Telangana

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao has urged Rahul Gandhi to direct Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to withdraw his alleged remarks on engineering students and issue an unconditional apology, warning that silence would amount to political endorsement of the comments.

JNTUH Registrar Prof Dr A Jayalakshmi urged graduates of BV Raju Institute of Technology to pursue their goals with commitment and discipline during the institution's 26th convocation, where 1,510 students received degrees and outstanding performers were honoured with awards and gold medals

BRS leaders visited a youth undergoing treatment in Khammam after an alleged suicide attempt and accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promises on job notifications. They urged unemployed youth not to take extreme steps and vowed to continue raising their concerns

The Cyberabad Traffic Police booked 333 motorists during a weekend drunken driving enforcement drive. Two-wheeler riders accounted for most violations, while 21 offenders recorded exceptionally high blood alcohol levels. Police reiterated strict legal action for alcohol-related fatal road accidents.

Former minister T. Harish Rao has offered to sponsor the MBBS education of Siddipet student Akhila after she qualified in NEET. Rao, who has supported the family's education and housing needs for four years, assured continued assistance for her medical studies.

The popular Lashkar Bonalu festival commenced at the Ujjaini Mahakali Temple in Secunderabad on Sunday, drawing thousands of devotees, especially women. Long queues, traditional Potharaju and Shivasattulu performances, and visits by dignitaries marked the vibrant celebrations.

Seven students of an Ashram school in Bellampalli, Mancherial district, fell ill after lunch at their hostel on Saturday. Parents suspected stale food caused the illness and demanded improved food quality, better monitoring and accountability from hostel authorities.

Five persons were arrested during a Task Force raid on a house in Sumagudem village in Mancherial district on Saturday night. Police seized Rs 1.10 lakh in cash, five mobile phones and three motorcycles before handing the accused over to Kasipet police.

A 30-year-old woman from Maharashtra died after suffering an electric shock while washing clothes at her sister's house in Hyderabad's Bhawani Nagar. Despite receiving treatment at a private hospital and later Osmania General Hospital, she succumbed. Police registered a case

TGSRTC is exploring a land swap with South Central Railway to build a new bus terminal at Chilakalguda, aimed at easing congestion at Secunderabad Railway Station and Rathifile Bus Station.

Heavy rains that lashed Adilabad and neighbouring districts for three days eased on Saturday, restoring normalcy. Farmers resumed agricultural operations, coal mining restarted, and irrigation projects received inflows. However, damage to roads, houses, and cattle was reported, and one woman was swept away in Khanapur mandal.

The Telangana Assembly’s Select Committee on the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026, held its first meeting chaired by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar. Speaker G Prasad Kumar emphasised impartial review, while the committee resolved to frame recommendations after detailed deliberations and submit its report promptly.

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla urged Telangana to expand pulse and oil palm cultivation, citing India’s heavy dependence on edible oil imports and stressing the need for self-reliance amid El Nino concerns.

Police seized liquor and beer worth Rs 2.15 lakh in Bheemaram mandal while it was allegedly being smuggled from Telangana to Maharashtra. The driver fled after police attempted to intercept the vehicle, and a search is underway to trace him

The Telangana government, despite earlier criticism of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, has restarted operations at the Rampur pump house to supply irrigation water to Jagtial and Nizamabad districts. Former ministers Vemula Prashanth Reddy and T Jeevan Reddy welcomed the move but also criticised the government for inconsistencies and delays in irrigation projects.

An unemployed youth from Khammam district attempted suicide by consuming poison, citing delays in Telangana government job notifications and lack of a job calendar. He left a suicide note appealing to the Deputy Chief Minister and other leaders to address the issue.

The Special Intensified Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Nirmal and Adilabad districts is in its final stage, with thousands of duplicate, fake, migrant, and deceased voters set to be deleted. Officials have extended the deadline for submitting enumeration forms to August 10.

GITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad, conferred degrees on 1,990 students during its 17th graduation ceremony. Filmmaker SS Rajamouli inspired graduates, while renowned weaver Gajam Govardhana received an honorary D Litt for his contribution to India's handloom heritage

Kothagudem police arrested the prime accused in an alleged Rs 52 crore investment fraud case from Kerala and seized 35 vehicles. Police said the accused lured investors with promises of high returns and are continuing efforts to trace assets and other victims

Congress leaders from Nennal mandal publicly expressed dissent against Bellampalli MLA G Vinod, alleging he was sidelining senior leaders in favour of newcomers. They warned of serious action if their concerns were ignored, while another leader's social media campaign drew attention

A school bus carrying 32 students narrowly escaped disaster when a bridge across Pushpala Vagu near Medak caved in. The driver evacuated all students safely, while parents and school authorities arranged alternative transport.

A Sub-Inspector from Sircilla district was arrested by Subedari police on charges of sexually harassing and intimidating women he befriended on social media. Police alleged he assaulted a woman, extorted money, destroyed evidence while absconding and was remanded to judicial custody

Relatives of a youth who died by suicide vandalised Vatpally police station in Sangareddy district, alleging police mishandling of the body and favouritism towards a dhaba owner. The mob damaged furniture and windowpanes, creating tension as they outnumbered the police.

Police arrested four persons in Mancherial for allegedly smuggling banned Glyphosate pesticide from Maharashtra into Telangana. Officials seized 210 litres of the pesticide worth Rs 1.99 lakh, along with two motorcycles and a car, during a vehicle inspection