Telangana

A cultural programme at the Government Degree College for Women, Golconda, celebrated Urdu through poetry, prose, and drama, rekindling appreciation for the language and its literary treasures among students and faculty.

After a brief break, rainfall returns to Telangana with light to moderate showers in Hyderabad and heavy downpours in districts, driven by a low pressure system over Odisha. IMD warns of thunderstorms in eastern districts.

A Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus caught fire near Mehdipatnam bus stop. Quick action by the driver and passengers ensured everyone escaped safely. Fire department doused flames, though the front portion of the bus was badly damaged.

BRS leader Harish Rao lashed out at the Congress government after farmer Ravi Naik’s death in Mahabubnagar, calling it a result of collapsing agriculture, poor healthcare, and “murder by the State.”

Three students of Mahatma Jyothibha Phule Gurukul in Undavalli mandal were admitted to hospital after rat bites. An inspection revealed prior complaints about rat infestations had been ignored, leading to suspensions and memos for school staff.

Islamabad Ravi Naik (40), a cotton farmer from Erlapally, Jadcherla, died after consuming pesticide. His family alleges that negligence and bed shortages at multiple government hospitals delayed critical treatment.

A 12-year-old student of a tribal welfare Ashram school in Asifabad district died of fever while undergoing treatment at MGM Hospital, Warangal. This follows a previous student death in November at a similar institution, raising concerns over health and safety standards.

Historian Dr Dyavanapalli Satyanarayana has discovered a rare 1,600-year-old Chaturmukha Nandeeshwara Lingam at Phanigiri Kosagundla Narasima Swami Temple in Hyderabad. The sculpture, unique in India, is surrounded by four Nandis and links Shaiva traditions to an ancient Buddhist site

Aswathi Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi, Padma Shri awardee and Travancore royal, visited Chilkur Balaji temple in Hyderabad, interacting with the Head Priest and receiving the August 2025 issue of VAK Magazine, highlighting devotees’ appeal on constitutional matters

Residents of North-eastern colonies in Secunderabad protested against road closures by the Local Military Authority, citing illegality and commuter inconvenience. FNECS listed affected roads and urged local MPs and MLAs to intervene for reopening and resolving the issue

Investigation continues into the murder of Swathi, a pregnant woman from Balaji Hills, Medipally. Her husband confessed to killing, dismembering, and disposing of her body in the Musi River. Police and DRF teams are intensifying search operations downstream

Shourya Bhattacharya of USA advanced to the second round of the Raja Narasimha Rao Memorial ITF Juniors (J60) tennis tournament with a three-set win, as several Indians also progressed in Bhuvanagiri

Telangana High Court continues hearing on unsafe internet and cable wires following the Ramanthapur tragedy that killed five people. Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka clarified only unauthorised cables should be removed, while authorised installations remain untouched to ensure public safety

Tension erupted in Aswaraopet, Kothagudem, after 33-year-old Lakshmi Prasanna was found dead in a Rajahmundry hospital. Her family alleged dowry torture and assaulted her husband upon receiving the body. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

All crest gates of the Singur multipurpose project in Sangareddy were closed as inflows fell to 4,114 cusecs. The reservoir currently holds 16.623 TMCft, with storage capped at 16.5 TMCft on National Dam Safety Authority advice

Telangana’s Taniparthi Chikitha created history by winning India’s first women’s U-21 compound bow gold at the World Archery Championships in Canada, overcoming travel chaos and windy conditions to script a memorable triumph

An eight-year-old girl from Thangallapalli mandal, Rajanna-Sircilla, died of dengue in a Hyderabad hospital on Monday after initial treatment at two private hospitals failed

A suspected rabid dog triggered panic in Masaipet, Medak district, on Monday after attacking several people along the main road. Around 20 persons were reportedly injured and shifted to government hospitals in Toopran and Medak. Official confirmation is awaited

A sanitation workers’ strike at Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal, has left hostels and hospital premises in unhygienic conditions, with rising dengue and viral cases among MBBS students, severely impacting health and academics

BRS cadres staged protests in Kothagudem alleging urea shortage under the Congress government. Leaders blamed poor planning, black marketing, and Centre’s reduced allocations, demanding transparent distribution and strict action against irregularities

Telangana HC recorded the state’s creation of a three-member panel to handle Section 22-A land prohibition disputes. Justice Anil Kumar warned the Chief Secretary to ensure compliance or face personal appearance

A Bhupalpally school teacher, Pendyla Rajender, was sacked and booked for attempt to murder after contaminating drinking water in the school’s RO tank. Eleven students fell ill. Three others, including teachers and a cook, were also terminated for misconduct

Urea shortage in Karimnagar sparked protests as hundreds of farmers waited in long queues with limited supply available. Angered by inadequate stock, farmers staged a road blockade, accusing the State government of neglect. Police later dispersed the protest, promising more supply

Excise task force seized 122 kg of ganja concealed in car chambers and arrested two men in Sangareddy. The contraband was being transported to Maharashtra. A kingpin from Beed is absconding