Telangana

An explosion at Premier Explosives Company near Pedda Kandukur, Yadadri Bhongir district, killed one worker and injured several others on Tuesday. The blast caused panic among employees. Police are investigating the cause, and injured workers are receiving treatment.

Actor Adivi Sesh urged the CJI and Delhi CM to reconsider Delhi NCR’s street dog mass confinement directive, advocating sterilisation, vaccination, waste control, and humane care instead. He stressed balancing public safety with compassion in line with India’s animal welfare laws

The Supreme Court transferred the probe into the 2021 murder of Telangana lawyer couple Gattu Vaman Rao and P V Nagamani to the CBI, citing the need for further investigation. The couple was killed after raising police harassment and custodial death allegations

Cyberabad Traffic Police have advised early logouts from 3 pm for IT corridor companies on Tuesday to avoid gridlocks during heavy rainfall. Authorities recommend staggered exits to ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety amid strong wind and rain alerts.

Heavy rains since Monday night have inundated streets, homes and low-lying areas in Warangal, Hanamkonda and Mahabubabad, crippling traffic and public transport. Several colonies, markets and transport hubs remain waterlogged, with residents blaming officials for failing to ensure drainage despite forecasts.

Cyberabad Police issued an advisory after heavy water flow from Himayathsagar Lake flooded the ORR service road at Exit 17. Traffic diversions have been arranged, and motorists are urged to avoid the stretch for safety.

Bonala Bhaskar (45) from Potpally went missing after being swept away while offering prayers in the fast-flowing Narinja stream in Sangareddy’s Jharasangam mandal. Search operations by police and officials are ongoing amid heavy rains.

Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar, a 30-year-old army jawan from Khammam, died in an accident during patrol duty in Kashmir. His body will arrive in Vijayawada before being taken to his native village Surya Thanda for military funeral.

Continuous rains have brought heavy inflows to major Telangana irrigation projects, with Nagarjuna Sagar, Srisailam, Jurala, Musi, and Sriram Sagar nearing full capacity as floodwaters steadily raise storage levels across reservoirs.

Moderate overnight showers brought relief to Hyderabad and nearby Rangareddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts, with Gajularamaram recording 60.8 mm rainfall. The rain led to chilly, overcast conditions across the city early Tuesday morning.

Despite hailing from a beedi worker’s family in Karimnagar, V Naveen Kumar has emerged as yet another shining example of a wonderful trend of sports in the State

Heavy rains caused a 1,200 mm sewer trunk main to rupture in Auto Nagar, Hyderabad, forming a crater on the main road. The damaged sewer pipe requires 15 metres of replacement. Repair work is underway, and the road remains closed to traffic.

The Telangana High Court granted conditional relief to CM Revanth Reddy in a criminal case linked to a 2021 rally, exempting him from routine court appearances but requiring presence when summoned

A speeding sand truck hit an RTC bus near Lothuvagu, injuring several passengers. A seriously injured child was hospitalised, while locals blamed reckless driving and pressure from sand contractors

Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy blamed KCR’s alleged black magic for the SLBC tunnel failure, while also accusing massive corruption in BRS-era projects like Kaleshwaram and claiming improving state finances

Lok Sabha data reveals Telangana’s assets grew faster than debt during the BRS decade, countering Congress claims of financial ruin. The current Congress government, however, has accrued Rs 2.17 lakh crore debt in under two years, raising fiscal concerns.

Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar condemned the removal of a disabled man from a public meeting in Jagtial and directed the RDO to resolve the issue within 24 hours after inquiry

After a 12-year ban, movement of heavy vehicles has been permitted in Kawal Tiger Reserve between 6 am and 9 pm, with toll charges levied for environmental regulation

A Congress worker in Bhadrachalam protested with petrol in hand over a pending 2BHK house allotment. She withdrew after officials promised to allocate her a house already listed in her name

Khammam health officials have identified 82 disease hotspots amid a sharp rise in dengue and viral fevers. Over 40,000 cases have been reported this year, with sanitation cited as a key issue

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud met CM Revanth Reddy to discuss the 42% BC quota and poll strategy. A PAC meeting will be held on August 16–17 to finalise the party’s position

A 14-year-old boy drowned while swimming in a tank in Utnoor, Adilabad. Friends failed to inform anyone out of fear. His body was found two days later by local residents

BRS leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav accused the Congress of betraying BCs by offering election tickets instead of legal reservations. He warned of protests if local polls are held without constitutional guarantees

ITC MSK and CII celebrated Vana Mahotsavam at Wyra Gurukul in Khammam by planting 250 native saplings, highlighting the importance of green cover and community involvement in climate action