Telangana

The Telangana High Court has reserved judgment on writ petitions challenging the Speaker’s ruling that Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender had not defected from the BRS despite contesting the Lok Sabha polls on a Congress ticket.

Congress MLAs in Telangana have criticised Forest Minister Konda Surekha for her repeated use of intemperate language, a move triggered by her daughter Sushmita’s public attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha has said she will make a detailed statement only after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy returns from his foreign trip. She noted that she had already conveyed her views to the party’s disciplinary committee.

Khammam MPs have urged South Central Railways to rename Bhadrachalam Road railway station at Kothagudem as Kothagudem railway station, citing its status as district headquarters. They also sought new train services and a railway line to Bhadrachalam.

The Telangana Polytechnic Joint Action Committee (TP-JAC), which is opposing the merger of polytechnics with Young India Skills University, insists on written assurances and demands revocation of GO 97 or removal of the clause integrating polytechnics with YISU.

Wanaparthy MLA T Megha Reddy has lodged a complaint with the Congress high command against State Planning Board Vice-Chairman G Chinna Reddy, demanding his suspension for alleged objectionable remarks.

Student unions in Kothagudem have opposed the proposed relocation of the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Residential Degree College for Boys to Thorrur in Mahabubabad. AISF demanded that the college remain in Kothagudem and warned of protests against the move.

The Yelgoi gram panchayat in Sangareddy has opposed orders seeking transfer of certain panchayat powers under NIMZ Zaheerabad to NICZISCL and TGIIC. It demanded pending rehabilitation compensation, employment for locals and continuation of panchayat rights over 1,356 acres.

A chamber mistaken for a tunnel was discovered near the Qutb Shahi tombs in Hyderabad, sparking curiosity and speculation about the city’s legendary secret passages. The ASI clarified after inspection that the structure is a rectangular chamber dating to the medieval period.

The Telangana BJP defended the Centre’s decision to deny political clearance for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s proposed US visit, rejecting allegations of political motive. BJP State president N Ramchander Rao said the decision was based on regulations and procedural norms.

The Forest Department has banned visitors from a picturesque hillock near Hudkili village in Mancherial after videos of the location went viral on social media. Officials cited tiger movement and wildlife protection, while influencers urged authorities to promote ecotourism.

A piece of land meant for a school in Mancherial’s Hi Tech City Colony is facing an alleged encroachment attempt by some traders. Residents said a fence was erected around the plot despite municipal warnings and urged officials to protect the land.

The BRS has extended full support to the demand for revival of the Cement Corporation of India plant in Adilabad, accusing the Centre of failing to act despite repeated assurances. At a round-table meeting in Hyderabad, party leaders and other political representatives warned that the plant could be handed over to private interests if the issue was ignored.

Pressure is mounting on Forest Minister Konda Surekha as around 20 Congress MLAs demanded action against her, Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy and Chinna Reddy. The MLAs alleged that their comments against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the government were damaging the party's image.

Gram panchayats in the Zaheerabad NIMZ area have opposed the Telangana government's move to transfer certain panchayat powers to NICZISCL and TGIIC. Haddanur and Yelgoi gram panchayats have passed resolutions rejecting the proposed transfer of powers.

A woman’s body was found in the trunk of an abandoned car near the RTC bus stand at Elkathurthy in Hanamkonda district. Police identified her as Ankiti Manasa of Godavarikhani and launched an investigation after her parents accused a man of murder.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a Panchayat secretary in Mancherial for allegedly accepting a Rs 13,000 bribe from a person seeking permission to construct a house. The official was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe through a digital payment application.

Adilabad police arrested five Bihar-based men for allegedly duping a Telangana resident of Rs 3.78 lakh by promising an NFPL franchise through a fake website. Police said the gang was involved in 500 crimes nationwide and 90 cases in Telangana.

Bring A Smile Foundation will conduct a collection drive across seven Hyderabad locations on August 22, inviting residents to donate reusable clothes, books, toys, utensils, footwear and household items for distribution among underprivileged communities.

Jindal Steel and IIT Hyderabad have signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence for high-strength, value-added and value-engineered steel products. The centre will focus on application development, technical demonstrations, training and adoption across key industrial sectors.

Errors in Telangana’s Section 22A prohibited-properties list are affecting home loans and property-backed lending, with banks keeping many applications on hold. Private property owners are also unable to sell or mortgage assets, as authorities struggle to resolve widespread erroneous property tagging.

Pulse Pharmaceuticals has received DCGI approval for its Aqueol nanocarrier technology for Vitamin D3 delivery. The Hyderabad-based company says clinical studies showed 50-60 per cent higher serum vitamin D levels compared with conventional formulations.

Hyderabad is experiencing sultry weather as high morning humidity gives way to sharp afternoon declines amid temperatures of 32-33°C. The IMD expects similar conditions through August 27, with partly cloudy skies and chances of light rain and thundershowers.

Roadside vegetable vendors in Kagaznagar dumped vegetables on a road on Friday to protest alleged harassment by civic officials. They demanded a market at Sirsilk Colony, while the CPI extended support. Officials said vendors were causing traffic problems by occupying roads.