Telangana

Heavy rainfall affected normal life in Mahabubabad, Medak, and Sangareddy, with streams overflowing. Despite overall normal rainfall in Telangana, Mancherial, Nirmal, Jagtial, and Peddapalli districts remain below normal, highlighting uneven rainfall distribution across the State.

Moderate to heavy rainfall lashed Hyderabad and surrounding districts overnight, with Medchal-Malkajgiri recording the highest at 86.3 mm. Other areas, including Kukatpally and Shamshiguda, also received significant showers. Waterlogging occurred but daily life was largely unaffected on Independence Day.

Khizar Yakubi, a rowdy sheeter, was attacked by two unidentified men with sharp weapons at a birthday party in Madannapet on Friday night. He is undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital. Police have registered a case and investigation is ongoing.

Tilak Varma, after a successful county stint with Hampshire, shares the valuable lessons learned. He also prepares to lead South Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, potentially missing the Asia Cup

Grand Master Shaswat Kumar, founder of Senkoukai Karate, received the International Martial Arts Legend Award in Malaysia, recognizing his contributions to martial arts, particularly through the promotion of his unique Karate style

Illegal liquor sales continued in over 200 belt shops in Bhadrachalam town on Independence Day despite the ban. Shop owners overcharged customers, while excise authorities failed to intervene, raising law and order concerns and damaging the reputation of the temple town

In Satrajupalli village, Rajanna-Sircilla district, farmers staged a unique protest on Friday by gifting a urea bag to Maru Kishan Reddy, a fellow farmer, on his birthday. This gesture aimed to highlight the ongoing fertiliser shortage in Telangana.

Telangana remains on high alert as a low-pressure system from the Bay of Bengal brings heavy rainfall. Floods have damaged roads, bridges, and paddy fields across multiple districts, with orange and yellow alerts in place for 20 districts, says the IMD

Nearly 13,000 diploma seats in Telangana polytechnics went vacant in 2025-26 due to a steep tuition fee hike and capped reimbursement. Private colleges saw the sharpest drop, while mismanagement of the admission process further affected enrollment

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay countered the ‘Marwadi Go Back’ rallies in Telangana, highlighting Marwaris’ positive contribution to the state’s economy. He warned of a potential ‘Rohingya Go Back’ movement and urged the public not to support politically motivated campaigns

The 79th Independence Day celebrations in Karimnagar witnessed district officials singing the national anthem in Indian Sign Language (ISL) alongside deaf students. The unique gesture, led by Collector Pamela Satpathy and other senior officials, was aimed at promoting inclusivity and understanding the experiences of the hearing-impaired community.

Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu held the Centre responsible for the urea shortage in the state, urged clarity on water-sharing with Andhra Pradesh, and expressed confidence that the CBI would expose the real culprits in the advocate couple murder case

Farmers in Gummadidala, Sangareddy, staged a protest against Maithri Drugs Limited for allegedly releasing harmful effluents into their paddy fields, damaging crops and livestock. Officials promised to test water samples and secure compensation, prompting the farmers to withdraw their protest

CCL CMD N Balram warned that the 136-year-old company faces an existential crisis due to rising competition, cheaper coal from rivals and imports, and renewable energy growth. He urged employees to boost productivity and cut costs to retain customers

In a commendable show of public service, sixty forest department staffers in Kumram Bheem Asifabad donated blood to support patients with thalassemia and sickle cell disease.

Revanth Reddy, at the CREDAI Property Show, praised AP CM Chandrababu Naidu for developing HITEC City, criticised the delay in Metro expansion, and sought PM Modi’s help to restructure ₹2 lakh crore loans to ease the State’s debt crisis

Residents of Surya Nagar Colony, Shaikpet, celebrated the 79th Independence Day by inviting sanitation workers to hoist the national flag. The event featured sports, health check-ups, and a community breakfast, while also addressing recent abuse incidents against the workers

Assistant Superintendent of Police S Chitharanjan led the ceremonial parade at Golconda Fort on Independence Day for the second time, earning praise for precision drill and community outreach initiatives, including converting old police stations into public spaces

South Central Railway has withdrawn its decision to close Nagalwancha railway station in Khammam district after public protests and political intervention. The 77-year-old station serves residents from 15 villages and has been a key travel hub for decades

The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with enthusiasm across the erstwhile Adilabad district. State government advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir highlighted the reach of various welfare schemes, while officials hoisted the Tricolour in multiple district headquarters and vowed continued public welfare efforts

Former MLA Pilot Rohit Reddy denied rumours of joining the BJP, calling them false and politically motivated. He reaffirmed loyalty to the BRS, credited K Chandrashekar Rao for Telangana’s progress, and announced preparations for upcoming local body elections.

Former Minister T Harish Rao alleged that irrigation in Siddipet dropped by 1.20 lakh acres this Vanakalam due to delays in pumping Kaleshwaram water. He accused the Congress government of ignoring farmers’ problems and creating a fertiliser shortage

A speeding container truck hit an RTC bus near Mylaram in Warangal district, injuring 26 passengers, several critically. The collision caused a long traffic jam on the Warangal–Khammam route. Victims were rushed to MGM Hospital after first aid

Tensions flared in Siddipet after Dalit organisations tried to stop DCC President Tumukunta Narsa Reddy’s vehicle during Independence Day events. The protest is linked to an earlier SC/ST atrocity case filed against him by Congress SC Cell president Kommu Vijay Kumar. SEO Keywords: Siddipet Congress clash, Tumukunta Narsa Reddy news, Dalit protest