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Anne Satyanarayana from Medak has successfully cultivated Barhi dates on his 13-acre farm after importing tissue culture saplings from London and Iran. With rising demand and lower water requirements, he believes date farming can become a profitable alternative to paddy in Telangana.

The Shree Jagannath Swamy Ramgopal Trust will organise the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Secunderabad on July 16. The 130-year-old procession will begin from General Bazaar, pass through MG Road and nearby localities, and conclude at the temple the following morning.

The Medchal police arrested a youth for allegedly possessing and selling cannabis sourced from Odisha. About 2 kg of marijuana worth ₹1 lakh and a mobile phone were seized, while efforts are under way to trace his absconding associate and uncover the larger drug network.

Mohan Babu University has partnered with LinkedIn Learning to provide students and alumni access to over 22,000 online courses in AI, technology, business and leadership. The collaboration also offers certifications and personalised learning pathways to improve employability and professional skills.

People who will turn 18 on or before October 1, 2026, can apply for inclusion in the electoral roll by submitting Form 6 and a declaration form. Eligible applications will be verified by the Electoral Registration Officer before inclusion in the final roll.

Electors whose names are missing from the SIR 2002 electoral roll can use their parents' or grandparents' electoral details while filling out the Enumeration Form. Booth Level Officers are available to help identify the required records and complete the process.

Two COVID-19 deaths and new cases in Andhra Pradesh have triggered alerts in neighbouring states. Odisha has tightened border surveillance, while Telangana is yet to issue a formal advisory despite rising respiratory infections.

An unusual ice formation inside a household refrigerator in Agra, believed by many to resemble a Shivling, has gone viral and drawn devotees. The incident, during the Amarnath Yatra, has also sparked widespread debate online over faith, science and social media reactions.

Residents in Hyderabad and neighbouring districts are experiencing delays in obtaining caste, income and residential certificates after revenue staff were deployed for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Students and applicants have urged the government to ensure uninterrupted public services.

Senior citizens in Telangana are facing difficulties completing voter enumeration forms as they struggle to trace old electoral records, particularly the SIR 2002 list. Many depend on relatives for assistance, while some are also submitting forms on behalf of children living outside the State.

Vanitha Anchuri, a former software professional from Mancherial, has turned her passion for creativity into Vyka Art Studio in Hyderabad, specialising in customised resin art.

India achieved a historic milestone by placing three doubles pairs in the top 10 of the latest ITTF World Rankings. Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah climbed to World No. 2, while India's women's and mixed doubles pairs also secured top-10 rankings.

Sigma Advanced Systems, a Hyderabad-based defence and aerospace company, has acquired UK’s Bromford Precision Solutions for GBP 11.89 million (Rs 153 crore). The deal strengthens Sigma’s role in the Rolls-Royce supply chain and expands its global aerospace offerings.

Slovakia has backed India’s candidature for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for the 2028–29 term after Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar met EAM S. Jaishankar in New York. The countries discussed strategic partnership, multilateralism, UNSC reforms and global security cooperation

The Transport Department in Telangana cancelled a vehicle’s registration for one year after a minor was caught driving in Narsingi, with her grandfather, a police sub-inspector, seated beside her.

A translocated male tiger in Rajasthan’s Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve has successfully adapted to the wild after leaving its rewilding enclosure. The tiger has hunted prey, marked territory and interacted with other tigers, indicating promising survival prospects while officials continue monitoring

Security forces intensified search operations in Nagaland’s Chumoukedima district after an IED blast killed an Assam Rifles jawan and injured four personnel and a civilian. Authorities are investigating the attack near Sukhovi, while no militant group has claimed responsibility so far

A woman and her two minor sons were found dead in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district in a suspected poisoning and suicide case. Police said a family dispute may have triggered the incident and have registered a case while investigating the circumstances behind the deaths

Security forces launched a massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after CCTV footage showed two suspected terrorists moving through Thanamandi villages. Police, CRPF and Army teams are conducting coordinated searches across forested areas to trace the individuals

Former Kerala Minister KT Jaleel defended his conduct at a Palakkad student felicitation event after a child rights commission case was filed over alleged humiliation of students. Jaleel said he interacted like a teacher, denied causing harm and offered an apology if anyone was hurt

Two men, including a rowdy-sheeter and his speech-impaired associate, were arrested by Vanasthalipuram Police for robbing and murdering an intoxicated man with a stone. CCTV footage helped crack the case.

ACB officials in Hyderabad conducted simultaneous searches at multiple locations linked to HMDA Chief Engineer Bachu Ravinder over allegations of disproportionate assets. Verification of documents and financial records is ongoing, with further details awaited.

An Assistant Engineer from Peddapalli municipality was arrested by the ACB while accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from a contractor.

India's wholesale inflation rose to 9.87 per cent in June, driven by higher food, fuel and manufacturing costs amid the West Asia crisis and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Rising global energy prices also pushed retail inflation higher, increasing pressure on the economy