Telangana

Venkatapur villagers in Velgatur mandal planted paddy on a muddy road in protest against government inaction. They demanded immediate intervention to lay proper roads, saying their village had been neglected despite repeated appeals across successive governments

The Telangana government has formed a 10-member expert committee, led by TGCHE Chairman Prof. V. Balakista Reddy, to review and recommend updated parameters for fee fixation in private unaided professional colleges.

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao urged the Congress to appoint Ponnam Prabhakar or Mahesh Kumar Goud as CM, while rejecting any alliance with TDP. He also slammed HYDRAA and said Congress would face electoral demolition

ISRO Chairman and Secretary of the Department of Space, Dr V. Narayanan, was honoured with the prestigious G.P. Birla Memorial Award in recognition of his contributions to India’s space programme. The award, formerly known as the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Revanth Reddy's defence of phone tapping has sparked dissent within Congress, with Ministers reportedly planning to raise the issue with Rahul Gandhi. The fallout undermines the party’s earlier stance against BRS snooping, triggering a credibility crisis ahead of local polls

Online registration cum certificate verification process from August 1 to 9; physical verification of special category certificates including NCC, CAP, PH and Sports by slot booking will be held from August 6 to 8

Former Minister T Harish Rao urged the BRS cadre to function with military-like discipline to defeat the Congress in local polls, accusing it of failing on its six guarantees. Padma Devendar Reddy warned of more false promises from Congress.

Students at a tribal welfare residential school in Sangareddy protested against being served insect-infested rice. The mandal officer inspected the hostel, found unhygienic conditions, and said she would report the issue to the Collector and tribal welfare authorities.

The internal feud in Bhadrachalam Congress between MLA Dr Tellam Venkat Rao and ex-MLA Podem Veeraiah has escalated to violence, with an auto driver alleging a murder attempt by Veeraiah and his aides. Police complaints and hospitalisation followed

Admissions via TG LAWCET and PGLCET 2025 begin August 4 and 25. Certificate verification, web options, and seat allotments follow in phases. LLB classes start August 30 and LLM on September 10. Full schedule includes key counselling dates

Six students of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Residential School in Saidapur mandal were bitten by rats while sleeping in their hostel. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, came to light on Friday.

SKLTSHU Vice Chancellor Dr Danda Rajireddy said a plan is being made to provide affordable, quality seeds to horticulture farmers. The initiative aims to boost yields with seeds resistant to climate shifts, pests, and diseases

Protests have forced the State government to suspend GO 49, which proposed a tiger reserve in Asifabad. Tribals allege it was issued without consultation and intended to evict them. They demand its withdrawal, citing delays in rehabilitation and compensation

The University of Hyderabad is hosting a free photography contest for World Photography Day 2025. Open to all, entries are due by August 10. Winners will be featured in a campus exhibition and awarded certificates and prizes

The NCST has issued notices to the Collector and Health Commissioner after taking suo motu cognisance of a 'Telangana Today' report on pregnant women’s hardships in Asifabad. It warned of legal action if responses aren’t received within 15 days

Kumram Bheem Asifabad has received light to moderate rainfall for the third consecutive day, with Koutala mandal recording the highest. Swollen streams hit village connectivity, while farmers reported damage to cotton crops across multiple mandals

Telangana continues to experience intense rain, with Hyderabad MET issuing warnings for heavy showers until July 27. Districts like Adilabad and Nizamabad expect 115-204 mm rainfall. Average statewide rainfall exceeds normal levels, with heavy showers forecast through the month

Telangana will collaborate with Estonia to boost e-governance and digital healthcare. Minister Sridhar Babu praised Estonia’s 100 per cent health record digitisation and said Telangana will learn from Estonia's digital expertise, including in AI, robotics, and cybersecurity

Over 3,000 dog bite cases have been reported across Sangareddy, Medak, and Siddipet districts in just six months, exposing failures in stray dog control. Surveys were unscientific and funds insufficient for ABC, leaving residents vulnerable and local bodies overwhelmed.

Hyderabad will host the 2nd GCC Leadership Conclave on July 30, bringing together 300+ global leaders. The event focuses on AI-driven transformation, policy innovation, and the future of India’s Global Capability Centers, with support from Ascendion and The Leadership Federation

Farmers in Khammam staged a protest at Tallada PACS over non-availability of urea, alleging diversion of stocks. Similar scenes were reported from Madhira constituency. The Agriculture Minister has claimed fertiliser stocks would last through July.

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy admitted delays in Rythu Bharosa aid and reiterated his right to criticise mistakes, even those by the Chief Minister. His remarks sparked discontent within the Telangana Congress, prompting a warning from the TPCC Disciplinary Committee.

The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 6 crore for the development of Gourigundala waterfalls in Peddapalli as a tourist destination. The plan includes road construction, safety measures, and visitor amenities. The site has witnessed tragic accidents in recent years.

The Supreme Court declined to direct the Centre to increase Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, citing constitutional limitations under Article 170. It upheld that delimitation can only occur post-2026 census, rejecting claims of discrimination over Jammu and Kashmir’s case