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After over a week of heavy rainfall, sunshine returned to Hyderabad on Sunday, bringing relief to residents. The showers eliminated Telangana’s rainfall deficit, with the state now recording 336 mm against the normal 334 mm, according to TSDPS. More rain is forecast.

Police in Adilabad arrested Sunil, the main accused in the illegal diversion of 150 urea bags from Telangana to Maharashtra. He had been absconding since July 8, when four others were arrested and two lorries carrying urea were seized

Fasalwadi villagers blocked garbage trucks headed to a local dump yard, demanding its relocation due to pollution and health hazards. Authorities intervened and assured residents that their concerns would be addressed, seeking more time for remedial measures

SCCL employees are irked over delays in processing transfer applications, held up due to an extended production period and political interference. With over 700 pending requests, employees demand urgent action to avoid disruptions to their families and children’s education

Emerging research shows up to 20% of sudden cardiac deaths among young Indians are linked to genetic factors. Experts are urging the integration of genetic testing into public healthcare to detect high-risk individuals, especially in South Asian populations with inherited cardiac risks.

The Telangana government plans to introduce a grading system for private professional colleges, categorizing them from A+ to D. Tuition fees and fee reimbursement will be linked to the grades. A 10-member committee will frame guidelines for implementation.

Heavy rains wreaked havoc across Telangana, submerging villages, damaging infrastructure, and displacing thousands. Red alerts were issued for several districts as the government deployed NDRF teams and opened relief camps. Mulugu and Karimnagar bore the brunt of the devastation.

Jagtial police arrested eight members of a robbery gang that abducted and assaulted a man before looting his gold and forcing a digital money transfer. The gang was caught while discussing division of stolen property near Chanakya School

Sigachi Industries has begun distributing ex gratia compensation to families of those killed in the June 30 blast at its Pashamylaram plant. Payments of Rs.10 lakh each have been issued to 15 families so far, with more disbursements to follow

BRS working president KT Rama Rao called the upcoming local body polls a turning point for the party, urging cadres to treat them seriously. He criticised the Congress government for failed promises and said the polls would pave the way for BRS's return.

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

Heavy rains triggered flooding in Mulugu, Mahabubabad, Kothagudem and Khammam, bringing Bogatha waterfalls alive while disrupting coal production, submerging homes and hostels, and leaving at least one dead. Authorities imposed curbs at tourist sites and deployed rescue teams across vulnerable areas.

Relentless rainfall across Telangana has inundated districts like Mulugu, Karimnagar and Khammam, disrupting daily life, damaging infrastructure, and prompting flood alerts. One person went missing, villages faced power outages, and tourism was restricted at Bogatha Waterfall amid heavy inflows.

Hyderabad is witnessing a spike in seasonal diseases due to persistent bad weather. Government and private hospitals are reporting more cases of viral fevers. Health authorities have advised the public to avoid stale food, drink clean water and prevent mosquito breeding

Two residents of Karimnagar drowned in Lower Manair Dam while fishing near Alugunur on Wednesday. One slipped into the water and the other drowned while trying to save him. Police retrieved the bodies and registered a case based on family’s complaint

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for imposing prohibitory orders at libraries and universities, calling it a move to stifle dissent among Telangana’s unemployed youth. He demanded immediate job notifications and accused the government of failing its promises.

Parents have criticised tribal welfare officials in Mancherial for failing to maintain hygiene and safety in Ashram hostels, where frequent food poisoning incidents have been reported. Basic amenities are lacking, and students are forced to endure poor living conditions.

Top three States, according to the report, are Maharashtra, Gujarat and Telangana; States showing significant improvement in ranks over the past five years are Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

Farmers in Kathalapur mandal staged a maha-dharna demanding the release of Godavari water into the flood flow canal via Kaleshwaram reverse pumping. With monsoon rains delayed, they urged the government to address the irrigation crisis. BRS leaders supported them

KT Rama Rao distributed 5,000 KCR Kits to new mothers at Telangana Bhavan, reviving a flagship scheme of the BRS government. He accused the Congress government of halting the programme out of political spite, harming mothers and newborns across the State.