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Unauthorized flex banners on roads in Kothagudem are causing safety hazards, say residents. An advocate and locals raised concerns after accidents were reported due to poor visibility at turns. They demand immediate removal and legal action against offenders.

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has launched a disconnection drive to recover Rs 6 crore in pending water bills. With 28 per cent of consumers defaulting, the SCB is cutting supply, urging settlements, and offering rebates to improve finances.

Cyber fraudsters are sending fake HMWSSB bill messages in Hyderabad, threatening water supply disconnection to trick people into sharing bank details. The HMWSSB clarified it never asks for payments through third-party links and urged the public to stay alert

A mysterious aircraft spotted near Hyderabad’s T-Hub has caught the attention of Reddit users. Theories range from an abandoned aeroplane-themed restaurant to influencer content zones. While unverified, the aircraft continues to spark speculation and humour among tech corridor employees

BRS leaders lodged a complaint with the ED alleging a Rs 423 crore paddy procurement scam involving Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Civil Supplies officials. They claimed funds were siphoned off through money laundering and demanded a wider probe by central agencies

Telangana has constructed only 58 percent of its sanctioned kitchen-cum-stores under the PM Poshan Yojana, ranking lowest among Indian States. With over 12,000 kitchens still pending, schools struggle to cook mid-day meals, especially during the rainy season

The BRS and TBGKS are set to launch sustained protests demanding the Congress government fulfil its poll promises to Singareni workers. KT Rama Rao pledged full support, assuring legal aid and opposing attempts to privatise the Singareni Collieries Company Limited

Skeletal remains were found in a locked house in Nampally, Hyderabad. Police suspect the body is that of Ameer Khan, missing since 2015. Forensic experts are conducting a DNA test to confirm identity, as relatives join the investigation

CAPFs will set up camps on Karreguttalu hillocks to safeguard forest wealth and support adivasi access. As many as 300 Maoists have surrendered in Kothagudem under Operation Cheyutha, citing welfare schemes and party decline as major reasons

The State government has sanctioned Rs 85 lakh as ex-gratia to the families of the 17 victims who died in the Gulzar Houz fire accident on May 18. The amount will be disbursed through the Chief Minister Relief Fund

Cotton and paddy farmers in Karimnagar are facing distress due to a prolonged dry spell. With cotton seeds withering and paddy transplantation delayed, farmers fear crop loss. Rainfall is 19 percent below average compared to last year’s excess rainfall

Former Minister T Harish Rao blamed the Congress government for the death of K Srinivas, an MGNREGS officer who died of a heart attack allegedly due to unpaid salaries. He demanded immediate payment of dues to APOs and sanitation staff

Hydraa reclaimed 1,094 square yards of land meant for public use in Hydernagar, Rajendranagar, by demolishing encroachments. The land, part of Nalanda Nagar Colony’s layout, was illegally claimed. Police intervened during protests by those involved in the encroachment

IIIT-Basar released its provisional selection list for the 2025–26 B Tech batch, with 1,690 students chosen for its Basar and Mahbubnagar campuses. Nizamabad topped with 297 selections. Counselling for selected candidates will be held from July 7 to 9.

Rachakonda police and Forest officials arrested a man for smuggling elephant tusks worth Rs 3 crore at Hayathnagar. He procured the tusks from Seshachalam forest with an accomplice, who is currently absconding. Both have past links to red sanders smuggling

A newlywed woman from Khammam died by suicide in Hyderabad, allegedly due to dowry harassment and mental torture by her husband and in-laws. Police have booked six persons under BNS Section 80 following a complaint by her family

In any other State or country, KLIP would be a celebrated case study. As it nears its sixth anniversary, we revisit how it transformed Telangana’s agriculture before political neglect halted its momentum.

Karimnagar police arrested two members of a burglary gang and recovered 25 tolas of gold and silver. The arrests followed a vehicle check and led to a confession about a house burglary on June 8 in Gangadhara mandal. Three suspects are absconding

Demanding an immediate disbursal of dues for the jowar procured by the government, farmers staged protest in front of the Tahsildar office at Bazarhathnoor mandal centre

Several BRS leaders, including MLA Madhavaram Krishna Rao, Errolla Srinivas, Y Satish Reddy and Manne Krishank, accused the Revanth Reddy government of double standards. They questioned why flexis of Congress and BJP leaders were allowed to remain for months while those of BRS leaders were promptly removed.