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The expansion of oil palm cultivation in Telangana is yielding results years after the BRS government launched an extensive promotion drive. Experts and farmers now want stronger incentives and financial support to accelerate crop diversification.

BRS deputy floor leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav urged party workers to strengthen the organisation in Goshamahal and ensure victory in the next Assembly elections. He criticised the Congress government for failing to deliver on promises and called for strong grassroots mobilisation.

Cyberabad Traffic Police have issued an advisory ahead of a public meeting and Miyapur flyover foundation-laying programme on Monday. Traffic congestion is expected on NH-65 and nearby areas between 4.30 pm and 9 pm, with commuters advised to avoid the route.

The Election Commission has instructed electoral officers to refer suspected foreign nationals to competent authorities during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The exercise, covering 36.73 crore voters across multiple states and UTs, has already led to significant voter list pruning

Burglars broke into three shops at Abdullapurmet on Hyderabad’s outskirts by creating a hole in the roof and stole cash and goods on Saturday night. The incident came to light on Sunday morning, and police have launched an investigation.

Senior urologist Dr Rahul Devraj has been appointed Director of Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences for a three-year term. He succeeds Dr Bheerappa Nagari and has been instrumental in advancing NIMS’s kidney transplant and robotic surgery programmes.

Heavy rainfall has disrupted deep earth excavation works around KBR Park, Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills, with waterlogging affecting multiple flyover construction sites. GHMC officials said ongoing infrastructure works may face delays due to monsoon-related challenges and dewatering requirements.

Actor Matt Damon stars as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, calling it his hardest film due to real-location shooting without green screen. The epic follows Odysseus’ 10-year journey home featuring a star-studded cast and releases July 17 soon worldwide

The BRS has accused the Congress government of compromising Telangana’s water rights by supporting the Godavari–Cauvery interlinking proposal. Harish Rao alleged the move could divert significant allocations from Telangana and demanded an Assembly session and stronger state-level opposition.

Senior RS Bharathi attacked Indian National Congress, rejecting future alliance and likening separation to adultery. He challenged rivals in local polls, criticised defection politics, dismissed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rise, and reaffirmed Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ideological distance from Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress parties ahead of elections challenge polls

The Telangana School Education Department has rescheduled the reopening of schools for the 2026–27 academic year to June 15 instead of June 12. To compensate for lost academic days, July 11 has been declared a working day for all schools.

Indian equity markets fell wiping Rs 1.25 lakh crore from top-10 firms Reliance Industries led losses amid FII selling weak sentiment and monsoon concerns Banks like HDFC Bank ICICI Bank and SBI gained despite broader market decline and volatility pressure

An FIR has been registered against educator Khan Sir in Patna’s Kadamkuan coaching firing case, involving attempt to murder charges. Relatives and neighbours made allegations, while two security guards were arrested and police continue investigating all angles of the case

At least 12 people were shot near a festival in Toledo, Ohio, with two in critical condition. Police suspect two gunmen may have opened fire on each other. Authorities are searching for suspects while urging residents to avoid the area.

An engineering student from Korutla, Ankam Rahul, has been missing in Hyderabad for ten days. He was last seen at Kachiguda railway station on May 25, with CCTV footage capturing his movements. His family has appealed for public assistance.

Shubman Gill’s 126 and Rishabh Pant’s 81 powered India to 475/6 at lunch on Day 2 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan. Despite three wickets in the session, Afghanistan struggled to contain India’s batting dominance at New Chandigarh.

Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janta Party demanded resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities. After a Jantar Mantar protest in New Delhi, he announced plans to expand the agitation nationwide

Elon Musk has highlighted India's declining fertility rate after data showed the country's total fertility rate fell to 1.9 births per woman, below replacement level. Experts cite urbanisation, education and changing family preferences as key factors behind the trend.

An Army officer, Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, was killed during the ongoing anti-terror operation ‘Operation Sheruwali’ in Rajouri after slipping into a gorge in difficult terrain. Security forces continue search operations in the forested Manjakote area

The BCCI has arranged for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s father to accompany him in Sri Lanka and offered similar support for future tours. The move aims to help the 15-year-old batting sensation adapt smoothly to the senior international cricket environment.

Former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has received a fresh police notice for questioning in a vandalism case linked to the Lionel Messi event at Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Salt Lake Stadium, amid ongoing allegations and related arrests

The Bharat Future City project, evolving from the erstwhile Pharma City plan, has sparked debate over its feasibility and long-term implications. Officials suggest its contractual and financial structure could make it difficult for future governments to scrap or alter it.

A 23-year-old man in Punjab was arrested for allegedly strangling his live-in partner’s 16-year-old daughter, concealing the body in a suitcase, and burning it in a forested area of SBS Nagar. Police traced him through CCTV footage and recovered the charred remains

Manoj Bajpayee has reflected on his long-standing collaboration with filmmaker Devashish Makhija, revealing how funding challenges led to ‘Tandav’, while ‘Bhonsle’ and ‘Joram’ evolved into some of the most critically acclaimed projects of his career.