Telangana

The Telangana government on Monday released another Rs.2,000 crore towards pending employee dues, taking the total amount released to Rs.4,000 crore. The funds have been used to clear GPF dues, commutation payments and pending bills of retired employees.

Chief Electoral Officer Sudarshan Reddy praised Booth Level Officers and election staff for completing nearly 1.73 crore Enumeration Forms within four days. He urged political parties and BLAs to actively participate in the Special Intensive Revision and directed officials to intensify voter awareness efforts.

Heavy rains and waterlogging forced the postponement of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's Rythu Ashirwada Sabha in Khammam. The event has also triggered criticism from environmentalists and opposition leaders over the felling of trees and damage to agricultural land.

A year after the Sigachi blast, survivors continue to suffer psychological trauma, sleepless nights and financial hardship. They have demanded permanent employment and Rs one crore compensation, alleging that the company has stopped paying salaries and denied them further treatment

TGSPDCL Chairman and Managing Director Jitesh V Patil reviewed power sector activities in Mahabubnagar, directing officials to improve monsoon preparedness, ensure uninterrupted agricultural power supply and enhance consumer services. He also inspected power infrastructure at Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies

BRS cadres staged a sit-in at Koutala mandal centre in Kumram Bheem Asifabad, demanding that the State government restore security to party general secretary Dr RS Praveen Kumar. They alleged the security was withdrawn because he was exposing the government's failures

A motorist was injured in Jubilee Hills after allegedly colliding with a senior police official’s vehicle. Police said the driver, suspected to be a foreign national, was driving rashly when the accident occurred. The official was not in the vehicle at the time.

BJP corporators in Mancherial accused civic officials of ignoring their suggestions on developmental works and acting on the advice of a Congress leader. They also alleged that the State government was not giving due credit to the Centre for funding various projects.

Excise officials seized 13 defence liquor bottles during a surprise inspection on the AP Sampark Kranti Express at Kacheguda Railway Station. The bottles were found unclaimed, and a case has been registered against unknown persons for illegal transportation of liquor.

A Fast Track Court in LB Nagar sentenced a 25-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a POCSO case. The court also imposed a fine and compensation after convicting him for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor following a full trial.

Godrej Pet Care has launched its dog food brand, Godrej Ninja, in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Developed and tested in India, the scientifically formulated product is designed to improve dogs' gut health and immunity while catering to the growing pet nutrition market.

Firan Technology Group has inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India at GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park in Hyderabad. The unit will produce advanced avionics and cockpit interface electronics, strengthening India's role in the global aerospace manufacturing and defence supply chain.

The Government Area Hospital in Bhadrachalam is grappling with a severe shortage of doctors and nursing staff, affecting healthcare services for tribal communities. CPI (M) has urged the Telangana government to fill vacancies and allocate funds to upgrade the facility.

A 23-year-old MA student from Narayanpet, declared brain dead after a road accident, has saved four lives through organ donation. His family donated his heart, liver and kidneys under the State-run Jeevandan programme, earning appreciation from Jeevandan Telangana.

Three villages in the core area of the Kawal Tiger Reserve are set to be relocated as part of efforts to improve tiger habitat. Forest officials also plan to strengthen prey availability, curb poaching and prevent encroachments to attract more tigers

Residents of Ambedkar Nagar, Golbangla Basti and the fifth ward staged a protest against a garbage dumping yard near a temple in Mancherial. They demanded its relocation, citing health concerns, while BRS leaders extended support to the agitation

IIT Hyderabad, in partnership with FORTESS, will establish the Information Age Museum – IGNITE at its Kandi campus. The interactive museum will showcase emerging technologies and innovation, aiming to inspire students, educators and entrepreneurs. It is expected to open by December 2026

CITU leaders staged a protest in Sangareddy ahead of the first anniversary of the Sigachi blast, demanding immediate release of the promised Rs 1 crore compensation to victims' families. They also sought better treatment for injured workers and stricter industrial safety measures

The International Council for Innovators and Entrepreneurs has launched Explore2Expand Taiwan, a global delegation initiative scheduled from July 29 to August 2, 2026, to connect entrepreneurs, startups, investors and researchers with Taiwan's technology, innovation and academic ecosystem for international collaboration.

A Hyderabad woman has alleged that she was cheated of nearly Rs 31.42 lakh by a consultancy that promised a UK Skilled Worker Visa and overseas employment. Jubilee Hills police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the alleged fraud.

The Hindustani Gau Raksha Samiti has urged the Central government to impose a nationwide ban on cow slaughter, declare the cow the National Animal, protect all bovines, close beef-exporting companies, and strengthen communal harmony through constitutional and policy measures.

A 30-year-old student from Telangana's Peddapalli district, Gitla Sai Akhil Reddy, died after reportedly falling from a building in Valencia, Spain. The circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be confirmed, while efforts are underway to bring his mortal remains home.

The Telangana government has transferred 36 Deputy Superintendents of Police and assigned them new postings across various wings, including CID, ACB, Intelligence and Special Branch. The reshuffle covers multiple commissionerates and districts, including Cyberabad, Nizamabad, Khammam, Siddipet and Ramagundam.

ISKCON Hyderabad will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Radha Madanmohan Mandir at Abids with four days of religious and cultural programmes from August 15 to 18. The celebrations will include special rituals, discourses, cultural events and the distribution of over five lakh plates of prasadam.