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Director General of Police CV Anand said drug peddlers pose a greater threat than Maoists and called for stringent action against ganja traffickers. He also announced plans for a Traffic Management Bureau and reviewed law and order with police officials in Khammam
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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the government will promote industries in tier-2 and tier-3 cities through FAR concessions to create local jobs. It also plans 2,000 CSR-funded rural schools and a ‘Yuva Setu’ platform to connect skilled youth with employers
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The Telangana High Court directed the State government to continue providing a Bullet Resistant Vehicle to retired IPS officer and BRS leader Dr R S Praveen Kumar. It also asked the Director General of Police to consider his representation for restoration of the vehicle
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The Telangana High Court directed the State government to file a detailed counter on vacancies in the Police Department within a week. The order came while hearing a PIL seeking the filling of sanctioned posts and implementation of an annual recruitment calendar
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The Telangana Excise and Prohibition Department, along with the Drugs Control Administration, seized 5.860 kg of banned synthetic drug N-Benzylpiperazine worth Rs 1.60 crore during a raid in Nacharam. A case was registered, and investigations into the supply chain are continuing
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The Mailardevpally police arrested three youths for allegedly assaulting and robbing a woman near Kattedan. The accused allegedly snatched her Vivo mobile phone and Rs 4,500. Police recovered the stolen phone, part of the cash, and the scooter used in the offence
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Two persons from Babanagar hamlet were arrested for allegedly hunting a four-horned antelope using stray dogs in the Medaram Section of Luxettipet Range. Forest officials registered a case and warned of strict action against wildlife poachers and illegal tree felling
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The Supreme Court ruled that banks and the Indian Banks’ Association cannot place advocates on caution lists solely over allegations of professional negligence. It said disciplinary action against lawyers falls exclusively within the jurisdiction of the Bar Councils under the Advocates Act
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy constituted an official committee to strengthen digital governance in Telangana and directed it to submit a report within 100 days. He also ordered action against agencies delaying salaries and instructed officials to digitise employees' data
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Warangal-based micro artist Ajay Kumar Mattewada is set to become the first Indian whose artwork will travel into space aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket. His miniature sculptures honouring three Indian scientists will be carried as payloads during the historic mission
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Siddipet police returned 117 lost smartphones to their owners after recovering them through complaints registered on the CEIR portal. Commissioner of Police Rashmi Perumal said 538 mobile phones had been recovered this year and urged the public to use the portal.
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Parents of students admitted under the Best Available School Scheme staged a protest at the Medak Collectorate and blocked the Collector's vehicle, alleging that schools were denying entry to students due to pending government payments. Police later dispersed the protesters
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BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy criticised the Congress government for allegedly failing to prepare a drought contingency plan despite warnings about El Nino. He urged immediate operation of the Kannepalli pump house to protect crops, irrigation and drinking water needs.
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The BRS accused the Congress government and the BJP-led Centre of delaying the Hyderabad Metro Rail expansion. It questioned the lack of approval for Metro Phase II, criticised the shelving of the Raidurg-Airport corridor and raised concerns over irrigation projects
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Severe floods, storms and landslides killed at least 20 people and injured hundreds across China, while floodwaters released around 900 snakes from a collapsed farm in Guangxi. Rescue teams continued evacuation and search operations amid widespread destruction and extreme weather
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India and Indonesia signed 14 agreements, including deals for BrahMos cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta. The two nations also expanded cooperation in maritime security, critical minerals, space, education and digital payments
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Several Grade E lakes in Hyderabad have become major breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes due to severe pollution, low oxygen levels and water hyacinth growth, raising concerns over dengue, chikungunya and malaria risks, according to experts and the Telangana Lake Health Survey.
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Kerala ministers Ramesh Chennithala and T. Siddique termed the Kalladi tunnel project mudslide a man-made disaster, alleging unscientific dumping of excavated earth. They said earlier warnings were ignored as rescue operations continued following the fatal incident
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An Adilabad court sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for murdering his wife by slitting her throat in 2021 over an alleged demand for additional dowry. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the convict.
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The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association urged the State government to protect budget private schools from alleged harassment by bogus student organisations and activists. It sought security for schools and warned of legal action against those disrupting the academic environment
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Haryana Police busted an alleged prostitution racket during raids on two hotels in Hisar, rescuing 18 women and apprehending hotel managers. Cases were registered under anti-trafficking laws, while authorities warned of strict action against establishments facilitating illegal activities
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Sangareddy police arrested a habitual offender allegedly involved in over 100 burglary cases across the State. Gold, silver ornaments and cash were recovered from the accused, who had earlier been booked in multiple cases and was sent to judicial remand.
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The Telangana Council of Higher Education and Commissionerate of Collegiate Education have released the DOST 2026 intra-college phase schedule. Students can exercise web options from July 10 to 13, while seat allotment will be announced on July 14
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A 49-year-old labourer died after a speeding Bullet motorcycle allegedly hit him while he was crossing a road near Peddatupra village in Shamshabad. The rider was taken into custody after police registered a case based on a complaint by the victim's wife
