Telangana

In a politically significant development ahead of Telangana's local body elections, Labour Minister Dr G Vivek’s faction suffered a blow after their candidate lost to the cousin of rival MLA K Premsagar Rao in Orient Cement’s trade union polls.

CM Revanth Reddy accused BRS of influencing the Governor to stall the BC reservation ordinance, praised Minister Kamalakar for supporting the 42 per cent quota, and highlighted tensions over weaker sections’ unity while acknowledging guidance from the Congress high command

Telangana Assembly began debating the 665-page Ghose Commission report on KLIP, which alleges lapses by former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao, ministers, and officials in planning, construction, and maintenance of three barrages. The report recommends legal action and recovery of Rs 677.67 lakh

A tiger was spotted near an opencast coal mining project in Kairiguda village, Goleti mandal, sparking fear among locals and workers. The animal's video went viral, prompting appeals to forest officials to ensure public safety.

He insisted on a minimum of two hours to clarify the allegations made against the previous BRS government and to counter the Congress government’s narrative

BRS whip KP Vivekanand Goud accused the Congress government of mismanaging the Telangana Assembly session by avoiding debates on floods and urea shortage. He criticised CM Revanth Reddy for skipping discussions to attend a Kerala event and opposed the late tabling of the Ghose Commission report

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy skipped a crucial Assembly debate on BC reservations and the Ghose Commission report to attend an award function in Kerala. His absence sparked criticism from the Opposition, adding to public anger over floods and the urea crisis

BRS members fiercely protested against Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy’s remarks blaming previous BRS leadership for structural issues in Medigadda barrage

Global Art Academy’s Kolor Champ 2025 saw 570 children reimagine Hyderabad’s future with flying autos, rainbow lakes, and futuristic ideas. Held at SR Classic Convention, Shamshabad, the event also highlighted art as a healthy alternative to excessive screen time

Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, hosted the national ‘GYN ROBOCON’ conference, bringing together experts in robotic gynecological surgery. The event featured live surgeries, keynote talks by global pioneers, panel discussions, and training sessions, fostering collaboration and innovation in women’s healthcare.

A chain collision on PVNR Expressway in Hyderabad left nine cars damaged on Saturday night. Police said sudden braking and poor visibility due to rain caused the accident. Traffic was disrupted before vehicles were towed away with a crane

Police in Mancherial arrested 44 people, including the cashier and manager of SBI-Chennur branch, for misappropriating 21 kg of pledged gold and Rs 1.10 crore. The fraud surfaced during an audit; police recovered 15.2 kg gold and Rs 1.61 crore.

BRS MLA T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting municipalities by halting Pattana Pragathi funds, failing to release finance commission grants, and reversing its promise of free LRS. He demanded reinstatement of Special Development Funds and equal treatment for all constituencies.

UK and NIMS heart specialists are organising a free heart surgery camp from September 1–21. Children with congenital heart diseases will be screened, and necessary procedures offered free under Aarogyasri Health Insurance. Parents can register with the CTVS office at NIMS

GHMC’s second Indie Puppy Adoption Mela at KBR Park saw 22 of 35 vaccinated and dewormed desi puppies adopted. The event, inaugurated by Commissioner RV Karnan, encourages adoption, compassion, and responsible care for indigenous dogs

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to take the 42% BC reservation bill to Delhi for approval. He criticized Congress for misleading BCs, highlighted BRS’s efforts, and called for strong, committed action on reservations.

A three-year-old boy, Indrala Rakshith, died in Jagtial after being attacked by dogs and falling into a drainage. Despite hospital treatment, he reportedly did not receive the anti-rabies vaccine. He later died at Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad.

After a brief sunny spell, overcast skies return to Hyderabad and Telangana. The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for the next 48 hours due to a developing low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, affecting nearly all districts.

The Godavari River at Bhadrachalam rose to 48 feet on Sunday, prompting a second flood warning. Authorities are discharging 11.44 lakh cusecs of water and have urged residents in affected villages to stay alert and avoid bathing or boat trips.

A 14-year-old student, Mohammed Rizwan, of Telangana Minorities Residential School for Boys, Yakutpura, died suddenly on Saturday night after collapsing in his room. Wardens rushed him to a hospital, where he was declared dead. Police have begun an investigation into the incident.

The Telangana government tabled the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project in the Assembly on Sunday, providing only digital copies to MLAs. BRS lawmakers objected, citing denial of hard copies as their party chief KCR did not attend as Leader of the Opposition.

Telangana Sports Minister Vakati Srihari presented cash incentives to athletes and para-athletes, launched the Guru Vandana insurance scheme for coaches, and honoured contributors to sports during National Sports Day celebrations in Hyderabad

Telangana men’s team advanced to the knockout stage of the American Flag Football National Championship in Secunderabad, after winning all league games. Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh also impressed in the men’s and women’s fixture

Viraj Gohil and Snigdha Kanta won the singles titles at the Raja Narasimha Rao Memorial ITF Juniors (J60) tennis tournament held at New Dimension Tennis Academy, Bhuvanagiri, with strong performances in their finals