Telangana

BRS leaders T Harish Rao, P Sabitha Indra Reddy and Talasani Srinivas Yadav were placed under house arrest in Hyderabad on Wednesday after announcing plans to visit Sanathnagar TIMS hospital. The BRS condemned the police action and alleged suppression of Opposition.

Established on August 19, 1976, Kakatiya University completes 50 years of advancing higher education, research and regional development in North Telangana. From its beginnings as an Osmania University postgraduate centre, it has evolved into a multidisciplinary institution shaping generations.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police registered 1,349 cases during a week-long special drive against motorists blocking free-left lanes and minors driving vehicles. The enforcement action, conducted from August 12 to 18, included 1,015 free-left violations and 334 minor-driving cases.

A 21-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by three friends following an argument over a financial matter after a drinking session in Bandlaguda Jagir. Police said an iron rod was used in the assault and efforts are on to nab the suspects.

BRS leader T Harish Rao was placed under house arrest in Kokapet on Wednesday ahead of his proposed visit to Sanathnagar TIMS hospital. Police said the move was preventive, amid a political dispute between the Congress and BRS over the project.

Farmers in Khammam’s Wyra reservoir ayacut are worried over uncertainty surrounding irrigation water supply for standing crops. Farmers staged a protest demanding water from the reservoir, while officials said drinking water requirements remained the priority amid uncertain future inflows

Farmers from Jogipet, Masanpally and neighbouring villages staged a protest at Anna Sagar sub-station over frequent disruptions in power supply to agricultural connections. The protest caused traffic disruption on the Jogipet-Sangareddy road before police intervened

Polytechnic students across the erstwhile Medak district protested against the Congress government’s proposal to merge polytechnic education with Young India Skill University. Students and staff said the move could reduce opportunities and demanded that the government withdraw the proposal

Internal differences in the Asifabad Congress have intensified following the appointment of Athram Suguna as DCC president. Three senior leaders are reportedly opposing her leadership, while the party’s top leadership is considering a committee to resolve the growing conflict.

The new one-way traffic system around KBR Park caused confusion, congestion and frustration among Hyderabad commuters on Tuesday. Long detours, barricades and unfamiliar diversions led to traffic snarls at key junctions, particularly during peak hours between 8 am and 11 am.

Two rice millers were arrested in Peddapalli for allegedly defaulting on 6,662 metric tonnes of CMR rice worth Rs 24.18 crore. Police said the millers had received 10,015 metric tonnes of paddy but returned only 1,577 metric tonnes.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught a GHMC Town Planning Supervisor allegedly accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe in Hyderabad. The officer had allegedly demanded the money to process a building permission file. She was produced before a special ACB court and remanded.

A 26-year-old shopkeeper died of electrocution in Balanagar, Hyderabad, on Monday night while allegedly trying to secure a loose signboard. Police said Sanju Choudhary came into contact with nearby high-tension power lines and later died at a private hospital.

Several Tollywood celebrities residing in Hyderabad have opted to retain their voting rights in their native places in Andhra Pradesh during the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls. Officials said many celebrities with votes in Jubilee Hills chose to give them up.

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy has suspected that some officials from the previous government may have been involved in placing properties on the 22-A prohibited list. He promised a comprehensive inquiry and strict action against those found responsible.

Three real estate agents were arrested in Adilabad for allegedly cheating a woman of Rs 42 lakh by selling six house sites using forged ownership documents. Police said the accused fabricated land titles and forged revenue officials’ signatures.

Hyderabad food safety teams inspected 130 establishments and seized about 36 tonnes of suspected adulterated ghee and raw materials. Officials said cheaper oils, vanaspati and artificial flavours were used in products sold as genuine ghee and urged consumers to remain cautious.

Former Minister C Laxma Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over remarks on the BRS rule and said TIMS-Sanath Nagar was initiated and largely completed during the previous government. He also highlighted BRS initiatives in healthcare and medical education.

Polytechnic students and staff across Telangana have opposed the proposed merger of polytechnic education with Young India Skill University. Protesters fear the move could affect ECET and BTech opportunities, undermine SBTET’s autonomy and reduce the importance of diploma education.

Tension prevailed in Narsampet after municipal officials removed former MLA and BRS leader Peddi Sudharshan Reddy’s statue. BRS cadres staged protests across the constituency, while several leaders and activists were detained. Officials said the statue was installed without permission on assigned land.

Gaur Gopal Das and psychiatrist Dr Pratima Murthy will come together in Hyderabad on August 19 for a dialogue on spirituality, science and mental health. The discussion will explore emotional resilience, healthier relationships and ways to build stronger families and minds.

Cognizant has launched a two-week talent accelerator programme for 489 graduates from 58 B-schools across India. The cohort includes more than 37% non-STEM talent and over 42% women, with training focused on business functions, sales, marketing and leadership.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao condemned the arrest of licensed surveyors protesting at Survey Bhavan over pending payments. He demanded their immediate release and urged the Telangana government to hold talks with the surveyors and resolve their grievances.

A 36-year-old Sudanese man with a severely damaged and fused knee regained the ability to stand and walk after complex reconstruction at a Hyderabad hospital. Doctors performed corrective procedures and a hinged total knee replacement before beginning his rehabilitation.