Telangana

The Hyderabad Kirana Merchants Association has resolved to take disciplinary action, including terminating membership, against traders found involved in food adulteration or other unethical practices, while urging members to strictly comply with food safety laws and FSSAI regulations.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress and BJP of compromising Telangana's interests and failing to protect its water, financial and employment rights. Addressing Prof K Jayashankar's birth anniversary event, he called for renewed efforts to safeguard Telangana's identity and self-rule.

Despite two deadline extensions by the Election Commission of India, over 75 lakh electors in Telangana are yet to submit their SIR enumeration forms. Hyderabad accounts for the highest number of pending submissions ahead of the August 10 deadline.

A woman and her 17-year-old son were killed after a speeding mini-truck rammed their car on the newly opened Khammam-Devarapalli Greenfield Highway. Two others, including the car driver and the mini-truck driver, suffered grievous injuries and were shifted to Hyderabad.

Although civic authorities have removed encroachments from footpaths across Hyderabad, residents say the failure to clear debris and restore pavements has left pedestrians struggling. Encroachments have also reportedly reappeared in several locations, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the drives.

The Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force arrested three alleged habitual house breakers and a receiver of stolen property, recovering gold, silver ornaments, mobile phones, burglary tools and motorcycles worth around Rs 12 lakh in connection with multiple property offence cases.

Divi's Foundation for Gifted Children has renewed its partnership with UNICEF India for three years to strengthen disability-inclusive early childhood development by expanding intervention services, supporting families, enhancing Centres of Excellence and building on the achievements of the previous phase.

A viral Instagram video has brought global attention to Hyderabad artist Ram Singh, who is seeking specialised brushes unavailable in India to complete his Sri Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam painting, which he plans to donate to the TTD temple after completion.

A six-year-old boy drowned in Tellapur lake after reportedly walking out of a play school during Bonalu celebrations in Sangareddy district. The parents blamed the school management for negligence, while Kollur police registered a case and launched an investigation.

 Farmers in Palakaveedu mandal of Telangana’s Suryapet district protested against frequent power disruptions and low voltage affecting agricultural activities. They said unreliable electricity supply was damaging pump sets amid poor rainfall and warned of intensified agitation if authorities failed to address concerns 

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao paid tributes to Telangana ideologue Prof K Jayashankar on his birth anniversary, remembering his contribution to the statehood movement. They highlighted his ideological influence, association with K Chandrashekhar Rao and lasting legacy

The Telangana High Court dismissed a petition filed by Congress candidate KK Mahender Reddy challenging BRS leader KT Rama Rao’s election from Sircilla , ruling that the allegations lacked legal grounds under the Representation of the People Act.

A farmer in Medak district died of electrocution while attempting to fix a technical fault in his borewell pump set at Nagasanpalle village.

The NCPCR’s POCSO e-Box, launched in 2017 to help children report offences under the POCSO Act, remains little known despite its role in tackling cyberbullying, stalking, image morphing, and child sexual abuse material.

Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said the second bridge across the Godavari at Bhadrachalam will be opened after repairs to the damaged approach road are completed. He directed officials to expedite the work and expressed displeasure over delays by the contractor and NHAI.

A Telugu news channel reporter was allegedly attacked by a group while covering a welding workshop incident in Shamshabad. Police said the violence followed a minor altercation between workers and customers. The reporter sustained injuries, while his phone was damaged.

Families of two youngsters declared brain dead after accidents donated their organs under Telangana’s Jeevandan initiative. The donations helped nine needy patients receive life-saving transplants. The families of Derangula Jagan and Sai Krishna gave consent for organ donation after medical confirmation.

Telangana has recorded a 10 per cent increase in cropped area despite the El Niño impact, according to PJTAU. The university said pulses and oilseed cultivation has increased, attributing the growth to crop diversification campaigns encouraging farmers to adopt alternative cropping patterns.

Trade unions affiliated with CPI, BJP, and Congress are locked in a credit war over SCCL’s success in winning the Prakasam Khani-II opencast coal project at Manuguru. The project holds 180 million tonnes of reserves and is expected to generate Rs 43,000 crore revenue over 25 years.

The Nallavagu irrigation project at Sirgapur turned surplus after heavy rainfall in its catchment area, benefiting farmers in Sangareddy and Kamareddy districts. Water was released into both canals, while the Pocharam dam and Ghanpur anicut continued to overflow due to persistent rains.

A Fast Track POCSO Court in Medak sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years' imprisonment for abducting and sexually exploiting a minor girl. The court also imposed a Rs 20,000 fine and directed the government to pay Rs 1 lakh compensation to the victim.

The 12th National Handloom Day was celebrated at Shilparamam, Madhapur, with participation from actors, handloom artisans and officials. The event showcased traditional handloom sarees, highlighted the challenges faced by weavers and promoted India's rich handloom heritage.

BRS Parliamentary Party leader Vaddiraju Ravichandra urged the Centre to establish a permanent Supreme Court bench in Hyderabad during a Rajya Sabha debate. While supporting an increase in Supreme Court judges, he said the move would improve access to justice for southern States.

Khammam youth G Venu Kumar, who attempted suicide over the delay in Group recruitment notifications and the absence of a job calendar, was discharged from hospital after recovering. Political leaders continued to criticise the government over its promises to unemployed youth