Telangana

A 45-year-old supervisor named Raju died in an accident at Sri Lakshmi Granite quarry in Jagiripalli, Saidapur mandal, Karimnagar. He suffered a fatal head injury after being hit by a falling stone while granite blocks were being moved with cranes

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of betraying Backward Classes (BCs) by failing to implement 42% BC reservations. Sravan criticized the government for its "feudal mindset" and demanded the release of the caste census report.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s 50th trip to New Delhi in less than two years has led to criticism from political and public circles. Critics say the visits have yielded little benefit for Telangana and increased the financial burden

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy criticised self-proclaimed social media journalists for lacking qualifications and professionalism. Speaking at *Nava Telangana’s* anniversary event, he stressed the need to differentiate between trained journalists and unqualified digital influencers to preserve journalistic credibility

A notorious criminal, Shaik Saleem alias Kainchi Saleem from Bangariguda, was arrested in Adilabad on Friday for terrorising the public and involvement in kidnapping. According to Adilabad DSP L Jeevan Reddy, a Preventive Detention (PD) Act case was filed against him.

At a national workshop on intellectual property in horticulture, Vice Chancellor Dr. Danda Raji Reddy announced that Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University aims to file at least one patent per month to protect innovations.

The State government has formed a committee of senior IAS officers to study the Justice PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. The summary will be presented to the Cabinet, which is expected to review it in Monday’s meeting

As India marks International Tiger Day on July 29, Telangana has rare cause to celebrate: its wild tiger numbers are finally growing. The Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR) — long the state’s core tiger habitat — now hosts around 34 individual tigers, up from just 14 in 2020, according to the latest forest department estimates

In a successful operation called Operation Muskan, 93 child labourers were rescued in Adilabad on July 31. The rescued children, including 26 from other states, will now be enrolled in schools as part of a larger effort to eradicate child labor in the region.

Auto-rickshaw Drivers State JAC chairman G Mukesh Goud marked World Auto-rickshaw Day by criticising the Mahalaxmi scheme. He said the scheme caused financial hardship to drivers, with 80 dying by suicide. He sought Rs 12,000 monthly aid and housing benefits.

Siddipet Collector K Hymavathi instructed officials to cancel Indiramma houses granted to those unwilling to follow guidelines. During a surprise visit to Kondapak, she found delays in grounding and ordered notices to defaulters. She also reviewed revenue sadassulu progress.

A ration card distribution event at Banjara Bhavan in Hyderabad turned tense as Congress Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan clashed over ration card allocations. Sravan accused the Congress of creating false narratives and demanded official data release

BRS leader KT Rama Rao credited the newly inaugurated Yadadri Thermal Power Plant to former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao's vision. Highlighting its capacity and impact, KTR said the project would ensure uninterrupted power and stands as a legacy of KCR.

Blood Donor Life Saver Foundation in Hyderabad raised Rs 85,300 in just two days to support a baby girl’s heart surgery. The infant, born with a congenital defect, is being treated at KIMS Hospital. The family still needs more funds

The new facial recognition attendance system (FRS), introduced for Telangana teachers on August 1, faced server issues and GPS errors, causing delays in marking attendance. The system aims to prevent proxy attendance and improve monitoring in real time.

Unauthorized flex banners on roads in Kothagudem are causing safety hazards, say residents. An advocate and locals raised concerns after accidents were reported due to poor visibility at turns. They demand immediate removal and legal action against offenders.

Agilent Technologies and TIFR Hyderabad have joined hands to launch a research center supporting ARUMDA, a key national health initiative. The center will focus on nutrition, metabolism, and aging to help fight malnutrition and lifestyle diseases in India

Hyderabad Police, along with NGOs and government departments, rescued 1,247 children during Operation Muskaan XI in July. Of the rescued, 560 were from other states and 14 from Nepal. Police registered 55 FIRs and imposed fines over Rs 47 lakh

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint against Saisree Engineers Pvt Ltd and its MD S Suryanarayana Raju for defrauding SBI of Rs 7.51 crore, laundering funds via layered transactions, and diverting payments from Bharat Coking Coal Ltd

Senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao accused the Andhra Pradesh government of violating Telangana’s rights by pushing the Banakacharla project. He criticised the Congress and BJP for remaining silent and said the BRS would approach the Supreme Court to protect Telangana's water interests

A couple in Bhupalpally protested the demolition of their cattle shed by herding buffaloes into MLA Gandra Satyanarayana Rao’s camp office. The protest went viral. Police removed the animals and registered a trespassing case against the couple

Despite rising attacks on forest personnel in Telangana, their long-pending demand for arms and the creation of forest stations remains unfulfilled. Officials cite past cases, including a brutal killing, and appeal for better protection measures and public awareness.

Farmers losing land to the Narayanpet–Kodangal Lift Irrigation Scheme are demanding compensation at market value. They warned of intensified protests and urged the government to stop land acquisition until an official assurance is made. Minister Srihari met the farmers.

The bodies of three men who went missing while fishing in the Kattaleru stream near Meenavolu bridge were recovered by the NDRF on Friday. Officials supervised the operation. The victims were from Banjara village in Khammam’s Yerrupalem mandal.