Telangana

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

Pochampally Ikkat saree weavers are concerned as powerloom-made sarees flood the market. The cheaper, less durable powerloom versions are impacting demand for traditional handloom sarees in Telangana

Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) launched its flagship super-specialty hospital in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills with 150 beds, advanced robotic surgery tech, and plans to open 3-4 new hospitals across India by 2027

The Hyderabad Meteorological Department has issued an extremely heavy rainfall warning for Telangana districts on August 15-16. A new low-pressure area is expected to cause heavy monsoon showers, with rainfall ranging from 64.3 mm to over 204.5 mm across the State

Farmers in Kumram Bheem Asifabad faced delays and inconvenience due to a urea shortage, with some accusing private traders of overpricing and diverting fertilisers, though authorities denied these claims

BRS chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao mourned the death of Nagamani, a founding party member from Ashwaraopet and former Khammam district women’s wing president. He praised her role in the Telangana movement and extended condolences to her family.

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Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka defended HYDRAA’s inaction against the Owaisi family-run Fatima Educational Campus, citing humanitarian grounds, while addressing criticism over the Congress government’s unfulfilled promises, Rajgopal Reddy’s cabinet remarks, and denying involvement in the alleged phone-tapping controversy

Congress leader Mynampally Hanumantha Rao accused Chakradhar Goud of acting at the behest of the BRS and used strong words against him, dismissing his criticism and vowing to focus on challenging senior BRS leaders instead of smaller political rivals

In Medak’s Pathur village, a car allegedly driven by a police officer hit a bike and a school bus, injuring the biker and causing minor injuries to schoolchildren. Eyewitnesses accused the cop of rash driving, sparking protests at the scene.

GMR Aero Technic’s School of Aviation in Hyderabad has earned official recognition from Airbus Maintenance Training Central MTO, affirming its compliance with global maintenance training standards and strengthening its role as a key talent hub for the aviation industry

Hyderabad’s 9-year-old twin violin prodigies, Jathin and Jaswin Gudipudi, wowed audiences at their ‘Dwinada Dhvani’ concert at Ravindra Bharathi with complex Carnatic ragas, earning praise from cultural icons and being hailed as the ‘Pride of Telangana’

A man was injured in a razor attack at Moosapet, Kukatpally, on Sunday, allegedly over a dispute involving the attacker’s ex-girlfriend. Police said the suspect fled after injuring the victim’s neck. A case has been registered, and a search is on.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao has warned of an economic crisis in Telangana, citing a CAG report showing falling revenues and soaring debt. He accused the Congress government of financial mismanagement and demanded clarity on plans to stabilise the economy.

Farmers in the SRSP Stage II ayacut are battling a severe water crisis despite Nagarjuna Sagar being full. KLIS pump houses remain idle, crops are wilting, and protests are erupting across Suryapet district as rainfall shortages deepen the crisis.

Midday meal workers protested at Forest Minister Konda Surekha’s residence in Hyderabad, demanding pending salaries and opposing the transfer of contracts to the Akshaya Patra Foundation. Police stopped their attempt to enter the premises and detained them.

Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar has reached near full tank level due to heavy rainfall in surrounding catchment areas. GHMC is monitoring inflows, managing outflow, and urging residents to stay alert to avoid flooding risks during continued rainfall.

The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rains in Telangana until August 16 due to a low pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. Yellow and orange alerts have been issued for Hyderabad and multiple districts, urging residents to prepare.

Hyderabad woke up to cool, damp conditions on Monday after heavy overnight showers of 30–50 mm, with thunderstorms pounding several areas in GHMC, Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts until early morning.

Former Minister and MLA Vemula Prashanth Reddy has strongly condemned Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s remarks targeting BRS working president KT Rama Rao, calling them petty and baseless. Prashanth Reddy warned Sanjay to desist from unfounded allegations, stating that Telangana’s people and party workers would respond firmly if the attacks continued.

Farmers from Ainam village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad held a sit-in protest outside the divisional engineer’s office of the NPDCL in Kagaznagar, demanding an uninterrupted power supply crucial for their paddy crops.

The Karnataka State Election Commission has issued a formal notice to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, asking him to provide documentary evidence backing his claim of over one lakh bogus votes cast in the Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency during the recent Lok Sabha elections.

The Telangana Retired Employees and Teachers Associations Joint Action Committee (JAC) has thrown its full support behind the Pensioners JAC protest scheduled for August 11, demanding the Congress government honor its promises to employees and pensioner