Telangana

Despite hailing from a beedi worker’s family in Karimnagar, V Naveen Kumar has emerged as yet another shining example of a wonderful trend of sports in the State

Heavy rains caused a 1,200 mm sewer trunk main to rupture in Auto Nagar, Hyderabad, forming a crater on the main road. The damaged sewer pipe requires 15 metres of replacement. Repair work is underway, and the road remains closed to traffic.

The Telangana High Court granted conditional relief to CM Revanth Reddy in a criminal case linked to a 2021 rally, exempting him from routine court appearances but requiring presence when summoned

A speeding sand truck hit an RTC bus near Lothuvagu, injuring several passengers. A seriously injured child was hospitalised, while locals blamed reckless driving and pressure from sand contractors

Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy blamed KCR’s alleged black magic for the SLBC tunnel failure, while also accusing massive corruption in BRS-era projects like Kaleshwaram and claiming improving state finances

Lok Sabha data reveals Telangana’s assets grew faster than debt during the BRS decade, countering Congress claims of financial ruin. The current Congress government, however, has accrued Rs 2.17 lakh crore debt in under two years, raising fiscal concerns.

Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar condemned the removal of a disabled man from a public meeting in Jagtial and directed the RDO to resolve the issue within 24 hours after inquiry

After a 12-year ban, movement of heavy vehicles has been permitted in Kawal Tiger Reserve between 6 am and 9 pm, with toll charges levied for environmental regulation

A Congress worker in Bhadrachalam protested with petrol in hand over a pending 2BHK house allotment. She withdrew after officials promised to allocate her a house already listed in her name

Khammam health officials have identified 82 disease hotspots amid a sharp rise in dengue and viral fevers. Over 40,000 cases have been reported this year, with sanitation cited as a key issue

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud met CM Revanth Reddy to discuss the 42% BC quota and poll strategy. A PAC meeting will be held on August 16–17 to finalise the party’s position

A 14-year-old boy drowned while swimming in a tank in Utnoor, Adilabad. Friends failed to inform anyone out of fear. His body was found two days later by local residents

BRS leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav accused the Congress of betraying BCs by offering election tickets instead of legal reservations. He warned of protests if local polls are held without constitutional guarantees

ITC MSK and CII celebrated Vana Mahotsavam at Wyra Gurukul in Khammam by planting 250 native saplings, highlighting the importance of green cover and community involvement in climate action

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of halting key irrigation projects like Kaleshwaram and SRSP, warned of farmer backlash, and criticised the promotion of unapproved schemes such as Tummidi Hatti

Ch Rahul from Mancherial won gold at a state-level yoga competition in Adilabad and will now represent Telangana in the upcoming national-level event in Chhattisgarh next month

A placement drive will be held on August 13 at Mancherial’s Integrated District Officers Complex college, with Shriram Life Insurance recruiting 20 candidates for various positions. Interested candidates should attend

Telangana Congress government has borrowed over 59% of its annual target in under five months. Experts warn this early borrowing surge could limit financial flexibility amid concerns over lack of new projects

KTR warned Telangana faces an economic crisis, citing the CAG report showing a revenue deficit and rising debt under Congress rule. He questioned government spending and demanded answers from Congress leaders

Hivision Foundation held its annual Orientation Program in Hyderabad to empower 1,077 plus underprivileged students with scholarships, life skills, and drug abuse awareness. Key speakers included Police Commissioner C V Anand and dignitaries from Shantha Biotech and KIMS Hospitals

Farmers in Karimnagar staged a rasta roko protesting urea shortage. About 600 gathered demanding supply, leading to a temporary roadblock. Police intervened and urea bags were distributed under protection

Chakati Kiran was arrested in Adilabad for extorting Rs 30,000 from motorists by posing as a hitchhiker, threatening complaints, and forcing victims to mortgage gold to pay him

A woman returning home after tying Rakhi to her brother died in a road accident in Siddipet, while her nephew was seriously injured. The incident has deeply affected both families

A physically-challenged man, Raja Gangaram, was forcibly removed from the Prajavani public grievance programme at Jagtial Collectorate despite sitting at the entrance. The incident, caught on video, has gone viral, prompting demands for action against involved officials