Telangana

Hyderabad woke up to cool, damp conditions on Monday after heavy overnight showers of 30–50 mm, with thunderstorms pounding several areas in GHMC, Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts until early morning.

Former Minister and MLA Vemula Prashanth Reddy has strongly condemned Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s remarks targeting BRS working president KT Rama Rao, calling them petty and baseless. Prashanth Reddy warned Sanjay to desist from unfounded allegations, stating that Telangana’s people and party workers would respond firmly if the attacks continued.

Farmers from Ainam village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad held a sit-in protest outside the divisional engineer’s office of the NPDCL in Kagaznagar, demanding an uninterrupted power supply crucial for their paddy crops.

The Karnataka State Election Commission has issued a formal notice to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, asking him to provide documentary evidence backing his claim of over one lakh bogus votes cast in the Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency during the recent Lok Sabha elections.

The Telangana Retired Employees and Teachers Associations Joint Action Committee (JAC) has thrown its full support behind the Pensioners JAC protest scheduled for August 11, demanding the Congress government honor its promises to employees and pensioner

Former MLA Gandra Venkataramana Reddy accused the Congress and BJP of colluding to weaken the Kaleshwaram irrigation project while neglecting farmers’ issues in Telangana. Speaking at Telangana Bhavan, he alleged that both parties have targeted the project under the guise of commission reports, yet failed to address critical problems like uneven rainfall and urea shortages.

The TPCC Disciplinary Committee said it was unaware of Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy’s criticism of the Congress government, despite his vocal remarks. The committee focused on other party disputes and urged unity ahead of local body polls

Police arrested habitual offender Jadi Suresh for stealing gold worth Rs 13 lakh from a home in Ramakrishnapur. CCTV footage helped track him. Police urge public to install surveillance cameras for better crime prevention

A man in Cheriyal allegedly committed suicide after being questioned over a nearby theft. The incident during the Rakhi festival has sparked tension in the village. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter

BRS leader Manne Govardhan Reddy accuses CM Revanth Reddy of neglecting Hyderabad’s urban infrastructure, leading to severe flooding and waterlogging. He warns Congress risks losing local body polls due to poor governance and stalled housing projects

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan raised concerns over Telangana’s fiscal health, pointing to a concerning CAG report that shows the state's borrowings have already outpaced its revenue in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. He questioned the government's ability to meet its election promises and urged for a shift toward economic vision and tangible leadership.

Senior Congress leader G Chakradhar Goud quits, accusing Mynampally Hanumantha Rao of destabilising Siddipet politics through “murder politics” and police interference. He warns of electoral losses unless the party acts decisively and criticises hollow BC reservation promises

Sarpanch Gadge Meenakshi accuses Congress of failing to fulfill six key promises after 20 months. She launched a QR code campaign in Mukhra village displaying evidence of unkept assurances to remind voters ahead of elections

Telangana’s rice exports have fallen 20-30 per cent in 2025 due to high procurement costs and collapsing domestic demand amid subsidised PDS rice. Millers warn of losing global market share unless State policies and milling costs are urgently reviewed

A leopard sighting on the outskirts of Dharmapuri temple town has prompted forest officials to issue a public alert. Farmers reported spotting the leopard in paddy fields near Kamalapur Road, leading to an investigation by forest beat officer Jeevan and his team.

The BRS is preparing a two-pronged counterattack against the Congress government over alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. While the Congress is pushing a political narrative based on a truncated report by the Justice PC Ghose Commission, the BRS is challenging the findings’ legality.

BRS leader T Harish Rao said the party will set up offices in all 43 Siddipet wards ahead of the 2026 municipal polls. He claimed people want KCR back as CM, accusing the Congress government of failing promises

In Telangana’s Munya Nayak Thanda, villagers carried a pregnant woman for 2 km to reach an ambulance due to no road access. She gave birth midway, highlighting the hamlet’s long-standing road woes and unfulfilled political promises

Aurora University partnered with Quality Thought Info Systems India to launch a one-day B Tech Career Event for 2025 Intermediate pass-outs, offering CSE insights, an AI-focused session, and a scholarship test to boost students’ higher education opportunities

Hyderabad has seen relentless August downpours, causing severe flooding, traffic chaos, and public frustration. With three 100 mm rain events already this month, IMD warns of peak monsoon ahead, leaving residents anxious about safety and daily commutes

The Hyderabad Met department has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Hyderabad and several Telangana districts from August 14–17, and a yellow alert from August 11–13. Light to moderate rain is expected statewide till August 17

HMRL is set to open India’s first fully automated puzzle parking system at Nampally, built with German Palis technology. The 15-floor complex offers 10 parking levels, commercial space, cinemas, and a city-viewing gallery, accommodating 250 cars and 200 two-wheelers

After TG EAPCET 2025 final phase allotment, 11,638 engineering seats remain vacant in Telangana, with private colleges worst affected. Computer Science courses saw high demand, while mechanical and civil branches lagged. Kosgi government college recorded just 28.2 per cent admissions

Regency College celebrated 30 years in hospitality education with Déjeuner Royal, a French-themed luncheon by BHMCT students under Chef Rohith Rajole. The eight-course menu, with wine pairings and butler service, highlighted French culinary traditions and India–France hospitality ties