Telangana

Cognizant partnered with OpenAI to host its first global Codex Hackathon across six Indian cities. Around 10,000 associates participated in hands-on coding challenges, masterclasses and collaborative sessions aimed at building innovative AI-powered technology solutions using OpenAI Codex.

H-NEW and Hussainialam police busted an inter-state drug trafficking network and arrested two alleged traffickers in Hyderabad. Police seized hydroponic cannabis, cocaine, LSD blots, mobile phones and a car, while efforts are underway to trace the absconding supplier.

A 28-year-old married man was found murdered under suspicious circumstances at S Itikyal village in Sangareddy district. Police shifted the body for postmortem, registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

Balapur police rescued a newborn baby girl after foiling an alleged attempt to sell the infant to a couple in Shaheennagar for Rs 5 lakh. Four persons were detained, and an investigation is underway to determine the roles of those involved.

A third flood warning was issued after the Godavari rose to 56.10 feet at Bhadrachalam, disrupting road connectivity and inundating low-lying areas. Authorities urged residents in vulnerable villages to move to relief centres as farmers complained of crop losses due to flooding.

A 48-year-old businessman from Adilabad, declared brain dead in Hyderabad, had his organs donated by his family under the Jeevandan initiative, saving four lives.

The Siddipet Police Commissioner launched the 'SHE SAFE' initiative along Rajiv Rahadari to ensure women and families have secure, well-equipped safe zones at hotels and fuel stations, with CCTV, clean washrooms, and trusted staff. Inspections and awareness drives are underway to strengthen highway safety.

Police in Adilabad’s Boath mandal arrested a servant and his aide for burglary, recovering 1.4 kg of silver and 15 grams of gold. The accused confessed to stealing ornaments and cash from his employer’s house using CCTV evidence.

Khammam district police busted a gang that manufactured fake gold jewellery, pledged it at banks and finance firms, and defrauded a Hyderabad gold company. Two accused were arrested, while one remains absconding.

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) has extended the completion deadlines of registered real estate projects by four months, until November 30, 2026, citing the ongoing West Asia crisis as grounds to invoke the Force Majeure clause.

Khammam police busted an Andhra Pradesh-based gang circulating counterfeit currency. Seven accused, including a truck driver and a fake doctor, were arrested after defrauding a grocery merchant with fake Rs 500 notes.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to conduct the funeral of former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy with police honours. The Chief Secretary instructed Warangal authorities to arrange the ceremony.

Entry ticket prices and service charges at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park have been revised for the second time in 15 months, with new rates effective from August 1. Foreigners will now pay Rs 1,000 for entry, while charges for toy train rides, cameras, and battery-operated vehicles have also been revised.

The Roads and Buildings Department in Khammam clarified that only tree branches were trimmed along the Bonakal–Khammam road for Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s meeting at Mathkepalli, citing traffic concerns. Officials added that one tree was later removed by the Electricity Department due to overhead power lines.

Leaders across political lines, including Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and various state ministers, have expressed deep grief and condolences following the passing of former Narsampet MLA and Telangana movement leader, Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, honouring his significant public contributions and dedication.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey praised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy as a "good man" with roots in the Sangh Parivar and ABVP, while alleging that Congress leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi, restricts his independence.

Former Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao highlighted Telangana’s rapid economic growth from 2014 to 2026, noting a fourfold rise in the State budget and a jump in per capita income from 10th to 3rd position nationally.

The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana till August 10. The digitisation of enumeration forms has reached 77.12 per cent statewide, with Hyderabad recording the lowest progress among districts.

Godavari river at Bhadrachalam crossed the second flood warning level at 48 feet, prompting officials to remain on high alert. District authorities, supported by NDRF and SDRF teams, are monitoring low-lying areas and preparing relief centres.

Police and Fire Department personnel rescued a sanitation worker who was stranded on a tree in a flooded stream at Gunjala village in Adilabad. Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan commended the rescue team for their courage and prompt response

Medak SP D V Srinivas Rao urged highway-side hotel owners to help road accident victims by ensuring timely medical assistance during the golden hour. He also announced first aid and CPR training for hotel staff and stressed improved safety measures

Continuous rainfall has improved water availability across the erstwhile Medak district, reviving hopes among paddy farmers. Fresh inflows into irrigation projects and favourable rainfall forecasts have encouraged farmers to accelerate transplantation during the first fortnight of August

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has secured the highest Level 5 Accreditation under the ACI World Airport Customer Experience Accreditation Programme, joining an elite group of global airports recognised for integrating customer experience into strategy, operations, innovation and stakeholder collaboration.

Heavy rains across Telangana and upstream catchments have sharply increased inflows into major reservoirs on the Godavari and Krishna rivers. Heavy inflows pushed the Godavari to 48 ft at Bhadrachalam by Friday evening, forcing authorities to issue a second warning and release 11.44 lakh cusecs downstream. Floods cut off NH‑163 and several roads in Mulugu, isolating villages.