Telangana

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.

The Nallavagu irrigation project at Sirgapur turned surplus after heavy rainfall in its catchment area, benefiting farmers in Sangareddy and Kamareddy districts. Water was released into both canals, while the Pocharam dam and Ghanpur anicut continued to overflow due to persistent rains.

A Fast Track POCSO Court in Medak sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years' imprisonment for abducting and sexually exploiting a minor girl. The court also imposed a Rs 20,000 fine and directed the government to pay Rs 1 lakh compensation to the victim.

The 12th National Handloom Day was celebrated at Shilparamam, Madhapur, with participation from actors, handloom artisans and officials. The event showcased traditional handloom sarees, highlighted the challenges faced by weavers and promoted India's rich handloom heritage.

BRS Parliamentary Party leader Vaddiraju Ravichandra urged the Centre to establish a permanent Supreme Court bench in Hyderabad during a Rajya Sabha debate. While supporting an increase in Supreme Court judges, he said the move would improve access to justice for southern States.

Khammam youth G Venu Kumar, who attempted suicide over the delay in Group recruitment notifications and the absence of a job calendar, was discharged from hospital after recovering. Political leaders continued to criticise the government over its promises to unemployed youth

Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, successfully treated a 42-year-old kidney transplant recipient diagnosed with high-grade intestinal lymphoma. The patient underwent complex bowel surgery followed by chemo-immunotherapy, overcoming the challenges of cancer treatment after organ transplantation.

KLH Bachupally's Department of BBA has launched a six-day AICTE ATAL-sponsored Faculty Development Programme on AI and advanced analytics in digital marketing. The programme brings together faculty, researchers and industry experts to explore emerging technologies and research applications.

Hyderabad district has identified over 9.95 lakh Absent, Shifted or Dead (ASD) voters during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The district has completed 57.56% digitisation of enumeration forms, with the submission deadline set for August 10.

Hyderabad's Narayanguda police arrested three men allegedly involved in a mobile phone-snatching racket and recovered 17 mobile phones and a scooter. Investigators traced the suspects using CCTV footage and technical evidence and suspect their involvement in several similar cases across the city.

A Warangal-based numismatist has discovered a rare bronze revenue seal used by Raja Shiv Raj Dharmwant Bahadur, a senior financial administrator under the Sixth and Seventh Nizams. The artefact provides valuable evidence of Hyderabad State's revenue administration during the Asaf Jahi period.

Asha workers and ANMs serving as Booth Level Officers for the electoral roll revision in Secunderabad Cantonment have threatened another strike over unpaid honorarium. They allege most dues remain unpaid despite earlier assurances, while officials promise to address the issue soon.

BRS leader T Harish Rao has served a legal notice to TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud over alleged remarks accusing him of performing black magic rituals. He sought an unconditional apology and warned of civil and criminal proceedings if the remarks are not withdrawn.

Telangana has introduced 112 as its single emergency helpline under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). The integrated service connects police, ambulance and fire departments, enabling faster coordination, quicker response, and easier access to emergency assistance across the State.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government had failed to safeguard Telangana’s water interests as Andhra Pradesh sought a review of clearances for key irrigation projects before the August 18 GRMB meeting. He warned of statewide protests if Telangana’s water rights were affected.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at locations linked to YSR Congress leader Malla Vijaya Prasad in a multi-state chit fund scam investigation. Raids were carried out in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad as part of a money laundering probe involving Welfare Group of Companies

Growing antimicrobial resistance is forcing Hyderabad hospitals to rely on expensive last-line antibiotics such as Fetroja (cefiderocol) to treat multidrug-resistant infections. Doctors warn that antibiotic misuse is fuelling superbugs, leaving patients with limited treatment options and treatment costs exceeding Rs 20 lakh.