Telangana

Amid concerns over the impact of El Niño and declining reservoir levels, horticulture experts have advised Telangana farmers to shift to less water-intensive crops such as vegetables, cereals, oilseeds and pulses and adopt integrated farming systems to improve profitability.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded that the Congress government fill 20,000 police vacancies and enhance the upper age limit for aspirants. He accused the government of failing to honour its election promises and warned of a statewide agitation.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday pegged Telangana’s outstanding debts at Rs. 8.21 lakh crore, including pending bills and energy dues, a figure higher than earlier estimates.

A 26-year-old newly married man drowned in an irrigation tank at Lingiguda village in Tiryani mandal while fishing with friends. Expert divers recovered the body and police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

A 26-year-old newly married man drowned in an irrigation tank at Lingiguda village in Tiryani mandal while fishing with friends. Expert divers recovered the body and police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

Deficit rainfall linked to El Niño and delays in restoring the Medigadda barrage have heightened water availability concerns in Telangana. More than 10 TMC of Godavari water has flowed downstream since June 1, while experts say timely repairs could have enabled storage for drinking water and irrigation

Teachers’ unions in Telangana have strongly opposed the State Cabinet’s decision to extend free breakfast and mid-day meals to teachers, calling it disrespectful and unnecessary.

Former BRS MP B Vinod Kumar accused the Congress government of ignoring warnings of an El Nino-induced drought and failing to utilise Godavari waters through the Kaleshwaram project, warning that the State could face a severe drinking water crisis next summer.

Former Minister T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government halted the Sangameshwara and Basaveshwara lift irrigation projects and delayed repairs to the Singur project. He also urged BRS booth-level agents to ensure that voters were not deleted during the revision process.

Hyderabad Task Force and Abid Road police busted an interstate drug racket and arrested three persons, including a juvenile, in Nampally. Police seized 23 kg of marijuana worth ₹12 lakh. The accused allegedly transported drugs from Andhra Pradesh to Maharashtra.

Narayanguda police arrested a 19-year-old carpenter within 36 hours of a house burglary and recovered Rs 7.7 lakh stolen from a house under renovation. The suspect was traced using CCTV footage and arrested at Old Bowenpally.

A 17-year-old girl alleges sexual assault by 19-year-old Vinay, whom she met on Instagram in Borabanda. He visited her home twice in June while her parents were away. She claims he promised marriage but later refused. Borabanda police have registered a case and are investigating.

Jubilee Hills police foiled a child marriage at Peddamma Temple and rescued a 17-year-old girl after a tip-off. A case was registered against the 22-year-old groom and three family members under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.

A Hyderabad businessman lodged a complaint alleging he was cheated of ₹2.46 crore in a fake 24-carat gold deal. The accused allegedly collected money in instalments and later threatened the victim. CCS police are investigating the fraud case.

Hyderabad Task Force (Charminar) police arrested two drug peddlers and seized 2.4 kg of marijuana at Bhavani Nagar. The accused allegedly sourced the drugs from Nagpur and planned to sell them in the Old City. Investigation is underway to trace suppliers.

Aster DM Quality Care Limited has commenced operations following the merger of Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India. The combined network includes 39 hospitals with over 10,600 beds and plans to expand capacity while strengthening healthcare access across India.

Police seized a house in Adilabad that was allegedly built using money collected from victims in a treasure hunt fraud. The accused, Darshanala Raj Kumar, and his accomplices allegedly duped 26 people and collected over Rs 1 crore.

The University of Hyderabad's CASEST has launched two three-week internship programmes in VLSI Design and Semiconductor Fabrication. Sixty students are receiving hands-on training with advanced EDA tools and cleanroom facilities to prepare for careers in India's expanding semiconductor industry.

The future of Khammam Vijaya Dairy remains uncertain amid reports that the Congress government plans to shift its operations to Warangal. Farmers and opposition leaders fear the move could affect thousands of dairy producers and pave the way for leasing the dairy's land.

Tadepalli-born technology entrepreneur Venkata Sree Karthikeya Gattupalli will present his AI research at the AI4Law Workshop during ICML 2026 in Seoul. His specialised legal AI model aims to review lawyer invoices at over 90% lower cost than larger AI systems.

Former Minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy alleged that the arrest of BRS leaders exposed the Congress government's claims and accused it of misusing the police to suppress the Opposition. He also criticised the Congress and BJP over alleged scams and unfulfilled electoral promises.

Telangana's Vanakalam sowing has slowed sharply, with cropped area declining by over 10 lakh acres compared with last year. Below-normal rainfall, lower reservoir storage, groundwater depletion, delayed Rythu Bharosa assistance and irrigation concerns have contributed to the sluggish agricultural season.

Hyderabad She Teams nabbed 127 persons for allegedly harassing women during June and secured convictions in 14 cases. The Women Safety Wing received 102 complaints, while courts awarded jail terms and fines in several cases. Women were urged to dial 112 for help.

Two-year-old chess prodigy Aishi Gali solved 100 Pawn Promotion Checkmate chess puzzles in just 17 minutes and 1 second, surpassing her original target. The achievement has been verified and will be submitted to the World Book of Records, London, for recognition.