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A Hyderabad resident, Vikas Chand, is feared to have drowned while vacationing with his family in Puri, Odisha. He was swept away by strong waves while playing in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday. Despite rescue efforts by local lifeguards, he remained untraced till late Sunday.
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Four para volleyball players from Telangana face the burden of raising ₹3.5 lakh each to represent India at the 2025 World Cup, highlighting gaps in support under the state’s sports policy
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The Supreme Court has given the Telangana government six weeks to submit a restoration plan for the deforested Kancha Gachibowli area in Hyderabad, stressing that development must be balanced with environmental conservation and warning against unchecked destruction of forests.
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A Telangana government panel has warned that storing water up to 522 metres in the Singur reservoir could damage the structure. Experts recommended restricting it to 517 metres and called for immediate repairs to prevent a possible breach and downstream disaster
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Following the deadly blast at Sigachi Industries, the Telangana government has formed special teams to inspect 4,000+ high-risk industries. Factories must submit self-certification checklists, with older units prioritised for inspections. The two-month statewide drive starts immediately
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Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy has accused the BJP-led Centre of blocking Presidential assent to the BC Reservation Bills. During a protest in Delhi, he warned that Congress would escalate its agitation if the delay continues, calling it anti-BC
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The Telangana government revised the Pranahita-Chevella project plan despite prior hydrology clearance, citing insufficient water at Tummadi Hatti and Central Water Commission warnings, leading to relocation of the barrage site
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Located at the US Consulate General Hyderabad, the Telangana consular waiting area provides a covered space with chairs, restrooms and refreshment stalls, offering comfort and convenience to visa applicants and their families who visit the Consulate daily
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Bonalu festival is set to be celebrated in a grand manner in Old City, particularly at Lal Darwaza Sri Simhavahini Mahankali Temple
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A surge in student suicides and food poisoning cases across Telangana's government residential institutions has sparked public outrage. Activists and opposition parties are demanding accountability, with BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao slamming the Congress government's "misplaced priorities" in the education sector.
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and his cabinet face criticism for using helicopters for short trips despite citing financial constraints. Their travel to nearby events, including a film launch, has raised questions about unnecessary expenditure amid the state's fiscal concerns
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The Telangana government has set up a committee to review staffing across departments, including the Sports Authority of Telangana. The move raises hopes for outsourced employees and could address long-pending staff shortages and employment conditions across various government bodies.
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Families of untraceable Sigachi blast victims are seeking clarity on ex gratia eligibility, fearing denial of benefits due to lack of body recovery. With many losing sole breadwinners, they urged the government and Sigachi to ensure equal compensation.
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Federation of Association of Technical Higher Education Institutions has urged the Telangana government to clear four-year pending fee reimbursement dues, particularly for final-year students. Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka assured a phased release and scheduled a high-level meeting on July 7 to address the concerns of private colleges
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The Telangana state government has announced a 15 per cent hike in medical stipends, effective from January 1, 2025. The revised stipends will benefit house surgeons, postgraduate (PG) degree and diploma students, super-specialty medical and dental trainees, as well as senior residents
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The State government decides to constitute a high-level experts committee to study practices in other States; plans to amend the existing rules granting powers to TAFRC to inspect the colleges before fixing the fee
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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.
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The event is part of the government’s mission to create awareness among the youth about the harmful effects of drug use. Ram Charan’s presence is expected to encourage young people to stay away from narcotics and make healthy life choices.
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Property owners in Secunderabad Cantonment are protesting the compensation offered for land acquisition under two elevated corridor projects. While HMDA says 70% of the work is done, owners demand double the rates, citing soaring market values
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Telangana has submitted the ₹19,579 crore Hyderabad Metro Phase II-B proposal to the Centre. Covering 86.1 km, the project includes three new corridors. CM Revanth Reddy has also urged early approval for the previously proposed Phase II-A