Telangana

The GHMC has started major stormwater drain works at Maitrivanam in Ameerpet, leading to severe traffic congestion. Officials say the project, aimed at reducing flooding during rains, will be completed in two to three weeks despite current commuter inconvenience

A massive fire broke out at a plywood godown in Katedan Industrial Area, Mailardevpally, on Sunday afternoon. Fire tenders from multiple stations rushed to the spot. No casualties were reported, and officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze

Telangana faces renewed concerns over water sovereignty following the NWDA’s 6th consultation on interlinking rivers. Activists and experts warn this undermines Telangana’s rights under APRA 2014, risking its agrarian future and control over seasonal flows.

The RPF women’s ‘Shakti Teams’ in Secunderabad Division are winning praise for protecting women passengers on trains and stations. Honoured nationally and by Telangana government, these patrol squads deter crime, assist passengers, and spread safety awareness, making rail travel more secure

District Collector K Hymavathi inspected Timmapur after a rise in dengue cases and ordered tests for all fever patients. She directed action against an unqualified hospital operator, and urged villagers to observe dry days and maintain sanitation to curb mosquito breeding

Rakesh Kumar (24), a worker at a dairy farm in Moinabad, was found murdered on Saturday. Police suspect his wife Poonam Devi and her friend Guddu killed him before fleeing. A case has been registered, and search is on

India Post will suspend dispatch of parcels to the US from August 25 after Washington withdrew duty-free exemption on goods up to $800. Families in Hyderabad, especially students abroad, face disruption, while private courier firms await clarity on the impact

The School Education Department has announced 13-day Dasara holidays for schools in Telangana from September 21 to October 3. Classes will resume on October 4, with FA-2 exams before vacation and SA-1 exams scheduled from October 24 to 31.

A 17-year-old Adivasi girl was allegedly gang-raped by auto drivers near the Chhattisgarh–Telangana border. Found unconscious in Paloncha, she was rescued by locals and handed over to child welfare authorities. Police are awaiting her full statement before registering a case.

During a weekend drunken driving check, Cyberabad traffic police caught 405 drivers, including two-, three- and four-wheelers and heavy vehicles. Courts heard 199 cases last week, penalising 188 offenders and sentencing 11 to jail

Mattaswamy Revappaiah, a 30-year-old with polio, muscular dystrophy and scoliosis, secured 5th rank in the Telangana PSC exam and became a junior lecturer. Preparing from bed through online classes, he overcame challenges to join duty at a government college

BRS working president KT Rama Rao earned nationwide praise for endorsing Hyderabad as OpenAI’s first India base, despite being in the opposition. Netizens hailed his non-partisan approach, calling it a rare example of state-first leadership in Indian politics.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao dared CM Revanth Reddy to make defected MLAs face bypolls, calling it a referendum on Congress’s 20-month rule. Addressing party workers, he also attacked the government over HYDRAA, alleging blackmail and targeting of the poor.

BRS leader and former MLA Sunke Ravishankar was placed under house arrest in Karimnagar on Sunday, coinciding with AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan’s yatra in Choppadandi. He slammed the Congress government for “ridiculously” detaining opposition leaders in the name of Praja Palana.

Former Minister T Harish Rao blamed the Congress government for two dengue deaths in Timmapur village, Siddipet, calling them “murders.” He accused the government of negligence in sanitation, failing to release panchayat funds, and not supplying adequate fertiliser to farmers.

GHMC has launched distribution of 2 lakh eco-friendly Ganesh idols in Hyderabad, along with clay pots and lamps. The civic body has also deployed 25,000 workers in three shifts and set up immersion ponds, sanitation and safety measures for smooth festivities.

Taniparthi Chikitha from Peddapalli won gold in the compound individual category at the Winnipeg 2025 World Archery Youth Championship, becoming the first Indian female compound archer to claim the junior world title. Her achievement has brought pride to Telangana.

A fire erupted at a pharma company in Jai Kesaram, Yadadri Bhongir, following explosions in two reactors. Workers fled safely, firefighting teams contained the flames, and authorities suspect a short circuit. No casualties have been reported as investigation continues.

BRS leaders were taken into preventive custody in Choppadandi ahead of AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan’s Janahitha Yatra. They alleged the Congress government was suppressing opposition voices, while farmers and locals reportedly prepared to resist the yatra.

Cyberabad She Teams caught 70 people in public places and held 143 decoy operations, while anti human trafficking raids rescued 31 persons. Suraksha Kavach program was also launched to strengthen student safety.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government of stalling the construction of key super-speciality hospitals conceptualised by former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao, urging the government to prioritise their completion to ensure accessible healthcare in Telangana.

Vikas Chand, a Hyderabad resident, was reportedly swept into the sea at Puri while bathing on Saturday. Despite immediate rescue efforts by lifeguards, the man remains missing. He had come along with his wife, son, and a group of friends.

In Medipally, Hyderabad, a 22-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly killed by her husband, who dismembered her body and kept it in a bag. Neighbours discovered the gruesome scene, and police have taken the husband into custody. Investigation is ongoing.

Telangana Congress has formed a four-member Ministers’ committee to explore extending 42 percent reservations to Backward Classes. The panel, reviewing legal provisions while the matter is in the Supreme Court, is expected to submit its report by August 26