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Khammam Police Commissioner Sunil Dutt warned that driving tractors fitted with cage wheels on public roads is a legal offence. Police registered cases against four tractor owners, seized the vehicles and urged farmers to follow regulations to prevent road damage

The mortal remains of 10 Tamil Nadu residents killed in the Vietnam speedboat accident arrived in Chennai and Coimbatore. Officials coordinated their return from Mumbai, while grieving families received the bodies amid emotional scenes before they were taken to their hometowns

P V Sindhu and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the second round of the Japan Open with straight-game wins. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty retired hurt, while two other Indian pairs exited the tournament

The mortal remains of three Andhra Pradesh residents who died in the Vietnam boat tragedy arrived in Hyderabad after statutory formalities. State Minister Kondapalli Srinivas received the bodies as the government continued efforts to support the bereaved families and provide ex gratia assistance

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, CBSE and NCERT on fresh petitions challenging the revised three-language policy. The court sought responses within two weeks, declined interim relief and scheduled a detailed hearing on July 29

Recent incidents involving US and Ukrainian nationals in India, Nepal and Bangladesh have raised concerns over cross-border security, alleged military links, drone deliveries and possible extremist networks. Experts have called for stronger intelligence sharing, tighter border controls and transparent investigations

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar urged Telangana police to initiate suo motu action against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks on BRS leaders. He alleged the comments could incite violence and appealed to the DGP to take preventive action.

Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi alleged the Election Commission has been unfair to Opposition parties, saying its credibility has suffered significantly. He urged the poll body to uphold impartiality, ensure equal access and restore public confidence in the institution

A Sangareddy man was arrested for allegedly cheating dairy farmers through a fake YouTube channel promising quality buffaloes and cows. Police said he collected advance payments from victims before disappearing and found that several farmers across Telangana had been similarly duped

Tenant farmers across Telangana are facing mounting losses this Vanakalam season due to inadequate rainfall, poor canal water supply and rising cultivation costs. With lease payments already made, many fear severe financial distress as crops fail and government support remains elusive.

A fish farmer from Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district has emerged as a pioneer in pearl farming and is encouraging farmers in Telangana to adopt the unconventional venture. He says favourable conditions, proper training and market linkages can make pearl cultivation highly profitable

The Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a disproportionate assets case against an HMDA Chief Engineer and conducted searches at multiple locations in Hyderabad. Officials said assets worth Rs 9.24 crore, including properties, cash, gold, vehicles and bank deposits, were uncovered during the operation.

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand alleged the government placed its nominees in the Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to facilitate irregularities, questioned the credibility of the SIT probe, and urged voters to back parties supporting cow protection

India reaffirmed support for freedom of navigation, overflight and peaceful resolution of South China Sea disputes under international law, backing the 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling and reiterating that the award remains the basis for resolving competing maritime claims

A 28-year-old Hyderabad native, Mani Chandra Teja Gaddam, an ICFAI University alumnus, died in a skydiving accident in Massachusetts after a sudden gust of wind reportedly interfered with his parachute during landing. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

The Supreme Court agreed to examine a plea seeking a standard operating procedure for accessing courts beyond regular working hours in urgent life and liberty matters, including illegal detentions, while expressing concern over possible misuse of round-the-clock judicial access

The Supreme Court transferred the money-laundering case against real-estate businessman Amit Katyal from Gurugram to a special PMLA court in Delhi, holding both courts had jurisdiction while directing the trial to continue from its current stage

The Supreme Court sought the Centre's response on AAP Gujarat's plea challenging the suspension of its social media accounts and web portal, while hearing petitions questioning blocking orders issued without prior notice under provisions of the Information Technology Act

The GHMC said Hyderabad recorded 266 dengue cases between January and July 13, 2026, significantly lower than the corresponding periods in 2024 and 2025. It attributed the decline to strengthened surveillance, vector control measures and coordinated efforts with health agencies

The government said it is closely monitoring the West Asia crisis and will take necessary measures to support exporters. An inter-ministerial group continues assessing trade and energy supply chain disruptions, while exporters increasingly use Oman's ports to maintain regional shipments

Khammam police seized 450 kg of ganja worth Rs. 2.24 crore and arrested 123 persons in 55 cases over the past six months. Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt said special teams have been formed to eliminate ganja trafficking and strengthen anti-drug enforcement.

The West Bengal government and the State Backward Classes Commission withdrew their Supreme Court appeals against the Calcutta High Court verdict quashing OBC status for 77 castes, while the apex court allowed other aggrieved parties to continue challenging the judgment

Hyderabad City Police reviewed security arrangements for the Ashada Masam Bonalu festival and planned extensive deployment of police personnel, surveillance by SHE Teams, public address systems and traffic management measures to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of festivities from July 16 to August 13

The Cyber Crime Police registered a case after a Hyderabad-based UPSC aspirant alleged that defamatory social media posts falsely linked him to a criminal allegation by using his name and photographs, damaging his reputation and causing harassment to him and his family