Hyderabad

BRS leader T Harish Rao slammed the Congress-led Telangana government for demolishing huts in Guttala Begumpet despite a High Court stay. He urged Rahul Gandhi to stop the “Bulldozer Raj” and warned against UP-style politics entering Telangana.

BRS leader K T Rama Rao condemned the arrest of party activist Sasidhar, calling it a crackdown on dissent. He accused the Congress government of suppressing criticism, warning that intimidation and false cases won’t silence BRS’s fight for Telangana

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje declared N Ramchander Rao unanimously elected as BJP State president. Outgoing chief G Kishan Reddy urged leaders to highlight Modi’s work in Telangana and accused Congress Ministers of corruption and failing to fulfil public promises.

CM Revanth Reddy said the firm behind the Pashamylaram blast must pay Rs.1 crore to families of the deceased, and Rs.10 lakh to those permanently disabled. With 36 deaths confirmed officially, a panel led by the Chief Secretary is overseeing relief.

Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind skipped the BJP meeting announcing N Ramchander Rao as State president, citing personal reasons. His absence, following Raja Singh’s resignation, has triggered speculation about discontent and internal differences within the Telangana BJP unit.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced Rs.1 lakh aid for families of the deceased and Rs.50,000 for the injured in the Pashamylaram blast. He ordered thorough inspections and directed officials to ensure treatment and expedite relief efforts across departments.

The Centre is likely to convene an Apex Council meeting on July 11 to address the disputed Godavari-Banakacherla Link Project. Andhra Pradesh remains firm despite EAC rejection, while Telangana opposes the project over water-sharing concerns and procedural violations.

Authorities have proposed a new 40-acre goshala near Vemulawada to address overcrowding at Thippapur, where 1,250 bulls are housed in facilities built for 300. Staff and veterinary care have been stepped up, and green fodder cultivation is also planned.

All 14 gates of Babli Barrage were opened to release Godavari water to SRSP in line with the Supreme Court’s directive. The release, supervised by Telangana, Maharashtra and CWC, supports irrigation and drinking water supply till October 2025.

A man was killed in a hit-and-run at Hyderabad’s Balanagar flyover around 3 a.m. on Tuesday. While responding to the scene, probationary SI S. Venkatesham was injured by another speeding vehicle. Police have launched efforts to trace both drivers.

After a month-long dry spell, the monsoon revived over Hyderabad and Telangana, bringing widespread moderate rainfall. The showers, triggered by a low-pressure area, offered relief from heat and are expected to support farming activities across the State.

A 25-year-old electrician was murdered in Kondapalli village, Asifabad, allegedly over an affair. The accused, Potte Rajanna, reportedly surrendered after killing Deekonda Sridhar Chary. Police suspect motive linked to a prior complaint and have begun investigation.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will visit Sigachi Chloro Chemicals and Dhruva Hospital on Tuesday following the industrial blast that killed 37 and injured 35. He is expected to announce ex gratia to the victims after assessing the situation.

Officials are struggling to identify the 37 charred bodies recovered from the Sigachi factory blast. Only four have been identified so far. DNA tests are being initiated, with CFSL Hyderabad teams collecting samples to aid the identification process.

At least 20 workers remain trapped under debris after an explosion at a Sangareddy industrial unit. Of 149 on duty, 37 bodies were recovered, 35 are injured, and only four victims have been identified so far.

The death toll from the Sigachi Chloro Chemical explosion in Sangareddy rose to 45, with 35 others injured. Rescue operations are ongoing, as many remain trapped under debris. The incident is likely the worst industrial mishap in Telangana’s history.

Tanmay Onkar Roy bags four gold medals in 10M Rifle events

Nitu Ghanghas defeated Railways’ Manju Rani to enter the 48kg final at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament on Monday, setting up a title bout with Chanchal

India led global celebrations of International Kho Kho Day with a rally at Jantar Mantar and events across states, highlighting Kho Kho’s evolution into an internationally played and recognised sport

Ankur Bhattacharjee and Taneesha Kotecha claimed bronze in the Under-19 mixed doubles at the Asian Youth Championships. Divyanshi Bhowmick entered the Under-15 singles semifinals with a confident win

Ranga Reddy District Basketball Association will hold selection trials on July 3 at Sanathnagar Playgrounds to select Under-18 boys and girls teams for the inter-district championship in Uttanoor

S Sagar and Bantu Hanumanthu won Level 5 and 4 titles respectively at the Inspire Series Non-Medalist Carrom Tournament in Hyderabad. Jagannathan Teja impressed with a strong win in Level 1

Former MLC N Ramchander Rao is set to become the new BJP State president, with an official announcement expected on Tuesday. The central leadership reportedly endorsed his nomination, sidelining other contenders and triggering criticism from Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh

Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh resigned from the BJP, citing disappointment over the appointment of N Ramchander Rao as State president. Singh, who had long expressed discontent with the party’s decisions, said lakhs of workers were disheartened by the move