Telangana

BRS working president KT Rama Rao extended support for the medical treatment of Bhavishya, the daughter of Telangana movement martyr Yadireddy's younger brother. After her successful surgery, Bhavishya and her family met him to express their gratitude.

ICRISAT has secured long-term access to CRISPR-Cas9 through a humanitarian licensing agreement with Corteva and The Broad Institute, enabling faster development of climate-resilient, high-yielding crop varieties for smallholder farmers across Asia and Africa while strengthening food security and agricultural sustainability

Suspected discharge of industrial effluents into Rudraram lake allegedly caused the death of a large number of fish, affecting over 150 fishermen. They claimed losses of nearly Rs 20 lakh and demanded a Pollution Control Board probe and action against the responsible industries.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused Congress leaders of targeting T Harish Rao with personal allegations over his visit to the Mookambika temple. He demanded a public apology and alleged the campaign was intended to divert attention from key public issues.

BRS leaders from the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to expedite the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme. Speaking at a forum in Baltimore, they also sought action against Karnataka's projects and called for collective efforts towards Palamuru's development.

The Nama Muttaiah Memorial Trust provided Rs 50,000 in financial assistance to the family of unemployed youth Gaddam Venu Kumar. Former MP Nama Nageswara Rao assured the family of support and urged unemployed youth not to resort to extreme steps.

Jogini Shyamala Devi and her disciples staged a protest during Bonalu celebrations in Secunderabad after the Bonam carried by her was allegedly toppled a day earlier. Police stopped the group from entering a restricted area near the Ujjaini Mahakali Temple, leading to brief tension.

Lakshmi, the caparisoned elephant carrying the sacred portrait of Goddess Mahakali, led the traditional Ambari procession during Lashkar Bonalu in Secunderabad. Hundreds of devotees gathered along the route as cultural performances and strict safety measures marked the annual religious event.

During the annual Rangam ritual at the Ujjaini Mahakali Temple in Secunderabad, oracle Swaranalatha warned of possible floods, fire accidents and loss of life in Telangana while also predicting abundant rainfall. She urged the temple management to install a Goddess idol without further delay.

The Hyderabad Police have advised residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel following the IMD's forecast of heavy rainfall until Monday night. Motorists have been urged to avoid waterlogged roads, drive cautiously and follow official weather and traffic advisories.

Eisai has launched LEQEMBI (lecanemab) in India after receiving CDSCO approval, introducing the country's first disease-modifying therapy for early Alzheimer's disease. The treatment is indicated for patients with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia and aims to slow disease progression.

An undertrial prisoner from Mahabubabad, arrested in a 2017 murder case after failing to appear in court, died while undergoing treatment at MGM Hospital in Warangal. His family alleged they were informed only after his death. Police said the body would be handed over after the post-mortem

Twenty-seven students of the Government Tribal Girls' Ashram School in Wardhannapet, Warangal district, were hospitalised after developing symptoms of suspected food poisoning. Officials launched an inquiry, while the Collector ordered a detailed investigation into the incident and hostel hygiene conditions

IIT Hyderabad and Crimson Energy have launched ANUGYAN, India's first industry-academia Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme. The three-month residential course will equip engineers and professionals with specialised skills to support the country's ambitious expansion of its civil nuclear energy sector.

The GHMC has relocated the bronze statue of former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao from a traffic island near the Indo American Cancer Hospital to the Japanese Garden to facilitate H-CITI infrastructure works around KBR Park. Another statue may also be shifted.

The three-day 'Safe Sports Telangana' workshop organised by SATS concluded in Hyderabad with stakeholders discussing athlete safety, inclusivity and welfare. The recommendations will be used to formulate Telangana Safe Sports Guidelines aimed at strengthening safeguarding standards across the State.

BRS leader Gaddam Srinivas Yadav has urged Hyderabad Police to shut down a club in Abids, alleging that it is operating illegal gambling activities under political patronage. He sought a detailed inquiry, while the allegations against political leaders remain independently unverified.

Dundigal police have booked three minor boys under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting two fellow students at a State-run residential school in Bowrampet. The investigation is underway, with police recording statements and coordinating with child welfare authorities.

Dundigal police have booked three minor boys under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting two fellow students at a State-run residential school in Bowrampet. The investigation is underway, with police recording statements and coordinating with child welfare authorities.

NIMS has completed 1,000 robotic surgeries within three years, with over 90 per cent of the procedures performed free under Aarogyasri and CMRF. The milestone covers urology, surgical gastroenterology and oncology, highlighting the institute's growing expertise in advanced robotic healthcare.

Adilabad police arrested two Bangladeshi nationals and an Indian accomplice while investigating a house burglary, uncovering an alleged cross-border theft syndicate. Valuables worth Rs 8 lakh were seized, and police are searching for other members and those behind forged identity documents

Gaddam Venu Kumar, an unemployed youth from Khammam district who attempted suicide over the alleged delay in government job notifications, remains critical but is showing signs of improvement. His suicide note has triggered political criticism of the Telangana government

Hyderabad will host the second meetings of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the Expert Network on Asset Recovery on August 4 and 5. Delegates will discuss asset recovery, cross-border corruption, extradition cooperation and technology-driven ethical governance.

Hyderabad will host the second meetings of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the Expert Network on Asset Recovery on August 4 and 5. Delegates will discuss asset recovery, cross-border corruption, extradition cooperation and technology-driven ethical governance.