Telangana

Excise officials seized 13 defence liquor bottles during a surprise inspection on the AP Sampark Kranti Express at Kacheguda Railway Station. The bottles were found unclaimed, and a case has been registered against unknown persons for illegal transportation of liquor.

A Fast Track Court in LB Nagar sentenced a 25-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a POCSO case. The court also imposed a fine and compensation after convicting him for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor following a full trial.

Godrej Pet Care has launched its dog food brand, Godrej Ninja, in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Developed and tested in India, the scientifically formulated product is designed to improve dogs' gut health and immunity while catering to the growing pet nutrition market.

Firan Technology Group has inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India at GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park in Hyderabad. The unit will produce advanced avionics and cockpit interface electronics, strengthening India's role in the global aerospace manufacturing and defence supply chain.

The Government Area Hospital in Bhadrachalam is grappling with a severe shortage of doctors and nursing staff, affecting healthcare services for tribal communities. CPI (M) has urged the Telangana government to fill vacancies and allocate funds to upgrade the facility.

A 23-year-old MA student from Narayanpet, declared brain dead after a road accident, has saved four lives through organ donation. His family donated his heart, liver and kidneys under the State-run Jeevandan programme, earning appreciation from Jeevandan Telangana.

Three villages in the core area of the Kawal Tiger Reserve are set to be relocated as part of efforts to improve tiger habitat. Forest officials also plan to strengthen prey availability, curb poaching and prevent encroachments to attract more tigers

Residents of Ambedkar Nagar, Golbangla Basti and the fifth ward staged a protest against a garbage dumping yard near a temple in Mancherial. They demanded its relocation, citing health concerns, while BRS leaders extended support to the agitation

IIT Hyderabad, in partnership with FORTESS, will establish the Information Age Museum – IGNITE at its Kandi campus. The interactive museum will showcase emerging technologies and innovation, aiming to inspire students, educators and entrepreneurs. It is expected to open by December 2026

CITU leaders staged a protest in Sangareddy ahead of the first anniversary of the Sigachi blast, demanding immediate release of the promised Rs 1 crore compensation to victims' families. They also sought better treatment for injured workers and stricter industrial safety measures

The International Council for Innovators and Entrepreneurs has launched Explore2Expand Taiwan, a global delegation initiative scheduled from July 29 to August 2, 2026, to connect entrepreneurs, startups, investors and researchers with Taiwan's technology, innovation and academic ecosystem for international collaboration.

A Hyderabad woman has alleged that she was cheated of nearly Rs 31.42 lakh by a consultancy that promised a UK Skilled Worker Visa and overseas employment. Jubilee Hills police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the alleged fraud.

The Hindustani Gau Raksha Samiti has urged the Central government to impose a nationwide ban on cow slaughter, declare the cow the National Animal, protect all bovines, close beef-exporting companies, and strengthen communal harmony through constitutional and policy measures.

A 30-year-old student from Telangana's Peddapalli district, Gitla Sai Akhil Reddy, died after reportedly falling from a building in Valencia, Spain. The circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be confirmed, while efforts are underway to bring his mortal remains home.

The Telangana government has transferred 36 Deputy Superintendents of Police and assigned them new postings across various wings, including CID, ACB, Intelligence and Special Branch. The reshuffle covers multiple commissionerates and districts, including Cyberabad, Nizamabad, Khammam, Siddipet and Ramagundam.

ISKCON Hyderabad will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Radha Madanmohan Mandir at Abids with four days of religious and cultural programmes from August 15 to 18. The celebrations will include special rituals, discourses, cultural events and the distribution of over five lakh plates of prasadam.

Secret performance surveys and constant monitoring have reportedly upset a section of Telangana Ministers and senior MLAs, fuelling internal tensions ahead of a possible Cabinet expansion and reshuffle. Some leaders fear the findings could be used selectively to weaken their influence.

Around 80 farmers in Nagarkurnool were allegedly cheated of nearly Rs.2 crore after private agents who purchased their paddy and maize failed to make payments. The farmers blamed delayed government procurement and sought immediate intervention from district authorities.

The BRS criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for allegedly using the Nalgonda public meeting for political attacks instead of announcing development measures. Party leaders accused the Congress government of neglecting the district and challenged the Chief Minister to debate its performance.

BRS Legislature Party Deputy Leader T. Harish Rao condemned the arrest of unemployed youth protesting at the Telangana State Police Recruitment Board and demanded their immediate release. He urged the Congress government to issue a fresh recruitment notification for 20,000 police vacancies.

Former Minister G. Jagadish Reddy accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of ignoring Nalgonda's development and focusing on personal attacks against BRS leaders. He demanded an Assembly discussion on public issues and alleged the Congress government had failed to fulfil its promises.

A contractor locked the gate of a government school in Khammam, alleging that the Congress government had failed to clear Rs 11 lakh in pending bills for repair works executed under the Mana Ooru Mana Badi programme, disrupting classes on Monday.

More than 10 passengers were injured after a TGSRTC bus overturned near Pebbair in Wanaparthy district on Monday morning. The driver reportedly lost control while trying to avoid a two-wheeler. The injured were hospitalised, and traffic was disrupted temporarily.

The Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police, Secunderabad, returned lost valuables worth Rs 29.15 lakh to two passengers under Operation Amanat. The recovered items included gold ornaments, cash, mobile phones and a wristwatch. RPF has restored belongings worth Rs 68.69 lakh this year.