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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.

Paddy stubble burning, a practice linked to increased use of combine harvesters, is emerging as a major concern in Telangana. Eight farmers have died this summer, while experts warn of serious environmental damage, air pollution and risks to lives and property.

Government doctors in Telangana have intensified protests over the implementation of transfer guidelines under G.O.Ms.No. 38. Doctors' associations allege arbitrary changes to transfer rules, demand physical counselling, and seek protection for long-serving rural doctors.

Actor Prakash Raj questioned Jana Sena's plans to contest elections in Telangana, seeking clarity on whether the party would contest independently or in alliance. His remarks triggered a sharp response from actor Bandla Ganesh, who criticised him for commenting on political issues.

The Telangana government held high-level meetings with delegations from South Africa and Germany's Thuringia State, resulting in agreements to enhance cooperation in skill development, technology, healthcare, startups and investments. Discussions also focused on workforce training, innovation and industrial partnerships.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan for his remarks on Telangana, asserting that no outsider can dictate terms to the state. He defended Telangana’s identity, history, and sacrifices while rejecting claims of regionalism.