Telangana

A leopard sighting near Nirmal, between Star Function Hall and Bangalpet, sparked panic among residents on Tuesday. Locals reported spotting the animal on a nearby hillock and shared photos and videos.

Adilabad police arrested eight members of an interstate gang from Karnataka who were duping patients by posing as Ayurvedic doctors. The gang sold fake herbal medicines, charging victims thousands of rupees.

BP Pandey has been appointed Chairman of the Godavari River Management Board as Andhra Pradesh’s contentious Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project faces regulatory hurdles. Telangana's BRS opposes the project, citing lack of GRMB and CWC approvals amid ongoing environmental objections.

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Two days after suspected food poisoning sickened nearly 80 students at Jyotiba Phule Girls Residential School in Nagarkurnool, attendance dropped sharply. While management claims students are stable, concerned parents continue to withdraw children. Outsider access and outside food are now restricted

Air India Express has rolled out its regular 'Payday Sale' with up to 15% discounts on fares across its network. The offer runs until August 1 for travel until March 31, 2026, with added benefits on Xpress Lite bookings

IIIT-Hyderabad students and faculty have developed an AI-powered tool that converts complex scientific research papers into easy-to-understand video summaries in 11 languages. The project, in partnership with Anusandhan NRF, aims to make science accessible to all learners

Despite political backing and upgraded infrastructure, the Government Engineering College in Kosgi continues to see poor student interest. Only 20.7% of seats were filled in the latest TG EAPCET 2025 second-phase counselling.

BRS has petitioned the NHRC, alleging human rights violations by the Congress government in Telangana, including police bias, phone tapping, and political vendetta. The party cited tribal assaults, surveillance misuse, and child deaths in state-run schools as evidence

Warangal police, in coordination with RTA officials, arrested 15 members of two gangs for producing fake vehicle registration and insurance papers. Seizures included card printing equipment and devices. Five others are absconding, and police are probing RTO staff involvement

Early water releases in the Krishna basin have reignited long-standing tensions between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Faulty telemetry systems, stalled irrigation projects, and continued overdrawals by AP are fuelling allegations of unfair water sharing despite tribunal rulings and central interventions

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao criticised the Congress-led Telangana government for misleading BC communities with a promise of 42% reservation. He also said the Congress had failed to fulfill pre-election promises and urged party workers to prepare for a decisive win in upcoming local polls.

Three Blood Storage Centres sanctioned in 2023 at government hospitals in Manuguru, Aswaraopet, and Yellandu are becoming functional starting Wednesday. These centres aim to help patients access blood locally and support emergency surgeries at Area Hospitals and CHCs in the district

BJP state president N. Ramachander Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of deliberately delaying the implementation of the 42% quota for Backward Classes (BCs).

Wildlife photographer Lingampalli Krishna addressed students in Adilabad on International Tiger Day, urging them to understand the critical role tigers play in maintaining ecological balance.

A second-year BiPC student from a junior college in Mancherial suffered injuries after slipping on a staircase that lacked protective grills. Police registered a case against the college management, and an inquiry has been initiated to determine the cause

Once a thriving tiger habitat, the forests of Adilabad have witnessed a drastic decline in tiger populations over the past 25 years. Rampant teak smuggling, poaching, and widespread encroachments have contributed to habitat degradation, forcing tigers to migrate to neighboring states.

Hyderabad is witnessing a string of unusual wildlife sightings this monsoon. After hosting elephant Lakshmi for Bonalu, the city is now buzzing over a leopard spotted in Gandipet and a crocodile slithering into Kishanbagh, with snake sightings also on the rise

BRS working president KT Rama Rao paid tributes to Jnanpith awardee Singireddy Narayana Reddy (Sinare) on his birth anniversary, calling him a literary luminary whose poetry, lyrics, and service to Telugu enriched generations. He also recalled Sinare’s role as a Rajya Sabha MP

The BRS will hold a major BC rally in Karimnagar on August 8, demanding 42% reservation in local body elections. The party also plans to approach President Droupadi Murmu, accusing Congress and BJP of blocking the pending BC reservation Bills

BJP state president N Ramachander Rao accused Congress leaders from Khammam and Nalgonda of obstructing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. He also criticised the State’s fertiliser distribution system, claiming the Centre provided adequate supply for rabi and kharif seasons

Vijay Kiran Agastya has been elected Chairman of ICAI's Southern India Regional Council for 2025–26. A former Deloitte VP and now EdTech founder, he leads a team with strong Hyderabad representation—marking a milestone for ICAI-SIRC’s leadership

Pilli Manasa, a 38-year-old cancer patient from Dumala village, Yellareddypet mandal, died by suicide after consuming 30 folic acid tablets. Financial hardship from her bone cancer treatment and her son's illness reportedly pushed her to take the extreme step

BRS leader Errolla Srinivas criticised the Congress government over delays in relief for victims of the Sigachi Industries fire. He demanded Rs 1 crore ex-gratia for families of the deceased and Rs 50 lakh for the injured, while accusing the government of negligence