Telangana

A male leopard that evaded capture for 23 days in and around Hyderabad's Chilkur area was finally trapped on the night of July 31. After a sustained effort by the Forest Department using camera traps, cages, and live bait, it was captured and released into Kambalpally forest in Nalgonda.

The Telangana government has approved the establishment of a University College of Engineering under Telangana University, Nizamabad, from the 2025–26 academic year. The college will offer four BTech programmes with 60 seats each. Orders were issued by Education Secretary Dr Yogita Rana

Rythu Sangham district secretary Bonthu Rambabu has urged the Telangana government to set up a green channel for fund release to complete the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme. He said the current allocation is far below the revised project estimate of ₹19,325 crore.

The Supreme Court has directed the Telangana Assembly Speaker to decide within 90 days on the disqualification of 10 BRS MLAs who defected to Congress, paving the way for possible by-elections. The ruling places pressure on the Congress-led government, which faces criticism for sheltering defectors while BRS celebrates the legal development as a moral victory.

Dr Namratha, the main accused in a surrogacy scam, allegedly resumed illegal fertility operations despite pending cases. Clinics in three cities lured couples with false promises. Police believe a deeper investigation may uncover a larger child trafficking network

Apollo Cancer Centres have introduced ‘End-O Check,’ a targeted early detection initiative aimed at women aged 45 and above. The program emphasizes screening for endometrial and ovarian cancers through awareness, proactive diagnostics like transvaginal ultrasonography, and timely medical intervention.

SR University Warangal held an orientation for new engineering students and their parents. University leaders emphasised discipline, personal development, and academic flexibility, highlighting faculty achievements, mentoring support, and curriculum reforms aimed at ensuring holistic growth and career readiness

For the first time in years, government hospitals in Telangana have been overtaken by private facilities in the number of childbirths conducted, with 52.80% of deliveries happening in private healthcare setups in 2024–25.

Police in Mancherial district busted an international cybercrime racket operating from a rented house in Jannaram Mandal, arresting four individuals with links to Cambodia. The accused used SIM box technology to make spoof international calls, extorting money from the public. The setup was reportedly funded by a Cambodia-based man known as Jack.

The Second Telangana Police Duty Meet–2025 began on Thursday in Warangal at the Police Training Centre, Mamnoor. Inaugurated by Telangana Police Academy Director Abhilasha Bisht and Additional DGP Mahesh Bhagwat, the event features over 400 officers from across the state competing in 25 professional categories.

A sessions court in Kumram Bheem Asifabad sentenced Army jawan Mohanand Sarkar to 10 years in prison and fined him Rs. 25,000 for cheating and sexually exploiting a woman in 2019 under the false promise of marriage.

Several private colleges in Mancherial are under scrutiny for operating without approval, running illegal hostels, and compromising student safety. The death of an 18-year-old student in a hostel fall triggered outrage. Officials confirmed multiple violations, including denial of TCs

Three individuals from Banjara village in Yerrupalem mandal went missing on Thursday after entering the Kattaleru stream near Meenavolu bridge for fishing. Despite search efforts led by local officials and expert swimmers, they remained untraced by late evening.

In a shocking incident which took place in Narayanapuram village of Mahabubabad, a six-year-old boy was assaulted with a knife while sleeping at home. This incident follows the death of his younger brother just months earlier.

An interfaith couple at Hyderabad’s Necklace Road was allegedly harassed by a man, with a video of the incident going viral. Police registered a case after public outrage and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify and arrest the accused

A 24-year-old man from Balanagar was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a woman he befriended on Instagram. The incident occurred during his birthday party. The woman escaped and reported the assault to the police, leading to his arrest

A 55-year-old woman from Chintalamanepalli mandal in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district died after being attacked by a wild boar while returning from her farm. The family has sought compensation from the Forest Department, citing a wild animal attack

A blackmail racket was exposed in Bhadrachalam after lodge staff allegedly filmed a couple without consent and extorted Rs 60,000. The 19-year-old victim filed a police complaint, leading to an FIR under BNS and IT Act sections

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao welcomed the Supreme Court’s order directing the Telangana Speaker to decide on the disqualification of 10 defected BRS MLAs. KTR also challenged Rahul Gandhi to act on his own promise of anti-defection reforms.

The Supreme Court has directed the Telangana Assembly Speaker to decide within three months on disqualification petitions against 10 BRS MLAs who joined the Congress. It warned against delays, reaffirming that Speakers’ decisions are subject to judicial review.

The Cyberabad Cybercrime Police cracked 18 cybercrime cases in a week, arresting 31 individuals from various states. Nineteen were linked to trading fraud. Rs 1.2 crore was recovered and ordered refunded to victims in 60 cases via 283 court orders.

A leopard that caused panic in Gandipet and nearby areas was finally trapped by forest officials at Forest Trek Park. The animal is being shifted to Nehru Zoological Park for observation before being released back into the wild.

The Telangana State Commercial Taxes Department has uncovered a major GST fraud exceeding Rs. 100 crore involving Keshaan Industries LLP, a Hyderabad-based company accused of issuing bogus tax invoices for copper supplies without actual movement of goods.

A young couple from Bachupally died by suicide on Wednesday following frequent domestic disputes. The woman hanged herself in the morning, and her husband, fearing legal repercussions, died by suicide later in the day. Police have registered two cases