Telangana

The ACB has warned government employees about fraudsters posing as ACB officials and making extortion calls. A complaint has been filed and staff have been asked to report such incidents to the ACB helpline 1064 or the nearest police station

Heavy rains hit the western parts of Hyderabad on Tuesday, with Serilingampally recording the city’s highest rainfall at 30.5 mm. While early rains were localized, by evening, showers extended across most city suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain across Telangana.

Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy expressed dissatisfaction over being denied a Cabinet berth despite assurances from the Congress high command. Alleging fund allocation bias towards CM Revanth Reddy’s constituency, he warned that he was prepared to resign as MLA for Munugode’s development

T Harish Rao slammed the Congress government’s criticism of the Kaleshwaram project, calling it a conspiracy to tarnish BRS and KCR. He said the BRS would restore Medigadda if voted back and accused Revanth Reddy of political vendetta

In Khammam district, two gram panchayat secretaries were suspended after being found guilty of marking fake attendance through the Daily Sanitation Report (DSR) mobile app. They reportedly used their own photos to register presence without physically being at work.

A Karimnagar man was killed after herbicide was poured into his ear while he was drunk. His wife, in an affair with another man, allegedly plotted the murder with two others. All three accused have been arrested, police said.

Boini Teja (32), a resident of Gouthapur in Sangareddy district, who went missing on Sunday, was found dead in agricultural fields at Usirikepally on Tuesday. His family suspects foul play and has alleged the involvement of a man named Sikandar

Several workers at a pharma unit in Medak district were hospitalised after a suspected gas leak. Telangana State Pollution Control Board has issued a Stop Production Order to Shreeyansh Labs Pvt Ltd

In Kothagudem, District Collector Jitesh V. Patil issued show-cause notices to 42 Gram Panchayat secretaries accused of faking attendance by using their photos instead of physically reporting to duty. The malpractice came to light during a statewide audit via a facial recognition app.

A police constable-led gang was arrested in Wanaparthy for defrauding banks and the Telangana Police Bhadrata wing of over 2.61 crore through forged housing loan documents. The gang used fake property papers to raise loans and resell the properties

Kunarapu Vamshi from Mahabubnagar was on his way to Thandur to visit his in-laws when the accident occurred; a hit-and-run case has been registered against the lorry driver

Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt presented cash rewards to Task Force personnel in Khammam for their role in tackling ganja smuggling. They arrested 120 accused and seized 192 kg of ganja. Senior police officials attended the appreciation event

The BRS urged the Election Commission to reinstate paper ballots for future elections, citing mistrust in EVMs. Party leader KT Rama Rao also demanded reforms in election symbols, accountability for poll promises, and transparency in voter roll revisions.

BRS leaders in Sangareddy accused the Congress government of halting SLIP and BLIP, key irrigation projects under KLIP. They warned of protests and alleged political motives behind the move, while demanding funding and resumption of the projects for farmers’ benefit

A man posing as a doctor and MP’s son was arrested in KPHB for cheating a women’s hostel owner of gold and money. Police found he had 14 criminal cases against him, including cheating, theft, and rape

A youth in Karimnagar attempted suicide by consuming petrol after being excluded from the Indiramma housing scheme. He staged a protest demanding immediate allotment. Locals alerted police, who rushed him to hospital. He alleged favouritism in the beneficiary list

GMR Aero Academy has launched its first online instructor-led certification in Airport, Airline, and Cargo Operations. Open to young graduates, the three-month course covers aviation fundamentals, customer service, and operational training in airside, ramp, and cargo handling

As local body polls near, Congress leaders across Telangana are facing protests over unfulfilled promises, land acquisition, fertiliser shortages, and housing allotment issues. Public discontent is rising in both urban and rural areas, with confrontations becoming increasingly common

A farmer was burnt alive in Vennelabailu village when his bike touched low-hanging electric wires and caught fire. Locals blame the power department’s negligence and demand immediate rectification of dangerous power lines passing through fields

Telangana faces a critical urea shortage during the peak Kharif season, with less than half of the required fertilizer supplied. Farmers are being rationed and forced into black market purchases. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka report similar deficits and protests.

BRS leader Harish Rao strongly defended the Kaleshwaram project, saying it was approved by experts and central agencies. He accused the Congress government of spreading misinformation for political gains and vowed to counter all allegations with facts and records

KNRUHS has scheduled certificate verification for MBBS/BDS aspirants under the CAP quota on August 6 and 7, 2025. Students must attend in person in Hyderabad as per their NEET ranks. Absentees will lose CAP quota eligibility

EducationUSA will host eight education fairs across India from August 9–17, connecting Indian students with over 50 US universities. The Hyderabad event is on August 11. Experts will offer guidance on studying in the US, scholarships, and visa rules

Hyderabad police detained Dr Vidyulatha at RGIA while she attempted to flee to Visakhapatnam. She is accused of aiding the surrogacy scam linked to Universal Fertility Centre. The case has seen 12 arrests and 16 suspects so far.