Telangana

Farmers under the PM-KUSUM scheme have opposed the Telangana government's proposal to reduce the power purchase tariff from Rs.3.13 to Rs.2.98 per unit, saying the move will hurt project viability, reduce bank funding prospects and increase financial losses.

The Mirchowk police arrested a Chandrayangutta resident for allegedly possessing and selling forged educational certificates to people seeking overseas employment. Fifteen fake certificates, a mobile phone, and a scooter were seized, while two other suspects remain absconding.

The World Bank has ranked Telangana among India’s top five upper-middle-income States, placing it third with a per capita income of USD 5,407. BRS working president KT Rama Rao described the recognition as validation of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s reforms and leadership, crediting initiatives such as TS-iPASS and Rythu Bandhu for the State’s rapid economic transformation.

US-based insurance and financial services company Nationwide has launched its Global Services Center in Hyderabad to strengthen its global operations. The new centre will support innovation, business growth, and talent development under a 24/7 operating model.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to utilise Godavari floodwaters despite adequate inflows. He demanded the operation of the Devadula and Kannepalli systems, defended the Kaleshwaram project, and challenged the government to an Assembly debate.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for allowing Godavari floodwaters to flow downstream despite water scarcity in Telangana. He urged the government to utilise the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme to protect crops and support farmers facing deficient rainfall.

A Hyderabad resident who has voted for decades is struggling to establish continuity of his electoral record after discovering his name is missing from the 2002 electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision exercise, despite possessing multiple government-issued identity documents.

The Prohibition and Excise Department busted an illegal fruit wine manufacturing unit in Malkajgiri and arrested a retired man who allegedly learnt wine-making through YouTube videos. Officials seized 377.7 litres of illicit wine, 502 bottles, and manufacturing equipment during the raid.

A 13-year-old boy who suffered a torn thoracic aorta, severe brain injury, multi-organ failure and multiple fractures after falling from the fifth floor of a building has recovered following emergency surgery and five weeks of intensive treatment at Rainbow Children's Hospital, Hyderabad.

Students selected under the Best Available School Scheme in Siddipet are facing admission delays due to ePASS portal issues and alleged irregularities in admissions. The Scheduled Castes Department has ordered an inquiry, while affected parents have sought government intervention

Farmers' associations in Khammam have threatened an agitation against the alleged closure of Vijaya Dairy's packing operations. They claim the decision will burden the dairy financially, hurt farmers and benefit private dairies while demanding immediate restoration of local operations

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have made pre-duty breathalyser tests mandatory for school transport drivers following recent drunk-driving cases. Schools have been directed to maintain records, enforce transport safety norms, and ensure only fit drivers operate vehicles carrying students.

As routine dentistry becomes less profitable, many Hyderabad dentists are shifting to cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics. The trend has sparked regulatory scrutiny, safety concerns, and professional disputes, prompting the Telangana Medical Council to advise patients to verify practitioners' qualifications before treatment.

Residents have alleged that truckloads of boulders and construction debris are being dumped into Hyderabad's historic Jalpally Lake every night for illegal land reclamation. Heritage activists and locals have urged authorities to remove encroachments and protect the shrinking freshwater lake.

Siddipet Collector K Hymavathi suspended Kukunurpally Tahsildar Sujatha following allegations of irregularities in land rights transfers. A preliminary inquiry found the allegations to be true, while a detailed departmental inquiry into the alleged violations is still underway

TGSRTC has restored 118 more JBM electric buses after detailed safety inspections, taking the total number of cleared buses to 268. Services were suspended on July 2 following battery-related fire incidents, with the remaining fleet expected to resume operations soon.

A 76-year-old doctor from Meerpet lost Rs 86.44 lakh in an online investment scam after fraudsters allegedly used Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's name to gain his trust. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan expressed grief over the death of his 17-year-old fan Niranjan, whom he had visited in Hanumakonda last month. Actor Sonu Sood also consoled the bereaved family and assured them of continued support.

Andhra Pradesh's Mana Mitra WhatsApp governance platform now delivers 1,126 government services across 35 departments, serving 58.2 lakh citizens. The state is expanding AI-driven governance through grievance redressal, data integration and predictive administration to improve public service delivery and welfare

Congress infighting in Telangana intensified as supporters of Nalgonda MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy and Tungaturthy MLA Mandula Samuel clashed over mandal president appointments in Suryapet district. Police resorted to a lathi charge after tensions escalated, leaving several supporters and police personnel injured.

Telangana has entered the World Bank's upper-middle-income category with a per capita income of ₹4.19 lakh for 2025-26, becoming one of five Indian states to achieve the milestone. Strong economic growth over the past decade has positioned it among India's wealthiest states

A principal of the Post Graduate Centre in Kollapur, Mahabubnagar, has been accused of sexually assaulting a student. Following the complaint, police registered a case and launched a search for the accused, while students demanded his immediate suspension and strict action.

Students of the Mahatma Gandhi University women’s hostel in Nalgonda staged a midnight protest, alleging an acute shortage of drinking water and water for daily use. They blamed the university administration for negligence and demanded immediate restoration of supply and action against responsible officials.

A 62-year-old retired government teacher allegedly died by suicide in Jangaon, leaving behind a 20-page note claiming delayed retirement benefits and unpaid personal loans had pushed him into distress. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.