Telangana

The Telangana government will distribute fresh laminated Public Distribution System ration cards to 1.05 crore existing beneficiaries from August 15. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will launch the programme in Sangareddy, while distribution will take place simultaneously across all Assembly constituencies.

The Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway detected 606 cases of littering and spitting during a 20-day cleanliness drive conducted at major railway stations and onboard trains, penalising offenders under the Railways Act to promote hygiene and responsible passenger behaviour.

The Centre has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, empowering State Drug Control Authorities to debar pharmaceutical companies that submit fake or misleading data while seeking approvals. The revised rules also mandate due process, including show-cause notices and a 30-day appeal mechanism.

The NHAI has extended the tender deadline for the northern stretch of the Regional Ring Road till August 20, marking the sixth extension. Pending Central approvals continue to delay the project, while the State government seeks simultaneous execution of both northern and southern sections.

Residents of Gairan Thanda in Sangareddy district have renewed their demand for a high-level bridge, as the overflowing stream continues to cut off the tribal hamlet during the monsoon, disrupting education, emergency services and daily life despite earlier intervention by the NCST.

The Hyderabad Kirana Merchants Association has resolved to take disciplinary action, including terminating membership, against traders found involved in food adulteration or other unethical practices, while urging members to strictly comply with food safety laws and FSSAI regulations.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress and BJP of compromising Telangana's interests and failing to protect its water, financial and employment rights. Addressing Prof K Jayashankar's birth anniversary event, he called for renewed efforts to safeguard Telangana's identity and self-rule.

Despite two deadline extensions by the Election Commission of India, over 75 lakh electors in Telangana are yet to submit their SIR enumeration forms. Hyderabad accounts for the highest number of pending submissions ahead of the August 10 deadline.

A woman and her 17-year-old son were killed after a speeding mini-truck rammed their car on the newly opened Khammam-Devarapalli Greenfield Highway. Two others, including the car driver and the mini-truck driver, suffered grievous injuries and were shifted to Hyderabad.

Although civic authorities have removed encroachments from footpaths across Hyderabad, residents say the failure to clear debris and restore pavements has left pedestrians struggling. Encroachments have also reportedly reappeared in several locations, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the drives.

The Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force arrested three alleged habitual house breakers and a receiver of stolen property, recovering gold, silver ornaments, mobile phones, burglary tools and motorcycles worth around Rs 12 lakh in connection with multiple property offence cases.

Divi's Foundation for Gifted Children has renewed its partnership with UNICEF India for three years to strengthen disability-inclusive early childhood development by expanding intervention services, supporting families, enhancing Centres of Excellence and building on the achievements of the previous phase.

A viral Instagram video has brought global attention to Hyderabad artist Ram Singh, who is seeking specialised brushes unavailable in India to complete his Sri Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam painting, which he plans to donate to the TTD temple after completion.

A six-year-old boy drowned in Tellapur lake after reportedly walking out of a play school during Bonalu celebrations in Sangareddy district. The parents blamed the school management for negligence, while Kollur police registered a case and launched an investigation.

 Farmers in Palakaveedu mandal of Telangana’s Suryapet district protested against frequent power disruptions and low voltage affecting agricultural activities. They said unreliable electricity supply was damaging pump sets amid poor rainfall and warned of intensified agitation if authorities failed to address concerns 

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao paid tributes to Telangana ideologue Prof K Jayashankar on his birth anniversary, remembering his contribution to the statehood movement. They highlighted his ideological influence, association with K Chandrashekhar Rao and lasting legacy

The Telangana High Court dismissed a petition filed by Congress candidate KK Mahender Reddy challenging BRS leader KT Rama Rao’s election from Sircilla , ruling that the allegations lacked legal grounds under the Representation of the People Act.

A farmer in Medak district died of electrocution while attempting to fix a technical fault in his borewell pump set at Nagasanpalle village.

The NCPCR’s POCSO e-Box, launched in 2017 to help children report offences under the POCSO Act, remains little known despite its role in tackling cyberbullying, stalking, image morphing, and child sexual abuse material.

Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said the second bridge across the Godavari at Bhadrachalam will be opened after repairs to the damaged approach road are completed. He directed officials to expedite the work and expressed displeasure over delays by the contractor and NHAI.

A Telugu news channel reporter was allegedly attacked by a group while covering a welding workshop incident in Shamshabad. Police said the violence followed a minor altercation between workers and customers. The reporter sustained injuries, while his phone was damaged.

Families of two youngsters declared brain dead after accidents donated their organs under Telangana’s Jeevandan initiative. The donations helped nine needy patients receive life-saving transplants. The families of Derangula Jagan and Sai Krishna gave consent for organ donation after medical confirmation.

Telangana has recorded a 10 per cent increase in cropped area despite the El Niño impact, according to PJTAU. The university said pulses and oilseed cultivation has increased, attributing the growth to crop diversification campaigns encouraging farmers to adopt alternative cropping patterns.

Trade unions affiliated with CPI, BJP, and Congress are locked in a credit war over SCCL’s success in winning the Prakasam Khani-II opencast coal project at Manuguru. The project holds 180 million tonnes of reserves and is expected to generate Rs 43,000 crore revenue over 25 years.