Telangana

Sangareddy is facing a severe drinking water shortage after the municipal filter bed near the Manjeera dam stopped operations due to low water levels. Authorities are relying on Mission Bhagiratha and additional borewells to meet the town's daily water requirement

Three students of a social welfare residential school in Chennur, Mancherial district, who left the campus after feeling homesick, returned safely by evening. Officials said measures have been taken to prevent students from leaving the school without permission

Penuballi police arrested a three-member gang allegedly involved in a series of temple thefts across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Police recovered gold, silver articles, a car and a motorcycle. The accused were reportedly on their way to sell the stolen valuables

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said Telangana will prioritise drinking water over irrigation until June next year amid deficient rainfall. Farmers have been advised to avoid water-intensive crops, while the Kaleshwaram barrages will remain non-operational pending scientific clearance.

Adilabad police arrested four members of an inter-state burglary gang from Maharashtra for allegedly targeting locked houses in Telangana and Maharashtra. Police recovered 36 grams of gold and 25 tolas of silver ornaments, with CCTV footage helping crack the case

BRS working president KT Rama Rao met Zodhya founder Rohith and praised the Hyderabad startup's journey from T-Hub to global markets. He said the company is taking India-developed energy technology to international markets while helping industries improve energy efficiency.

BRS MLA K Sanjay alleged that Telangana's investment climate has worsened under the Congress government, claiming the State's Ease of Doing Business ranking slipped, industries moved out, and IT employment declined despite the renaming of TS-iPASS as TG-iPASS.

Telangana relied heavily on borrowings during the first quarter of 2026-27, with debt reaching 37.5 per cent of the annual Budget estimate. Revenue collections improved only marginally, while expenditure, interest payments and pensions continued to put pressure on the State's finances.

Telangana DGP CV Anand reviewed police welfare initiatives, including the Arogya Bhadratha health scheme, scholarships, insurance and financial assistance programmes. He highlighted support provided to personnel and families and directed officials to digitise welfare services for greater transparency.

Mission Bagiratha officials warned that drinking water supply to 316 villages in Sangareddy and Medak districts could be affected within 45 days unless the Manjeera river receives fresh inflows. Authorities have prepared contingency plans, including water tankers and additional borewells

Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group has raised $40 million in a funding round led by Norwest and Skegen Asset Management. The company will use the funds to expand manufacturing, develop a new campus, and strengthen aerospace, defence, and deep-tech businesses.

Hyderabad traffic police have announced diversions and parking arrangements for the Balkampet Yellamma Kalyanotsavam and Rathotsavam. Several routes near the temple will be restricted on Tuesday and Wednesday, with motorists advised to use alternate roads and designated parking areas.

Bondada Engineering has secured an order from NTPC Renewable Energy to develop a 100 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Energy Storage System at Gujarat's Khavda Solar Park. The project, India's first large-scale VRFB system, will support renewable energy integration.

The Chilkur Balaji Temple will organise the traditional Varuna Japam at Osmansagar on July 21, with Vedic priests chanting sacred mantras in waist-deep water to invoke abundant monsoon rains, revive agriculture, and replenish rivers and reservoirs across Telangana.

Sparsh Hospice in Khajaguda has launched an eight-bed Neuro-Palliative Care Ward to provide specialised, affordable care for patients with advanced neurological disorders. The hospice has also sought CGHS empanelment to improve access to long-term palliative and nursing care.

Students of Greenwood Concept School in Mahadevpur recreated a popular folk song highlighting the plight of drought-hit farmers in Telangana. The video, shared on Instagram, garnered 44 lakh views in four days and received widespread appreciation on social media

A 28-year-old patient undergoing treatment at the Institute of Mental Health in Erragadda has gone missing. Hospital authorities alerted the police after failing to locate him. A case has been registered, and CCTV footage is being examined as the search continues.

The National Medical Commission has directed private and State-run medical colleges to immediately integrate their hospital systems with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission platform, warning that institutions failing to comply could face action while urging adoption of approved digital hospital solutions.

Following the Election Commission's extension of the SIR deadline, Booth Level Officers have intensified efforts to collect filled-in enumeration forms across Hyderabad. They are contacting electors, RWAs, and neighbours to improve response and assist voters with completing the electoral roll revision process.

Digitisation under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has reached 40.15 per cent across Hyderabad's 15 Assembly constituencies. Chandrayangutta leads the process, while Musheerabad trails. More than 2.35 lakh Absent, Shifted or Dead electors have also been identified.

The Crafts Council of Telangana will host the two-day 'Threads of Hope Bazaar' in Hyderabad on July 31 and August 1, bringing together 26 artisan groups affected by the Dastkar Nature Bazaar fire to help restore livelihoods through the sale of handcrafted products.

Three minor girls from migrant worker families in Hyderabad's Domalguda went missing after leaving home on Sunday. CCTV footage traced them to Kacheguda and Secunderabad railway stations. Police have formed special teams and alerted authorities in neighbouring districts and Chhattisgarh.

The IMD has forecast scattered to moderate rainfall across Telangana between July 23 and 29, with overall rainfall likely to remain below normal. Strong winds are expected until July 24, while temperatures are forecast to stay near normal without heatwave conditions.

The State government's inquiry into complications following Caesarean sections at Banswada's Mother and Child Hospital has intensified, with a committee inspecting the facility. Five women fell critically ill after surgeries, while laboratory analysis of medicines and surgical materials is underway.