Telangana

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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.

Hyderabad CCS has registered a cheating case against six persons for allegedly duping at least 27 job aspirants of ₹5.05 crore by promising UK Tier-2 work visas and jobs in London. The accused allegedly threatened victims when confronted over the fraud.

Hyderabad Cyber Crime police have registered two cases against social media users and the Head of Meta in India following a BJP complaint over alleged derogatory posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The complainant sought an investigation and preservation of digital evidence.

The Godavari River crossed the first flood warning level at Bhadrachalam after heavy upstream rainfall pushed inflows beyond 10 lakh cusecs. Authorities have sounded an alert, opened control rooms and asked residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant as water levels continue rising.

The Godavari River crossed the first flood warning level at Bhadrachalam after heavy upstream rainfall pushed inflows beyond 10 lakh cusecs. Authorities have sounded an alert, opened control rooms and asked residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant as water levels continue rising.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao appeared before the Nampally ACB Special Court in the Formula E race case following the filing of the chargesheet. The court directed him to furnish a Rs 1 lakh personal bond and adjourned the matter to August 25.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's repeated remarks about remaining in office until 2034 have reportedly sparked discontent within the Telangana Congress. Party leaders maintain that the Congress high command alone decides the Chief Minister, citing Kerala and Karnataka as recent examples.

Rain-damaged roads and waterlogged potholes have made commuting hazardous across Hyderabad's northeastern colonies, including Sainikpuri, Neredmet and Yapral. Residents say temporary repairs are ineffective and have urged authorities to undertake emergency road restoration and desilting of clogged catch pits.

BRS leaders paid rich tributes to former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, recalling his contributions to the Telangana movement, dedication to public service and close association with K Chandrashekhar Rao. They described his death as an irreparable loss to the party and society.

Former Narsampet MLA and senior BRS leader Peddi Sudarsan Reddy passed away at 12.51 a.m. on Friday in Hyderabad. He was being treated at at Yashoda Hospital after suffering a massive pulmonary embolism.

The Telangana High Court has directed the Hyderabad Commissioner of Police to inquire into allegations of illegal detention and custodial torture against Malakpet police personnel. The Court ordered examination of CCTV footage and medical evidence submitted by the petitioner.

An AR constable posted as a driver at Sathupalli town police station was suspended after being caught during a gambling raid in Khammam district. Police registered cases against 22 people after raiding a gambling den on the outskirts of Ammapalem village.

An Excise constable in Kamareddy district allegedly faced a bribe allegation after a truck driver’s video claiming a Rs 200 demand at a checkpost went viral. The Prohibition and Excise department ordered an inquiry and recommended suspension of the constable.

A 28-year-old woman identified as Hema allegedly died by suicide by hanging at Meerpet on Thursday. Her family accused her husband Raj Kumar of mental harassment and alleged an extramarital relationship. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Unemployed youth staged a flash protest at Hyderabad’s City Central Library demanding recruitment notifications for 19,000 police vacancies and other government posts. They sought relaxation in age limits, scrapping of GO 46 and GO 29, and warned of continued protests.

Three migrant workers were injured after loosened soil collapsed on them during foundation work at a private building in Gachibowli. Rescue teams from police, HYDRAA DRF and CMC rushed to the spot, while officials suspect safety lapses at the site.

Remarks that there was a complete lack of coordination among government departments, resulting in arbitrary executive action

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has imposed penalties ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh on more than 95 private junior colleges for violating norms. It has also withheld the affiliation of several colleges that failed to meet mandatory standards.

The Telangana government has directed district collectors and police officials to stay alert as heavy rains are expected over the next two days. NDRF and SDRF teams have been kept on standby, while people have been advised to avoid waterfalls, rivers and flooded tourist spots.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for describing engineering graduates as "criminal waste", demanding that he withdraw the remark and apologise. He also defended Telangana's youth, saying they were earning global recognition for their achievements.

Heavy rains across Telangana and the upper Krishna and Godavari basins have sharply increased inflows into major irrigation projects, prompting authorities to release water downstream. Officials have issued flood alerts while reservoir levels continue to rise amid sustained monsoon activity.

A new Anganwadi building and an integrated toilet complex at a Primary Health Centre were inaugurated under the ITC Mission Sunehra Kal initiative in Kothagudem, strengthening childcare, maternal welfare and rural healthcare infrastructure with support from the WASH Institute.

Government and local body school teachers in Telangana will stage a maha dharna at Indira Park on August 1, demanding PRC fitment, release of pending DAs, clearance of pending bills, pension benefits and implementation of several long-pending service-related demands.