Telangana

An 80-year-old man from Tolichowki lost Rs 19.9 lakh in an online stock trading scam after clicking a fake link embedded in a bogus article. The scam involved false promises of high returns. Cybercrime police are investigating the incident

The iconic 69-foot Khairatabad Ganesh idol is taking shape rapidly, with over 60 per cent clay work completed. Crafted by artisans from Tamil Nadu and Odisha, this year’s eco-friendly idol follows the theme "Sri Vishwashanthi Maha Shakthi Ganapathy" for Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested three men from Maharashtra for defrauding a local resident of Rs 44 lakh in a fake investment scam. The accused posed as trading advisors and routed funds through multiple accounts, with international links traced to Dubai

The delay in tendering for Telangana's fishlings distribution scheme has left five lakh fishermen anxious. With the critical July–August release window slipping away, experts warn of lower fish yields and financial losses unless the government acts swiftly

A mega job mela will be held on Saturday, August 2, from 7 AM to 2 PM at Red Rose Palace Function Hall, Nampally. Companies from pharma, IT, banking, education, and more will recruit candidates. Free entry; SSC qualification required

To eliminate the practice of hiring fake patients, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has mandated that all teaching hospitals register patients under ABHA-ID. The move aims to ensure clinical record authenticity and links future MBBS and PG seat approvals to verified patient data

A car wreaked havoc near Taj Krishna Hotel in Banjara Hills, crashing into a median. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating possible drunk driving. The incident, which caused traffic congestion, occurred when the car went out of control

DRDO successfully flight-tested the Pralay missile twice on July 28 and 29 off Odisha coast. The tests validated minimum and maximum range performance, confirming system precision and reliability. Key DRDO labs, armed forces, and industry partners witnessed the trials

Retired teacher Chiliveru Satyanarayana went missing from his Abdullapurmet home after a prolonged delay in receiving retirement benefits. His anxious family filed a police case and announced a Rs 50,000 reward. Posters have been pasted across Telangana to trace him

Air India Express has announced its ‘Payday Sale,’ offering up to 15% off fares network-wide until August 1. Logged-in members get early access. Xpress Lite fares also include fee waivers, cabin baggage perks, and discounted check-in baggage rates

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, has received the ACI Accessibility Accreditation – Level 1, marking a key step toward enhanced inclusivity, accessibility, and dignified travel for passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility

BRS leaders lodged a complaint with the ED alleging a Rs 423 crore paddy procurement scam involving Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Civil Supplies officials. They claimed funds were siphoned off through money laundering and demanded a wider probe by central agencies

Two commuters narrowly escaped with minor injuries after a massive tamarind tree fell on their vehicles on the Medak–Siddipet road near Akkannapet village. The accident damaged the vehicles and caused a major traffic jam before police cleared the route.

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy walked out of Begumpet airport after Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy arrived an hour late for their scheduled helicopter trip to Nagarjuna Sagar. The incident reignites tensions between the two senior ministers.

The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam has reached 98% of its full capacity, prompting water release through 15 gates to manage heavy upstream inflows. The reservoir supports irrigation in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is currently generating 815.6 MW of hydroelectric power.

Singareni CMD N Balaram has set a national record by planting 20,000 saplings across SCCL locations since 2019. Marking his birthday, he planted 225 more at the GK Opencast mine. SCCL aims to plant 40,000 additional saplings this year.

A Tiger from Maharashtra has settled in Mancherial forests for over seven months, while another young tiger is roaming Kasipet, prompting tracking efforts and awareness drives to avoid human-wildlife conflict.

The Karnataka government is under fire for proposing to divert ₹11,896 crore from SC/ST welfare funds to its guarantee schemes. Dalit groups and Opposition parties have criticised the move. A final decision is expected at the SC/ST Development Council meet on August 5.

Gangadhara sub-registrar Noor Afzal khan has been suspended after an inquiry confirmed the illegal registration of 20 guntas of government land in Kothapalli haveli. a new sub-registrar has been appointed.

A 26-year-old woman from Shamshabad has accused a Karnataka man of raping and cheating her after promising marriage. The RGIA police have booked the suspect, who also allegedly threatened to leak private photos and videos if she reported the incident.

A Class 10 student died by suicide after allegedly consuming rat poison at a Thorrur school hostel, leading to a protest by his relatives. Police have registered a case.

A 21-year-old woman from Kothur was strangled to death by her younger brother after an argument when he caught her speaking on the phone with her boyfriend on Monday.

A 19-month-old girl, Sanvi, died after accidentally falling into a water bucket at her home in Peddapur village of Julapalli mandal. She was rushed to a hospital in Karimnagar but declared brought dead. Her grieving parents are inconsolable

After eight years, Telangana Transport Department has revised service charges for various transactions, effective July 28. Motorists will now pay higher fees, with some services seeing a four-fold hike. Exemptions include permits, fitness assessments, life tax, and interstate vehicle taxes