Telangana

The iconic Malakpet TV Tower, commissioned in 1977, has witnessed the evolution of television broadcasting from analogue to digital mobile technology. As it nears its 50th anniversary, the landmark continues to evoke nostalgia among Hyderabadis who grew up watching Doordarshan.

Property owners across Hyderabad and neighbouring districts are facing difficulties after lands and properties were brought under Section 22A of the Registration Act. Builders and developers have raised concerns over stalled transactions, lack of prior notice and the impact on Telangana's real estate sector.

FSSAI has directed Dabur India Limited to stop selling several food products over misleading '100%' claims and alleged misuse of the Jaivik Bharat logo. The company has been asked to withdraw the affected products and submit a compliance report within 15 days.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme has revived the SRSP flood canal through reverse pumping, providing irrigation to nearly two lakh acres. He said the infrastructure is helping supply water across the State following heavy Godavari inflows.

Pocharam dam in Medak began overflowing on Tuesday after heavy rains increased inflows beyond 6,000 cusecs. The project reached its full storage capacity of 1.8 TMCft, bringing relief to ayacut farmers in Medak and Kamareddy districts.

Andhra Pradesh Forest Department arrested two suspects in connection with the suspicious death of a tiger in Nallamalla forest’s Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. Investigators are probing possible poaching or poisoning after the tiger’s missing paws raised illegal wildlife trade concerns. Forensic reports are awaited

KNRUHS has opened online applications for MBBS and BDS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026–27. NEET-UG 2026 qualified candidates can register between August 5–12. Cut-off scores are set at 213 for General, 194 for PWD, and 177 for SC/ST/BC categories. Merit lists and seat matrix updates will follow on the official website.

A 62-year-old farmer was electrocuted after accidentally stepping on a live wire in Devunagar village of Mallampalli mandal, Mulugu district.

Factionalism has deepened in Pinapaka Congress, with MLA Payam Venkateswarlu facing opposition from rival groups led by Tulluri Brahmaiah and Gurijala Gopi. The internal divisions, involving three factions, risk weakening the party’s prospects in upcoming Assembly elections, prompting calls for intervention from the high command.

Persistent overnight heavy rains lashed Hyderabad and several Telangana districts, leading to severe waterlogging, massive traffic jams, and commuter chaos on Tuesday morning. Kamareddy recorded the highest rainfall at 182.8 mm, while Hyderabad localities such as Saroornagar and LB Nagar saw over 100 mm.

A woman was murdered in Irkapally, Nagulgidda mandal, allegedly by her husband following domestic disputes. He surrendered at the local police station after dumping the body at a dargah. Police are investigating the motive.

Medak police booked a Hyderabad man, Bukka Santosh, after he posed as an Interpol officer and presented suspicious ID cards to the district Collector. The IDs were found to be fake following an inquiry.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association forms the District Cricket Infrastructure Development Committee to upgrade facilities and grassroots cricket across Telangana districts. Former Secretary T Sheshnarayan appointed Chairman

Maryland Governor Wes Moore praised the Telugu community for its contribution to the state's growth in technology, healthcare, business and academics while addressing the American Telugu Association conference in Baltimore, attended by Telangana leaders, public representatives and members of the Telugu diaspora.

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender admitted coordination issues within the Telangana Congress government, criticised the concentration of leadership, spoke about GHMC leadership challenges, dismissed speculation over differences between Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi, and commented on HYDRAA demolitions and the Cabinet expansion.

BRS leaders and engineering graduates criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's alleged remarks on engineering students, demanding an apology from him and Rahul Gandhi while urging the government to focus on employment, fee reimbursement and strengthening higher education.

The Godavari flood at Bhadrachalam has receded rapidly, leading to the withdrawal of all three flood warnings within 24 hours. While road connectivity has been restored, upstream inflows remain substantial and authorities have begun preparations for sanitation and Pushkaralu-related works.

The Telangana High Court will hear a petition filed by former BRS MLA Rega Kantha Rao seeking the quashing of an FIR registered over allegations of sexual assault and criminal intimidation. The petitioner denied the allegations and termed the case false and motivated.,

Following the Supreme Court's judgment on environmental clearance procedures, the Telangana government has set a six-month deadline to secure clearances for PRLIS, Sitarama Sagar, Dindi and Gouravelli projects while expediting documentation, legal compliance and scientific assessments related to Polavaram backwaters.

An ICIE and TConsult Global delegation led by Sundeep Kumar Makthala met India's newly appointed Consul General in Dubai, Dr E Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, to discuss strengthening India-UAE collaboration in innovation, investment, technology exchange and entrepreneurship.

Warangal CCS and KUC police arrested two alleged vehicle thieves and recovered 28 stolen motorcycles worth Rs 25 lakh. The accused reportedly stole bikes across several Telangana districts, and police are linking the recoveries to cases registered in different commissionerates.

Sri Vishnu Educational Societies Chairman K Vishnuraju urged BVRIT students to use artificial intelligence and social media responsibly, avoid fake news, develop multidisciplinary skills, and embrace continuous learning during the institution's 30th Induction Day programme held at the Narsapur campus

Fourteen students, two teachers and an auto driver were injured after a lorry hit a passenger auto in Ramayampet town of Medak district. Five students are stated to be in serious condition and have been shifted to hospitals in Hyderabad and Siddipet.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao extended support for the medical treatment of Bhavishya, the daughter of Telangana movement martyr Yadireddy's younger brother. After her successful surgery, Bhavishya and her family met him to express their gratitude.