Telangana

Nagunuri Sumalatha, a former corporator of Ramagundam’s 25th division, staged an innovative protest against the municipal corporation's failure to collect garbage in her area. She personally collected trash from every household and dumped it on the town's outskirts.

Hydraa Commissioner AV Ranganath inspected flood-prone areas across Hyderabad, reviewed nala diversions in Borabanda and Sunnam Cheruvu, suggested lake development in Gachibowli, and examined drainage work in Vanasthalipuram and Meerpet to enhance flood prevention and urban resilience

A technical glitch at HMWSSB disrupted water tanker deliveries and billing services across Hyderabad, forcing a shift to manual operations. Only 1,200 tanker trips were completed by Friday evening, leading to long queues and water shortages in several areas

Sircilla’s Veldi Rekha became the first woman to be selected for the Konda Laxman Bapuji Award for weaving the Rajanna Siri Pattu Peethambaram. Crafted with her husband, the silk creation reflects Telangana’s heritage and celebrates the role of women in handloom artistry

BRS leader Chanti Kranthi Kiran has criticized Congress Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan for conducting her padayatra along National Highway-161, where interaction with villagers would be minimal.

KT Rama Rao congratulated lyricist Kasarla Shyam and the ‘Balagam’ team for winning the National Award for Best Lyrics. He called ‘Ooru Palleturu’ a soulful portrayal of rural life and a proud moment for the people of Telangana

During a padayatra, TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud claimed Andhra Pradesh had already built the Banakacherla project. The project has not yet received central clearance

The Telangana High Court, led by Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya, has quashed criminal proceedings against BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao in a defamation case related to the 2024 MLC elections. The complaint, filed by political opponent Teenmaar Mallana, alleged the circulation of fake videos intended to tarnish his reputation.

Hyderabad police arrested a man for duping a victim of Rs 7.27 lakh through a fake trading platform and trafficking individuals to Cambodia for cyber fraud operations. He is linked to six cybercrime cases across multiple Indian States

Former Minister V. Srinivas Goud accused the Congress-led Telangana government of harassing toddy shop owners from the Goud community under the pretext of fighting adulteration. He alleged that the real intent was to protect the liquor mafia and increase state revenue.

A 15-year-old girl died by suicide after jumping from the 17th floor of her apartment in Hyderabad's KPHB. She was reportedly upset following a school parent-teacher meeting. Police have registered a case and are investigating

A Panchayat Secretary in Chandaiahpalli village, Jagtial district, was suspended after he uploaded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's photo instead of his own in a government attendance app meant for sanitation staff. The Collector acted citing dereliction of duty

In a month-long operation under Operation Muskan-XI, 54 child labourers were rescued across Kothagudem district and reunited with their families. The drive, led by Superintendent of Police B. Rohith Raju, was conducted from July 1-31 in coordination with various government departments.

A 45-year-old supervisor named Raju died in an accident at Sri Lakshmi Granite quarry in Jagiripalli, Saidapur mandal, Karimnagar. He suffered a fatal head injury after being hit by a falling stone while granite blocks were being moved with cranes

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of betraying Backward Classes (BCs) by failing to implement 42% BC reservations. Sravan criticized the government for its "feudal mindset" and demanded the release of the caste census report.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s 50th trip to New Delhi in less than two years has led to criticism from political and public circles. Critics say the visits have yielded little benefit for Telangana and increased the financial burden

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy criticised self-proclaimed social media journalists for lacking qualifications and professionalism. Speaking at *Nava Telangana’s* anniversary event, he stressed the need to differentiate between trained journalists and unqualified digital influencers to preserve journalistic credibility

A notorious criminal, Shaik Saleem alias Kainchi Saleem from Bangariguda, was arrested in Adilabad on Friday for terrorising the public and involvement in kidnapping. According to Adilabad DSP L Jeevan Reddy, a Preventive Detention (PD) Act case was filed against him.

At a national workshop on intellectual property in horticulture, Vice Chancellor Dr. Danda Raji Reddy announced that Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University aims to file at least one patent per month to protect innovations.

The State government has formed a committee of senior IAS officers to study the Justice PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. The summary will be presented to the Cabinet, which is expected to review it in Monday’s meeting

As India marks International Tiger Day on July 29, Telangana has rare cause to celebrate: its wild tiger numbers are finally growing. The Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR) — long the state’s core tiger habitat — now hosts around 34 individual tigers, up from just 14 in 2020, according to the latest forest department estimates

In a successful operation called Operation Muskan, 93 child labourers were rescued in Adilabad on July 31. The rescued children, including 26 from other states, will now be enrolled in schools as part of a larger effort to eradicate child labor in the region.

Auto-rickshaw Drivers State JAC chairman G Mukesh Goud marked World Auto-rickshaw Day by criticising the Mahalaxmi scheme. He said the scheme caused financial hardship to drivers, with 80 dying by suicide. He sought Rs 12,000 monthly aid and housing benefits.

Siddipet Collector K Hymavathi instructed officials to cancel Indiramma houses granted to those unwilling to follow guidelines. During a surprise visit to Kondapak, she found delays in grounding and ordered notices to defaulters. She also reviewed revenue sadassulu progress.