Telangana

Andhra Pradesh police stopped a BRS delegation led by former Minister S Niranjan Reddy from visiting the Pothireddypadu head regulator. Niranjan alleged that AP was diverting Krishna water while the Telangana government was failing to safeguard farmers’ interests.

A mathematics teacher from the Government Minority Residential School in Mahabubabad died after being hit by a train while crossing railway tracks at the local railway station. Railway police shifted the body for post-mortem examination and registered a case

A 27-year-old man from Konam village in Anakapalli district underwent surgery for a rare mediastinal cancer at Malla Reddy Narayana Multispeciality Hospital. Doctors performed a sternotomy to remove residual tumour tissue after chemotherapy, and discharged him in stable condition.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has announced free coaching for police job aspirants from Siddipet constituency through the KCR Coaching Centre. Applications will be accepted online from August 13 to 19, followed by screening, physical training and classroom coaching.

Hyderabad Traffic Police has announced diversions near Necklace Rotary on August 14 for the inauguration of the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule statue at Lake View Park. The diversions will begin at 2 p.m. and remain until the event concludes, depending on traffic conditions.

The Telangana government’s move to carve out elite medical suites at TIMS, Sanathnagar, for foreign patients under a medical tourism initiative has drawn sharp criticism. Senior doctors and public health experts argue the plan undermines the institute’s original purpose of serving the poor and middle class.

Three months after Tanuja Ranjan was murdered at her Jubilee Hills residence, the alleged mastermind and key suspects remain at large. Hyderabad police have arrested two suspects and recovered some stolen property, while efforts are underway to trace those believed to have fled Nepal.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan urged the Legislative Council Privileges Committee to act against officials over alleged negligence, protocol violations and failure to respond to elected representatives. He also sought restoration of CDF allocations and stronger accountability mechanisms for officials.

Two workers from Uttar Pradesh died in an accident at Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal after reportedly being trapped in a lift following an electric short circuit. Geesugonda police registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident.

Students at Hyderabad’s Nizam College staged a protest demanding hostel accommodation, alleging that rooms had not been allotted more than a month into the academic year. Nearly 1,000 students are reportedly seeking accommodation, while police prevented protesters from entering the Principal’s chamber.

A Hyderabad woman has alleged severe harassment, online abuse and threats from a man after her family called off their proposed marriage. She alleged that he took Rs 15 lakh, demanded dowry and later spread false claims about her on social media.

Former Telangana DPH Dr G Srinivasa Rao has urged the State government to hike AYUSH doctors’ stipends and clear arrears, citing disparities with allopathy medicos. He also backed the ongoing protest by AYUSH house surgeons and postgraduates at Indira Park.

Banjara Hills police have registered a case against a man accused of allegedly harassing a young woman after luring her with an IT job promise. The woman alleged that he threatened to share her private photographs and chats with her parents.

Former BRS MLAs have approached the Lokayukta alleging large-scale irregularities in land acquisition and compensation for the Kodangal Lift Irrigation Scheme. They sought an independent probe, while questioning land transactions, compensation distribution, project feasibility and pending statutory clearances.

Orugallu Wildlife Society and Haritha have condemned the alleged stance of Khanapur MLA Vedma Bojju and Sirpur (T) MLA Dr P Harish Babu towards forest officials. The organisations expressed concern over attacks and remarks against personnel protecting forests and wildlife.

South Central Railway will operate special trains between Charlapalli and Kottayam to meet the additional passenger rush during Onam. The services will run on selected dates in August, with stops at several major stations and multiple coach classes for passengers.

Banswada MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy has defended his criticism of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s administration, saying he only spoke the truth. He denied any political motive, backed development works by both BRS and Congress governments in his constituency.

The Telangana Government plans to auction 10.63 acres at Panmaktha village in Raidurg near Durgam Cheruvu. BRS leader T Harish Rao opposed the proposed auctions, citing alleged heritage, ownership, Waqf and legal disputes over the land.

NIMS neurosurgeon Dr Thirumal Yerragunta has been selected as a Scientist-in-Residence at the University of Central Florida. During his week-long residency, he will interact with faculty and students, discuss neurosurgery and AI in healthcare, and explore academic collaborations.

Actor Junior NTR has been discharged from KIMS Hospitals in Secunderabad after undergoing successful arthroscopic shoulder surgery. He is doing well and will begin rehabilitation under medical supervision. The actor had sustained the injury in late July.

BikeWo Green Tech has signed an MoU with Hyderabad-based Hala Mobility to explore EV fleet deployment and management. The companies plan an initial deployment of around 1,000 vehicles, with an ambition to scale the fleet to 10,000 vehicles over three years.

Task force police arrested 16 persons for allegedly indulging in cockfighting on the outskirts of Kallempalli village in Mancherial. Police seized four roosters, 45 knives, 12 mobile phones, 18 motorbikes and Rs 24,040 cash from the accused persons.

More than 30 per cent of civil works under the H-CITI project have been completed at IIIT and Khajaguda junctions in Gachibowli. The project includes three flyovers and an underpass, while construction has caused traffic disruptions. CMC targets April 2027 completion.

Narsapur police seized around 350 quintals of PDS rice being transported to Gondia in neighbouring Maharashtra. Acting on a vigilance tip-off, civil supplies officials and police stopped the vehicle near Narsapur on August 7 and later registered a case.