Telangana

Police in Mancherial arrested 44 people, including the cashier and manager of SBI-Chennur branch, for misappropriating 21 kg of pledged gold and Rs 1.10 crore. The fraud surfaced during an audit; police recovered 15.2 kg gold and Rs 1.61 crore.

BRS MLA T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting municipalities by halting Pattana Pragathi funds, failing to release finance commission grants, and reversing its promise of free LRS. He demanded reinstatement of Special Development Funds and equal treatment for all constituencies.

UK and NIMS heart specialists are organising a free heart surgery camp from September 1–21. Children with congenital heart diseases will be screened, and necessary procedures offered free under Aarogyasri Health Insurance. Parents can register with the CTVS office at NIMS

GHMC’s second Indie Puppy Adoption Mela at KBR Park saw 22 of 35 vaccinated and dewormed desi puppies adopted. The event, inaugurated by Commissioner RV Karnan, encourages adoption, compassion, and responsible care for indigenous dogs

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to take the 42% BC reservation bill to Delhi for approval. He criticized Congress for misleading BCs, highlighted BRS’s efforts, and called for strong, committed action on reservations.

A three-year-old boy, Indrala Rakshith, died in Jagtial after being attacked by dogs and falling into a drainage. Despite hospital treatment, he reportedly did not receive the anti-rabies vaccine. He later died at Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad.

After a brief sunny spell, overcast skies return to Hyderabad and Telangana. The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for the next 48 hours due to a developing low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, affecting nearly all districts.

The Godavari River at Bhadrachalam rose to 48 feet on Sunday, prompting a second flood warning. Authorities are discharging 11.44 lakh cusecs of water and have urged residents in affected villages to stay alert and avoid bathing or boat trips.

A 14-year-old student, Mohammed Rizwan, of Telangana Minorities Residential School for Boys, Yakutpura, died suddenly on Saturday night after collapsing in his room. Wardens rushed him to a hospital, where he was declared dead. Police have begun an investigation into the incident.

The Telangana government tabled the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project in the Assembly on Sunday, providing only digital copies to MLAs. BRS lawmakers objected, citing denial of hard copies as their party chief KCR did not attend as Leader of the Opposition.

Telangana Sports Minister Vakati Srihari presented cash incentives to athletes and para-athletes, launched the Guru Vandana insurance scheme for coaches, and honoured contributors to sports during National Sports Day celebrations in Hyderabad

Telangana men’s team advanced to the knockout stage of the American Flag Football National Championship in Secunderabad, after winning all league games. Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh also impressed in the men’s and women’s fixture

Viraj Gohil and Snigdha Kanta won the singles titles at the Raja Narasimha Rao Memorial ITF Juniors (J60) tennis tournament held at New Dimension Tennis Academy, Bhuvanagiri, with strong performances in their finals

In a tragic incident in Karimnagar, a seven-month pregnant woman, Thirumalamma, was brutally murdered after her throat was slit during a family dispute. The attack occurred in Tekurthy of Ellandakunta mandal, where tensions between two wives of a man, Ramulu, led to a violent confrontation.

BJP MLA K. Venkataramana Reddy sparked controversy by criticising residents of Kamareddy for failing to relocate to safer places as flooding affected several colonies in the town.

Kothagudem SP B Rohith Raju felicitated three SIs, two ASIs, and one Head Constable who retired recently. During the event, the SP wished the retirees a happy life and advised them to focus on health through exercise, yoga, and meditation

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan and Police Commissioner CV Anand conducted inspections ahead of Ganesh idol immersions, ensuring safety measures and precautions. This includes reviewing ponds, security arrangements, and advising organizers on precautions due to ongoing rains

JS Sriram and his team delivered a captivating Nama Sankeertana performance during Hyderabad's Ganesh Festival celebrations. Despite continuous rain, the two-hour devotional music filled the evening with energy, devotion, and artistry, leaving the audience fully engaged and moved

Backwaters from Rallavagu submerged the localities of NTR Nagar and Ramnagar in Mancherial on Saturday, prompting the evacuation of 27 families to a rehabilitation camp. Residents expressed frustration over frequent inundation during heavy rains and urged officials to take corrective measures.

The Manjeera River has caused severe flooding in Nizamabad district, submerging several villages and cutting off access to others. Heavy rains in Telangana and Maharashtra have led to unprecedented flood levels. The Sripada Yellampalli and Medigadda Barrages are under pressure, with multiple gates open to manage the deluge.

MLRIT's ‘Prerna’ outreach programme at ZPHS Dundigal aimed to foster passion for science and technology among students. Highlights included talks by Dr Arun Kumar and Dr Balram Yelamasetti, with mementos awarded to competition winners, supported by NCSTC

A major fraud worth Rs. 13 crore has been uncovered at SBI’s Chennur branch, where a cashier, N. Ravinder, allegedly misappropriated funds by diverting them into online betting applications. Over 400 affected customers staged protests demanding action against the officials involved and loan waivers as punishment.

The BRS staged a walkout from the Business Advisory Committee meeting, protesting the Congress government’s move to restrict the monsoon Assembly session to two days. The party, backed by AIMIM, demanded a 15-day session to discuss farmers’ woes, student deaths, and floods

Farmers in Telangana are enduring long waits and staging protests outside PACS offices due to a continuing shortage of urea. In districts like Kothagudem and Mahabubabad, farmers are struggling to secure the fertiliser, with some having waited over 20 days since sowing. Protests and dharnas have been staged as both the State and Central governments are blamed for the issue.