Qatar are hoping he is alive as rescue teams continue searching the affected region.

Telangana pressed Maharashtra to reconsider the 2016 agreement on the Tummidihatti barrage and accept a height of 152 metres. Maharashtra reportedly sought detailed studies before responding, while Telangana offered compensation for land that could be submerged in Maharashtra.

BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded immediate release of pending fee reimbursement dues, alleging that delays had pushed private degree and postgraduate colleges into a financial crisis. He said nearly Rs 10,000 crore remained pending and warned of Assembly session disruption.

A Chanakya Strategies survey indicates that the BRS is regaining ground in Telangana, with 40.7 per cent of voters preferring the party against 37.1 per cent for Congress. It also highlights anti-incumbency, unemployment and farmers’ concerns as key issues.

The Telangana High Court on Monday heard a petition by former OSD Sumanth seeking quashing of a case registered at Jubilee Hills police station over the alleged assault of businessman Harikrishna. The court adjourned the hearing to Tuesday.

Former SAT chairman A. Venkateshwar Reddy has urged the Telangana government to allocate the proposed 100-acre Future City international cricket stadium site to TCA instead of HCA, saying it should benefit rural cricketers and expand infrastructure across Telangana

One of the biggest reasons is the desire for greater control over work. Independent professionals can decide which services they want to offer, which customers they want to work with and, in many cases, how they organise their time. For example, a software professional may take development projects for small businesses. A marketing specialist could help local companies improve their online presence. An experienced accountant could provide bookkeeping or tax-related services to small businesses. 

Farmers in Sangareddy have urged the Telangana government to hold elections to Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies instead of appointing nominated committees. Led by BRS leader Patnam Manikyam, they submitted a representation to Additional Collector R Pandu on Monday

The Sports Authority of Telangana concluded three days of sports and fitness programmes across the State to mark National Sports Day. Events were held at 32 district headquarters and Hyderabad venues, promoting sports participation, healthy lifestyles and the Fit India Movement

Telangana celebrated National Sports Day with sporting activities across all 33 districts and prominent Hyderabad venues. Sports Minister V Srihari and officials paid tributes to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, while leading sportspersons Nandini Agasara, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly were felicitated

Telangana faces gaps in seasonal illness prevention and reporting, with government hospitals lacking rapid molecular respiratory testing and free annual flu vaccines for vulnerable groups. Doctors warn that mild and moderate infections often go unrecorded, affecting the accuracy of government data.

Hyderabad’s major bus stations, including MGBS and JBS, witnessed a surge in passenger rush ahead of Raksha Bandhan and the long weekend. TGSRTC has planned special buses from August 26 to 30 to manage demand on major routes.