Telangana

The HMDA will distribute 1 lakh free eco-friendly Ganesh idols, eight inches tall, to citizens and NGOs across Hyderabad from August 24–26. The initiative promotes environmentally safe materials during Ganesh Chaturthi at 34 designated city locations

Arete Hospitals, Gachibowli, in collaboration with Epigeneres, has launched the HrC Test, a non-invasive blood test that detects cancer risk up to 18 months before conventional imaging. The hospital is the first in Hyderabad to offer this early screening

The Asia Jewels Show 2025, Hyderabad, will be held from August 29–31 at Hotel Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills. Actors Payal Rajput and Varshini Sounderajan attended the date announcement event. Over 50 top jewellery brands will display exclusive collections

Excise officials seized MDMA, ecstasy pills, cocaine, LSD, and charas from a Jharkhand resident traveling from Goa to Hyderabad at Kamkole toll plaza, Sangareddy. Abhya Kumar is in custody, and authorities are investigating the large drug haul

The Congress-led Telangana government has reportedly endorsed the Inchampalli project for diverting Godavari waters to the Cauvery basin, marking a shift from the previous BRS stance. Experts warn it could threaten Medigadda barrage and jeopardize Telangana’s irrigation and drinking water needs

The Telangana High Court expressed strong displeasure over electrocution deaths in Ramanthapur, questioning civic and power authorities’ accountability. Justice Bheemapaka directed TGSPDCL to remove unauthorised cables and ordered the Centre and State to present a plan to prevent such hazards

Madassar, MD of Blissful Farm Traders Private Limited, died by suicide at Hotel Swetha in Karimnagar. A native of Bellampalli, he allegedly hanged himself in his room. A note confirmed that no one else was responsible for his death

Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya of the Telangana High Court accepted apologies from N. Peddi Raju and two advocates in a suo-motu contempt case initiated by the Supreme Court. The judge directed them to place the matter before the apex court, disposing it at her end

Gandam Narayana (53), a farmer and BRS leader, was electrocuted in his agricultural fields in Mallapur, Dharmaram mandal. Though declared dead by doctors, his wife expressed doubts, prompting police to register a case and begin investigation

Siddipet Rural Mandal Housing AE Chinthala Venkaiah was suspended for allegedly demanding Rs 50,000 bribe from a contractor of Indiramma Houses. Collector K. Hymavathi ordered an inquiry, and action was taken after the Zilla Parishad CEO confirmed the allegations

The Telangana High Court criticized the state for uploading the P.C. Ghose Commission report in the public domain and directed its removal. Former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao and Finance Minister Harish Rao challenged the report, with hearings adjourned for five weeks

Kothagudem police seized 424.950 kg of ganja worth Rs.2.12 crore during vehicle checks at Venkatya thanda in Tekulapally mandal. Two accused were arrested, while two others are absconding. The contraband was being smuggled from Odisha to Rajasthan via Bhadrachalam

A Peddapalli district court sentenced a man, Shaik Sarvar, to ten years in prison and fined him Rs.5,000 for attempting to rape a Class 5 student in 2019 at a school in Godavarikhani. He was convicted under the POCSO Act

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy accused the Congress government of failing farmers by allowing urea to be sold in the black market for Rs.400, despite Central subsidies keeping the official price at Rs.266. He alleged stock diversion and sought accountability

A 24-year-old youth, Kodirekkala Sudheer, allegedly died by suicide at his home in Kothagudem. A note left behind blamed three villagers for spreading rumours about him. Police registered a case amid allegations of political interference in the probe

AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan made a surprise visit to Indravelly, Adilabad, checking the implementation of welfare schemes and personally accompanying villagers to the Prajavani programme. Her move surprised local leaders amid ongoing padayatra-related tensions in Telangana Congress

Members of the Goud community staged a protest at Gun Park, Hyderabad, demanding 25 per cent reservations in liquor shop allocations. Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress of betraying its poll promises and sought reopening of toddy shops

Hyderabad and Sangareddy may face drinking water shortages as Singur dam storage is limited to 16.5 TMCft following safety warnings. With a 13 TMCft deficit, officials seek alternative sources and Rs 16.5 crore for urgent repairs

A 26-year-old B.Tech student was caught red-handed attempting burglary in Kukatpally. Locals intercepted him, and he admitted to losing Rs 20 lakh due to betting. Police seized a mobile, knife, and bike and are investigating

The Intermediate Education department will roll out a Facial Recognition System in all 430 Government Junior Colleges from Saturday, replacing roll calls and biometrics. Covering 1.80 lakh students, the system alerts parents via SMS or WhatsApp if their child is absent

Telangana faces a severe urea shortage during the Kharif season as industrial demand for DEF, resins, and pharmaceutical uses, combined with illegal diversion of subsidised urea, leaves farmers struggling to access crucial fertilizer for crops

Repeated incidents of food poisoning and water contamination in government residential schools of Bhupalpally have triggered concern among parents. Nearly 20 students and a teacher fell ill within two days, sparking protests and demands for accountability from education authorities

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has uncovered a new cyber fraud where victims receive fake ‘DoT-verified’ smartphones preloaded with malware that hijacks OTPs. A Hyderabad man lost Rs. 77 lakh in 24 hours. TGCSB has issued safety advisories

Over 30,000 acres of crops were damaged by torrential rains in Adilabad, Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts. Farmers growing paddy, cotton, soya, maize and pigeon pea suffered major losses and demanded Rs. 50,000 per acre compensation from the government