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Former MP B Vinod Kumar urged the Telangana government to use the Kaleshwaram project to lift Godavari water through the Kannepalli pump house, warning that deficient rainfall due to El Niño could trigger a drinking water crisis if timely action is not taken.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of weakening Telangana's IT sector, alleging large-scale job losses and declining investments. He sought a white paper on investments secured through Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's overseas visits and questioned delays in job creation.

Young mountaineer Jatoth Vihan Ram from Siddipet met Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari after scaling major peaks, including Mt Kilimanjaro and Mount Kosciuszko. The minister assured support for his ambition to complete the Seven Summits while continuing his anti-drug awareness campaign.

India's first Chhota Bheem Cafe has opened in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills, offering a family-friendly dining and entertainment experience centred on healthy food, play and learning. The venture plans to expand across major Tier-I cities with franchise-led growth and create over 500 jobs.

A 32-year-old man from Warangal district was hacked to death in Hyderabad's Madhapur. Police suspect the murder may be linked to a long-standing personal dispute stemming from a failed relationship, though the motive is yet to be established.

A 28-year-old fruit vendor from Uttar Pradesh was arrested in Hyderabad's KPHB for allegedly raping a minor girl. Police said the accused allegedly lured the Class VII student into her house, assaulted her and threatened her, leading to his arrest under the POCSO Act.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar urged Telangana police to initiate suo motu action against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks on BRS leaders. He alleged the comments could incite violence and appealed to the DGP to take preventive action.

Tenant farmers across Telangana are facing mounting losses this Vanakalam season due to inadequate rainfall, poor canal water supply and rising cultivation costs. With lease payments already made, many fear severe financial distress as crops fail and government support remains elusive.

A 28-year-old Hyderabad native, Mani Chandra Teja Gaddam, an ICFAI University alumnus, died in a skydiving accident in Massachusetts after a sudden gust of wind reportedly interfered with his parachute during landing. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

A group of farmers in Telangana's Suryapet district symbolically sprinkled their own blood in agricultural fields, claiming they were acting on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's remarks on water scarcity. Videos of the protest have gone viral on social media.

A BRS delegation met Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy, seeking an extension of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The party cited shortcomings in implementation, technical issues and difficulties faced by voters, especially in rural areas.

India achieved a historic milestone by placing three doubles pairs in the top 10 of the latest ITTF World Rankings. Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah climbed to World No. 2, while India's women's and mixed doubles pairs also secured top-10 rankings.

The BCCI congratulated the Indian women's cricket team after its historic 270-run victory over England in the one-off Test at Lord's. Board officials praised the team's performance and highlighted the impact of sustained investment in women's cricket.

Dhruva College of Management hosted its "VAYAM DHRUVA" alumni reunion in Hyderabad, bringing together over 200 alumni from the 1995-2015 batches. The event featured networking, cultural programmes, faculty interactions and honoured distinguished alumni for their contributions to the institution.

India advanced nine boxers to the finals of the Asian Under-19 and Under-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta, with all eight women finalists progressing. The Indian contingent also secured six bronze medals after impressive performances in the semifinal bouts.

Redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, including Hitec City Railway Station, are likely to be inaugurated on July 17. Residents and the Train Travellers Association have urged the Railways to include the completed Malkajgiri Railway Station in the event.

Facing sustained pressure from the Opposition BRS, the Telangana government ordered round-the-clock pumping at the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme and released Rs. 146 crore for pending works while refusing to operate the Kannepalli pumps, citing expert safety concerns over the Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages.

Narayana Schools student Shresth Suraiya won a gold medal at the 56th International Physics Olympiad 2026 in Colombia while representing India. He also secured AIR 58 in JEE Advanced 2026, contributing to India's joint world number one ranking at the competition.

A relative of the minor girl victim said the family continues to struggle with immense grief following the tragedy. The family is awaiting the fulfilment of its demands by the government and said it has not received official information regarding reports of Raj Kumar's death.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao visited the family of Telangana movement martyr late constable Kishtaiah in Karimnagar, handed over financial assistance for his daughter's medical education and later consoled the family of late Sarpanch Mashetti Lachaiah in Sircilla constituency.