Hyderabad

A surge in student suicides and food poisoning cases across Telangana's government residential institutions has sparked public outrage. Activists and opposition parties are demanding accountability, with BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao slamming the Congress government's "misplaced priorities" in the education sector.

Rachakonda Police Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu has ordered the closure of all liquor outlets in the Commissionerate limits from 6 am on Sunday to 6 am on Monday in view of Bonalu. Violators will face strict legal action, officials warned.

After a short break overnight, rains are likely to resume in Hyderabad on Saturday, with scattered thunderstorms expected in multiple suburbs. A weather alert issued around noon warned of rainfall within hours, followed by more spells post 2:30 pm.

Security was intensified at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal for the Hyderabad Cricket Association meeting following a fund misuse case involving HCA president Jagan Mohan Rao. Police barred suspended members and Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu reviewed arrangements in person.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s claim that he will serve for 10 years has stirred discontent in the Congress party. Several legislators, including Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, have criticised the remarks, calling them undemocratic and contrary to party principles.

The NIA filed a supplementary chargesheet against CPI (Maoist) leader C P Moideen in a conspiracy case, alleging his key role in armed activities and ideological operations in southern India.

Following heavy rainfall in upstream areas, fresh inflows were recorded in Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs near Hyderabad. Authorities are monitoring the situation as water levels steadily increase.

Traffic was brought to a halt on Punjagutta road after a truck carrying onions overturned near the metro station. Police used a crane to clear the road and diverted traffic briefly.

For the first time in Osmania General Hospital’s history, the emergency liver transplantation for Acute Fulminant Liver Failure was done under super urgent category with the help of Jeevandan, say doctors

Fraudsters were calling victims, posing as officials of CBI or Customs or ED, sending fake arrest and non-bailable warrants; this year, 34 digital arrest cases were reported in the first half up to June

The arrested persons are Savlaram Bishnoi, Hapuram Bishnoi and Lalaram Bishnoi, all natives of Jalore in Rajasthan.

The Telangana CETs including EAPCET, ECET and ICET, covered around 18 professional programmes and witnessed over 5.22 lakh candidate registrations

The train provides a fast, secure, comfortable train journey between the important stations of Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Water level of the lake stood at 513.41 metres at 5 pm on Friday, against the Full Tank Level of 514.75 metres, says GHMC

Only 173 clubs cleared by Justice L. Nageswara Rao can attend HCA’s AGM. Disputed clubs involved in conflict of interest are barred, marking a strict enforcement ahead of upcoming elections

Ramannakunta Lake overflows, floods five residential colonies; Hydraa Commissioner AV Ranganath inspects the flooded areas

Traffic flow on Falaknuma Road came to a standstill with heavy water-logging at Basheer Function Hall; water entered several houses at Yakutpura, Tallabkatta, Lalithabagh and Al Jubail Colony

KTR asked the party cadre to document police harassment and write down the names of police officers responsible, so that justice can be served when the time comes.

The deceased woman, whose identity was immediately not known, was staying at a house allotted for the watchman.

Traffic diversions will be enforced in Hyderabad from July 20–22 for bonalu celebrations at Lal Darwaza, Amberpet, and Chilkalguda. Visitors are advised to follow designated routes and parking instructions

On returning from Vijayawada, the house owner V Shankar’s family found the main door open and saw the suspect, Rama Krishna, inside; they locked the main door from outside and raised an alarm

As many as 5,493 seats, with 2,058 in electronics and electrical branches and 1,700 in CSE and allied branches, remain vacant after TG EAPCET 2025 first-phase seat allotment

Pedestrians at several places were forced to wade through knee-deep water, bikers struggled to find their way out and cars spluttered to move ahead in inundated stretches

The incident occurred around 4 a.m., when the car was proceeding from Pedda Amberpet towards Bongulur village.