Telangana

The Congress government has ordered a vigilance probe into allegations of 40 lakh tonnes of coal going missing from Singareni, following sustained attacks by the BRS.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy cautioned farmers in Telangana about possible challenges to agriculture this Kharif season due to the El Nino effect. He noted that the southwest monsoon has weakened, with the state recording 22 per cent less rainfall in June, delaying sowing in several areas.

Osmania University has increased academic service charges for 2026–27, with hikes ranging from 20% to 100%. Fees for condonation, certificates, and admission transfers have been revised, drawing criticism from students and faculty over rising financial burden.

Left-wing student organisations in Kothagudem have opposed the Congress government’s move to merge 27,000 schools into 4,000 clusters, terming it detrimental to public education. They have announced a statewide bandh of educational institutions on July 10.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar has challenged the Congress government to investigate his nine-year tenure as Gurukul Secretary, asserting that no wrongdoing has been found despite 18 months of scrutiny.

The presiding deity of the Gnana Saraswathi temple at Basar has been shifted to a Balalayam from July 5 as part of a Rs 354-crore renovation project. Devotees will continue to perform rituals, including Aksharabhyasam, at the sub-temple while the main shrine undergoes reconstruction over the next two years.

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.