Telangana

Telugu Titans skipper Vijay Malik expressed confidence ahead of PKL Season 12, highlighting a balanced squad of youth and experience, improved preparations, and the strong support of fans in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park is set to expand its conservation breeding programmes to Indian Wolves, Dholes, Gaurs, Otters and Four-Horned Antelopes. Building on its mouse deer success, the zoo will seek CZA approval to scale up wildlife conservation efforts.

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park has successfully bred Indian Wolves for the first time, with five pups born recently. The milestone adds to nearly 40 animal births this year, as the zoo expands conservation and introduces new bloodlines to prevent inbreeding

A woman in Mahabubabad attempted suicide after an argument with her husband over watching a TV serial. She consumed pesticide and forced it on her son before being stopped from giving it to her daughter. Both are hospitalised and stable

Farmers in Siddipet’s Alwal village locked agriculture officials inside the Rythu Vedika after waiting for hours to buy urea fertiliser. Police intervened to secure their release, but shortages persisted, reflecting growing unrest across Medak district amid inadequate stocks

The Congress government’s backing of Inchampalli Dam as the Godavari diversion point has triggered concerns in Telangana. Farmers, experts and opposition parties fear the move could submerge Medigadda, cripple the Kaleshwaram project and jeopardise the State’s water security

BRS activists led by former MLA Sunke Ravishankar staged a protest in Karimnagar against urea shortage, leading to clashes with police. Ravishankar accused both the Congress government in Telangana and the BJP-led Centre of failing farmers by neglecting timely fertiliser supply

A Lancet study has found a severe shortage of Rabies Immunoglobulin across Telangana, with only 1.8% of UPHCs stocking the life-saving injection. While rabies vaccines are widely available, doctors warn severe dog-bite victims may face life-threatening treatment delays

Following a recent electrocution incident, BGUS urged Ganesh pandals to follow certified electrical safety standards. The committee will deploy 160 Ganesh Action Teams and provide free electricity. Organisers are encouraged to use Swadeshi products and adhere to TGSPDCL guidelines

Khammam Collector Anudeep Durishetty launched ‘Bagless Day’ in all government schools, to be observed every fourth Saturday. The initiative encourages students to engage in creative, cultural and skill-based activities, easing academic stress and promoting holistic learning beyond classrooms

Tribal Students Association vice president Srikanth Nayak urged TTD and the Andhra Pradesh government to protect the 600-year-old Sri Hathiram Babaji Mutt and its 16,000-acre assets. He appealed against demolition and sought support for the upcoming Barshi Utsav celebrations

BRS MLC Takkallapalli Ravinder Rao blamed the Congress government for Telangana’s sanitation crisis, citing garbage accumulation, disease outbreaks, and delayed local body elections. He warned of direct action if conditions fail to improve, accusing the government of neglecting people’s basic needs

BRS senior leader T Harish Rao accused both the Centre and Telangana government of mishandling the urea crisis, calling it a political drama. Citing Central data, he claimed there is no national shortage and blamed the Congress government’s negligence for farmers’ hardships

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged the State government to waive Rs 35.48 crore in back billing dues and release Rs 101.77 crore in pending subsidies to rescue Sircilla’s weaving industry, warning that weavers face severe financial distress

Thalaivan Thalaivii, directed by Pandiraj, is a family drama where petty arguments spiral into chaos for Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen’s characters. While loud and uneven, the film benefits from strong performances, good music, and relatable emotions. Now streaming on Prime Video

Jogulamba Gadwal MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy denied reports of joining the Congress, claiming he remains with the BRS. After receiving a defection notice from the Speaker, he said he would consult legal experts and follow orders from the court

Hyderabad will host ICN Deccan Uprising 2025, a two-day natural fitness event, on August 23–24 at SR Classic Convention Centre, Shamshabad. With over 400 athletes competing in bodybuilding, fitfashion, fitness modelling, and transformation challenges, the event will also feature actor Allu Sirish

GNITS welcomed its new B Tech 2025–29 batch with an orientation programme at its Shaikpet campus, attended by over 900 students and parents. Actor Tanikella Bharani inspired the gathering with life lessons, while institute leaders shared GNITS’ vision for future-ready women engineers

Overflowing manholes across Hyderabad — including IAS Officers’ Colony, Jubilee Hills, Borabanda and Kalyan Nagar — have triggered foul odours and inconvenience for residents. The HMWSSB said daily sewage complaints touched 1,000 during recent rains, with backlog clearance now underway

Tribal villagers in Adilabad continue to suffer isolation due to the absence of bridges across streams, often risking lives during medical emergencies and monsoons. Officials said proposals have been sent to construct 20 high-level bridges across the district

A government school in Bhupalpally witnessed a shocking incident as science teacher Rajender allegedly mixed pesticide in the drinking water, leaving 11 students hospitalised. Police said the teacher confessed to the crime. MLA Gandra Satyanarayana Rao ordered departmental action

Nearly two years after President Droupadi Murmu launched PRASAD scheme works at Bhadrachalam and Parnasala, less than half have been completed. Officials cite contractor negligence and poor monitoring, while devotees allege State government failure in utilising Centre-sanctioned funds.

Tracking interstate criminal gangs remains a major challenge for police as offenders flee Hyderabad after crimes. From the Afzalgunj travel agency shooting to jewellery and ATM heists, suspects often escape to Bihar, UP, MP, Chhattisgarh, or even Nepal, evading capture

Interstate gangs are increasingly targeting jewellery shops and ATMs on Hyderabad’s outskirts for quick getaways using highways and ORR routes. Recent cases in Chandanagar, Adibatla and Choutuppal highlight a trend, prompting police to urge traders to enhance security measures