Telangana

When the woman’s brother arrived and questioned them, the trio allegedly abused and assaulted him

Andhra Pradesh has fast-tracked the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project to divert Godavari floodwaters, bypassing mandatory approvals. Telangana has raised objections, citing violations and ecological risks. Though aimed at Rayalaseema, the immediate benefits will go to the Krishna delta

This project, initially conceived in 1983, is designed in such a way that the tunnel would have no intermediate access

Women in Samaguda village, Mancherial, are forced to use stream water for bathing and washing due to a dysfunctional motor under Mission Bhagiratha. Despite repeated complaints, the issue remains unresolved, prompting them to stage a protest with empty vessels

Government has decided to take the literacy programme under ULLAS to ensure the SHG women can read and write

To celebrate World Photography Day, FTCCI is hosting an open photography contest, inviting photographers from all backgrounds to capture the essence of Telangana. With no entry fee and unlimited submissions allowed, the contest offers a chance to win exciting cash prizes.

Police Commissioner CV Anand appreciated the efforts and swift response of officers

A newly married woman, Muddasani Akhila (22), died in a road accident on Rajiv Rahadari at Thimmapur, Karimnagar. She and her husband Raju were returning from a postgraduate entrance exam. Raju sustained injuries. The couple had married three days ago

A 44-year-old woman from Devapur village in Mancherial district died by suicide reportedly due to financial distress. She consumed pesticide on August 6 and died during treatment on Thursday. Her husband's alcoholism had caused prolonged financial pressure on the family

Heavy rainfall across Telangana disrupted normal life on Thursday night, flooding roads and buildings in multiple districts. A bridge collapsed in Mulugu, and one person died in Narayanpet. The Met Department has forecast more rain in the coming days

A Telangana government panel has warned that storing water up to 522 metres in the Singur reservoir could damage the structure. Experts recommended restricting it to 517 metres and called for immediate repairs to prevent a possible breach and downstream disaster

The Stambhadri Urban Development Authority (SUDA) has notified its Draft Master Plan, but excluded the expanded areas recently brought under its limits. Public suggestions are invited within 90 days, even as questions arise over the exclusion and development plans

Four South Central Railway employees escaped unhurt after a fire gutted a stationary coach at Kesamudram station in Telangana on Thursday. The coach, used by track machine staff, is suspected to have caught fire due to an electrical short circuit.

The BJP accused Congress of diverting Rs 187 crore meant for Karnataka’s tribal welfare to fund election campaigns in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Citing ED findings, BJP posed 13 questions to Rahul Gandhi, sparking a political storm ahead of upcoming elections

Farmers in the district are facing severe delays in Kharif sowing due to urea shortage. Long queues were seen at PACS centres despite government claims of adequate supply. Farmers expressed anger over the delay and demanded immediate intervention to avoid disruption of agricultural operations.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying gig workers and private-sector drivers by scrapping the ₹5 lakh accident insurance scheme. He demanded its revival and warned of a large-scale agitation if pending claims are not cleared.

The Justice P.C. Ghose Commission, which faulted KCR over the Kaleshwaram project, is accused of violating Section 8(B) of the Commissions of Inquiry Act. Legal experts say the lapse breaches natural justice and could render the report legally unsustainable

Southern India is playing a vital role in the expansion of the aluminium extrusion sector, with Telangana and Andhra Pradesh emerging as key contributors. Major industry players like Hindalco and Global Aluminium have active operations in the region.

Telangana's Kharif sowing in 2025 has reached 90 lakh acres, a significant increase from last year. However, paddy transplantation remains behind schedule with only 35 lakh acres covered out of a target of 66 lakh. Erratic rainfall and urea shortages have hindered paddy sowing, while crops like cotton and maize are progressing well.

A sudden cloudburst-like downpour in Hyderabad on Thursday evening, with Gachibowli recording 12.35 cm rainfall in just a few hours, threw city life out of gear. Traffic snarls, waterlogging, and hours-long jams disrupted commutes across major roads and IT corridors

Justice K. Lakshman of the Telangana High Court excused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy from appearing in person for a criminal case pending before the Principal Special Judicial First Class Magistrate for Excise Cases in Hyderabad.

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Telangana government’s decision to impose Telugu as a mandatory second language for students in national and international boards was heard by the High Court. The bench refused to grant interim relief and instructed the state to submit a comprehensive action plan within two weeks

In a tragic incident in Khammam, a woman tied a rakhi to her brother’s lifeless wrist during his funeral. The young man died of dengue just a day before Raksha Bandhan, after promising his sister he would recover in time