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The Telangana government has deferred the proposed merger of intermediate and school education, deciding to continue admissions as usual this year. The move follows recommendations from the Education Commission and technical hurdles, with a final decision to follow legislative discussion.

The IMD has forecast a rise in temperatures across Telangana from Tuesday, with mercury levels expected to increase by 2°C to 3°C after brief thundershowers. Several districts may record highs between 41°C and 44°C as dry conditions return.

The TG EAPCET 2026 engineering stream examination commenced smoothly across Telangana on Saturday, with over 34,000 students appearing in the morning session. More than 2.10 lakh candidates have registered for the engineering stream exams scheduled over three days across the State.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government citing NCRB 2024 data showing a sharp rise in cybercrime, missing persons and crimes against women and children. He held the state leadership responsible for worsening law and order conditions.

The Telangana government’s proposal to establish 10 pharma villages has seen little progress over the past two-and-a-half years amid farmer opposition, land acquisition challenges and concerns from industry bodies over environmental clearances and infrastructure feasibility.

AIG Hospitals has launched ‘Beat the Heat’ in Hyderabad to educate citizens on heatstroke prevention, symptoms and first aid amid rising summer temperatures in Telangana. The initiative focuses on awareness camps, expert talks and practical guidance for emergency response.

Former Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy has assumed charge as State Security Advisor at the Integrated Command and Control Centre in Hyderabad. He will advise the government on policing, internal security, crime control, narcotics and road safety.

The HRDA Telangana has expressed concern over a Supreme Court ruling allowing medical negligence cases to continue against deceased doctors’ estates. The association warned of emotional and professional implications, urging a national review of the judgment’s long-term impact.

KT Rama Rao accused the Congress-led Telangana government of negligence after farmers died at procurement centres amid heavy rains in Mancherial, demanding compensation and faster crop procurement as harvested produce remains uncollected in unsafe conditions

Four farmers died and six were injured after a tin-roof shed collapsed during unseasonal rains and strong winds in Mancherial district, Telangana, while they were protecting paddy, prompting calls for government relief and improved procurement and safety measures

Telangana continues to face intense heatwave conditions with temperatures crossing 43°C in several districts, including Adilabad, Medak and Nizamabad, while Hyderabad recorded around 40.6°C, with IMD and TSDPS data showing localized spikes up to 45°C-plus

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Telangana Congress government of frequent transfers and centralisation in TGSWREIS alleging irregularities in officer appointments and procurement processes while demanding vigilance and ACB inquiry into misuse of welfare funds

A road accident on NH-65 near Zaheerabad killed two pilgrims and injured three others when a speeding car hit a stationary mini goods vehicle. Victims were returning from a temple visit; police have registered a case

Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to accelerate paddy procurement and protect farmers from unseasonal rains. With crops damaged across districts, the government has ramped up storage, logistics, and monitoring to minimise farmer losses

The death toll in the Bargi Dam boat tragedy has risen to 13 after the last missing body was recovered, concluding rescue operations. Investigations have revealed safety lapses, including overcrowding and departure despite a weather alert warning of strong winds.

The BRS working president congratulated the party leaders, who secured victories in the recent local bodies (gram panchayat and municipal) elections.

Recently, a circular issued by JIPMER has reiterated that resident doctors should not work beyond 12 hours at a stretch and 48 hours per week, along with provision for a weekly off, HRDA said.

Nearly two years after a major breach, the Peddavagu irrigation project remains defunct, with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana yet to decide on fund sharing. Farmers have lost multiple crop seasons as reconstruction works have not begun despite repeated assurances.

Cooperative leaders in Telangana have opposed the government’s move to dissolve elected PACS bodies and replace them with nominated ones, demanding immediate elections, restoration of autonomy, and adherence to democratic principles, citing farmer welfare and sector stability concerns.

V Hanumantha Rao was appointed advisor for BC Welfare in Telangana with Minister of State rank. Retiring DGP B Shivadhar Reddy was named State Security Advisor