Telangana

ACB officials arrested Jagtial District Transport Officer Banothu Badru Naik for accepting a bribe of Rs. 22,000 from a JCB owner. He had earlier demanded Rs. 40,000 for releasing a seized vehicle and two phones. His retirement was due this month

The proposed widening of the Kothagudem–Yellandu bypass road remains stalled, despite letters from the local MLA and civic appeals. Residents continue to suffer due to traffic congestion, poor road conditions, health risks, and frequent accidents amid complete administrative inaction

Former BC Commission chairman Vakulabharanam Krishna Mohan Rao criticised the Congress’s Delhi protest on BC reservations, calling it a publicity stunt. He urged the government to take the legal route and questioned the legitimacy of the hastily prepared BC reports

British Deputy High Commissioner Gareth Wynn Owen visited MNR University and called for deeper UK-India collaboration in higher education. He urged students to explore platforms like UK Healthcare Bootcamps and highlighted maternal and child health during World Breastfeeding Week.

In two weeks, Rachakonda She Teams caught 187 people, including 107 minors, for harassing women. Offenders were caught at public places and counselled. Police also held awareness drives against child marriage and urged women to report harassment through official helplines

DSP Cybercrime N Venugopal Reddy educated students on cyber scams during a Cyber Jaagrookta Diwas session in Zaheerabad. With 600+ students attending, sessions were also held at other Sangareddy colleges to promote awareness on digital safety and online frauds

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy criticised CM Revanth Reddy for not acting against Andhra-based contractors accused of looting funds from the Kaleshwaram project. He warned of consequences for the Congress if government mistakes are ignored and called for urgent reforms.

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of distorting the Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram for political vendetta. They challenged the report's selective leaks, dismissed its legal standing, and demanded accountability for all involved in the project, not just BRS leaders.

T Harish Rao slammed the Congress government for the public humiliation of senior BRS MLA P Sabitha Indra Reddy, demanding an apology from CM Revanth Reddy and action against police. He said Sabitha was targeted for questioning ration card delays.

The Government Medical College, Maheshwaram in Rangareddy district has invited applications for faculty and teaching positions on a temporary basis. The tenure will be up to March 31, 2026, and appointments will be under the control of Telangana’s DME.

BRS leader T Harish Rao paid tributes to Telangana ideologue Prof K Jayashankar on his birth anniversary, calling him the voice of 4.5 crore people. He urged people to follow Jayashankar’s ideals and recalled the BRS government's efforts to honour him.

The BRS moved an adjournment motion in the Rajya Sabha seeking a discussion on Andhra Pradesh’s Godavari–Banakacherla project, alleging it threatens Telangana’s water share. The party accused CM Revanth Reddy of remaining silent to please Andhra leaders.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao paid floral tributes to Prof. K. Jayashankar on his birth anniversary in Delhi, hailing him as the ideological beacon of the Telangana movement and urging supporters to uphold his principles amid current political challenges.

A man in Palamakula village of Siddipet district attempted self-immolation after being allegedly removed from the Indiramma housing scheme list at the last minute. Locals and officials intervened just in time to stop him and calm the situation.

The ACB on Wednesday raided an ST Residential Hostel in Mohammadabad, Sangareddy, following corruption allegations. Hostel Welfare Officer Rekha was taken into custody. Officials said the search operation would continue until late afternoon. Further details are awaited.

Actor Vijay Deverakonda is expected to appear before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad today in connection with a betting app promotion case. The ED has summoned 36 film personalities so far, including Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj.

Three members of a family suffered burn injuries after an LPG cylinder leak triggered a fire at their home in Yedakulapally village, Sangareddy district. The victims were shifted to Zaheerabad government hospital and are currently in stable condition.

Rudraksh Bansal of Glendale Academy has been selected as the only player from Telangana for the AIFF-FIFA Academy, joining 18 others from across India after five rounds of rigorous trials

A protocol row at a ration card event in Balapur led to a clash between BRS and Congress leaders after MLA Sabitha Indra Reddy was denied a place on the dais. She alleged humiliation and warned the Congress against politicising official platforms

On the birth anniversary of Telangana ideologue Prof. K. Jayashankar, BRS president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao paid heartfelt tributes, emphasising Jayashankar’s pivotal role in the statehood movement.

A goldsmith was murdered by his roommate in Musheerabad after repeated arguments. The victim, Shaik alias Hussain, died after being assaulted inside their home. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

Mid-day meal workers across Telangana will begin a two-day hunger strike from August 6, demanding payment of long-pending bills, salary arrears up to July 2025, and a monthly salary increase to Rs. 10,000.

Justice K. Lakshman of the Telangana High Court has warned of disciplinary action, including suspension, against police personnel interfering in proceedings related to Bhoodan lands in Nagaram village, Rangareddy district.

A woman in Medak district died by suicide after an alleged argument with her mother-in-law. Her relatives accused her husband and in-laws of harassment, triggering tension in Chandi village. Police have launched an investigation into the case