Telangana

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to conduct the funeral of former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy with police honours. The Chief Secretary instructed Warangal authorities to arrange the ceremony.

Entry ticket prices and service charges at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park have been revised for the second time in 15 months, with new rates effective from August 1. Foreigners will now pay Rs 1,000 for entry, while charges for toy train rides, cameras, and battery-operated vehicles have also been revised.

The Roads and Buildings Department in Khammam clarified that only tree branches were trimmed along the Bonakal–Khammam road for Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s meeting at Mathkepalli, citing traffic concerns. Officials added that one tree was later removed by the Electricity Department due to overhead power lines.

Leaders across political lines, including Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and various state ministers, have expressed deep grief and condolences following the passing of former Narsampet MLA and Telangana movement leader, Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, honouring his significant public contributions and dedication.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey praised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy as a "good man" with roots in the Sangh Parivar and ABVP, while alleging that Congress leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi, restricts his independence.

Former Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao highlighted Telangana’s rapid economic growth from 2014 to 2026, noting a fourfold rise in the State budget and a jump in per capita income from 10th to 3rd position nationally.

The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana till August 10. The digitisation of enumeration forms has reached 77.12 per cent statewide, with Hyderabad recording the lowest progress among districts.

Godavari river at Bhadrachalam crossed the second flood warning level at 48 feet, prompting officials to remain on high alert. District authorities, supported by NDRF and SDRF teams, are monitoring low-lying areas and preparing relief centres.

Police and Fire Department personnel rescued a sanitation worker who was stranded on a tree in a flooded stream at Gunjala village in Adilabad. Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan commended the rescue team for their courage and prompt response

Medak SP D V Srinivas Rao urged highway-side hotel owners to help road accident victims by ensuring timely medical assistance during the golden hour. He also announced first aid and CPR training for hotel staff and stressed improved safety measures

Continuous rainfall has improved water availability across the erstwhile Medak district, reviving hopes among paddy farmers. Fresh inflows into irrigation projects and favourable rainfall forecasts have encouraged farmers to accelerate transplantation during the first fortnight of August

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has secured the highest Level 5 Accreditation under the ACI World Airport Customer Experience Accreditation Programme, joining an elite group of global airports recognised for integrating customer experience into strategy, operations, innovation and stakeholder collaboration.

Heavy rains across Telangana and upstream catchments have sharply increased inflows into major reservoirs on the Godavari and Krishna rivers. Heavy inflows pushed the Godavari to 48 ft at Bhadrachalam by Friday evening, forcing authorities to issue a second warning and release 11.44 lakh cusecs downstream. Floods cut off NH‑163 and several roads in Mulugu, isolating villages.

Hyderabad CCS has registered a cheating case against six persons for allegedly duping at least 27 job aspirants of ₹5.05 crore by promising UK Tier-2 work visas and jobs in London. The accused allegedly threatened victims when confronted over the fraud.

Hyderabad Cyber Crime police have registered two cases against social media users and the Head of Meta in India following a BJP complaint over alleged derogatory posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The complainant sought an investigation and preservation of digital evidence.

The Godavari River crossed the first flood warning level at Bhadrachalam after heavy upstream rainfall pushed inflows beyond 10 lakh cusecs. Authorities have sounded an alert, opened control rooms and asked residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant as water levels continue rising.

The Godavari River crossed the first flood warning level at Bhadrachalam after heavy upstream rainfall pushed inflows beyond 10 lakh cusecs. Authorities have sounded an alert, opened control rooms and asked residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant as water levels continue rising.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao appeared before the Nampally ACB Special Court in the Formula E race case following the filing of the chargesheet. The court directed him to furnish a Rs 1 lakh personal bond and adjourned the matter to August 25.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's repeated remarks about remaining in office until 2034 have reportedly sparked discontent within the Telangana Congress. Party leaders maintain that the Congress high command alone decides the Chief Minister, citing Kerala and Karnataka as recent examples.

Rain-damaged roads and waterlogged potholes have made commuting hazardous across Hyderabad's northeastern colonies, including Sainikpuri, Neredmet and Yapral. Residents say temporary repairs are ineffective and have urged authorities to undertake emergency road restoration and desilting of clogged catch pits.

BRS leaders paid rich tributes to former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, recalling his contributions to the Telangana movement, dedication to public service and close association with K Chandrashekhar Rao. They described his death as an irreparable loss to the party and society.

Former Narsampet MLA and senior BRS leader Peddi Sudarsan Reddy passed away at 12.51 a.m. on Friday in Hyderabad. He was being treated at at Yashoda Hospital after suffering a massive pulmonary embolism.

The Telangana High Court has directed the Hyderabad Commissioner of Police to inquire into allegations of illegal detention and custodial torture against Malakpet police personnel. The Court ordered examination of CCTV footage and medical evidence submitted by the petitioner.

An AR constable posted as a driver at Sathupalli town police station was suspended after being caught during a gambling raid in Khammam district. Police registered cases against 22 people after raiding a gambling den on the outskirts of Ammapalem village.