Telangana

Unknown persons stole around four tolas of gold ornaments worth Rs 8 lakh from a jewellery store in Kagaznagar town on Saturday night. Police inspected the scene, examined CCTV footage and formed special teams to identify and apprehend the offenders

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and BRS working president K T Rama Rao greeted indigenous communities on World Indigenous Peoples’ Day. They highlighted tribal culture, traditions, environmental stewardship, rights and welfare, while recalling initiatives for Scheduled Tribe development

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan highlighted the importance of preserving tribal traditions, cultural identity and indigenous knowledge on World Indigenous Peoples’ Day, while reaffirming commitments to education, healthcare, livelihoods, rights and inclusive development

An unidentified woman’s charred body was found near Ramakkapet in Dubbak mandal, Medak district, on Sunday. Locals alerted police after discovering the completely burnt body

A transient tiger sighting near Lodpalli and Penchikalpet villages triggered panic among residents and motorists in Kumram Bheem Asifabad. Forest officials confirmed the animal’s presence and deployed trackers and camera traps, advising villagers to avoid isolated movement and follow safety precautions

BRS leaders and residents staged novel protests in Kamareddy and Suryapet over damaged roads and official inaction. A councillor sat in a flooded street, while activists planted paddy saplings and went fishing on pothole-riddled roads to highlight waterlogging and commuter hardships

Health experts have cautioned that biopsy may carry risks in certain suspected cancers, potentially spreading malignant cells. Dr Priyam Bordoloi highlighted testicular cancer, Wilms tumour in children and ovarian cancer as cases requiring careful diagnostic approaches, with treatment decisions guided by specialists

Jurala project officials closed the gates after flood inflows declined following reduced rainfall in Maharashtra and Karnataka. With inflows at 80,000 cusecs, 39,608 cusecs are being released downstream. Officials ruled out irrigation releases, citing concerns over next season’s drinking water supply

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