Telangana

Tolichowki police arrested five members of a gang that duped people by luring them with fake cryptocurrency deals. They recovered Rs 7.55 lakh. The gang used attention diversion tactics to steal money and had cheated at least two victims

Families of eight workers missing in the Sigachi Industries blast continue to struggle for death certificates and ex gratia payments. They approached BRS leader T Harish Rao, citing bureaucratic delays and lack of accountability from both the government and management

A tenant farmer died of electrocution in Vadi village, Havelighanpur mandal, Medak district, while repairing a borewell motor. The victim, identified as Jagannadham (50) is survived by his wife and two sons. Police have registered a case

A temple visit to Tirupati ended in tragedy for five youths from Telangana after their car met with an accident near Chittoor. One of them, Boddu Bharath from Cheriyal, died while four others suffered serious injuries and were hospitalised

BRS leaders criticised the Congress and BJP for failing to ensure 42 per cent BC reservation in Telangana's local bodies. They accused both parties of using BCs for votes and warned of launching protests if the promises were not fulfilled

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar has accused CM Revanth Reddy of using dark web tools to tap phones of Ministers, opposition leaders, and businessmen. He submitted a complaint with video evidence to the SIT probing the previous government’s phone-tapping case

Passengers are facing inconvenience due to the slow pace of modernization works at Kothagudem railway station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Despite an allocation of Rs 25.41 crore, several key facilities like lifts and waiting halls remain incomplete

The Democratic Students Federation staged a protest in Kothagudem demanding a probe into food poisoning cases in Gurukuls. The DSFI also called for immediate release of pending scholarships, filling of teacher posts, and greater budget allocation to the education sector

BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting Sigachi accident victims, demanding Rs 1 crore ex-gratia for each deceased worker and criminal action against the company. He warned of protests if compensation is not paid and justice delayed.

Despite government assurances, Telangana has not implemented a uniform detention policy for engineering and professional courses. Universities continue with varied rules, causing confusion among students. The Higher Education Minister had promised a common system for 2025-26, but no decision has been taken yet.

The Telangana Medical Council has asked doctors to display QR codes issued during registration at their clinics and on prescriptions. These codes, linked to doctor details, aim to boost transparency and help the public verify credentials online, curbing quackery in Telangana.

FIRs have been registered in Jagtial and Warangal after videos showing goats killed by biting and twisting their necks during animal sacrifices went viral. PETA, with Maneka Gandhi’s intervention, facilitated the cases under BNS and TABSP Act.

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority warned residents along the Godavari river to remain vigilant as water levels rose to 14.9 metres at Kunavaram and 35.6 ft at Bhadrachalam due to heavy upstream rainfall. Inflows at Dowleswaram reached 5.5 lakh cusecs

District officials in Sircilla issued a 30-day ban on YouTuber Kayethi Balaraju under Section 163 of the BNS for allegedly making defamatory and provocative statements against officials. The notice warns of strict action if the order is violated.

K.T. Rama Rao’s warnings about phone tapping and the Congress-BJP nexus have gained traction after CM Revanth Reddy admitted surveillance and BJP MP CM Ramesh’s firm won a major contract linked to a controversial land deal. Congress faces unrest and mounting opposition attacks.

A tiger believed to have strayed from Maharashtra killed another calf in Mancherial’s Rottepelli forests, triggering panic among villagers. Officials installed CCTV camera traps to track its movement and urged farmers not to take cattle deep into the forest.

Hyderabad police busted a counterfeit Apple accessories racket, arresting three persons and seizing goods worth ₹3 crore. The suspects sourced fake products from Mumbai and sold them as genuine through a retail outlet in Koti. A total of 2,761 items were confiscated.

A Canadian national from Hyderabad, Syed Qazi Mohiuddin alias Aamir, was found dead in Jaipur. He had gone missing while traveling to Ajmer. His identity was established with the help of media, and his family awaits a detailed investigation

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued strict guidelines restricting live broadcasts of surgeries, emphasising patient safety and ethical medical education. The new rules advocate safer alternatives like recorded videos, wet labs, and simulation-based methods for medical training.

Paarav Sutar and Challa Anshika Reddy clinched the under-seven titles in the Telangana Chess Association’s tournament, with winners declared across five age categories for both boys and girls

Kharif sowing in Telangana rebounded significantly after mid-July rains, reaching 82.92 lakh acres, well above last year’s mark. Cotton dominated the acreage, with paddy also showing strong progress.

A 26-year-old youth, Mohammed Shabaz from Bacharam village in Papannapet mandal, is feared drowned after being swept away by the flooded Manjeera River near Rama Theertham Bridge on Sunday.

Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University has launched a landmark initiative offering free graduation programmes to all transgender individuals in Telangana. As the first university in the state to introduce such a measure, BRAOU reinforces its commitment to 'education for all' and social justice.

In a disturbing incident at Nalgonda bus stand, a Hyderabad woman allegedly abandoned her two-year-old son and fled with a man she met on Instagram. The child, found crying, was rescued by bus station staff and handed over to police.