Telangana

The National Water Development Agency (NWDA) will meet on August 22 to discuss the Godavari-Cauvery river linking project, which includes the controversial diversion of Godavari waters. The outcome of this meeting could have significant implications for Telangana's water rights and its relations with neighboring states.

Bachupally police arrested Monchajyoti Bonia, a security guard, for cultivating a six-foot ganja plant in front of his house for personal use. The raid led to seizure of the plant, and a case under the NDPS Act has been registered

GHMC’s food safety wing inspected 25 Pista House restaurant outlets in Hyderabad, collecting 23 samples. Inspections revealed unhygienic kitchens, poor storage practices, uncovered dustbins, housefly infestations, and lack of proper temperature records in cold rooms

Following the Sigachi incident, Sangareddy Collector P Pravinya instructed officials and industry reps to enhance preparedness with modern equipment and conduct safety inspections of high-risk industries within two months. CCTV installation and emergency workshops were also mandated

SCCL inaugurated a help desk at Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, to assist workers, retired employees, and families. The facility offers immediate medical support and was inaugurated alongside a new air-conditioned hospital wing

The Hare Krishna Movement, Hyderabad, will celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami on August 15-16 with devotional events including Jhulan Seva, Abhishekam, Maha Mangala Arati, Nandotsavam, and Vyasa Puja at three centres across Telangana

Despite Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's repeated appeals and public efforts to maintain strong ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Telangana has once again been left out of major Central initiatives. The Union Cabinet recently approved four semiconductor projects for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab, but none for Telangana.

Two persons were arrested in Kumram Bheem Asifabad for selling banned ganja. Police seized 60 grams of the contraband during a raid at a Punjabi dhaba. The suspects were handed over to local police for further investigation

Starting this academic year, students can complete their elective courses a semester earlier, enabling them to completely focus on their internships in their final year

With heavy rains predicted across Telangana, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has cancelled all government employees' leaves for the next three days and instructed officials to remain on high alert. The CM ordered helicopters for rescue operations and mobile transformers for power backup.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the death of poet, feminist writer, and Telangana literary figure Anisetty Rajitha. He hailed her as a democratic icon and said her passing was a great loss for Telangana

TGSRTC has clarified that recent reports of a general fare hike during Raksha Bandhan are false. In an official statement, the corporation explained that fare adjustments were applied only to 4,650 special buses operated from August 7 to 11 to manage the festive demand.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Peddapalli mandal surveyor Paindla Sunil and a private individual, K. Rajender Reddy, for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe to provide a survey panchanama copy of land. The money was allegedly transferred to Rajender’s account

In Mancherial, members of the Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (NPDCL) Joint Action Committee participated in a blood donation camp, contributing 100 units to support patients suffering from thalassemia and sickle cell disease.

BRS leader Anugula Rakesh Reddy criticised the Congress government for arresting job aspirants in Hyderabad, accusing it of breaking promises on two lakh jobs. He demanded job notifications before local polls and called the government’s job calendar “jobless”

BITS Pilani has launched a six-month hybrid course, LEAD-Academics, to train senior academic administrators in leadership, innovation, and management. It combines residential sessions with online lectures, case studies, and discussions to prepare participants for higher academic leadership roles

Public pigeon feeding in Hyderabad, though seen as kindness, can cause severe lung diseases. Experts warn that droppings and feathers release harmful spores, leading to allergies, irreversible lung damage, and infections, particularly affecting vulnerable groups like children, elderly, and the immunocompromised

In Hyderabad, pigeon breeding is growing as a business, driven by social media and online sales. Fancy breeds like Fantail, Jacobin, and Indian Gola fetch high prices, with some pairs selling for up to Rs 10,000

For nearly 200 years, people in Hyderabad have gathered each morning to feed pigeons at historic Kabutar Khanas in Hussain Alam and Sultan Bazaar. These community-run pigeon houses shelter thousands of birds and preserve the city’s age-old tradition

Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, has opened a new air-conditioned hospital block with advanced OPD services and teaching facilities. An exclusive Singareni Help Desk was also launched to assist Singareni Collieries employees and their families

Gopalapuram police have filed eight new cases against Universal Srushti Fertility Centers’ owner Dr A Namratha and associates, accused of running a Rs 40 lakh illegal surrogacy and child trafficking racket across multiple states, using fake DNA reports and forged documents

SOCIAL at Mindspace, Hitec City, is offering its popular Banarasi Patiala — sugarcane juice with a spirit of choice — for Rs 199 plus taxes on August 13 and 14. The drink is freshly pressed and served with a nostalgic twist

A three-year-old girl was killed after a sand-laden tractor trolley overturned while crossing a water-filled culvert in Medipally, Yacharam, on Monday evening. She suffered severe head injuries and died during treatment. Police have registered a case

Infighting in Siddipet and Gajwel Congress units has intensified, with leaders trading allegations and an SC/ST case filed. Ministers and the party leadership remain silent as local cadres fear damage ahead of upcoming local body polls