Telangana

Farmers in Boppapur, Rajanna-Sircilla, blocked a urea-laden lorry after officials diverted part of its load to another village. Police intervened to move the stock, while political tensions flared between BRS leaders and Agriculture Market Committee representatives

BRS leader T Harish Rao condemned the lathi charge on farmers waiting for fertilisers in Mahabubabad, blaming CM Revanth Reddy and demanding an apology. He accused the Congress of betraying farmers by failing to supply urea and resorting to police action

Farmers in Mahabubabad and Warangal were seen pleading at officials’ and police officers’ feet for urea amid severe shortages during the Kharif season. Viral videos of the incidents sparked outrage, as State and Central governments continued blaming each other

BRS leader Sunke Ravishankar alleged that Telangana Gurukuls were facing neglect under the Congress government, citing incidents of food poisoning, poor maintenance, and lack of facilities. He urged immediate intervention to prevent students from moving to private schools.

Cyberabad police arrested two men for running a ₹850 crore Ponzi scheme that duped over 3,000 investors nationwide. The gang used AI tools, mule accounts, and Dubai-based channels to launder money, later investing in real estate, gold, and luxury cars

GHMC will conduct a special sanitation drive in Hyderabad from August 21 to 25, focusing on waste clearance and road repairs. Commissioner R.V. Karnan said over 8,300 potholes have been fixed, with works aimed at easing Ganesh Chaturthi traffic

Heavy rainfall has swelled the Godavari and Krishna rivers, putting Telangana on high alert. Reservoirs including Medigadda, SRSP, Yellampalli, and Srisailam are releasing massive inflows. Bhadrachalam crossed the first warning level, while Sircilla villages remain cut off amid flood disruption

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan inspected several colonies in Hyderabad on Wednesday, reviewing sanitation drives and waste management measures. He instructed officials to prioritise cleanliness during the rainy season to prevent seasonal diseases and ordered strict monitoring of special sanitation programmes

Khammam police raided five fertiliser shops forcing farmers to buy products to access urea and sought licence cancellation. Meanwhile, Mahabubabad witnessed farmer protests and chaos at PACS centres, with long queues, missing Aadhaar cards, and limited stock sparking widespread anger

The Sudha Reddy Foundation, in association with MEIL Foundation, announced the second edition of the Pink Power Run in Hyderabad. Scheduled for September 28, the event will feature Miss World 2025 and Miss Asia 2025, promoting inclusive breast cancer awareness

BRS leader KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for Telangana’s fertiliser crisis, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of incompetence and negligence. He demanded a white paper on urea stocks, alleging diversion to black market, and contrasted the situation with the previous BRS rule

Farmers across Telangana, including Gadwal, Sircilla, Warangal and Mahabubabad, staged protests against urea shortages disrupting Kharif sowing. Road blockades, dharnas and scuffles were reported, with BRS leaders blaming the Congress government for mismanagement and farmers warning of major crop losses.

Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Additional Commissioner J Suvartha was surrendered to the government for failing to discharge her duties. Civic chief Praful Desai cited poor performance in key sections, while a contractor’s birthday celebration in her chamber also angered higher officials

A 34-year-old man, P Vinod, was swept away while fishing in the swollen Munneru river at Madhira. After extensive searches by police, firefighters and NDRF, his body was recovered on Wednesday. Authorities warned against venturing into overflowing rivers

Patruni Chidananda Sastry has made history as the first Telugu drag queen on Bigg Boss Telugu Agni Pariksha, the official pre-show of Season 9. Patruni called it a breakthrough for queer visibility and inclusivity in mainstream Telugu reality television

The Telangana government issued a notification for liquor shop licences with a steep hike in application and licence fees, aiming to raise Rs 6,500 crore. Around 2,620 outlets will be allotted through lottery, with licences valid for two years

Centre for Sight Hospitals has partnered with fitness expert Milind Soman on World Senior Citizens Day to raise awareness on eye health. Doctors advised elders not to ignore early symptoms of vision problems, stressing that timely treatment can prevent avoidable blindness

BRS activists staged a dharna in Thimmapur mandal demanding immediate supply of urea for farmers. Led by former MLA Rasamai Balkishan, the protestors accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and warned of intensified agitation if fertiliser was not supplied

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy praised N Chandrababu Naidu’s role in making Hyderabad an IT hub but avoided mentioning K Chandrashekhar Rao, under whose tenure the city saw major infrastructure growth. He also promised new projects including Musi Riverfront development

Two police constables were injured while trying to disperse a group clash in Korutla town, Jagtial district. The incident occurred when Head Constable Javed and Bluecolt Constable Gangadhar responded to a Dial 100 call and were caught in the melee.

BRS MLA T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government, alleging severe urea shortages were pushing farmers into despair. Citing a viral video of a farmer touching an official’s feet, he warned Telangana could face an agrarian crisis if the situation persisted.

After nearly two weeks of incessant rain, Telangana can expect sunshine from Wednesday. Hyderabad may see passing light to moderate showers or drizzle, but the low-pressure area has moved away, bringing dry weather and sunny spells across many parts of the state.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for disrupting internet services in Hyderabad and failing to supply urea to farmers in rural Telangana, calling the administration “clueless” and accusing it of turning the State into a circus under CM Revanth Reddy.

The Godavari River at Bhadrachalam crossed the first warning level of 43 feet on Wednesday, prompting authorities to alert villagers and position flood duty officers for relief and rescue operations as transportation to several riverside villages was disrupted.