Telangana

Former minister T Harish Rao urged women above 40 years to undergo regular cancer screening while inaugurating a two-day camp in Siddipet. He announced support for a new screening centre and criticised the Congress government for neglecting the Siddipet hospital

Telangana CEO C. Sudarshan Reddy clarified that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is solely to ensure error-free digitisation and has no link to government welfare schemes. He directed officials to complete the process by August 3.

BRS leaders protested the demolition of the Munneru check dam in Khammam, alleging political vendetta and warning of future water shortages. They demanded immediate restoration of the structure and warned of a public agitation if the government failed to act

The Telangana government has resumed pumping operations under the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme after heavy rainfall boosted inflows into the Godavari and Krishna rivers. Water is being lifted from major projects like Sripada Yellampalli and routed to reservoirs, easing drinking water and irrigation concerns.

Nehru Zoological Park celebrated World Tiger Day with tiger adoption, keepers' talks, student competitions and a rally. SBI renewed its adoption of five tigers by donating Rs 15 lakh, while zoo officials highlighted the importance of tiger conservation and captive breeding efforts.

The restored Khursheed Jah Devdi in Hyderabad's Old City is expected to open to the public early next year. QQSUDA has invited hospitality firms to manage the heritage palace, which could host cultural events, an art gallery, and a cafeteria while preserving its historic character.

The iconic Malakpet TV tower in Hyderabad, once central to Doordarshan’s analogue broadcasts, is being repurposed for digital mobile broadcasting. Trials are underway to deliver TV channels directly to smartphones without internet or subscription, with Doordarshan channels like DD Yadagiri, DD National, and DD Sports expected to lead the rollout.

BRS leaders have accused the Congress government of delaying the regularisation of SCCL lands under GO 76 in Kothagudem. They demanded a White Paper on pending applications and urged the government to announce a timeline for issuing pattas to eligible beneficiaries.

The Telangana Association of United Kingdom celebrated Bonalu Festival in London with over 2,500 diaspora members participating. The event featured traditional rituals, cultural performances and a Thottela procession. Leaders highlighted the importance of preserving Telangana's cultural identity and passing traditions to future generations

The Special Task Force of the Prohibition and Excise Department raided a house in Meerpet and seized 13 bottles of non-duty-paid Defence Liquor allegedly being sold illegally. One person was arrested, and the seized liquor was handed over for further legal action.

The Prohibition and Excise Department arrested two persons during separate operations in Malkajgiri and Patancheru, seizing 2 kg of dry ganja. Two more suspects have been booked and remain absconding, while officials continue their investigation into both narcotics cases.

Pegasystems has launched its first National Internship Program, a five-week virtual initiative in collaboration with AICTE and SmartBridge Educational Services. The programme provides students with practical exposure to Generative AI, workflow automation, and enterprise technologies while strengthening India's future technology talent pipeline.

Paddy farmers in Telangana are finding it difficult to shift to alternative crops despite the government's advisory due to the El Nino threat. Experts say paddy fields are unsuitable for semi-arid crops, leaving many farmers uncertain about cultivation and yields during Vanakalam

Adilabad police rescued a kidnapped minor girl within 12 hours and arrested two women for their alleged involvement in the crime. Police said the accused had planned to sell the girl to a human trafficking racket after kidnapping her from Ruyyadi village

iHub-Data at IIIT Hyderabad has invited applications for a six-month Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning programme for B.Tech. students from AICTE-affiliated institutions. The course begins on September 3, with weekend campus classes, online tutorials, and applications closing on August 15.

Thirty-two boat drivers and support staff from water tourism destinations across Telangana received CPR and AED training at Hussain Sagar Lake under the 1,000 CPR Brand Ambassadors initiative. The programme included hands-on emergency response training, rescue techniques, and practical skill assessments using mannequins.

Seven-year-old chess prodigy Nyra Bainagari solved 154 Smothered Mate chess puzzles in just 29 minutes and 38 seconds, surpassing her target during a world record attempt in Hyderabad. The feat has been submitted to the World Book of Records for official recognition.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar questioned the Congress government's decision to withdraw security cover for Opposition leaders, alleging political bias in the Security Review Committee's exercise. He demanded that the SRC report be made public and warned of legal action.

A trainee IPS officer was arrested in Hyderabad in connection with a sexual harassment case filed by a fellow trainee at the National Police Academy. Police conducted a medical examination before producing him before a court, while the investigation into the allegations continues.

Persistent rain for the second consecutive day brought Hyderabad traffic to a standstill, with severe congestion reported across the IT Corridor and other key stretches. Waterlogging, ongoing infrastructure works and fallen trees caused long delays, while rescue teams cleared roads and assisted residents.

The Malkajgiri SOT and food safety officials seized nearly 300 kg of suspected fake paneer from two autorickshaws at Keesara and arrested two men. The consignment, allegedly meant for hotels and restaurants, has been sent for laboratory testing as investigations continue.

Anticipating moderate to heavy rainfall, the Cyberabad Traffic Police have advised companies to implement staggered early logouts from 3.30 pm onwards to reduce congestion, minimise travel risks and ensure smooth movement of emergency services across the commissionerate.

Moderate to heavy rain lashed the erstwhile Adilabad district from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning, disrupting normal life. Nirmal and Mancherial were the worst affected, with swollen streams, damaged roads, traffic disruptions, injuries and a ₹1.35 crore production loss for SCCL.

Intermittent rain continued across Hyderabad on Wednesday morning after heavy showers on Tuesday disrupted normal life. The IMD has forecast more moderate rainfall through the day, with commuters likely to face traffic congestion, waterlogging and other rain-related challenges during evening hours.