Telangana

Villagers in Japti Shivunur, Narsingi Mandal, allegedly demolished the compound wall of former minister Mohammed Shabbir Ali’s guest house, claiming construction blocked access to agricultural fields. They said the lands have been cultivated for generations and earlier objections against the construction were ignored

Hyderabad’s two-day annual Bonalu festival began in the Old City on Sunday with grand celebrations at major Mahankali temples. Thousands of devotees offered traditional bonams amid tight security. Festivities will conclude Monday with Ghatam processions through Charminar and Shahalibanda

The story of Telangana’s irrigation politics is ultimately one of promise versus delivery. The Congress promised Pranahita–Chevella, which remained on paper, while the BRS delivered Kaleshwaram with detailed planning, assured funding, and on-ground execution

An elderly woman from Khammam district who went missing three days ago was found murdered and burned. Police arrested her son-in-law, who confessed to the crime. Forensic teams recovered bone fragments from the site, and investigation is ongoing.

A 30-year-old man, distressed over a family dispute and his wife leaving, allegedly died by suicide at Tanikella village in Konijerla mandal, Khammam district.

Charitable donors, including alumni and retired teachers, are supporting Zilla Parishad High School at M. Venkatayapalem in Khammam district by providing purified drinking water, infrastructure, and prizes for students. Their contributions have significantly improved facilities for the 175 students studying at the school.

Hyderabad district has recorded the lowest digitisation of electoral rolls in Telangana at 58.41 percent, while Yadadri Bhuvanagiri leads with 94.30 percent. District Election Officer RV Karnan has urged Hyderabad electors to promptly submit their enumeration forms before the August 10 deadline.

AYUSH house surgeons in Warangal have continued their indefinite strike for the fifth day demanding stipend parity with other medical disciplines. The Telangana AYUSH Joint Action Committee insists on equal pay, while college authorities have warned students against joining the protest, drawing criticism.

Nearly 40 Telangana government employees have been found drawing salaries from multiple establishments using the same Aadhaar number. The State government has ordered urgent inquiries, disciplinary action, recovery of funds, and criminal cases against those involved.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned of a major agitation if Telangana’s water rights are compromised, accusing the Congress government of yielding to Andhra Pradesh’s influence and mismanaging irrigation and industrial land policies. He vowed to scrap the controversial HILT policy and expose alleged irregularities in land and property restrictions.

A notorious thief from Jagtial was arrested in Manthani on Saturday for allegedly committing house burglaries. Police said Vanam Ramu targeted locked houses, burgled valuables and pledged gold ornaments before using the money for lending and personal luxuries

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has imposed more than Rs 1 crore in penalties on private junior colleges for violating norms. Forty-five colleges were fined Rs 8 lakh each for allegedly submitting fake HYDRAA Fire NOCs to obtain affiliation.

More than 150 flat owners of Madhu Park Ridge Apartments at Bandlaguda have opposed land acquisition linked to the Musi River Front Development Project. Residents raised objections before the Rajendranagar RDO, while an advocate cited a pending High Court challenge.

Twenty-five passengers had a lucky escape after an RTC electric bus lost control and veered into a thicket of trees in Bhupalpally district on Saturday. No injuries were reported, while police and TGRTC officials began gathering details about the incident

A worker was seriously injured after allegedly being attacked with a sharp object at a jewellery-making workshop in Secunderabad’s General Bazaar. Police said an argument over payment allegedly escalated, resulting in a head injury. Mahankali police have registered a case.

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy urged Nalgonda farmers to avoid paddy and adopt less water-intensive crops amid declining water levels. He said Nagarjuna Sagar reserves were sufficient only for drinking needs and called for greater crop diversification

Telangana EAGLE Force and local police busted an interstate drug trafficking network operating between Rajasthan and Hyderabad, arresting seven persons in two cases. Police seized opium and mephedrone and identified alleged key suppliers while continuing efforts to trace others.

Six women allegedly stole a gold chain weighing around 10 tolas from a jewellery shop in Tandur, Vikarabad district. Police said three women distracted sales personnel while another took the chain. CCTV footage is being examined to trace the suspects.

Representatives of minority organisations and community leaders demanded the withdrawal of G.O.Ms.No.20 and restoration of Telangana Urdu Academy land. At a round-table conference, they also sought implementation of minority assurances and announced plans for a State-wide campaign.

A fire broke out in a building cellar in Banjara Hills early Saturday, prompting a nearly six-hour rescue and firefighting operation. Eleven people were rescued, while six fire tenders and around 50 firefighters battled thick smoke and flames.

The redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station has reached about 65 per cent completion under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The Rs 714.73-crore project includes an air concourse, skywalks, parking facilities, elevators, escalators and modern passenger amenities.

Hindi Maha Vidyalaya organised an orientation programme for newly admitted first-year UG students on Friday. Principal Dr Bala Kumar and faculty members explained college rules, academics, examinations, NCC, NSS, sports, student activities and other programmes to help newcomers understand campus life.

The Telangana government began operating pumps of the Mahatma Gandhi Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Scheme on Saturday after the BRS warned of protests over the delay in releasing irrigation water. Pumps at Yellur, Jonnalaboguda and Gudipalli Gattu were operated.

Four people, including two migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, were killed in two separate road accidents in erstwhile Medak district on Friday night. Several others were injured after a DCM and a passenger auto collided with two-wheelers.