Telangana faces a severe water crisis, with reservoirs 32% below normal storage, per Central Water Commission data. India's overall live storage is 32.38%, highlighting drought conditions. Neighboring Andhra Pradesh shows 21% surplus, while Telangana's Mid Maneru Dam is nearly depleted, raising alarms.
Former Andhra minister and prominent Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabha Reddy passed away today in Hyderabad after prolonged illness. He recently changed his name from Padmanabham following a political challenge. His death has triggered condolences across Telugu states.
Despite monsoon arrival, Telugu states face unseasonal summer heat with temperatures 3-4°C above normal. Hyderabad recorded 43% less rainfall than usual. El Niño causes drought-like conditions, with heatwaves and humidity forecast to continue for another week, forcing residents back to air conditioning.
HCA makes cricket history with TG-20, setting new standards and earning massive praise. The 21-day league saw 32 matches, 300 million digital views, and 3 lakh fans at Uppal Stadium. With record prize money and grassroots talent development, TG-20 is now the talk of Telangana cricket.
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Andhra Pradesh arrests continue: YCP official Yannamala Nagarjuna Yadav arrested for derogatory remarks against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy during a TV debate. Telangana police took him into custody from Guntur. This adds to the list of activists arrested for controversial social media comments.
Telugu actress Shivani Nagaram, who debuted in 'Ambajipeta Marriage Band', scored a super hit with 'Little Hearts' and won Best Actress at the Kalavedika NTR awards for 2025. Now, she's set to enter Kollywood with a film alongside veteran Shivraj Kumar.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced Telangana will be a hub for three of seven new bullet train corridors, including routes from Hyderabad to Mumbai (2 hrs 20 min), Chennai (2 hrs), and Vijayawada (1 hr 10 min). He credited PM Modi for ₹5,000 crore railway funding, criticizing past UPA allocations.
BRS leader Jagadish Reddy slammed Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Minister Uttam for ignorant remarks on Kaleshwaram project. He urged immediate activation of the Kannepally pump house to combat looming drought from Super El Niño and challenged Uttam to a debate.
Former Minister Harish Rao accused CM Revanth Reddy of spreading lies about Godavari having no water, and KTR exposed him with a live video. He criticized the CM’s ignorance over Medigadda gates, warning that water supply failure could plunge Telangana into darkness. Harish Rao touted BRS irrigation achievements over Congress.