Telangana

Political tensions escalated in Hyderabad as police arrested several BRS leaders, including T. Harish Rao, during a Congress-BRS confrontation over Telangana's debt and alleged Gurukul tender irregularities. Both sides accused each other of evading a proposed public debate at Gun Park.

The Telangana government has issued a Section 4 notification to declare the 280-acre Sardarnagar Proposed Reserve Forest in Rangareddy district as a Reserve Forest. The move revives a proposal pending for nearly 25 years and strengthens legal protection against encroachments.

A political confrontation between the Congress and the BRS intensified in Hyderabad after rival leaders challenged each other to public debates over Telangana's debt and residential school tenders. Heavy police deployment prevented clashes, while Harish Rao sustained minor injuries during the commotion.

The Hyderabad police's H-FAST team and Habeebnagar police seized around 50 kg of suspected adulterated meat from a Mallepally meat shop. Samples have been sent for laboratory analysis, while a case has been registered against the shop owner for alleged food adulteration.

A three-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped from Secunderabad Railway Station after an unidentified man reportedly took him away while he slept beside his mother. Police have launched a search operation, formed special teams and are analysing CCTV footage to trace the suspect.

Khammam cyber crime police arrested two persons from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, in connection with an online investment fraud in which a local employee lost around Rs 94 lakh. Police traced Rs 13 lakh to the accused's bank accounts and remanded them to judicial custody

The Telugu translation of Padma Shri awardee Mamang Dai's The Black Hill, titled Mishmi Kondalu and translated by KVVS Murthy, was launched at Bhadrachalam. The event coincided with Murthy's retirement after 37 years of service as a teacher

Khammam CCS and Two Town police arrested an inter-state burglary accused involved in multiple theft cases across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Police recovered gold jewellery worth Rs 32 lakh and silver jewellery worth Rs 40,000 and linked him to 22 theft cases

A government teacher, Rathod Raju, was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly harassing an Anganwadi teacher and demanding Rs 50,000 from her by threatening to seek details of her educational qualifications under the Right to Information Act.

Prominent spiritual guru Dr Kochcharla Suresh Kumar from Kothagudem has been honoured with the Bharat Book of World Records Award for his contributions to spirituality, traditional knowledge, education, social service, Indian cultural heritage and the promotion of Sanatana Dharma.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government had failed farmers by not implementing key promises, criticised its handling of irrigation and agriculture, and claimed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's remarks on power reflected growing political insecurity.

A Forest Beat Officer was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly extorting Rs 50,000 from farmers after threatening to register criminal cases over damage to an avenue plantation. Police acted after the affected farmers lodged a complaint against the official

A 45-year-old farmer died after a speeding car hit his motorcycle, causing it to plunge into a stream at Bangariguda village in Adilabad Rural mandal. Eight auto-rickshaw passengers were injured, and police have registered a hit-and-run case

A POCSO court in Rajendranagar convicted a 56-year-old bangle shop owner for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy in 2022 and sentenced him to three years of rigorous imprisonment. The court also imposed a fine and awarded compensation to the victim.

Two people, including an intermediate student, died in separate bus-related accidents in Kukatpally and Chevella on Wednesday. A woman riding a scooter and a teenager waiting for transport were killed in the incidents, prompting police investigations and renewed road safety concerns.

Following the alleged escape of a drug peddler from Narsingi police station, officials have highlighted strict custody procedures. SOPs include risk assessment, removal of harmful objects, and constant supervision to prevent escapes and self-harm while ensuring detainee safety in police lock-ups.

Senior BJP leader Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy has urged Union Minister Chirag Paswan to intervene in alleged irregularities in land allocations at Buggapadu Mega Food Park in Khammam, questioning transparency, investments, employment generation and the project's benefits to local farmers.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast below-normal rainfall across the country in July as El Niño conditions strengthen. The weak monsoon could affect Kharif crops, water resources and hydropower generation, while above-normal temperatures are expected in most regions of India.

Guru Dr Ananda Shankar Jayant will present Dancing Tales – Panchatantra, a 78-minute dance-theatre production featuring five classic Panchatantra stories, at Ravindra Bharati on July 3. Performed by 20 dancers, the show is open to the public with free entry.

Akshara Devalla has emerged as a young achiever in Kuchipudi, yoga and cinema. From performing the complete 'Vande Mataram' across India to setting a world record with Bhama Kalapam, she continues to promote India's cultural heritage through her diverse talents.

Vice Admiral K Srinivas, Director General, Naval Projects, Visakhapatnam, has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal by President Droupadi Murmu for distinguished service. A 1990 Indian Navy officer, he has served in several key operational, technical, and strategic appointments over 35 years.

Major General G Srinivas assumed charge as General Officer Commanding of the Telangana and Andhra Sub Area and paid tribute to fallen soldiers at the War Memorial. A veteran artillery officer, he brings 35 years of command, staff, instructional, and United Nations experience.

Muzigal Malkajgiri Academy celebrated its Annual Day, 'SWARITHAM 2026', with vibrant vocal and instrumental performances by students and teachers. Several distinguished guests attended the event, where students were honoured with certificates for their dedication, consistent learning, and musical achievements.

A human skeleton, believed to be that of a man, was found in a drain near Motkulakunta Lake in Machabollaram, Alwal, during a garbage clearance drive by HYDRAA personnel. Police have launched an investigation to identify the deceased and determine the cause of death.