Telangana

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao denied any links with Globarena Technologies and challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to produce evidence within 48 hours or apologise publicly. He warned of civil, criminal and defamation proceedings if the allegations were not substantiated.

Residents of Mukhra (K) village in Adilabad district celebrated BRS Working President KT Rama Rao's birthday by performing Ksheerabhisekam to his flex poster. They praised his contribution to women's welfare and Hyderabad's IT growth while recalling welfare initiatives introduced during the BRS government.

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao has served a legal notice on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, seeking an unconditional public apology within 48 hours over allegations linking him to Globarena Technologies and the 2019 Intermediate examination controversy, failing which legal action has been threatened.

Resident Welfare Associations have raised objections to Telangana's proposed CURE Bill 2026, seeking wider consultation and scientific evaluation. They have flagged concerns over property tax calculations, building permission cancellations, utility restrictions and protection of apartment owners from developer defaults.

A 33-year-old woman was arrested by Chilkalaguda police for allegedly attempting to murder her mother-in-law during a dispute over family property. The victim was rescued by neighbours and taken to Gandhi Hospital after sustaining injuries in the reported attack.

Former Telangana Director of Public Health Dr G. Srinivasa Rao has urged the State government to strengthen Covid-19 surveillance, testing and public communication amid rising cases in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. He also warned about increasing dengue and other monsoon-related diseases.

The BRS demanded that the Telangana government provide free Indiramma Houses as promised before the elections and immediately allot 39,000 completed double-bedroom houses lying vacant in Hyderabad. The party accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its housing commitments.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan demanded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's resignation over the TGPSC Group-I paper leak, drawing parallels with Congress' demand for the Union Education Minister's resignation over the NEET controversy. KT Rama Rao will skip birthday celebrations to join a student protest.

With only 55 per cent of enumeration forms digitised in Patancheru, MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy has launched an awareness campaign using autos fitted with loudspeakers to encourage voters to submit SIR forms amid concerns over a sharp decline in the electorate.

An electrician from Bhadrachalam lost Rs. 55,894 after installing a fake APK file sent through WhatsApp claiming to be an RTA challan. Police registered a case under the BNS and ITA, while the victim alerted the cyber crime helpline.

Osmania University has postponed all examinations scheduled for July 24 following a shutdown call by Left-affiliated student unions protesting the alleged lathi-charge during the Chalo Sansad March over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak. A revised schedule will be announced later.

The CREDAI Hyderabad Property Show 2026 will be held from August 28 to 30 at HITEX Exhibition Centre, featuring more than 100 RERA-approved projects. Homebuyers can interact with developers, consult leading banks and explore residential and commercial investment opportunities across Hyderabad.

About 30 students of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Residential School (Girls) in Bellampalli, Mancherial district, fell ill after consuming dinner on Wednesday night. They were hospitalised with vomiting and stomach pain, while officials initiated an inquiry and ordered food sample testing.

Hyderabad-based fintech startup VIYONA has received BBPS approval to operate as a Customer Operating Unit, enabling it to offer digital bill payment services across multiple categories. The certification also allows banks, NBFCs and enterprises to integrate secure payment solutions through its platform.

Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group will invest more than Rs 600 crore to establish a 50-acre integrated superalloy manufacturing facility in Telangana. The plant will produce critical nickel-based alloys for aerospace, defence and energy sectors, helping reduce India's reliance on imports.

Entrepreneur Nayini Anurag Reddy organised the "Gift a Smile" food donation drive across 28 states to mark BRS Working President KT Rama Rao's 50th birthday. The campaign served nearly 3,500 meals, promoting compassion, unity and community service through volunteers and partner NGOs.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has launched a dedicated premium taxi service with a fleet of more than 200 vehicles. Available 24/7, the airport-assured service offers multiple booking options and aims to provide passengers with safe, reliable and convenient last-mile connectivity.

Booth Level Officers in Telangana have protested Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's remarks on their work during the Special Intensive Revision exercise by wearing black badges and demanding that he withdraw his comments, citing significant progress in completing the enumeration process.

CSIR-IICT has handed over a 500 KLD decentralised effluent treatment plant to Siripuram village, bringing eco-friendly wastewater management to the Pochampally Ikat handloom cluster. The initiative aims to protect water resources, support artisans and promote sustainable textile production.

Cyclists and fitness enthusiasts have urged HMDA to repair cracks and damaged bollards along Hyderabad's 23-km Cycling Track, warning of potential safety hazards. The appeal comes days after controversy over the removal of a section of the track near My Home Avatar Junction.

A pan shop owner was arrested by Hyderabad's Prohibition and Excise Department after officials seized 500 grams of ganja packed in sachets during a raid. The accused allegedly sold the contraband for profit and has been booked under the NDPS Act.

Hyderabad's traditional Kalai craftsmen are witnessing renewed demand as restaurants and households return to copper cookware. Though only a few workshops remain, the centuries-old tin-coating craft continues to protect health, preserve cooking quality and keep an important part of the city's heritage alive.

Telangana faces a statewide shutdown of educational institutions and protests led by student organisations, unemployed youth, and the BRS over the NEET-UG paper leak issue, police recruitment vacancies, and alleged government inaction. KT Rama Rao will join the demonstrations in Hyderabad, while student groups demand Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and abolition of the National Testing Agency.

The Telangana Medical Council detected alleged unauthorised medical practice during inspections at four clinics in Alwal. Officials found individuals allegedly providing allopathic treatment and prescribing medicines without required qualifications or authorisation. The Council said action would be initiated against them.