Telangana

Singareni Collieries Company Limited is facing financial stress due to pending bills worth over Rs 21,000 crore from power generation units. Delayed payments, rising costs and fund diversion concerns may impact salaries, welfare activities and future expansion plans.

Students at Osmania University protested against delays in scholarships and fee reimbursement dues, citing financial hardship. ABVP activists joined the agitation, warning of larger protests if the government fails to release pending funds and fill faculty vacancies soon.

Civil Supplies officials and police seized 35 tonnes of PDS rice near Shamirpet and arrested two persons. The rice, meant for public distribution, was being illegally diverted to Madhya Pradesh. Authorities are investigating the larger smuggling network involved.

Activists and alumni protested in Patancheru demanding protection of Zilla Parishad High School land after demolition of its boundary. Allegations of encroachment and ownership disputes have surfaced, with calls for legal action and construction of a new school building.

Hyderabad is witnessing a rise in gastroenteritis and other water-borne diseases amid intense summer heat. Hospitals report increased admissions, with a localised outbreak in Secunderabad linked to sewage contamination. Officials urge precautions like boiling water and maintaining hygiene.

Senior Congress leader Mohammed Javed died in a road accident on the Khammam-Hyderabad highway in Suryapet district. He was travelling to Hyderabad when his car lost control. Leaders expressed shock, remembering his dedication to the party despite electoral setbacks

IKP Knowledge Park has launched IKP ARK, a 12-month accelerator programme offering up to Rs 2 crore in funding and services to science startups. The initiative aims to help MedTech and HealthTech ventures move from lab stage to market efficiently.

A dispute between two senior officials in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills, allegedly over a pet dog, escalated into a public disturbance. Police have registered a case and are investigating allegations of aggressive behaviour, property damage, and abusive language.

A major Rs 459-crore infrastructure project at Hyderabad’s IIIT-H junction will add three flyovers and one underpass to ease heavy traffic. The project aims to create signal-free movement and improve connectivity, with completion targeted by 2028.

Jeh Aerospace has signed a long-term agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace to manufacture high-precision landing gear components from its Hyderabad facility. The deal integrates the company into a global aerospace supply chain serving single-aisle commercial aircraft programmes.

Christian leaders and minority representatives in Hyderabad expressed concern over the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, alleging constitutional issues and lack of judicial oversight. They urged the Telangana government to reject the proposed changes and protect minority institutions.

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao alleged a conspiracy to reduce southern states’ representation in Parliament through delimitation. He warned of a people’s movement led by K. Chandrashekar Rao and also criticised the Telangana Congress government.

At least three people were killed after a gas cylinder explosion destroyed two houses in Kammaravaripalli village, Sri Sathyasai district, Andhra Pradesh. Police said Telangana workers were living in the house where the blast occurred around 12:30 pm

It was alleged that the accused of Mallaram village in the mandal telephoned the minor girl late at night, lured her outside, and raped her three days ago.

The Supreme Court stayed the Telangana High Court’s transit anticipatory bail granted to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a defamation case linked to Assam Chief Minister’s wife. Khera may now seek relief from Assam courts

BRS has decided to support the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament while opposing any delimitation exercise that reduces southern states’ representation. The party will study the Bill before finalising its stand on constituency restructuring proposals.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao blamed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for the death of a student at a Kamareddy BC Girls’ Hostel, seeking Rs 25 lakh compensation and a probe, alleging negligence in Gurukul institutions.

Hyderabad police have busted a job scam in which a group cheated unemployed youth by promising overseas employment and collected nearly Rs 60 lakh. Two persons were arrested, while efforts are underway to trace other accused in the case.

Andhra Pradesh Police detained Srihari Pudi over a social media post against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. YSRCP alleged unlawful detention, while police said he will be produced in court

BRS leader K T Rama Rao cautioned the Centre against reducing southern states’ representation in Parliament during delimitation. He said such a move would undermine democratic values and could trigger a mass movement across South India.

A man allegedly murdered his elder brother in Hyderabad’s Chaderghat area following a heated family dispute. The accused, Shaptaan Hussain, reportedly used sharp weapons. Police detained him, launched an investigation, and are probing the motive behind the fatal altercation

Revanth Reddy met Jagtial Congress leaders ahead of the BRS rally, criticised Jeevan Reddy’s exit, accused him of betraying party workers, and urged local leaders to remain united as he plans a visit to the constituency.

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy urged motorists to avoid overtaking to reduce road accidents during the launch of the ‘Arrive Alive’ campaign in Nirmal. As part of the initiative, radium stickers and first aid kits were distributed to heavy vehicle drivers at a toll plaza on NH-44.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss delimitation and women’s reservation. In his letter, Reddy rejected the pro-rata model, warning it would be unacceptable to southern states.