Telangana

In a successful operation called Operation Muskan, 93 child labourers were rescued in Adilabad on July 31. The rescued children, including 26 from other states, will now be enrolled in schools as part of a larger effort to eradicate child labor in the region.

Auto-rickshaw Drivers State JAC chairman G Mukesh Goud marked World Auto-rickshaw Day by criticising the Mahalaxmi scheme. He said the scheme caused financial hardship to drivers, with 80 dying by suicide. He sought Rs 12,000 monthly aid and housing benefits.

Siddipet Collector K Hymavathi instructed officials to cancel Indiramma houses granted to those unwilling to follow guidelines. During a surprise visit to Kondapak, she found delays in grounding and ordered notices to defaulters. She also reviewed revenue sadassulu progress.

A ration card distribution event at Banjara Bhavan in Hyderabad turned tense as Congress Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan clashed over ration card allocations. Sravan accused the Congress of creating false narratives and demanded official data release

BRS leader KT Rama Rao credited the newly inaugurated Yadadri Thermal Power Plant to former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao's vision. Highlighting its capacity and impact, KTR said the project would ensure uninterrupted power and stands as a legacy of KCR.

Blood Donor Life Saver Foundation in Hyderabad raised Rs 85,300 in just two days to support a baby girl’s heart surgery. The infant, born with a congenital defect, is being treated at KIMS Hospital. The family still needs more funds

The new facial recognition attendance system (FRS), introduced for Telangana teachers on August 1, faced server issues and GPS errors, causing delays in marking attendance. The system aims to prevent proxy attendance and improve monitoring in real time.

Unauthorized flex banners on roads in Kothagudem are causing safety hazards, say residents. An advocate and locals raised concerns after accidents were reported due to poor visibility at turns. They demand immediate removal and legal action against offenders.

Agilent Technologies and TIFR Hyderabad have joined hands to launch a research center supporting ARUMDA, a key national health initiative. The center will focus on nutrition, metabolism, and aging to help fight malnutrition and lifestyle diseases in India

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