Telangana

The Telangana High Court expressed concern over the alleged misuse of welfare schemes and the growing financial burden on the State exchequer. During a contempt hearing, Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka questioned the sustainability of welfare spending and called for accountability in identifying ineligible beneficiaries.

Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for neglecting Mission Bhagiratha, urging immediate repairs and dedicated funds to safeguard the decade-old drinking water scheme that transformed access across Telangana.

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy directed Mines department officials not to harass genuine road contractors over mining permissions. During a review meeting, he also questioned steep penalties and urged action against officials linked to the circumstances surrounding a contractor's death.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of failing to implement promised welfare schemes for weavers, demanded revival of earlier initiatives like "Nethanna Bima" and "Nethannaku Cheyutha," and criticised both Congress and BJP for neglecting the handloom sector.

IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana plans to introduce a Digital Assembly and Digital Council while expanding AI-driven governance. The government is also working on blockchain-based certificates, paperless administration and improved digital connectivity to strengthen citizen services.

BRS leader Balka Suman, speaking in Mancherial after attending court, alleged that he was falsely implicated in cases during the Kyathanpalli municipal elections. He accused the Congress government of harassment against BRS cadres while sparing ruling leaders.

Khammam police booked a married woman and her alleged lover for allegedly plotting to kill her husband after WhatsApp and Instagram chats surfaced. The complainant submitted copies of the messages to police, following which a Zero FIR was registered and transferred.

A Deputy Civil Surgeon at Jogipet Area Hospital in Sangareddy was suspended after allegedly sending a private doctor to perform his official duties. The Health Department has ordered an inquiry, while officials are also probing similar allegations against another doctor.

The Election Commission has urged eligible electors to submit their duly filled Enumeration Forms under the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls by August 10. Voters can submit forms through BLOs, collection centres, ERO offices or online via the ECI portal.

The Telangana government has extended the HILT application deadline till October 31 after receiving only 193 applications covering about 450 acres. Industries continue to cite relocation costs, DIF-related concerns and inadequate relocation infrastructure, resulting in a much lower response than expected.

Residents of Bismillah Colony in Shaheennagar have alleged that poor roads, inadequate drainage and irregular garbage collection continue despite the area's merger with GHMC. They say the lack of basic civic infrastructure has created health hazards and made daily commuting difficult.

KNRUHS has announced the schedule for physical assessment of PwD candidates and certificate verification for CAP applicants seeking MBBS and BDS admissions. Both processes will be conducted on August 13 and 14 at designated centres in Hyderabad.

BRS leaders K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao extended National Handloom Day greetings while accusing the Congress government of neglecting Telangana's handloom sector. They called for renewed support for weavers and the restoration of welfare schemes introduced during the previous BRS government

Bonalu shopping is increasingly moving online, with devotees ordering Bonam pots, puja kits and festival essentials through e-commerce platforms. Despite the digital shift, Hyderabad's traditional markets continue to witness heavy footfall as many shoppers prefer buying and decorating ritual items in person.

The Telangana Congress leadership has reportedly proposed appointing two senior Ministers as AICC in-charges for other States, a move that could create Cabinet vacancies. The plan comes amid speculation over a Cabinet expansion and reports of growing differences within the government.

The Chandipura virus has resurfaced in Gujarat, claiming 22 children's lives and reviving memories of the devastating 2003 outbreak in the then undivided Warangal, Karimnagar and Khammam districts. Experts stress early hospitalisation and preventive measures as the best defence against the disease.

A special POCSO court in Hyderabad sentenced a 44-year-old man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in a 2019 child rape case. The victim, then aged 12, received counselling and legal support through the Bharosa Centre during the investigation.

A 19-year-old youth died and two others were injured after they suffered electric shocks while installing flexi banners for Bonalu celebrations in Narsapur town of Medak district. The injured were admitted to hospital, and the festivities were halted following the incident

The Telangana High Court has begun hearing petitions challenging the inclusion of the Telangana Family Register Certificate as proof of eligibility in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Petitioners argue that the certificate, based on ration card data, is unconstitutional for voter enrollment.

The Telangana High Court has directed authorities to respond within two weeks to a writ petition filed by Adivasi Sena, which challenges the inclusion of non-tribal voters in electoral rolls of Fifth Scheduled Areas during the Special Intensive Revision 2026.

An eight-year-old Class III student died after a snake bit him at a government school in Eklaspur, Narayanpet district. The incident occurred during school hours, with conflicting claims over where the snakebite happened. The student later died at the District Hospital.

Telangana has secured the top rank in India for cybercrime performance in a nationwide PMO review. The State was recognised for its implementation of key I4C initiatives, including e-Zero FIR, S4C, cybercrime portals, public awareness and grievance redressal mechanisms.

TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud dismissed reports of surveillance and internal rifts, affirming cordial ties with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. He clarified that the newly formed AICC Coordination Committee is meant to strengthen party-government coordination, not create divisions.

Leaders of Toli-Mali Telangana Udyama Porata Samithi paid homage to 1969 Telangana martyrs Dastagiri and Ramachander in Kothagudem and remembered Prof. K. Jayashankar on his birth anniversary, urging people to honour their contributions to the statehood movement.