Telangana

The collapse of two piers at Medigadda Barrage in October 2023 continues to spark debate. While official panels blame design flaws, BRS leaders and activists allege sabotage. With explosion sounds reported and questions unanswered, demands grow for a fresh, impartial probe

Ganesh Chathurthi celebrations have begun across the Gulf, with NRIs bringing Ganesha idols from India. While most devotees immerse idols within three days, some communities in Dubai, Muscat and Bahrain celebrate with nine-day festivities featuring larger clay idols

The Telangana State Human Rights Commission has registered a case after a disabled farmer sustained a head injury while waiting for urea in Mahabubabad. A complaint filed by advocate Rama Rao Immaneni alleged negligence by the district administration and sought compensation

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his cabinet for neglecting Telangana’s farmers amid a worsening urea shortage. He accused Congress and BJP MPs of indifference and demanded immediate government action to address the fertiliser crisis.

Telangana records nearly 300 dog bites a day, with 3.4 lakh cases in three years. Experts warn of untreated trauma, especially in children, making it a public health emergency.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will add 235 electric buses in Hyderabad by year-end, supported by new charging depots at Ranigunj and Hayathnagar. Officials say e-buses cut running costs to Rs 8/km compared to Rs 20/km for diesel buses.

A six-year-old boy, Mohd Umair, drowned in Sunnam Cheruvu at Adibatla on Monday while following his mother near the lake. Despite her attempts to save him, Umair slipped into the water and drowned. Police have begun an investigation.

A rift has surfaced in Telangana Congress as CM Revanth Reddy rejects promotion of traditional occupations, while TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud stresses their protection, exposing contradictions in the party’s welfare promises.

Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha inaugurated a sand bazar at Sangupet–Jogipet, Sangareddy, announcing one facility every 20 km radius to supply quality sand at fair prices with online monitoring.

Advocates boycotted court duties in Hyderabad after lawyer Srikanth was allegedly attacked during proceedings. Lawyers demanded immediate implementation of the Advocate Protection Act, warning of a constitutional agitation if the government fails to act.

The Telangana STF busted a fake liquor label racket in Kushaiguda, arresting two associates of a jailed suspect. Officials seized 31,900 fake pouches, 5,000 duplicate excise labels, and printing equipment.

Farmers in Pulkal mandal protested against a fertiliser shop for charging above MSP on urea, disrupting traffic. Former MLA Chanti Kranthi Kiran blamed the Congress government for failing to ensure supply.

Prof M Ghanashyam Krishna of the University of Hyderabad has been elected Academician of the Asia Pacific Academy of Materials, recognised for his pioneering work in thin films, nanostructured materials, and sensors.

Four people, including the husband of former Jagtial municipal chairperson, were injured in a head-on collision between two cars at Kondagattu, Mallial mandal. Police registered a case and began an investigation.

Ravinder (32) and his 13-year-old daughter Krupa died when a concrete mixer allegedly hit their bike from behind near Chevella. Police are investigating the incident.

A cultural programme at the Government Degree College for Women, Golconda, celebrated Urdu through poetry, prose, and drama, rekindling appreciation for the language and its literary treasures among students and faculty.

After a brief break, rainfall returns to Telangana with light to moderate showers in Hyderabad and heavy downpours in districts, driven by a low pressure system over Odisha. IMD warns of thunderstorms in eastern districts.

A Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus caught fire near Mehdipatnam bus stop. Quick action by the driver and passengers ensured everyone escaped safely. Fire department doused flames, though the front portion of the bus was badly damaged.

BRS leader Harish Rao lashed out at the Congress government after farmer Ravi Naik’s death in Mahabubnagar, calling it a result of collapsing agriculture, poor healthcare, and “murder by the State.”

Three students of Mahatma Jyothibha Phule Gurukul in Undavalli mandal were admitted to hospital after rat bites. An inspection revealed prior complaints about rat infestations had been ignored, leading to suspensions and memos for school staff.

Islamabad Ravi Naik (40), a cotton farmer from Erlapally, Jadcherla, died after consuming pesticide. His family alleges that negligence and bed shortages at multiple government hospitals delayed critical treatment.

A 12-year-old student of a tribal welfare Ashram school in Asifabad district died of fever while undergoing treatment at MGM Hospital, Warangal. This follows a previous student death in November at a similar institution, raising concerns over health and safety standards.

Historian Dr Dyavanapalli Satyanarayana has discovered a rare 1,600-year-old Chaturmukha Nandeeshwara Lingam at Phanigiri Kosagundla Narasima Swami Temple in Hyderabad. The sculpture, unique in India, is surrounded by four Nandis and links Shaiva traditions to an ancient Buddhist site

Aswathi Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi, Padma Shri awardee and Travancore royal, visited Chilkur Balaji temple in Hyderabad, interacting with the Head Priest and receiving the August 2025 issue of VAK Magazine, highlighting devotees’ appeal on constitutional matters