Telangana

Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu pitched Telangana’s Kakatiya Mega Textile Park (KMTP) as a transformative project to a Taiwanese business delegation, encouraging investment in textiles and related innovation sectors. He also proposed a Telangana–Taiwan Manufacturing Zone.

Individuals were caught red-handed indulging in various forms of harassment, including eve-teasing and inappropriate behaviour, during the recent Bonalu celebrations held at various temples across Hyderabad

An eight-year-old girl was seriously injured in Zaheerabad’s Dream India Colony after being attacked by stray dogs while playing near her home. With her parents away at work, the child was rescued by neighbours.

BRS MLA KP Vivekananda accused CM Revanth Reddy of betraying BCs and misleading Congress leadership over the BC caste census. He called the exercise a flop and criticised the CM for evading BC reservation implementation and insulting BC leaders

Despite heavy inflows into the Krishna basin, Telangana’s irrigation projects remain underutilised, with Andhra Pradesh drawing large volumes from Srisailam. Officials blame tampered telemetry and a delayed crop season for the State’s low water use this monsoon

The Telangana Postal Circle and CBI Hyderabad’s Anti-Corruption Branch have signed a three-year MoU to streamline the delivery and return of legal summons via Speed Post.

Mahindra launched its new XUV 3XO REVX models in Hyderabad

Venkatapur villagers in Velgatur mandal planted paddy on a muddy road in protest against government inaction. They demanded immediate intervention to lay proper roads, saying their village had been neglected despite repeated appeals across successive governments

The Telangana government has formed a 10-member expert committee, led by TGCHE Chairman Prof. V. Balakista Reddy, to review and recommend updated parameters for fee fixation in private unaided professional colleges.

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao urged the Congress to appoint Ponnam Prabhakar or Mahesh Kumar Goud as CM, while rejecting any alliance with TDP. He also slammed HYDRAA and said Congress would face electoral demolition

ISRO Chairman and Secretary of the Department of Space, Dr V. Narayanan, was honoured with the prestigious G.P. Birla Memorial Award in recognition of his contributions to India’s space programme. The award, formerly known as the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Revanth Reddy's defence of phone tapping has sparked dissent within Congress, with Ministers reportedly planning to raise the issue with Rahul Gandhi. The fallout undermines the party’s earlier stance against BRS snooping, triggering a credibility crisis ahead of local polls

Online registration cum certificate verification process from August 1 to 9; physical verification of special category certificates including NCC, CAP, PH and Sports by slot booking will be held from August 6 to 8

Former Minister T Harish Rao urged the BRS cadre to function with military-like discipline to defeat the Congress in local polls, accusing it of failing on its six guarantees. Padma Devendar Reddy warned of more false promises from Congress.

Students at a tribal welfare residential school in Sangareddy protested against being served insect-infested rice. The mandal officer inspected the hostel, found unhygienic conditions, and said she would report the issue to the Collector and tribal welfare authorities.

The internal feud in Bhadrachalam Congress between MLA Dr Tellam Venkat Rao and ex-MLA Podem Veeraiah has escalated to violence, with an auto driver alleging a murder attempt by Veeraiah and his aides. Police complaints and hospitalisation followed

Admissions via TG LAWCET and PGLCET 2025 begin August 4 and 25. Certificate verification, web options, and seat allotments follow in phases. LLB classes start August 30 and LLM on September 10. Full schedule includes key counselling dates

Six students of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Residential School in Saidapur mandal were bitten by rats while sleeping in their hostel. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, came to light on Friday.

SKLTSHU Vice Chancellor Dr Danda Rajireddy said a plan is being made to provide affordable, quality seeds to horticulture farmers. The initiative aims to boost yields with seeds resistant to climate shifts, pests, and diseases

Protests have forced the State government to suspend GO 49, which proposed a tiger reserve in Asifabad. Tribals allege it was issued without consultation and intended to evict them. They demand its withdrawal, citing delays in rehabilitation and compensation

The University of Hyderabad is hosting a free photography contest for World Photography Day 2025. Open to all, entries are due by August 10. Winners will be featured in a campus exhibition and awarded certificates and prizes

The NCST has issued notices to the Collector and Health Commissioner after taking suo motu cognisance of a 'Telangana Today' report on pregnant women’s hardships in Asifabad. It warned of legal action if responses aren’t received within 15 days

Kumram Bheem Asifabad has received light to moderate rainfall for the third consecutive day, with Koutala mandal recording the highest. Swollen streams hit village connectivity, while farmers reported damage to cotton crops across multiple mandals

Telangana continues to experience intense rain, with Hyderabad MET issuing warnings for heavy showers until July 27. Districts like Adilabad and Nizamabad expect 115-204 mm rainfall. Average statewide rainfall exceeds normal levels, with heavy showers forecast through the month