Telangana

Hyderabad's seasonal rainfall deficit has widened to 40 per cent as dry weather pushes up temperatures across the city and neighbouring districts. While Medchal-Malkajgiri recorded a 59 per cent deficit, the IMD has forecast light to moderate rain across Telangana over the coming days.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar suspended Malakpet Inspector Kumbham Narasimha following an internal inquiry that reportedly found negligence and lapses in handling cases during his tenure at Sultan Bazar Police Station. Further departmental proceedings will continue against the officer

Senior BRS leader and former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy suffered a heart attack at his Hanamkonda residence and was admitted to Rohini Hospital in critical condition. BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao enquired about his health and treatment

Four girl students from a Zilla Parishad High School in Sangareddy’s Isnapur area went missing under mysterious circumstances. The daughters of migrant workers left home with school bags but never reached school. Police registered a case and launched a search operation

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned Indiramma housing scheme applicants about cyber fraud attempts involving fake APK files, WhatsApp links and websites. He urged people to avoid sharing personal details, OTPs and banking information, and use official channels for payments and queries

TGPSC has ordered a probe after OMR answer sheets from the 2018 Hostel Welfare Officers recruitment exam were found on a roadside in Hyderabad. The Commission said the confidential documents were due for disposal and vowed strict action if any procedural lapse is found

Two teenagers were killed and another injured after a speeding tipper lorry rammed their scooter in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally early Sunday. The victims were heading to play cricket when the accident occurred. Police seized the vehicle, registered a case and began investigating

A 23-year-old youth, Mada Anil, was found murdered with his throat slit at BR Nagar in Warangal’s Urs Gutta area on Saturday. Police suspect enmity with one Mahesh and have registered a case based on the complaint of the victim’s family.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced that special sessions of the Assembly and Council will be held in August to discuss lowering the minimum age for contesting elections to 21 years. He said a resolution would be passed and sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approval.

The Telangana government's Resource Mobilisation Cabinet Sub-Committee has decided to fast-track land monetisation and pooling projects to strengthen revenue generation. Chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, the meeting directed officials to identify land parcels across districts and ensure revenue mobilisation aligns with State Budget targets for 2026-27.

Telangana’s annual Vanamahotsavam plantation drive has slowed down, with only 16.62 per cent of the target achieved more than a month after its launch. Deficient rainfall has raised concerns over sapling survival, even as plantation targets have been reduced year-on-year due to limited land availability.

Khammam police constable Pilli Raju has won three medals at the State Police Sports Meet 2026 and successfully completed the gruelling KGF Ultra Gold Run 70K marathon in Karnataka.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has accused the Congress and BJP of running a coordinated propaganda campaign by linking its working president KT Rama Rao to Globarena, now Coempt Edutech. Party spokesperson Manne Krishank demanded proof from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, citing past approvals and contracts under Congress governments to refute the allegations.

Tension gripped Bhadrachalam after Sidma Venkataramana, a CPI sarpanch from Dantulaboru village, died during treatment at a private hospital. His family and villagers staged protests alleging medical negligence, with one incident of arson at the hospital reception counter.

Tungaturthy MLA Mandula Samuel sharpened his attack on Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, insisting that Assembly tickets are decided solely by the Congress high command. Samuel also criticised Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy for ignoring his constituency requests.

A group of job aspirants has approached the Hyderabad CCS, alleging that a Vijayawada couple running Flying Border Consultancy cheated them of lakhs by promising jobs abroad. Complainants claim nearly 2,000 people may have been affected in the alleged recruitment fraud.

Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology celebrated its 17th Graduation Day, with nearly 1,250 students from the 2022–26 B.Tech batch receiving their graduation certificates. The ceremony highlighted MLRIT's academic achievements, placement record and commitment to developing responsible citizens.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Saturday termed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation a moral victory for students. Party leaders including KT Rama Rao and Talasani Srinivas Yadav praised the youth for compelling the Centre to retreat, despite police action and attempts to discredit them.

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Standing Committee approved a four-lane flyover at Anand Nagar Junction under the H-CITI project. It also cleared a six-lane grade separator, road and drainage works, a C&D waste plant, park maintenance plans and the 2026–27 budget.

Hepatologist Dr KS Somasekhar Rao launched two books, Last Warning and Aakhari Hechcharika, to promote awareness of liver health. Written in simple language, the books aim to help readers recognise early warning signs, understand liver diseases and adopt preventive measures.

Gudimalkapur police arrested five members of an alleged mobile phone theft gang and recovered eight stolen phones and two motorcycles. The arrests followed a complaint from a man allegedly robbed at knifepoint. Police said four more suspects were absconding.

Recent police raids suggest illegal matka gambling is slowly resurfacing in parts of Hyderabad despite years of sustained enforcement. Police say operators are attempting to rebuild betting networks through informal channels, prompting intensified surveillance and strict action against organisers, facilitators and participants.

The body of a fisherman who accidentally drowned while fishing in an irrigation tank at Kolhari village in Adilabad district was recovered by expert divers on Saturday. Police shifted the body to Boath hospital for post-mortem after the recovery

Rice prices have increased sharply across the erstwhile Khammam district amid reduced paddy cultivation, lower rainfall and water shortages linked to Super El Niño. Traders expect prices to rise further, while consumers seek government intervention to curb inflationary pressures