Telangana

Warangal narcotics police (EAGLE Force) arrested two men from Kerala and seized 129 kg of ganja during vehicle checks on Warangal-Khammam Highway. Two other suspects, Ajith and Vicky, are absconding.

Khammam police invoked the Preventive Detention Act against two accused allegedly involved in illegally procuring, transporting, storing and selling subsidised PDS rice. Both accused had faced previous cases, but continued their activities, prompting police to take them into custody.

The Telangana High Court questioned the involvement of MLAs and political leaders in distributing welfare scheme cheques, asking whether any law requires them to hand over public funds. The court also exempted GO 4 from its interim stay.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy declined to comment on the controversy involving Minister Konda Surekha and her daughter Sushmitha, saying the Congress high command’s decision would be final. He also asked party leaders to avoid discussing internal matters publicly.

The Telangana Assembly session will commence on September 7, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy informed MLAs on Monday. He asked legislators to expedite pending land acquisition for irrigation projects and assured funds for land acquisition, rehabilitation and forest clearances.

The Telangana AYUSH House Surgeons and PG doctors’ strike entered its 21st day on Monday, with the protesting doctors demanding a hike in stipend. The JAC warned of an indefinite hunger strike if the government fails to issue a GO.

The Telangana High Court questioned HYDRAA’s demolition of structures on private land in Kondapur, expressing concern over lack of notice, verification and due process. The court said government authorities were misleading the judiciary and ordered detailed counter-affidavits.

The Telangana High Court expressed concern over suspected large-scale illegal trafficking of infants after nine children were recovered in Suryapet. The court questioned delays in tracing their biological families and directed the State government to submit detailed data on rescued children.

Light rainfall affected coal production and overburden removal operations at SCCL opencast mines in Manuguru and Yellandu areas. Around 40,000 tonnes of overburden removal was affected in Manuguru, while water accumulation disrupted operations at Koyagudem mine.

Farmers in Adilabad are awaiting jowar procurement payments for over two months, with around Rs 10 crore still pending. They said the delay has affected their ability to buy inputs for cotton, paddy and maize and forced them to borrow at high interest rates

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy hit back at BJP criticism over his possible meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and criticised the Centre for denying political clearance for his US visit, alleging discrimination against Telangana and its development.

Two Nirmal Commercial Tax Department officials were arrested by the ACB for allegedly accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe from a trader. The officials allegedly demanded Rs 1 lakh to reduce commercial tax on certain goods before agreeing to accept Rs 50,000

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the demise of senior Communist leader and All India Kisan Sabha leader Sarampalli Malla Reddy, describing his death as an irreparable loss to the farmers’ movement. T Harish Rao also paid tribute to him.

Raidurgam police arrested Syed Sajid, owner of the under-construction building that collapsed at Anjaiah Nagar, killing two workers and injuring two others. Contractor Khaja Moinuddin, who was also booked under BNS Section 105, remains absconding.

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of using El Nino as an excuse to restrict irrigation water to Telangana farmers. He demanded continuous operation of major lift schemes and alleged that Andhra Pradesh was diverting Telangana's Krishna water.

A Ranga Reddy court sentenced a 29-year-old man to life imprisonment for murdering a woman in Narsingi in 2021. Police said CCTV footage and call data records helped establish his movements before the woman was killed and her belongings stolen.

Tudumdebba and other tribal organisations staged a protest at the ITDA project officer's office in Utnoor, demanding deletion of Lambadas from the ST list. Hundreds of tribals participated, while officials assured protesters that their concerns would be addressed.

Telangana PCC president B Mahesh Goud acknowledged disappointment among Congress cadres over limited opportunities during the last three years. He said loyal party workers, DCC presidents and block Congress presidents would receive priority in upcoming nominated posts.

A sharp increase in sugar prices is putting pressure on sweet shops, bakeries and caterers in Hyderabad ahead of Raksha Bandhan and Milad-un-Nabi. While some businesses have raised prices, others are absorbing the higher costs to retain customers.

The 15th Hyderabad Marathon will be held on August 29 and 30, with more than 32,000 runners expected across four categories. The event has secured the World Athletics Label and will highlight sustainability initiatives and charity fundraising.

Police arrested four persons, including three tribals from Andhra Pradesh, for allegedly attempting to sell leopard hide and claws in Kothagudem. The accused reportedly killed the leopard after it fell into a pit. Police seized the dried skin and 17 claws.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught an Alair Revenue Inspector and a Grama Palana Officer in a Rs 14,000 bribe case. The inspector allegedly demanded the money to issue a report facilitating land registration, with the amount recovered from the GPO.

The monsoon has become active over Telangana after a brief lull, bringing heavy rain to several districts. More showers are expected over the next week, with yellow alerts issued for some areas. Hyderabad experienced persistent drizzle and cloudy conditions.

A 32-year-old motorcyclist, Prasanth of Pulkal, died after a private company bus hit his motorcycle at Isnapur on NH-65 on Monday. The accident occurred on a narrowed stretch where an underpass is being constructed. Police registered a case