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The IMD has forecast reduced rainfall across Telangana until July 15, with only light to moderate showers at isolated places. Strong winds of 40–50 kmph and overcast skies are expected to persist statewide.

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP government of mismanaging education after UDISE+ data showed school enrolment fell by over 8.4 lakh in two years. He blamed poor infrastructure, teacher diversion and weakened reforms, while the state government has not responded

Hyderabad’s residential market remained stable in H1 2026 with modest sales growth and steady absorption in mid- and premium housing segments. Banjara Hills led price appreciation, while the city’s office market recorded its highest-ever first-half leasing volume.

A new report highlights India’s growing strategic importance to the West amid shifting global geopolitics. As New Delhi fast-tracks the India-EU free trade agreement, the pressure turns to Brussels to prove it can deliver as a credible trading bloc

Contract healthcare workers staged a dharna at the Directorate of Medical Education in Hyderabad on Thursday, demanding timely payment of salaries and fulfilment of the State government’s pre-poll promise to raise wages to Rs 26,000 per month.

Nearly 30 students of the Tribal Welfare Residential School in Mannanur, Nagarkurnool district, fell ill with suspected food poisoning after breakfast on Thursday. They were rushed to Achampet Government General Hospital in auto-rickshaws.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao appointed Rajya Sabha MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra as the party’s Parliamentary Party leader and floor leader in the Upper House, replacing KR Suresh Reddy. Ravichandra pledged to highlight Telangana issues in Parliament and strengthen the party

China’s leading technology firms have reportedly cut around 1.3 lakh jobs amid AI adoption and restructuring. Companies including Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance are reducing staff while shifting toward automation. A report criticised the Chinese government for not addressing workforce disruption or retraining needs

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cut India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2026 to 6.6% from 6.9%, citing higher energy prices due to the Middle East crisis. Despite the moderation, India remains the fastest-growing major economy.

A doctor allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader Ramesh Mhatre at a Thane municipal hospital resigned, citing safety concerns. The incident followed a dispute over shifting a newborn due to NICU capacity. Police arrested Mhatre and five associates

The Congress has accused the Modi government of failing to prevent exam irregularities, alleging that the UGC-NET Sociology paper held on June 30 was leaked despite being conducted in computer-based format.

Tamil Nadu Police issued a lookout circular against Singapore-based businessman Lakshmana Perumal over an alleged bid to bribe a TVK MLA. Investigators accused him of destroying digital evidence while expanding the probe into the alleged cash-for-vote conspiracy and related threats

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has joined the cast of Dhanush and Mammootty-starrer Om, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy. The big-budget action film, featuring Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela, follows red sanders woodcutters and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Hingoli–Nanded region of Maharashtra early Thursday, triggering aftershocks felt across several districts in Telangana, including Nirmal, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Kamareddy, and Jagtial.

The Supreme Court deferred hearing on Meghalaya's plea against Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case to July 14, seeking arrest documents while allowing her interim bail to continue. The state cited a typographical error, while Sonam maintained her innocence

Zendaya said portraying Athena in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey was emotionally rewarding, describing the goddess as a reflection of Odysseus' moral struggle. She recalled filming Troy scenes in Morocco and praised the film's immersive sets ahead of its July 17 release

India, fresh from sealing its landmark free trade pact with the European Union, is now aggressively expanding negotiations across North America, Latin America, Africa, the Gulf, and Oceania. Chief negotiator Darpan Jain said New Delhi’s strategy aims to cover “almost the entire world.”

The makers of Mysaa completed filming a crucial underwater sequence featuring Rashmika Mandanna. The action thriller, directed by Rawindra Pulle, showcases the actress as a tribal Gond girl and includes intense action, songs and stunt sequences ahead of its 2026 release

The makers of Rawindra Pulle’s action thriller Mysaa, starring Rashmika Mandanna, have wrapped up a crucial underwater sequence featuring the actress. The film, produced by Unformula Films, has been steadily building buzz with updates on song shoots, Kerala schedules, and Rashmika’s intensive stunt training in Bangkok.

More than 1.42 lakh pilgrims have visited the Amarnath cave shrine in six days as another 8,150 yatris departed from Jammu. Authorities tightened checks on unregistered pilgrims, suspended four teachers over registration irregularities, and acted to protect the melting ice stalagmite

Justin Bieber will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show with Shakira, Madonna and BTS, alongside Burna Boy and others, supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to promote quality education while celebrating football, music and global unity

Shiv Sena (UBT) launched a sharp editorial attack on Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, accusing him of running a “rumour-manufacturing factory” through the BJP’s IT cell to destabilize politics and divert attention from core state issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged early finalisation of the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), inviting Australian firms to invest in India's high-growth sectors while highlighting expanding trade, innovation, critical minerals, education partnerships and stronger bilateral economic cooperation during his Australia visit

A 12-year-old girl died and three students were hospitalised after a venomous krait snake entered a girls' hostel at a residential school in Jharkhand's Lohardaga district and bit them while they slept. Police are investigating how the snake entered the room