Telangana

Centre for Sight Hospitals has partnered with fitness expert Milind Soman on World Senior Citizens Day to raise awareness on eye health. Doctors advised elders not to ignore early symptoms of vision problems, stressing that timely treatment can prevent avoidable blindness

BRS activists staged a dharna in Thimmapur mandal demanding immediate supply of urea for farmers. Led by former MLA Rasamai Balkishan, the protestors accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and warned of intensified agitation if fertiliser was not supplied

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy praised N Chandrababu Naidu’s role in making Hyderabad an IT hub but avoided mentioning K Chandrashekhar Rao, under whose tenure the city saw major infrastructure growth. He also promised new projects including Musi Riverfront development

Two police constables were injured while trying to disperse a group clash in Korutla town, Jagtial district. The incident occurred when Head Constable Javed and Bluecolt Constable Gangadhar responded to a Dial 100 call and were caught in the melee.

BRS MLA T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government, alleging severe urea shortages were pushing farmers into despair. Citing a viral video of a farmer touching an official’s feet, he warned Telangana could face an agrarian crisis if the situation persisted.

After nearly two weeks of incessant rain, Telangana can expect sunshine from Wednesday. Hyderabad may see passing light to moderate showers or drizzle, but the low-pressure area has moved away, bringing dry weather and sunny spells across many parts of the state.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for disrupting internet services in Hyderabad and failing to supply urea to farmers in rural Telangana, calling the administration “clueless” and accusing it of turning the State into a circus under CM Revanth Reddy.

The Godavari River at Bhadrachalam crossed the first warning level of 43 feet on Wednesday, prompting authorities to alert villagers and position flood duty officers for relief and rescue operations as transportation to several riverside villages was disrupted.

Two construction workers were killed and another critically injured after their bike hit the sidewall of Punjagutta flyover in Hyderabad on Tuesday night. Police suspect drunken driving. The victims, residents of Balamrai, were rushed to Osmania Hospital, where two succumbed

At the inaugural session of the Telangana Science Congress–2025 held at Kakatiya University, Hanamkonda, former DRDO Chairman Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy called on Indian youth to embrace innovation and global competition in emerging technologies such as AI, ML, cybersecurity, and quantum tech.

Two men drowned in the Chinneti stream in Yadadri Bhongir as Telangana faces heavy monsoon rains. Krishna and Godavari rivers are in spate, canal breaches have flooded farmlands, and authorities have opened all major dam gates to manage the deluge

The Jagathgirigutta police arrested Mamidi Suresh for allegedly snatching a gold chain from 23-year-old Alwal Mounika in Adityanagar, Hyderabad. The police recovered the stolen property and registered a case following the victim’s complaint

Civil contractors in Telangana are facing financial distress as pending government bills worth Rs 1,000 crore, including Rs 505 crore for small contractors, remain unpaid. Protests have erupted, highlighting delays, insufficient funds, and alleged preferential treatment for larger firms

The Polavaram irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh is facing a major threat due to worsening structural issues in its upper cofferdam, exacerbated by heavy rainfall and flooding. Despite emergency repairs, the ongoing failures have raised concerns over construction quality and apparent bias in media coverage.

Powerloom workers at Sircilla Textile Park launched a strike demanding better wages for weaving government and private cloth. The workers, led by CITU union leaders, insist they will not resume work until their demands are met and have called for government intervention.

Singareni Collieries Company Limited has secured its first critical mineral exploration licence for gold and copper blocks at Devadurga, Karnataka. The move marks a historic milestone in SCCL’s diversification, with exploration expected to be completed within five years

Government employees, teachers, and pensioners in Telangana, under the TGEJAC, are planning statewide protests starting September 1 to demand resolution of 63 long-pending issues, including payment of outstanding dearness allowances and health benefits.

The Telangana Human Rights Commission has taken suo-motu cognizance of the deaths of five people due to electrocution at Ramanthapur. THRC has directed TGSPDCL to submit a comprehensive report covering causes, accountability, compensation, and long-term safety measures by September 29

BRS leader V. Srinivas Goud accused Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of neglecting the Goud and other BC communities by not honoring election promises such as BC reservations and wine shop allocations.

KT Rama Rao criticised the Modi government for hollow GST announcements and high fuel taxes, calling for real economic reforms. He demanded GST exemption for handloom products, lower taxes on essentials, and genuine steps to control inflation ahead of the GST Council meeting

Telangana registered a resounding 10-0 win over Chandigarh in the Sub-junior Girls National Football Championship at Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, with Theertha scoring a hat-trick and Keerthana, Akshara netting doubles

Telangana Football Association will hold sub-junior boys’ selection trials for 46 shortlisted players on August 21 at Gymkhana Ground, Secunderabad, with final selections to represent the state team

Mohan Guruswamy criticises the Telangana government for delaying repairs to Medigadda barrage, warning that partisan politics over K Chandrashekhar Rao threatens the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. Farmers may face future distress if the core pumping network remains dysfunctional

On World Photography Day, BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government, alleging its misgovernance has led to deteriorating agricultural conditions, unfulfilled promises to farmers and women, and rising unemployment. He used stark imagery to accuse the ruling party of turning Telangana into a state of suffering rather than progress.