Telangana

Sathupally police in Khammam district arrested a woman under the POCSO Act for allegedly kidnapping and marrying a minor boy.

In a significant move to support paddy cultivation, irrigation officials in Peddapalli lifted 0.15 TMC of water from the Yellampalli reservoir using motors at Nandi Medaram and Gayatri pump houses.

A political programme in Kamareddy turned chaotic when supporters of Congress leaders Pocharam Srinivas Reddy and Enugu Ravinder Reddy clashed publicly during the Janahita Padayatra. The altercation, which occurred in front of Minister D. Anasuya, highlighted ongoing tensions between the two factions.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has reignited debate within the Congress and beyond by asserting his autonomy from the AICC, following a public disagreement with party in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan.

Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy reaffirmed Telangana's opposition to Andhra Pradesh's proposed Banakacherla project, labeling it illegal and a breach of water-sharing agreements.

Plans to set up a 203-acre industrial park in Peddapalli have stalled after strong opposition from local farmers. Despite government efforts to promote industrial growth and interest from Coca-Cola, villagers have refused to part with their remaining land.

With leopard capture incidents rising in Telangana, the Forest Department is launching a pilot project to scientifically monitor released leopards using radio collars. This initiative marks a first for the state and aims to assess how well the animals adapt to new habitats, including tiger-inhabited zones.

In Peddapalli district, four peacocks were found dead under mysterious circumstances near the Pandavulagutta hillocks in Kalva Srirampur mandal. A shepherd discovered the carcasses near farmland and alerted local residents.

A 16-year-old student from Mancherial died by suicide in Hanamkonda, reportedly over academic pressure and being forced into an unwanted course. She left a note urging parents to consider children’s aspirations. College faces questions over protocol violations

BITS Pilani Hyderabad held its 12th convocation on Sunday, conferring over 1,200 degrees. Top academic honours were awarded, and Prof Ajay Kumar Sood called on graduates to harness interdisciplinary skills and technology for national development

Siva Sivani Degree College hosted its 2025 convocation, celebrating the graduation of over 700 students from the 2022–2025 batch. Speakers urged students to pursue lifelong learning and contribute to building a progressive, inclusive India

In Telangana's Adilabad district, Sarpanch Gadge Meenakshi distributed booklets detailing the Congress government's unfulfilled pre-election promises to residents of Mukhra (K) village. She accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of misleading the public with false guarantees.

In response to significant administrative changes and software inconsistencies, the State Election Commission (SEC) of Telangana has initiated a complete overhaul of the voter list using the Te-Poll app. The update follows the merger of villages into municipalities and the creation of new mandals.

A proposed 25.6-km tunnel under Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project has sparked widespread environmental and tribal rights concerns. The tunnel and its supporting infrastructure will impact over 16,000 hectares and endangering rare species like the Bengal tiger and Jerdon’s courser.

Medak District Collector Rahul Raj cycled 20 km to Ramayampet to inspect the government hospital, promoting fitness while reviewing healthcare services. He interacted with patients and said preventive steps helped keep malaria at bay in the district

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 228 cybercrime accused, including 27 women, over seven months in a nationwide crackdown. Offences ranged from job fraud to child abuse, leading to a 13 per cent drop in Telangana’s cybercrime rate this year

BRS leader KT Rama Rao helped rescue a 28-year-old Telangana woman who was abused and locked up in Oman while working as domestic help. His swift action led to her safe return, and she later tied a rakhi to him

A 15-year-old student from Marvelli village in Vatpally mandal filed a police complaint accusing his mother of hitting him with a rock. The boy also alleged harassment of his father and claimed she was in a relationship with another man.

Factional tensions within Gajwel Congress erupted during a ration card distribution event, with supporters of Narsa Reddy and Srikanth Rao clashing in front of Minister Vivekanand. Police intervened to restore order as party infighting disrupted the official programme.

The Election Commission of India has invited a BRS delegation led by K.T. Rama Rao for an all-party meeting on August 5. The discussions will focus on electoral reforms, the Model Code of Conduct, and pending representations from political parties.

Operation Muskan 2025 rescued 328 child labourers across the erstwhile Adilabad district, with the highest in Mancherial. The month-long drive involved multiple departments and NGOs, leading to legal action against employers and school enrolment of rescued children.

Telangana DGP, Dr. Jitender, along with Director General of Prisons Dr. Soumya Mishra participated in the closing ceremony of the three-day second Telangana Police Duty Meet held at PTC Mamnoor by Warangal Police Commissionerate

Narayankhed MLA Patlolla Sanjeeva Reddy criticised the Telangana government for unequal fund allocation, claiming Narayankhed received far less than CM Revanth Reddy’s Kodangal. Speaking at a Congress padayatra event, he urged fair treatment for backward border constituencies

Gagan Narang and Anju Bobby George emphasized the importance of Policy, Programme, and Performance in Telangana’s new sports policy, advocating for grassroots development, infrastructure, and specialized coaching to nurture talent