Telangana

In Kothagudem, District Collector Jitesh V. Patil issued show-cause notices to 42 Gram Panchayat secretaries accused of faking attendance by using their photos instead of physically reporting to duty. The malpractice came to light during a statewide audit via a facial recognition app.

A police constable-led gang was arrested in Wanaparthy for defrauding banks and the Telangana Police Bhadrata wing of over 2.61 crore through forged housing loan documents. The gang used fake property papers to raise loans and resell the properties

Kunarapu Vamshi from Mahabubnagar was on his way to Thandur to visit his in-laws when the accident occurred; a hit-and-run case has been registered against the lorry driver

Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt presented cash rewards to Task Force personnel in Khammam for their role in tackling ganja smuggling. They arrested 120 accused and seized 192 kg of ganja. Senior police officials attended the appreciation event

The BRS urged the Election Commission to reinstate paper ballots for future elections, citing mistrust in EVMs. Party leader KT Rama Rao also demanded reforms in election symbols, accountability for poll promises, and transparency in voter roll revisions.

BRS leaders in Sangareddy accused the Congress government of halting SLIP and BLIP, key irrigation projects under KLIP. They warned of protests and alleged political motives behind the move, while demanding funding and resumption of the projects for farmers’ benefit

A man posing as a doctor and MP’s son was arrested in KPHB for cheating a women’s hostel owner of gold and money. Police found he had 14 criminal cases against him, including cheating, theft, and rape

A youth in Karimnagar attempted suicide by consuming petrol after being excluded from the Indiramma housing scheme. He staged a protest demanding immediate allotment. Locals alerted police, who rushed him to hospital. He alleged favouritism in the beneficiary list

GMR Aero Academy has launched its first online instructor-led certification in Airport, Airline, and Cargo Operations. Open to young graduates, the three-month course covers aviation fundamentals, customer service, and operational training in airside, ramp, and cargo handling

As local body polls near, Congress leaders across Telangana are facing protests over unfulfilled promises, land acquisition, fertiliser shortages, and housing allotment issues. Public discontent is rising in both urban and rural areas, with confrontations becoming increasingly common

A farmer was burnt alive in Vennelabailu village when his bike touched low-hanging electric wires and caught fire. Locals blame the power department’s negligence and demand immediate rectification of dangerous power lines passing through fields

Telangana faces a critical urea shortage during the peak Kharif season, with less than half of the required fertilizer supplied. Farmers are being rationed and forced into black market purchases. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka report similar deficits and protests.

BRS leader Harish Rao strongly defended the Kaleshwaram project, saying it was approved by experts and central agencies. He accused the Congress government of spreading misinformation for political gains and vowed to counter all allegations with facts and records

KNRUHS has scheduled certificate verification for MBBS/BDS aspirants under the CAP quota on August 6 and 7, 2025. Students must attend in person in Hyderabad as per their NEET ranks. Absentees will lose CAP quota eligibility

EducationUSA will host eight education fairs across India from August 9–17, connecting Indian students with over 50 US universities. The Hyderabad event is on August 11. Experts will offer guidance on studying in the US, scholarships, and visa rules

Hyderabad police detained Dr Vidyulatha at RGIA while she attempted to flee to Visakhapatnam. She is accused of aiding the surrogacy scam linked to Universal Fertility Centre. The case has seen 12 arrests and 16 suspects so far.

The Telangana government-appointed expert panel on higher education fees has formed four sub-committees to examine legal, academic, infrastructure, and audit aspects. Reports are expected in 4–5 days to help frame a revised, legally sound fee structure for private professional colleges.

A 10,000-litre water tanker caused a major road cave-in at Banjara Hills' Naveen Nagar after the nala beneath collapsed. No injuries were reported, but traffic was disrupted and residents expressed anger over GHMC’s alleged negligence in maintaining infrastructure.

Six students from a private school in Chennur were injured when an auto-rickshaw allegedly driven by a minor overturned near Subbaraopalli village. The incident sparked outrage among parents, though no police complaint was filed as of Tuesday afternoon.

A gas cylinder blast caused a building to collapse in Medchal Town on Monday night, killing one person and injuring three others. The blast occurred at ex-MPTC Murali’s residence. Police are probing the cause of the explosion and collapse.

Several students sustained injuries after an autorickshaw overturned near Gayatri Degree College in Yellareddypet while avoiding a dog. One student suffered a leg fracture; others had minor injuries.

A man died and five others were injured when their car crashed into a tree near Ilapur village in Jagtial district on Tuesday. The victims were returning from a pilgrimage. Locals shifted the injured to Jagtial Government Hospital.

Hyderabad's EAGLE team busted an interstate drug racket, seizing 847 kg of marijuana worth Rs 4.2 crore and arresting two habitual offenders from Odisha. The drugs were hidden in 26 bags. A sword, SUV, and phones were also recovered.

Adilabad teacher Thodasam Kailash has been invited by the President of India to the ‘At Home’ reception on August 15. Known for singing in tribal languages using AI and authoring the Mahabharat in Gondi, Kailash was previously praised by PM Modi.