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Hydraa teams continued searching for a 70-year-old man who fell into a stormwater drain near the Vaishalinagar railway underpass in Hafeezpet. Despite searching nearly 3 km, including pipelines and box drains, no trace of the missing man had been found by Wednesday evening.

The Telangana High Court directed HYDRAA to remove within 24 hours a signboard erected on a private plot in Saheb Nagar Kalan and restrained authorities from interfering with the owners' possession without following due process of law.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of using HYDRAA as an "extortion tool" and targeting ordinary citizens through selective demolitions. He said the BRS would abolish the agency if voted back to power and also raised concerns over prohibited lands, NEET protests and delimitation

The BRS intensified its attack on the Congress government after the High Court directed the removal of HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath. Party leaders demanded a judicial probe into HYDRAA's functioning, alleging selective action, irregularities and misuse of power since the agency's inception.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy defended HYDRAA after High Court observations against its Commissioner and said the agency would be strengthened. He alleged that encroachers were misleading the court and asserted that HYDRAA would continue protecting lakes, nalas, and government land.

The Telangana High Court requested the Chief Secretary to remove HYDRAA Commissioner A V Ranganath, observing that an officer facing 63 contempt cases could not continue in office. The Court made the observation while hearing contempt petitions related to disputed land in Medchal-Malkajgiri.

The BRS welcomed the Telangana High Court's direction on the HYDRAA Commissioner, calling it a setback for the State government. RS Praveen Kumar accused the agency of targeting the poor and reiterated the party's promise to disband HYDRAA if it returns to power

Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) in Hyderabad opposed the CURE Draft Bill-2026, citing loss of local democracy, automatic tax hikes, and lack of ward committees. They demanded redrafting with full consultation, mandatory ward committees, transparency in civic actions, and an extended deadline for submissions.

Justice Jukanti Anil Kumar of the Telangana High Court criticised HYDRAA and the State Government for repeated violations of court orders in a contempt case involving Shantha Sriram Constructions’ land at Lothukunta. The Court deferred its earlier order on Army deployment until July 27, warning that continued interference undermines the rule of law.

The Telangana High Court sharply criticised the State government and HYDRAA over alleged violations of its orders in a land dispute. The Court initially ordered Army deployment to protect the property but deferred the direction after the Advocate General assured there would be no further interference.

The Telangana High Court, expressing loss of faith in the State government and HMDA, directed the Indian Army to protect a disputed property in Secunderabad from alleged illegal interference by HYDRAA officials, marking an extraordinary judicial order.

The Telangana High Court has ordered authorities to maintain status quo on disputed lands at Bahadurguda village, Shamshabad, following petitions by farmers and landowners alleging illegal dispossession and demolition of structures.

The Telangana High Court restrained HYDRAA and Revenue officials from demolishing or dispossessing farmers from their patta lands in Shamshabad’s Bahadurguda village, after allegations of forcible entry and demolition without notice.

Justice Jukanti Anil Kumar of the Telangana High Court initially ordered the arrest of HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath in a contempt case but recalled the order after the Advocate General’s request. The case stems from repeated violations of court directions by HYDRAA over land at Lothukunta.

Heavy police deployment continued in Bahadurguda village after clashes between farmers and officials over the proposed takeover of 650 acres for a bullet train project. The BRS backed the protesting farmers, while officials completed fencing the identified land

Farmers in Bahadurguda village near Shamshabad clashed with police and revenue officials over the Government’s move to acquire 650 acres for the proposed bullet train project. The protest turned violent as villagers hurled stones, chairs and chilli powder, leaving several police personnel injured.

Tension prevailed in Bahadurguda village of Shamshabad as HYDRAA and Revenue Department officials began taking over 650 acres of land amid heavy police deployment. Farmers protested the move, while the BRS extended support and alleged police prevented its leaders from reaching the village.

Residents of BS Maktha and MS Maktha staged a protest in Hyderabad alleging that the State government was planning to demolish their homes. Later, HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath visited the area and assured them that no demolition would take place.

Telangana High Court issues restraining order against GHMC officials from taking any coercive action

Road-widening works and demolition of encroachments by the CMC and HYDRAA have caused severe traffic congestion between Masjid Banda and Botanical Garden in Hyderabad. Authorities have removed illegal structures and advised commuters to use alternate routes as the works continue.