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A car driver allegedly ran over a man during a heated argument in Sangareddy’s Kandi mandal, killing him while being taken to hospital. Police said the accused was arrested after the incident, which followed a dispute involving the victim and his son

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 day of rumours and speculation over the whereabouts of Shabad murder suspect Raj Kumar ended after police confirmed he was found dead in Penjarla village. Investigators continue probing the circumstances surrounding his death and the six murders.

Telangana faces a looming drinking water crisis as deficient monsoon rains and El Niño have depleted reservoir storage and groundwater levels. Authorities are implementing contingency measures, but declining water reserves under Mission Bhagiratha have raised concerns over supplies in the coming months

Telangana launched the National Deworming Day campaign, administering Albendazole tablets to children and adolescents aged one to 19 years. The statewide initiative aims to eliminate worm infections, reduce anaemia, improve health and attendance, with a mop-up round scheduled on July 20

Survivors of the Vietnam tourist boat tragedy criticised the lack of emergency medical facilities, saying delayed treatment may have cost lives. Fifteen Indian tourists died after the boat capsized near Phu Quoc Island, while rescued passengers recalled desperate attempts to save victims

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy accused the Congress government of targeting the Kaleshwaram project for political reasons, warned of a possible drinking water crisis due to Super El Nino, criticised remarks against retired engineers, and challenged Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy to a public debate

The Civil Supplies Department's task force seized 28 tonnes of Public Distribution System (PDS) rice in Mancherial while it was allegedly being transported to Maharashtra. Officials have launched an investigation into the suspected diversion racket involving fair price shop dealers and others.

Former minister Sabitha Indra Reddy was stopped by police at the Chevella-Malkapur Gate and taken into custody while heading to Shabad to meet the families of the multiple murder victims. Security has been intensified in the area to maintain law and order.

Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy clarified that only voters who submit enumeration forms under SIR-2026 will feature in the draft electoral rolls. Those left out can submit Form 6 from August 1. He also addressed implementation issues and Rohingya verification.

A couple from Hyderabad's Cherlapally has been reported missing after losing contact with their family during a vacation in Switzerland. Their mobile phones have remained switched off for over 20 days, and the Charlapalli police have launched an investigation.

The Telangana Retired Engineers Association has claimed that Kannepalli, Annaram and Sundilla pumps can be operated safely with proper procedures. It said flood flows in the Pranahita could enable water lifting through the system without causing damage if monitored carefully.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for allowing Godavari floodwaters to flow downstream despite water scarcity in Telangana. He urged the government to utilise the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme to protect crops and support farmers facing deficient rainfall.

Telangana will host the 2026 Khelo India Youth Games this November, becoming the second southern state to do so in three years. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the state’s readiness to welcome over 8,000 athletes and officials

Telangana has entered the World Bank's upper-middle-income category with a per capita income of ₹4.19 lakh for 2025-26, becoming one of five Indian states to achieve the milestone. Strong economic growth over the past decade has positioned it among India's wealthiest states

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has intensified its campaign against the Telangana government, focusing on farmers' issues, alleged irregularities and organisational rebuilding. Senior leaders are touring the state to strengthen grassroots support and prepare for sustained political mobilisation ahead of future elections

A woman in Telangana's Nizamabad district, along with her alleged lover and his friend, was arrested for allegedly murdering her husband by injecting toilet cleaner into his IV line after an earlier attempt to kill him by pushing him off a terrace failed

The Telangana Food Safety Department inspected 131 food establishments during a statewide drive to enforce the ban on raw egg-based mayonnaise. Officials found five violators, destroyed 10 kg of banned mayonnaise and initiated adjudication proceedings against the establishments.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of worsening Telangana's agrarian crisis by refusing to utilise the Kaleshwaram project despite adequate Godavari water. He alleged political vendetta, highlighted farmers' distress and reaffirmed the BRS's commitment to hamali workers' welfare.

The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain and strong surface winds across Telangana till July 11. Hyderabad and neighbouring districts are expected to continue experiencing pleasant weather, while thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely in several districts.