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The Centre is consulting stakeholders on possible safeguards for children on social media, including restricting access for users under 16. No final decision has been taken yet, but the move is part of broader efforts to strengthen digital safety for minors.
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Star Health Insurance organised a preventive health camp in Shamshabad, offering free screenings and consultations to over 400 villagers from Kollapadkal, Mansanapalli, and Dubbacherla.
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Dr Vishal Akula, Head of Psychiatry at Government Medical College, Nizamabad, and president of IMA Nizamabad, has been conferred the Dr Ketan Desai ‘Aao Gaon Chalen’ Award by the Indian Medical Association in New Delhi.
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A Ashwath and G Vedha Ashritha emerged as double gold medallists in the butterfly events at the Telangana State Sub-Junior and Junior Inter-District Swimming Championship. Ashwath won the boys’ 50m and 100m butterfly races, while Vedha dominated the girls’ events
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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has stepped up its attack on the Congress government, accusing it of failing to protect Palamuru’s irrigation interests. Former minister V. Srinivas Goud alleged that Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh were diverting water illegally and urged Telangana to pursue legal remedies, while also pressing for completion of the Palamuru‑Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project.
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BRS State General Secretary RS Praveen Kumar has warned that the party would approach the Supreme Court if Dalit farmers in Sirpur mandal were denied their right to cultivate lands held for decades. He accused forest officials of unconstitutional interference and assured that the BRS would stand firmly with the farmers until the dispute was settled.
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The Andhra Pradesh Health Department has confirmed the detection of the Omicron RF.5 sub-lineage in four Covid-19 samples from Kadapa district through genome sequencing at a Pune laboratory. Officials emphasized that RF.5 is not more dangerous than other Omicron variants.
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Aboriginal tribals from nearly 20 villages in Adilabad district gathered at Vadgaon in Indervelli mandal on Sunday to worship the Gajjal deity, seeking relief from a prolonged dry spell.
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A review paper by diabetes specialists found that people with Type 2 diabetes face a significantly higher risk of severe dengue complications. The authors recommended integrating dengue vaccination into routine diabetes care to reduce hospitalisation and improve outcomes in endemic regions
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At the all-party meeting ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, BRS Parliamentary Party leader Vaddiraju Ravichandra flagged Telangana’s drought, irrigation and power concerns. He pressed for increased coal production, national project status for irrigation schemes, revival of industries, and expansion of infrastructure including airports, metro rail and educational institutions.
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Alireza Firouzja maintained a half-point lead over Arjun Erigaisi after all four Round 4 matches ended in draws at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026. More than 500 fans attended the event, where Viswanathan Anand made the ceremonial first move
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, alleged he was under "illegal detention" at Safdarjung Hospital after being removed from Jantar Mantar. She demanded his transfer to a private hospital, citing concerns over treatment, transparency and heavy police presence
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The National Rifle Association of India has amended its Constitution to align with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The reforms introduce stronger governance measures, athlete welfare mechanisms and dispute resolution systems while reinforcing transparency and accountability in sports administration
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Hundreds of devotees participated in the annual Jagannatha Ratha Yatra organised by the Hare Krishna Movement at Kokapet. The procession featured the ceremonial chariot of Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra, accompanied by sankirtans, prasadam distribution and devotional programmes
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Bernadette Szocs and Syndrela Das guided Dempo Goa Challengers to a thrilling 8-7 victory over PBG Pune Jaguars in Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7. The win extended Goa's unbeaten run, while U Mumba TT clinched the Dream UTT Juniors title
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The CBI conducted searches at six locations across four states in connection with an alleged ₹1,109-crore Canara Bank fraud involving Bhubaneswar-based Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd. Investigators allege inflated financial records, fund diversion and loan account evergreening caused substantial losses
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Ahead of International Chess Day, Navyabharati Global School organised a simultaneous chess exhibition featuring FIDE-rated player Manoj Kumar Vittapu against 10 students. The initiative aimed to promote chess among schoolchildren and encourage strategic thinking and discipline in Nizamabad
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The Telangana NRI community in Bahrain celebrated Bonalu with traditional rituals, Bonam offerings and Potharaju performances. The event, organised by the Telugu Kala Samiti, brought together Telangana families to pray for peace, prosperity and the preservation of their cultural heritage
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Around 500 women received certificates after completing free tailoring and beautician training under the 'Gift a Smile' initiative organised by the Telangana Women's Association. BRS leaders highlighted the importance of skill development and women's economic empowerment during the programme
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Police in Peddapalli and Mancherial districts seized 80 quintals of rice meant for the public distribution system in two separate raids on Saturday night. Task force teams arrested three persons after recovering rice valued at over Rs 2.25 lakh from Godavarikhani and Naspur.
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The Kerala government declared a holiday on Monday for schools, colleges and professional institutions to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup final. The decision followed requests from football enthusiasts and concerns over late-night travel and sleep disruption
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Mental health experts and educationists have called for emotional wellbeing to be integrated into school education, citing rising stress, anxiety, excessive screen time, bullying and loneliness among students. They urged stronger counselling, social-emotional learning and early intervention in schools
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed Congress leaders to avoid Gandhi Bhavan until August 3 and focus on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign in the districts. He warned that nominated posts would not be given to inactive leaders and stressed accountability of in‑charge ministers and MPs in supervising the exercise.
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BRS leaders launched campaign vehicles in Jubilee Hills constituency to raise awareness about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Hyderabad. Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav flagged off the vehicles, which will tour localities until August 3.
