Telangana

The Telangana Assembly’s Select Committee on the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026, held its first meeting chaired by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. Speaker G Prasad Kumar emphasised impartial review, while the committee resolved to frame recommendations after detailed deliberations and submit its report promptly.

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla urged Telangana to expand pulse and oil palm cultivation, citing India’s heavy dependence on edible oil imports and stressing the need for self-reliance amid El Nino concerns.

Police seized liquor and beer worth Rs 2.15 lakh in Bheemaram mandal while it was allegedly being smuggled from Telangana to Maharashtra. The driver fled after police attempted to intercept the vehicle, and a search is underway to trace him

The Telangana government, despite earlier criticism of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, has restarted operations at the Rampur pump house to supply irrigation water to Jagtial and Nizamabad districts. Former ministers Vemula Prashanth Reddy and T Jeevan Reddy welcomed the move but also criticised the government for inconsistencies and delays in irrigation projects.

An unemployed youth from Khammam district attempted suicide by consuming poison, citing delays in Telangana government job notifications and lack of a job calendar. He left a suicide note appealing to the Deputy Chief Minister and other leaders to address the issue.

The Special Intensified Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Nirmal and Adilabad districts is in its final stage, with thousands of duplicate, fake, migrant, and deceased voters set to be deleted. Officials have extended the deadline for submitting enumeration forms to August 10.

GITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad, conferred degrees on 1,990 students during its 17th graduation ceremony. Filmmaker SS Rajamouli inspired graduates, while renowned weaver Gajam Govardhana received an honorary D Litt for his contribution to India's handloom heritage

Kothagudem police arrested the prime accused in an alleged Rs 52 crore investment fraud case from Kerala and seized 35 vehicles. Police said the accused lured investors with promises of high returns and are continuing efforts to trace assets and other victims

Congress leaders from Nennal mandal publicly expressed dissent against Bellampalli MLA G Vinod, alleging he was sidelining senior leaders in favour of newcomers. They warned of serious action if their concerns were ignored, while another leader's social media campaign drew attention

A school bus carrying 32 students narrowly escaped disaster when a bridge across Pushpala Vagu near Medak caved in. The driver evacuated all students safely, while parents and school authorities arranged alternative transport.

A Sub-Inspector from Sircilla district was arrested by Subedari police on charges of sexually harassing and intimidating women he befriended on social media. Police alleged he assaulted a woman, extorted money, destroyed evidence while absconding and was remanded to judicial custody

Relatives of a youth who died by suicide vandalised Vatpally police station in Sangareddy district, alleging police mishandling of the body and favouritism towards a dhaba owner. The mob damaged furniture and windowpanes, creating tension as they outnumbered the police.

Police arrested four persons in Mancherial for allegedly smuggling banned Glyphosate pesticide from Maharashtra into Telangana. Officials seized 210 litres of the pesticide worth Rs 1.99 lakh, along with two motorcycles and a car, during a vehicle inspection

Cognizant partnered with OpenAI to host its first global Codex Hackathon across six Indian cities. Around 10,000 associates participated in hands-on coding challenges, masterclasses and collaborative sessions aimed at building innovative AI-powered technology solutions using OpenAI Codex.

H-NEW and Hussainialam police busted an inter-state drug trafficking network and arrested two alleged traffickers in Hyderabad. Police seized hydroponic cannabis, cocaine, LSD blots, mobile phones and a car, while efforts are underway to trace the absconding supplier.

A 28-year-old married man was found murdered under suspicious circumstances at S Itikyal village in Sangareddy district. Police shifted the body for postmortem, registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

Balapur police rescued a newborn baby girl after foiling an alleged attempt to sell the infant to a couple in Shaheennagar for Rs 5 lakh. Four persons were detained, and an investigation is underway to determine the roles of those involved.

A third flood warning was issued after the Godavari rose to 56.10 feet at Bhadrachalam, disrupting road connectivity and inundating low-lying areas. Authorities urged residents in vulnerable villages to move to relief centres as farmers complained of crop losses due to flooding.

A 48-year-old businessman from Adilabad, declared brain dead in Hyderabad, had his organs donated by his family under the Jeevandan initiative, saving four lives.

The Siddipet Police Commissioner launched the 'SHE SAFE' initiative along Rajiv Rahadari to ensure women and families have secure, well-equipped safe zones at hotels and fuel stations, with CCTV, clean washrooms, and trusted staff. Inspections and awareness drives are underway to strengthen highway safety.

Police in Adilabad’s Boath mandal arrested a servant and his aide for burglary, recovering 1.4 kg of silver and 15 grams of gold. The accused confessed to stealing ornaments and cash from his employer’s house using CCTV evidence.

Khammam district police busted a gang that manufactured fake gold jewellery, pledged it at banks and finance firms, and defrauded a Hyderabad gold company. Two accused were arrested, while one remains absconding.

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) has extended the completion deadlines of registered real estate projects by four months, until November 30, 2026, citing the ongoing West Asia crisis as grounds to invoke the Force Majeure clause.

Khammam police busted an Andhra Pradesh-based gang circulating counterfeit currency. Seven accused, including a truck driver and a fake doctor, were arrested after defrauding a grocery merchant with fake Rs 500 notes.