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BRS MLC K Kavitha criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah's upcoming visit to Nizamabad for a third turmeric board inauguration and demanded a Minimum Support Price of Rs 15,000 per quintal. She also slammed the Congress and met with CPI and VRA groups

The Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested a man from SR Nagar for cheating a buyer of Rs 2.30 lakh under the pretext of selling an embroidery machine online. The accused collected the money and switched off his phone. A case was registered

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (south east) caught three men for allegedly selling e-cigarettes in the city. Police seized 190 e-cigarettes, motorcycles, phones, and cash. The accused were handed over to Abids Police Station for further action

BRS president K Chandrashekar Rao expressed sorrow over the untimely death of Swetcha Votarkar, a journalist and poet known for her role in the Telangana movement. He offered condolences to her parents, who were also part of the statehood struggle

A first-year student at Telangana Social Welfare Residential Junior College, Shaikpet, died by suicide on Saturday. A video found on his phone suggested emotional distress involving his parents. The incident is under investigation, and his family has been notified.

Bharat Utsav, a Festival of India, will be held in Moscow from July 5 to 13, featuring Indian dances, Hindi lessons, tabla workshops, and art exhibitions. Organised by the Moscow Government and Indian Embassy, it celebrates cultural exchange

Two youngsters were seriously injured after their bike collided with a TSRTC bus near the Jeedimetla police station on Saturday morning. They were reportedly speeding at the time. Police registered a case and said the victims are currently undergoing treatment.

The Karnataka Forest Department has permitted the use of 33-year-old temple elephant Lakshmi from Tumkur for the Bonalu processions in Hyderabad. She will participate in major events including the Ujjaini Mahankali Temple procession, beginning July 14 through July 21.

Sreemanya Reddy and Chandana Potugari finished as runners-up in the ASH-AITA Rs 1 lakh prize money women's doubles event, losing 1-6, 3-6 to Aakruti Sonkusare and Parthasarathi Munde in the final

Aryan Pratap advanced to the semifinals of the Telangana Open Squash Championship with a straight-games win over Kunal Singh, as players across age categories registered strong performances in Secunderabad

Aman Rao, M Sai Pragnay Reddy, and S Rohit Reddy powered EMCC to 555/3 against AOC in the A-Division two-day league, with notable bowling performances from Divesh, Shubham, and Bharath

India’s under-19 boys reached the semifinals of the Asian Youth TT Championships with a 3-0 win over DPR Korea, while the girls’ team exited after a tough loss to Chinese Taipei

At 26, Manuel Moreno, captain of Hyderabad Heroes, reflects on the unique challenges of the inaugural GMR Rugby Premier League in Mumbai, highlighting the long tournament format and player development in India

SCB-based NGO Cantonment Vikas Manch has urged DGCA to shift the Begumpet Airport to Dundigal citing safety concerns. Surrounded by dense population, the airport poses risks to civilians, the NGO said, referring to past incidents including the 2010 crash in Bowenpally

Animal Husbandry Minister Vakiti Srihari assured Indiramma housing scheme beneficiaries that payments would not be delayed, even vowing to sell his house and property if needed. He distributed sanction letters for 291 houses in Makthal on Friday

KRMB has scrapped its staff incentive scheme following a court order but drew criticism for prioritising internal staff matters over critical water-sharing issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. No major discussions on water allocation were held during the meeting

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will inaugurate the PJR flyover at Kondapur on Saturday. Built at a cost of Rs 446.13 crore, the six-lane bidirectional flyover is expected to ease congestion at Gachibowli Junction and cut travel time significantly

The Telangana government is proposing a 1–2% cess on gig platform bills, to be paid by consumers, for funding a Gig Workers Welfare Board. A draft bill is under discussion, with feedback from stakeholders and Cabinet approval expected soon.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for neglecting repair work on Manjeera barrage despite warnings, calling it a serious threat to Hyderabad's water supply. He warned of a man-made disaster if urgent measures were not taken

Despite repeated warnings from the SDSO about structural damage to Manjeera dam, the Telangana government has failed to act. Cracks, leakages and neglected maintenance now threaten the ageing dam, once a vital drinking water source and wildlife sanctuary