Telangana

Tension prevailed in Narsampet after municipal officials demolished a pedestal built for former MLA Peddi Sudharshan Reddy’s statue, citing lack of permission. BRS leaders and cadres staged a protest and rasta-roko, leading to a scuffle with police.

An outsourced NPDCL worker was electrocuted while repairing a power line between Gontlapet and Motlaguda villages in Kumram Bheem Asifabad on Monday. His family staged a sit-in at the hospital, alleging power was restored without warning.

A newborn baby was found abandoned at a junction in Naspur mandal centre in Mancherial on Monday. Locals alerted police, who shifted the baby to a hospital. The healthy newborn will later be moved to a child welfare home.

BRS leader T Harish Rao urged the Telangana government to operate Kaleshwaram pumps at Kannepalli and fill interconnected reservoirs to support farmers during Kharif. He sought pumping from Mid Manair to the Lower Manair Dam and utilisation of Godavari floodwater.

One person was critically injured and seven others suffered minor injuries after two groups clashed at a stadium in Srirampur, Mancherial, on Sunday night. Police registered a case against six persons and launched an investigation into the incident.

Hyderabad police busted a racket allegedly cheating people by promising to locate hidden treasure beneath their houses. Four persons were arrested and 25 duplicate gold-coated coins, coal, soil and puja material were seized. The gang allegedly cheated 11 people.

NIMS will launch a free heart surgery initiative for children from August 13. The procedures will be conducted by its CT Surgery Department in collaboration with London-based paediatric cardiac surgeon Dr Ramana Tannashuneni and technical experts.

A retired Army man was killed and two others seriously injured after a speeding Mahindra SUV allegedly rammed into them at Hydershah Kote in Hyderabad. The occupants reportedly fled the scene, while Narsingi Police registered a case and launched an investigation

India must move from awareness to action by strengthening deceased organ donation, protecting ethical living donation and ensuring public trust through transparency

The Thoti community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group in Telangana, is facing a serious decline due to a shrinking population, hereditary health disorders, economic instability and limited access to education and healthcare, prompting community leaders to seek government intervention

The annual Gandhari Maisamma bonalu festival was celebrated at Bokkalagutta village in Mancherial on Sunday, attracting around 30,000 devotees. Special prayers were offered, while police deployed over 100 personnel to manage crowds, ensure security and regulate traffic near the shrine

Flood inflows into major irrigation projects in Telangana, including Jurala, Srisailam and Yellampalli, have declined due to reduced rainfall in upstream Karnataka. Officials have closed gates, prioritising drinking water over irrigation, while power generation continues.

DGP CV Anand launched TG-VEER, a grievance portal for families of police martyrs in Telangana. During his visit to erstwhile Warangal district, he reviewed policing, discussed cybercrime and drug-related challenges, and stressed the importance of basic policing principles

World Indigenous Peoples Day was celebrated across Adilabad and neighbouring districts with tributes to tribal heroes, cultural programmes, rallies, and calls to protect tribal rights over land, water, and forests.

The two-day Bonalu festival began in Hyderabad’s Old City on Sunday with thousands of devotees visiting temples. Women carried decorated Bonam pots, while Thottalu processions and Potharajus added colour to celebrations. Police made elaborate security arrangements for the festival.

Devotees at Beechupally were stunned after priest Anil Sharma performed puja to a crocodile that emerged from the Krishna River and reached the Pushkar Ghat. Forest officials and local fishermen later caught the reptile and released it into the river

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao visited Nallabelli in Warangal district to pay respects to late former MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, handing over financial aid to his family. His rare public appearance drew a massive turnout of party leaders, workers, and supporters along the route.

Regency College of Culinary Arts & Hotel Management welcomed its 2026–2029 BHMCT and BCTCA batches and Diploma in Food Production students at a freshers’ party in Ibrahimpatnam. The event featured dance, music, bottle flairing and a ramp walk.

Seven persons were arrested for allegedly gambling at a house in Peddampet village of Anthargaon mandal in Peddapalli on Saturday night. Police seized Rs 14,730 cash, six mobile phones and 52 playing cards from the accused persons

Artificial Intelligence-powered weather forecasts in Telangana helped small farmers save up to USD 560 by adjusting their farming practices, according to the World Bank’s World Development Report 2026. The report urges developing nations to adopt low-cost AI tools to boost productivity, improve governance, and enhance social programs.

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy helped a couple injured in a road accident at Bonala Kondapur in Siddipet on Sunday. He arranged emergency assistance, helped them reach a hospital and later spoke to hospital staff about providing proper treatment

The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad celebrated World Lion Day with animal keeper talks highlighting lion behaviour, feeding, vaccination and breeding. The zoo houses both Asiatic and African lions and also features a 45-acre safari established in 1974.

Pega announced new and expanded university partnerships under its University Academic Program, with VEMU Technical University joining as a new partner. The company plans to add 30 to 40 universities this year to strengthen skills in agentic AI and automation.

Cybercriminals have caused losses of Rs 102.02 crore to senior citizens in Hyderabad in 403 cases between January 2025 and July 2026. Police said trading and digital arrest scams were major threats, while warning elderly residents against fraudulent calls and online offers.