Telangana

Following the deadly blast at Sigachi Industries, the Telangana government has formed special teams to inspect 4,000+ high-risk industries. Factories must submit self-certification checklists, with older units prioritised for inspections. The two-month statewide drive starts immediately

Bhaskar Reddy Vemireddy, senior advocate at the Telangana High Court, has been appointed as a Judicial Member of the GST Appellate Tribunal. With over three decades of experience in tax law, he joins the tribunal as part of a national-level appointment

LV Prasad Eye Institute has become a top global center for corneal neurotization, a rare surgery that restores eye sensation in patients with nerve damage. With 40 plus successful cases, LVPEI is now among the world’s most advanced in this field

A 64-year-old man from Tolichowki lost Rs 1.4 lakh after calling a fake customer care number he found online while trying to report a missing grocery item. Cybercrime police said the fraudster posed as support staff and stole money from his account

Tension flared at a ration card event in Asifabad when MLA Kova Lakshmi objected to alleged remarks made by Congress leader A Shyam Naik against former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao. She threw a mic and water bottles at him before walking out

The BRS has postponed its BC Garjana rally in Karimnagar to August 14, citing rains. Talasani Srinivas Yadav and other party leaders criticised Congress for failing to deliver on BC quota promises and demanded 42 per cent reservation before elections

A woman and her driver died in a road accident near Chakarimetla temple in Shivvampet mandal, Medak district. Their car crashed into a roadside tree after the driver lost control. Police have registered a case and are investigating

Doctors at Aster Prime Hospital in Hyderabad have reported a spike in seasonal diseases like fever, dengue, and typhoid. A 24/7 Fever Clinic has been launched to provide immediate care. Experts warn against self-medication and urge early treatment

SDM Subhani, CPRO and GM (Coordination) of Singareni Collieries, was honoured with the PRSI National Best PR Manager Award for 2025. The award recognises his exceptional contributions to corporate communications during the National PR Education Day event in Hyderabad.

Premalatha (60), mother of Congress leader Meneni Rajanarsinga Rao, was murdered in Nachupally village on Wednesday night. Her body was found in a pit beside her house. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the brutal killing.

Two migrant labourers working at a cement brick unit in Jammikunta were fatally hit by a train on Tuesday night while crossing railway tracks. The victims, both 25, were from Madhya Pradesh. A case has been registered, and investigation is underway.

Sriramula Sridhar, a migrant worker from Korutla in Jagtial district, died of a heart stroke while returning from Saudi Arabia. His flight made an emergency landing in Mumbai.

Podu farmers from Dimda village launched a march to Hyderabad demanding land titles for forest lands under cultivation. They accused forest officials of harassment and urged the government to honour its poll promise of resolving the Podu land issue.

KTR extended National Handloom Day greetings to Telangana weavers, applauding their talent and resilience. he highlighted the state's efforts to uplift the handloom sector through welfare schemes and support initiatives.

Karnataka Police will replace British-era slouch hats with Telangana-style navy blue peak caps, aiming for better comfort, functionality, and modern appeal. The government has approved the new model officially.

Narayana Health has developed India's first AI model that predicts heart failure using ECG images in near real-time, enabling earlier diagnosis and faster treatment—especially beneficial in rural and low-resource settings.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner C V Anand transferred 17 inspectors across different police stations in the city, assigning them new roles including DI, SHO, and postings in special branches and control cells.

A 30-year-old woman from Bandlaguda, Hyderabad, died by suicide following a quarrel with her husband. The woman, a mother of three, reportedly hanged herself after her husband left the house.

SK Rehaan Roshan (127 notout) and M Lokesh (105) for Imperial CC batted well in the HCA B-Division two-day league cricket championship

Some of the key issues raised in the petition include refusal to bid for 2026 Paracycling World Cup, athletes losing medals due to administrative delays, nepotism with officials sending their own children without trials, suppression of para cyclists achievements on official platforms and verbal admissions of guilt, but no written accountability

The 11th Telangana State junior athletics meet was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Hanamkonda

The 20th Area-Level Tripartite Safety Review Meeting of Singareni Collieries was held in Ramagundam. SCCL Director (Operations) LV Suryanarayana emphasised the goal of achieving zero accidents and called on experienced workers to guide newer employees, especially in underground coal mines.

The Philippines has expressed interest in importing high-quality rice and paddy from Telangana to meet its growing foodgrain demand, estimated at two million metric tonnes for the coming year. During discussions in Delhi, Agriculture Minister Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. met Telangana's Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy to explore export opportunities.

Two men from Telangana’s Rajanna-Sircilla district were arrested for selling low-quality liquor in branded bottles, duping customers by offering fake premium alcohol at discounted prices through WhatsApp groups.