Telangana

A 19-year-old woman auto driver died by suicide at Karji village in Nennal mandal after her vehicle was seized by a financier. She reportedly left a suicide note citing distress over the seizure. Police have registered a case

NITHM conducted a three-day training for 17 women under the Indira Mahila Shakti Programme on fish value-added products and business management. As part of the initiative, the trainees will receive mobile fish trucks to run canteens and become successful entrepreneurs

Farmers in Adilabad district are struggling to protect their crops from wild boar attacks, which are damaging cotton, pulses, maize, and paddy. Despite staying vigilant, the menace continues. Farmers have requested the Forest Department to send a professional shooter

FICCI Ladies Organisation launched its first National FLO Job Fair in Hyderabad to empower women through direct access to jobs and skill-building. The event featured top employers and was supported by Telangana’s Digital Employment Exchange (DEET) for effective candidate-employer matchmaking

BRS leader G Jagadish Reddy accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of financial mismanagement and ignoring Telangana’s interests. He criticised excessive Delhi visits, farmers’ distress, and alleged conspiracy to defame Kaleshwaram. He also warned media against publishing unverified reports on BRS governance

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The Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project is facing rising opposition within Andhra Pradesh. Critics cite legal, economic, and environmental concerns, warning the diversion of Godavari water to the Krishna basin could weaken the state’s river entitlements and threaten sensitive ecosystems.

Factionalism among Congress leaders in Nirmal, Adilabad, and Mancherial threatens to derail the upcoming padayatra by Meenakshi Natarajan and TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud. Infighting continues across constituencies, raising questions over unity in Telangana’s northern districts.

Telangana signed an MoU with Anil Kumble’s TENVIC to integrate sports, academics, and talent identification across 238 social welfare schools. The initiative will impact 150,000 students and focus on Olympic sports, sports science, and coach training, with Phase 1 starting immediately.

A 32-year-old coal miner died after a sidewall collapsed in the KK5 underground mine in Mandamarri. Trade unions have accused SCCL officials of negligence and demanded urgent improvements to safety protocols in underground mining operations to prevent more deaths.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud’s claim that Andhra Pradesh has already built the Banakacherla project triggered backlash, with BRS and others criticising Congress for negligence and lack of knowledge on irrigation issues.

A fire broke out at a bike mechanic shop in Balajinagar, Kukatpally, on Friday night, damaging three motorcycles and batteries. Firefighters doused the flames quickly. A short circuit is suspected to have triggered the blaze. No casualties were reported.

A man was arrested by Saifabad police in Hyderabad for harassing an interfaith couple at Necklace Road and sharing their video on social media. The video was uploaded by an Instagram account that has posted similar content. Investigation is ongoing.

BRS MLC Madhusudhana Chary accused CM Revanth Reddy of neglecting the promise of 42% BC reservation and failing to push the bill in Parliament. He said BRS would hold a ‘BC Garjana’ in Karimnagar to mobilize public support

Five students from Carmel Convent High School in Mancherial have qualified for the upcoming state-level athletics meet scheduled in Warangal from August 3 to 5.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad has filed a prosecution complaint against former CPWD engineer P. Sai Komareswar and his wife under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. This action follows a charge sheet by the ACB accusing them of amassing assets worth Rs 1.26 crore through corruption.

The Telangana High Court quashed a defamation case filed against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy by BJP's Telangana General Secretary Kasam Venkateshwarlu. The complaint pertained to remarks made by Reddy during a 2024 Lok Sabha campaign alleging that BJP intended to amend the Constitution to abolish caste-based reservations.

Nagunuri Sumalatha, a former corporator of Ramagundam’s 25th division, staged an innovative protest against the municipal corporation's failure to collect garbage in her area. She personally collected trash from every household and dumped it on the town's outskirts.

Hydraa Commissioner AV Ranganath inspected flood-prone areas across Hyderabad, reviewed nala diversions in Borabanda and Sunnam Cheruvu, suggested lake development in Gachibowli, and examined drainage work in Vanasthalipuram and Meerpet to enhance flood prevention and urban resilience

A technical glitch at HMWSSB disrupted water tanker deliveries and billing services across Hyderabad, forcing a shift to manual operations. Only 1,200 tanker trips were completed by Friday evening, leading to long queues and water shortages in several areas

Sircilla’s Veldi Rekha became the first woman to be selected for the Konda Laxman Bapuji Award for weaving the Rajanna Siri Pattu Peethambaram. Crafted with her husband, the silk creation reflects Telangana’s heritage and celebrates the role of women in handloom artistry

BRS leader Chanti Kranthi Kiran has criticized Congress Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan for conducting her padayatra along National Highway-161, where interaction with villagers would be minimal.

KT Rama Rao congratulated lyricist Kasarla Shyam and the ‘Balagam’ team for winning the National Award for Best Lyrics. He called ‘Ooru Palleturu’ a soulful portrayal of rural life and a proud moment for the people of Telangana

During a padayatra, TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud claimed Andhra Pradesh had already built the Banakacherla project. The project has not yet received central clearance