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The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall alert for 12 Telangana districts on July 22, forecasting rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm. Light to moderate rains are expected to continue across the State during the week.

BRS district president Balka Suman accused the Congress government of failing to support the families of four farmers who died in Luxettipet mandal. He alleged negligence in paddy procurement, announced financial assistance and criticised the government's handling of farmers' and SCCL-related issues.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Andhra Pradesh is implementing irrigation projects worth Rs 20,884 crore across Rayalaseema to improve water security, strengthen reservoirs, modernise infrastructure and expand irrigation coverage, while restoring water bodies and upgrading lift irrigation systems

Senior diplomat Dr K Srikar Reddy, currently serving as the Consul General of India in San Francisco, is likely to be appointed India's next Ambassador to Qatar. The Telangana native previously played a key role in India's major trade agreements with the UAE and Mauritius.

J Malleswara Rao of Vijayawada won the Brilliant Trophy Open online chess tournament with 11 points from 12 rounds. Gopalkrishna Maheshwari finished second with 10 points, while Rajesh Rilwin secured third place with 9.5 points

The Supreme Court questioned Sonam Raghuvanshi's conduct in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case and suggested she surrender to face trial. Hearing the state's plea against her bail, the court said it may decide the matter on merits or order her surrender

As cybercriminals increasingly use encrypted apps and internet-based platforms, police are relying on Internet Protocol Detail Records (IPDR) to track digital activity. Investigators use IPDR metadata alongside AI-powered analysis to solve cyber fraud, phishing, ransomware and other online crime cases

Heavy rainfall has revived several seasonal waterfalls across the erstwhile Adilabad district, attracting tourists and nature lovers. While the scenic locations have become popular again, visitors and locals have urged authorities to improve safety measures and provide basic infrastructure to prevent accidents.

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh criticised the police action against protesters during the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march, urging the government to hear students' demands. He said he expected to be labelled "anti-national" again for speaking out, recalling the backlash after the farmers' protests

The Resident Doctors' Association of Safdarjung Hospital urged President Droupadi Murmu to protect patient rights, citing reports that Sonam Wangchuk was denied Leave Against Medical Advice. It sought an independent inquiry, safeguards for hospital autonomy and adherence to constitutional and medical ethics

IIIT-Hyderabad researchers have developed VIOLA, an AI-powered traffic monitoring system using low-cost dashcams in police vehicles. Integrated with Telangana Police systems, the technology detects violations, generates challan inputs, and achieves nearly 96 per cent accuracy while improving traffic enforcement.

IIT Roorkee issued an advisory reminding students and staff to avoid political activities or public statements that could embarrass the institute's relations with the government. Following criticism online, the institute clarified it was a routine communication under existing conduct rules

A 34-year-old man, Ramoju Chandu, died by suicide in Jeedimetla, Hyderabad, on Monday night after marital differences with his wife Sandhya. The couple had two daughters. Police have registered a case and shifted the body for postmortem. Investigation is underway.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said strict action was taken against those involved in the NEET paper leak and urged states to work with the Centre to prevent future leaks. He also stressed protecting students' interests and farmers while discussing free trade agreements

The Supreme Court restored the Kerala Waqf Board's autonomy by deleting the High Court's direction requiring it to function under a joint secretary's supervision. It asked the High Court to expeditiously decide the pending PILs after hearing all parties

Hockey India has announced a 20-member squad for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, with Harmanpreet Singh leading the side. Chief Coach Craig Fulton expressed confidence in the team's balance of experience and youth ahead of the tournament beginning on August 15.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge staged a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence, demanding Narendra Modi's resignation over police action against students during the CJP-led NEET protest and seeking accountability in Parliament

Artificial Intelligence tools are helping Telangana officials detect duplicate and triplicate voter entries during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The ECI’s Photo Similar Entries and Demographic Similar Entries systems enable verification of suspicious records across constituencies and States.

FAIMA condemned the reported use of force against resident doctors and medical students during the CJP protest, expressing solidarity with those injured. The association demanded accountability, protection for healthcare professionals and dialogue with stakeholders while urging peaceful demonstrations nationwide

Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy has signed a 10-year MoU with Sindhu Hospitals to provide structured clinical training for Pharm D students. The partnership will offer hands-on hospital exposure across various specialties, helping students gain practical healthcare experience.

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said MPs feared being attacked during the CJP-led 'Chalo Sansad' protest as Parliament gates were shut amid escalating tensions. She praised Delhi Police for protecting lawmakers and the public despite injuries suffered during clashes

BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned that growing public dissatisfaction could trigger a major youth and farmers' movement against the Congress government in Telangana. He accused the government of betraying election promises, neglecting farmers and politicising the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme.

CSIR-IICT and ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre have signed an MoU to jointly develop indigenous, environmentally sustainable blowing agent technology. The collaboration aims to support advanced space applications, reduce reliance on imported fluorochemicals, and strengthen India's capabilities in strategic materials research.

A newborn baby girl was found abandoned in a bag along the Outer Ring Road service road near Shamshabad on Tuesday. RGIA Police rescued the infant, shifted her to hospital and later to Shishu Vihar, and launched an investigation while appealing for public information.