Telangana

Terms decision to provide 42 per cent reservations for BCs in local body elections ‘historic’; accuses BJP of lacking genuine concern for backward communities

BRS leader warned that if courts reject the government’s GOs, the responsibility will rest with the grand old party’s leadership.

Farmers in Siddipet’s Hymadnagar village confronted PACS staff over alleged black marketing of urea, after being told stocks had run out. Agitated farmers offered to pay higher prices and threatened protests before police arrived to defuse the situation

The special cover and picture postcards were presented by PVS Reddy, Chief Postmaster General, Telangana.

The water level in the Godavari at Bhadrachalam has started receding after rising for two days due to inflows from tributaries. With rainfall subsiding in catchment areas and local mandals, the river's level dropped to 41 feet by 7 pm on Saturday

Candidates can review their choices based on college-wise and branch-wise mock allotment of seats to be made available on the website on or before July 13.

Congress and CPI, alliance partners in the 2023 Assembly polls, are now competing for the KUDA chairman post in Kothagudem. With local body elections approaching, the dispute is intensifying, with internal Congress factions also lobbying for the key position

Kurusam Venkata Ramana, a 28-year-old B Ed graduate and niece of Aswaraopet MLA Jare Adinarayana, allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Gandugulapally, Dammapeta mandal. The reason behind her death is still unknown. She was working in Bhadrachalam

BJP MP K Laxman criticised the Congress government for using the 42 percent BC reservation ordinance as a vote bank tactic. He questioned the timing, Assembly proroguing, and lack of transparency, saying mere announcements would not convince the BC community

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of not operating KLIP pumps at Medigadda despite heavy Godavari inflows. He alleged political motives behind halting water lifting and warned of serious impact on farmers already suffering due to deficit rainfall

BRS leader Sunke Ravishankar accused the Congress-led government of neglecting sanitation in rural Telangana. Participating in a cleanliness drive in Gangadhara mandal, he said development had stalled due to lack of funds and warned of disease outbreaks during the monsoon

According to reliable sources, the PDS mafia is paying protection money to rowdy sheeters every month alongside mamools (bribes) to patrolling teams.

Hydraa undertakes desilting and anti-encroachment operations in Hyderabad’s nalas to prevent monsoon flooding. Encroachments near Khairatabad and Kukatpally have been removed, and accumulated waste cleared using long-arm JCBs as part of citywide infrastructure improvement efforts

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai calls the Constitution “invaluable” for maintaining India’s unity over 75 years. Speaking at Osmania University, he highlights Ambedkar’s vision, especially Article 32, as vital to safeguarding fundamental rights and preserving national integrity

A fabric-laden auto trolley caught fire near LB Nagar on Saturday afternoon. No casualties were reported, as the driver and helper escaped in time. Firefighters doused the flames within 30 minutes. The cause of the fire remains unknown

An unidentified youth dies by suicide after jumping in front of a speeding train between Secunderabad and Lalaguda in Hyderabad. The railway police are working with local stations to trace his identity through recent missing person complaints

Telangana is facing a rainfall deficit in 10 districts, with paddy sowing at just 8.02% of the normal area. Though maize and cotton show better progress, the Kharif season remains uncertain with limited rainfall forecast in the coming weeks

Telangana will form Common Interest Groups for street vendors to promote savings and access to bank loans. Under MEPMA, 10–12 vendors per group will be monitored before bank linkage. The move aims to curb dependence on private moneylenders

Panchayati Raj Assistant Engineer Jagadish was caught red-handed by ACB officials while accepting a Rs. 90,000 bribe in Kalvasrirampur mandal. He had demanded the amount from a contractor to clear CC road work bills. A trap was laid based on a complaint

A government-appointed committee to review staff strength across Telangana departments has triggered concerns among employees. While officials say it aims to assess staffing needs, employees fear cost-cutting, delayed benefits, and job losses—particularly among contract and outsourced workers

TG EdCET 2025 admissions for two-year BEd programs start July 21. Certificate verification for special quotas is from July 23–26. Web options are open August 4–6, with seat allotment on August 9. Classes begin tentatively on August 18

The bank’s Executive Director M Paramasivam inaugurated the branch in the presence of CGM Sunil Kumar Chugh

Two men were arrested in Hyderabad's Tolichowki for illegal possession of deer meat and horns. Police seized the items and handed them to forest officials. Authorities are investigating possible wildlife trade and violations of the Wildlife Protection Act

Siddipet police arrested two men from Rajasthan for stealing 185 transformers to extract and sell copper wire. They seized 272 kg of copper, Rs. 3.24 lakh in cash, and a bike. Three accomplices are currently absconding, officials said