Telangana

Paradise, the iconic biryani brand that started as a small café in Secunderabad in 1953, is now among the world’s largest biryani chains

elangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy criticised the Centre for failing to supply the full sanctioned quota of urea, saying only 5.32 lakh metric tonnes were delivered against 8.30 lakh approved. He demanded immediate supply to protect farmers’ interests

An NDRF team rescued four persons, including a cowherd and three fishermen, who were stranded in an overflowing stream at Kalvapalli village of SS Tadwai mandal in Mulugu district. The overnight operation was launched after the Collector alerted the NDRF

Santosh Kumar Verma, an IRSS officer of the 1995 batch, has taken charge as Divisional Railway Manager of Hyderabad Division, South Central Railway. A mechanical engineer from MMMUT with M Tech from IIT Kanpur, he earlier served in the Consumer Affairs Ministry

A BRS delegation met Union Minister Jitendra Singh, accusing Civil Supplies Commissioner DS Chauhan and Hyderabad Collector D Hari Chandana of making politically motivated remarks favouring Congress during ration card distribution. The party alleged violations of service rules and demanded Centre’s action

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government after two shocking crimes in Hyderabad, a jewellery store robbery and the murder of a 12-year-old girl. He accused the ruling party of neglecting law and order and misusing police.

IBM has opened registrations for its Global Entrance Test (GET), with applications due by September 5. The test enables admission to MCA, M.Sc., and MBA programmes featuring IBM’s Q²D curriculum, which integrates academic study with industry-ready skills

Cambridge International released its June 2025 exam results to over 680,000 students globally, including 4,680 in India for IGCSE and O Levels, and 5,300 for AS & A Levels. Exam entries grew steadily, reflecting rising demand for international education

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre is hosting a three-day Japanese and Peruvian Food Festival from August 29–31 at Permit to Grill. Guests will enjoy set dinner menus featuring ceviches, sushi, seafood, and grilled meats in an intimate, limited-seat dining experience

IHub-Data at IIIT Hyderabad will start a six-month weekend AI/ML training programme for undergraduates in science, commerce, and business from September 28. The course aims to equip non-engineering students with practical skills for careers in analytics, management, and policy-making

Heavy rains have caused severe damage to roads across Telangana, with over 700 km battered. Panchayat Raj and R&B departments estimate repair costs above Rs 800 crore, but contractors are unwilling to take up works citing delayed payments and pending bills

Nearly one in five young people in Telangana are unemployed, with the State’s 20.1% youth jobless rate surpassing the national average of 14.6%. Urban women face the highest unemployment at 28.6%, raising concerns about gender disparity and policy failure.

Two youths died and another was critically injured in Bandlaguda when a 22-foot Ganesh idol they were transporting struck a high-tension wire on Monday night. Police suspect electrocution, though power officials dispute the cause. Forensic reports are awaited.

A youth was seriously injured after being electrocuted while setting up a Ganesh pandal in Amberpet late Monday night. Ram Charan, who came in contact with live wires, was rushed to a private hospital. His condition is reported stable.

Farmers staged a protest at the PACS sub-centre in Karimpet, Karimnagar, on Tuesday demanding urea distribution. With many unable to procure fertiliser earlier, elderly farmers sought priority. Police intervened and ensured distribution continued under supervision.

A Tirupati-bound Alliance Airlines flight with 67 passengers made a safe emergency landing at Hyderabad’s RGIA after the pilot detected a technical malfunction shortly after take-off. Passengers were unharmed, and airport authorities praised the swift response.

Heavy rains in Maharashtra and Karnataka have swollen the Krishna and Godavari rivers. All major project gates in Telangana have been opened, releasing massive discharges as officials closely monitor the flood situation.

Kukatpally police detained Sanjay, an Odisha native, in connection with 10-year-old Sahasra’s murder. The girl was found with her throat slit at home while her parents were away. Investigation continues.

Three people were critically injured in Chandrayangutta, Hyderabad, after a Ganesh idol being transported by tractor came into contact with high-tension wires. This is the second electrocution accident in the city within 24 hours, following six deaths during a Rath Yatra.

A Hyderabad man, Kongari Mrityunjay (32), died and others were injured after their car hit a divider and collided with a bus near Thimmapur, Karimnagar, on Monday night

Telangana High Court quashed a case against Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy over a 2021 rally, ruling no evidence of provocation, violence or law-and-order disruption

Telangana High Court issued notices to Sabita Indra Reddy and Kripanand in the Obulapuram Mining Company case after CBI challenged their acquittal, alleging illegal lease grants that benefited mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy

In Khammam, a wedding turned tragic when bride’s mother Kalyani (38) died of a heart stroke during her daughter’s send-off. The family performed her last rites the next day

After a month-long pause, Hydraa resumed its demolition drive in AVB Puram, Kukatpally, clearing encroachments on a nala connecting Pariki Lake. The demolitions aim to prevent flooding in Saibaba Colony, HAL Colony, and Maitrinagar caused by illegal structures