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A 60-year-old tenant farmer from Buggaram mandal in Jagtial district allegedly died by suicide, reportedly due to mounting debts and poor crop yield. Police said he consumed pesticides. He was later found dead on the outskirts of Buggaram

A goods train carrying concrete sleepers derailed near Peddapalli railway junction on Tuesday after crossing Goureddypet railway gate. Railway officials rushed to the spot and restoration work is underway. No casualties have been reported so far

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Hyderabad and neighbouring districts, warning of moderate rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Several parts of Telangana are expected to receive rainfall over the next few hours, with intense showers likely in some city areas

The Telangana government has issued fresh guidelines for tuition fee reimbursement under the DBT model, specifying timelines for fund release and auto-renewal of scholarships. The move follows criticism from students, colleges and the High Court over the earlier policy

A portion of the parapet wall of the Devan Devdi Gate collapsed following heavy rain in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening. The debris fell on shop sheds near Chatta Bazaar Road, while passers-by escaped unharmed. Authorities cleared the debris and temporarily closed the road.

Weavers in Rajanna-Sircilla are facing difficulties in producing Indira Mahila Shakthi sarees due to delays in yarn supply and rising yarn prices. With a July 31 deadline approaching, cooperative societies fear they may struggle to complete weaving orders on time.

Cash shortages in several rural bank branches across Telangana have led to limits on withdrawals, causing difficulties for farmers during the sowing season. Many farmers depend on cash for labour and farm-related expenses and are unable to fully use digital payment systems.

The Telangana government is preparing to introduce an e-Cabinet system to digitise Cabinet proceedings and reduce paper use. Ministers will access agenda notes electronically through a NIC-supported platform, aligning the State with several others that have adopted paperless governance.

A herd of about 30 elephants moving through farms in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district near Kumram Bheem Asifabad sparked panic among locals. Forest officials are monitoring and attempting diversion as farmers fear crop damage and renewed human-elephant conflict

The Telangana Public Service Commission has increased the application processing fee for recruitment notifications from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000, triggering protests among unemployed youth. Aspirants say the steep hike places an additional financial burden on candidates seeking government jobs.

A 28-year-old tractor driver, Jadhav Gnaneshwar, died after the vehicle overturned near a bridge at Lendiguda village in Echoda mandal of Adilabad district. He was transporting a cultivator for repairs when the accident occurred. Police have registered a case.

Thousands of workers across Telangana, including Anganwadi staff, Gram Panchayat Sarpanches, Employment Guarantee Scheme personnel and pensioners, are facing delays in salaries and honorariums. The pending payments have raised concerns over fiscal management and increased financial stress on affected families.

The Supreme Court restored the candidature of a Telangana police constable aspirant, ruling that authorities acted arbitrarily in rejecting him over a compounded criminal case. The court held that a failed consensual relationship cannot automatically imply moral turpitude or disqualification

Boath MLA Anil Jadhav laid the foundation for a Rs 2 crore blacktop road between Buddikonda and Tejapur in Neradigonda mandal, aiming to improve rural connectivity, ease monsoon travel issues, and support farmers, students, and local development in the constituency

Naitham Bhagyalaxmi, a resident of Adilabad, transforms discarded bottles into artistic creations featuring deities, nature and portraits, earning income through sales and social media. The MA English graduate aims to become a government art teacher while continuing her creative work

Kerala Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan criticised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over remarks linking HYDRAA’s naming inspiration to Adolf Hitler. The exchange reignited political tensions between the two leaders, raising questions over democratic values and past campaign rhetoric

BRS working president KT Rama Rao interacted with members of the Singapore NRI community during his Malaysia visit, discussing urban planning, governance and development models. Participants explored best practices from Singapore and Malaysia that could be adapted to support Telangana's future growth

Former Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of politicising the Koheda Integrated Fruit Market project and claiming credit for a BRS-era initiative. She also questioned land acquisition decisions, farmer compensation and the government's development priorities

The expansion of oil palm cultivation in Telangana is yielding results years after the BRS government launched an extensive promotion drive. Experts and farmers now want stronger incentives and financial support to accelerate crop diversification.

The Telangana School Education Department has rescheduled the reopening of schools for the 2026–27 academic year to June 15 instead of June 12. To compensate for lost academic days, July 11 has been declared a working day for all schools.