Telangana

Kothagudem police have busted a chain‑snatching gang operating across several mandals, arresting eight accused including an inter‑State offender. Six gold chains and three stolen two‑wheelers worth Rs 26 lakh were recovered, while the prime accused Nagendra Babu was found involved in over 80 theft cases across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

The Telangana government has allocated Rs 1,000 crore for the Godavari Pushkaralu–2027, with works scheduled to commence in the first week of September. Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu instructed officials to complete tendering by month-end, appoint special officers at Tier-I locations, and ensure seamless connectivity and strict monitoring to avoid lapses in preparations.

TPCC president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud criticised Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy for publicly commenting against the Congress government, warning of strict disciplinary action. While Goud sought to downplay talk of differences between the party and the government, Rajgopal Reddy stood by his remarks, alleging growing dominance of outsiders in the Congress.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao on Friday attended the funeral of his brother-in-law Joginipalli Srinivas Rao, who passed away after a prolonged illness. Rao paid floral tributes, consoled family members and assured them of support, while senior BRS leaders including K T Rama Rao and T Harish Rao were also present.

The Telangana government has extended the upper age limit for direct recruitment to uniformed services by an additional two years, taking the total relaxation to seven years. The decision, notified through G.O. Ms. No. 122, covers police, fire, prisons, excise, transport and forest departments.

The HMDA’s Rs 12 crore project to widen the Sangareddy bypass road has run into controversy after statues of Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi were installed on the stretch. Meanwhile, political sparring has erupted with BRS leaders accusing TPCC’s Jagga Reddy of seeking favour with the party high command.

Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary unveiled the ‘Samakhya–2026’ programme poster at a function in New Delhi and attended a meeting of Kapu community leaders at the India International Centre.

The Telangana government has extended the deadline for applications under the HILT policy to October 31 after industries showed little interest in relocating from the CURE area beyond the ORR. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said the Cabinet also cleared major decisions, including e‑auction of surplus paddy, correction of land records under 22‑A.

Officials in Sangareddy felled a decades-old tree near Ambedkar Stadium while making arrangements for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s public meeting. The tree, cut to widen the convoy route, was left near the dais, drawing criticism for the officials’ recklessness.

The Congress government’s shifting statements on the number of auto‑rickshaws and retrofitting costs in Hyderabad have left drivers anxious. While Chief Minister Revanth Reddy earlier claimed two lakh autos were operating, the latest Cabinet figures put the number at just 18,766.

Less than a month after water was released into the Rajiv link canal of the Sitarama Project in Khammam district, portions of its RCC lining have disintegrated, exposing the earthen embankment. Farmers have alleged poor quality construction and demanded immediate repairs.

Telangana Intelligence Department SP R Jagadishwar Reddy has been conferred the President’s Police Medal for distinguished service on Independence Day. A decorated officer with multiple honours, his career includes 85 commendations and recognition from senior police officials for his dedicated service.

BRS leader and former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav on Friday challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to personally inspect the double-bedroom houses built during the BRS regime, asserting that 69,000 units were completed in Hyderabad.

BRS elected representatives have approached the Telangana Lokayukta alleging irregularities and favouritism in the allotment of five acres of government land in Raviryala to Tesseraqct Advanced Systems Private Limited. They sought cancellation of the allotment and investigations into the matter.

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Officials in Sangareddy have sanctioned a Rs 2.90 crore bridge to connect Gairan Thanda in Sirgapur mandal, following a Telangana Today report highlighting the village’s isolation. Collector Prateek Jain and MLA Patlolla Sanjeeva Reddy assured villagers that the project will be completed before the next monsoon.

The TGCHE has released the DOST 2026 special drive phase seat allotment, with 14,975 students receiving provisional seats. Candidates must complete online self-reporting by August 18 and report to their respective colleges on August 17 or 18.

The Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee has warned private medical colleges against forcing students to pay five-year tuition fees upfront. The panel also flagged harassment over fee disputes and directed colleges to follow prescribed instalment-based fee collection.

Kothagudem Municipal Corporation’s proposed Rs 600-crore Urban Challenge Fund project has run into controversy, with corporators questioning the DPR tender process and financial viability. The MLA has cancelled the tender following complaints and said the process would be conducted online.

BRS Jagtial MLA K Sanjay criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks on black magic and alleged that the Congress government was reducing pension coverage and delaying welfare schemes. He also questioned publicity expenditure and ration card photographs.

A protest by youngsters and students seeking revival of the sick CCI-Adilabad unit entered its fifth day on Friday. The agitators have been staging a sit-in since August 9, demanding government action and citing employment opportunities for thousands.

Three persons were arrested in Adilabad for allegedly duping a woman and her brother of Rs 3 lakh by promising them jobs abroad. Police said the accused had demanded Rs 7 lakh and later issued promissory notes and blank cheques.

Police have invoked the Preventive Detention Act against Mancherial rice miller Gampa Santhosh Kumar for allegedly diverting CMR rice worth nearly Rs 15 crore. He was shifted to Cherlapally central prison after authorities found significant shortfalls in mandatory rice returns.

Additional DCP J. Narsaiah has been recommended for the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service on Independence Day 2026. A 1991-batch Sub-Inspector, he has served for over 35 years and played key roles in anti-Naxal operations and major investigations.