Telangana

Hyderabad Police, along with NGOs and government departments, rescued 1,247 children during Operation Muskaan XI in July. Of the rescued, 560 were from other states and 14 from Nepal. Police registered 55 FIRs and imposed fines over Rs 47 lakh

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint against Saisree Engineers Pvt Ltd and its MD S Suryanarayana Raju for defrauding SBI of Rs 7.51 crore, laundering funds via layered transactions, and diverting payments from Bharat Coking Coal Ltd

Senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao accused the Andhra Pradesh government of violating Telangana’s rights by pushing the Banakacharla project. He criticised the Congress and BJP for remaining silent and said the BRS would approach the Supreme Court to protect Telangana's water interests

A couple in Bhupalpally protested the demolition of their cattle shed by herding buffaloes into MLA Gandra Satyanarayana Rao’s camp office. The protest went viral. Police removed the animals and registered a trespassing case against the couple

Despite rising attacks on forest personnel in Telangana, their long-pending demand for arms and the creation of forest stations remains unfulfilled. Officials cite past cases, including a brutal killing, and appeal for better protection measures and public awareness.

Farmers losing land to the Narayanpet–Kodangal Lift Irrigation Scheme are demanding compensation at market value. They warned of intensified protests and urged the government to stop land acquisition until an official assurance is made. Minister Srihari met the farmers.

The bodies of three men who went missing while fishing in the Kattaleru stream near Meenavolu bridge were recovered by the NDRF on Friday. Officials supervised the operation. The victims were from Banjara village in Khammam’s Yerrupalem mandal.

A lorry driver died and two cleaners were injured when a lorry and a container collided on Rajiv Rahadari near Sultanabad. Police rescued the trapped cleaners and sent them to hospital.

A tiger has been spotted roaming in Rebbena and Tiryani mandals of Kumram Bheem Asifabad, killing cattle. Forest officials are tracking its movement and urging villagers to stay alert and avoid forests.

BRS leader K T Rama Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of betraying farmers by diverting Hyderabad Pharma City lands for the proposed Future City, warning of agitation if lands are not returned.

A Forest Range Officer in Kothagudem's Aswapuram range, has been suspended for allegedly accepting a bribe to overlook illegal encroachment of forest land under the guise of podu cultivation by non-tribals.

Lt Gen Sadhna S Nair, DGMS (Army) and Senior Colonel Commandant, visited Military Hospital Secunderabad and reviewed healthcare capabilities. She also assessed operational readiness at field hospitals and commended AMC personnel for their professionalism and focus on patient-centric care

Hyderabad-based researcher Dr Ravikrishna Chebolu has been appointed head of CSIR-Innovation Complex, Mumbai. A Ph.D. holder from the University of Hyderabad, his career spans Indian pharma firms and MNCs. The centre aims to boost translational research and industry partnerships

Located at the US Consulate General Hyderabad, the Telangana consular waiting area provides a covered space with chairs, restrooms and refreshment stalls, offering comfort and convenience to visa applicants and their families who visit the Consulate daily

Empowering TOMCOM is key to protecting migrant workers and maximising remittance gains

The Telangana Congress has launched the Janahita Padayatra, a statewide outreach campaign aimed at gathering public feedback and reinforcing grassroots connections. TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said the initiative follows AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s directive for leaders to stay engaged with the people.

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is set to establish a Green Hydrogen plant in Ramagundam, following a favorable feasibility report. Chairman and Managing Director N. Balaram has instructed officials to expedite all related processes, aiming for a daily production of 5 tonnes of green hydrogen.

Four advocates were sworn in as Additional Judges of the Telangana High Court on Wednesday, raising the working strength to 30. Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh administered the oath. The appointments follow Collegium recommendations and Centre’s approval last week.

Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has stated that he will consult legal experts before deciding on the disqualification of defected BRS MLAs, following a Supreme Court directive. The SC has given the Speaker a three-month deadline to act, triggering political ripples in the state.

The Telangana High Court expressed concern over the slow investigation into the Sigachi Industries fire and delay in compensating victims. It directed the state to submit FIR details, worker data, and compensation status. The matter will be heard next on August 27.

A male leopard that evaded capture for 23 days in and around Hyderabad's Chilkur area was finally trapped on the night of July 31. After a sustained effort by the Forest Department using camera traps, cages, and live bait, it was captured and released into Kambalpally forest in Nalgonda.

The Telangana government has approved the establishment of a University College of Engineering under Telangana University, Nizamabad, from the 2025–26 academic year. The college will offer four BTech programmes with 60 seats each. Orders were issued by Education Secretary Dr Yogita Rana

Rythu Sangham district secretary Bonthu Rambabu has urged the Telangana government to set up a green channel for fund release to complete the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme. He said the current allocation is far below the revised project estimate of ₹19,325 crore.

The Supreme Court has directed the Telangana Assembly Speaker to decide within 90 days on the disqualification of 10 BRS MLAs who defected to Congress, paving the way for possible by-elections. The ruling places pressure on the Congress-led government, which faces criticism for sheltering defectors while BRS celebrates the legal development as a moral victory.