Telangana

Former Waqf Board chairman Mohammed Masiullah Khan has alleged arbitrary decisions in handling Waqf properties in Jagtiyal, raising concerns over encroachment and misuse. He sought an inquiry into Board decisions, verification of records and action against those responsible.

Telangana police have ranked last among States in training officers on the new criminal laws, with 47.76 percent yet to undergo training. Ministry of Home Affairs data showed only 52.23 percent of the State’s 53,115 police officers were trained.

The University of Hyderabad has secured two DBT-BIRAC grants worth Rs 2.5 crore under the BioE3 policy for climate-resilient agriculture research. The projects will develop microbial consortia for foxtail millet and viral resistance in tomato through gene editing and foliar treatment.

Around 1,000 AYUSH house surgeons and PG scholars in Telangana have been on an indefinite strike for 11 days, demanding stipend parity, arrears from January 2026 and timely salaries. UG students have also joined the protest in their support.

A 28-year-old man died after suffering serious head injuries during an altercation with a friend over a delivery-related matter in Rajendranagar. Police identified the suspect as Mohd Turabbudin and are examining CCTV footage as part of their investigation.

A private travels bus heading from Hyderabad to Arunachalam overturned near Bharat fuel station in Bhootpur, Mahabubnagar, after its tyre reportedly burst. Twenty passengers were injured, with three shifted to Hyderabad for better treatment. No deaths were reported

A 26-year-old man was killed after a car allegedly ran over him following a collision between two motorcycles on the Hyderabad–Srisailam National Highway near Kadthal in Rangareddy district. Police launched an investigation and are searching for the other biker and driver.

A man and his son died of electrocution while irrigating their paddy crop at Kondapet village in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district. The bodies were found near a farm well on Friday morning, and police registered a case and started an investigation

To speak about Kaleshwaram is not merely to remember a structure; it is to speak about the dignity of farmers, rural revival, water equity, and the security of future generations

Supreme Court Bar Association president Vikas Singh has condemned the BCI directive withholding enrolment of 2026 NALSAR graduates with State Bar Councils. He termed the move illegal and disproportionate, urging the BCI to withdraw it immediately and allow graduates to enrol.

The South Central Railway’s RPF band performed a musical show at Begumpet Railway Station as part of Independence Day celebrations. The band played patriotic and popular tunes to promote patriotism, especially among youth, after earlier performances at Kacheguda and Necklace Road.

NIT Warangal and Saptagon Asia have signed an MoU to promote collaborative research in transportation engineering and advanced infrastructure technology. The partnership covers technology development, consultancy, training and AI-enabled solutions, with Saptagon Asia also demonstrating its laser-based pavement evaluation vehicle.

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy criticised the Revanth Reddy government over outsiders holding key positions, alleged corruption and contractors’ influence, and announced a fight on behalf of unemployed youth and students. He also questioned conditions imposed on Indiramma Housing beneficiaries.

The Forest Department has vowed action against those responsible for the death of forest beat officer B Naveen Naik after he came into contact with an illegal electric snare. Officials are probing the connection and strengthening safety measures in vulnerable forest areas.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has assured landowners that no land will be lost if properties are wrongly included under the 22-A prohibited category. He said the government would exclude court-affected or government portions and allow eligible lands for registration.

A Hyderabad businessman was allegedly cheated of Rs 75 lakh after cyber fraudsters impersonated an acquaintance and arranged for cash to be sent to Ahmedabad. Police arrested Bharat Goswami after examining CCTV footage and are probing his alleged role.

The Telangana High Court has directed its Registry to ensure criminal petitions seeking quashing of FIRs or final reports disclose details of earlier similar petitions. The order follows a case where an accused filed a second plea without disclosing the earlier petition.

PIB Hyderabad organised a Varta media workshop on organ donation, highlighting common myths and medical facts. Experts stressed the importance of donor families, public awareness and voluntary pledges, while NOTTO’s Jug Jug Jiyo campaign seeks to encourage organ donation.

Two tribals in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district carried a seven-month pregnant woman on a stretcher across a flooded stream to reach a health centre, underscoring the lack of basic healthcare access in remote villages. The viral video triggered criticism of the government’s failure to provide road and bridge facilities.

J Srinivas Rao, brother-in-law of BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao and maternal uncle of KT Rama Rao, died at Yashoda Hospital in Hyderabad on Thursday after a prolonged illness. BRS leaders, including KTR and T Harish Rao, visited the hospital.

Akan Hyderabad will host its annual Aahvaanam initiative on August 15, offering gourmet dining and live music under a “Pay As You Please” model. Proceeds will benefit The Good Talk Factory Foundation and support accessibility, autism and skill-development initiatives.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s August 15 visit to Sangareddy has raised speculation over the renomination of T Nirmala, wife of TPCC Working President T Jagga Reddy, as TGIIC chairperson after her two-year tenure ended on July 11.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar alleged that the Congress government was conspiring to scrap Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes. He questioned its failure to file a counter-affidavit and defend the welfare programmes in the High Court.

BHEL and Norway-based Hystar AS have entered into a strategic tie-up for phased indigenisation and local manufacturing of PEM electrolyser systems in India. The collaboration will strengthen BHEL’s capabilities in green hydrogen projects and enable it to offer both PEM and alkaline solutions.