Telangana

BRS leader A. Rakesh Reddy accused the Telangana government of weakening the fee reimbursement scheme and neglecting education. He warned of a Gen-Z-led student movement, alleging delayed reimbursements, closure of institutions and inadequate support for students across the State.

A 17-year-old teenager was killed on the spot and another injured when their two-wheeler skidded off the Khammam-Suryapet National Highway on Thursday. The Khammam Rural police have registered a case and initiated an investigation

In a heartbreaking turn of events, 65-year-old Lakshmi from Medak received the body of her husband, Boddu Chandraiah, who went missing in Dubai 44 years ago. Lakshmi spent decades working as a laborer while taking care of his family.

The Telangana Chief Electoral Officer has instructed Booth Level Officers not to insist on physical enumeration forms from voters who have completed the SIR process online. The clarification follows complaints about duplicate submissions and confusion over acknowledgement messages.

Hyderabad Police have warned voters against cyber fraudsters posing as election officials during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Citizens have been advised never to share OTPs or banking details and to report suspicious calls to the Cyber Crime Helpline.

Balapur police will move a court seeking custody of two men arrested for the alleged murder of Fahad Bin Abdul Rahman Balkhashar. Investigators suspect a financial dispute and are also examining a seized mobile phone for evidence related to the motive.

Three people lost their lives in two separate road accidents in and around Hyderabad on Thursday. Two women were killed when a Bolero hit a roadside bus stop in Shamshabad, while a motorcyclist died after being run over by a TGSRTC bus in Saidabad.

Following a protest by ASHA workers serving as BLOs, only skeletal staff attended SIR duties in Secunderabad Cantonment. BLOs alleged three years of unpaid remuneration, while the ASHA union warned of a boycott if pending dues are not cleared by next Monday.

Fifteen-year-old Carnatic vocalist Sia Nagasri Jayakumar from California will perform a benefit concert, Sangeetha Seva Saadhana, at JNTU Auditorium in Hyderabad on July 11. The proceeds will support Saadhana Welfare Society and its work for intellectually challenged individuals.

Local political and community leaders are helping voters complete the Special Intensive Revision process in South Hyderabad by distributing and collecting SIR forms. The arrangement has eased the burden on Booth Level Officers facing challenges in tracing voters and verifying addresses.

Hyderabad police conducted a massive pre-dawn search operation in Mangal Basti, deploying 38 teams and nearly 1,100 personnel. Ganja, illegal cough syrup, banned tablets and liquor were seized, while absconders were detained and suspicious vehicles taken into custody.

Nexus Hyderabad Mall will host its Purple Day Sale from July 10 to 12, featuring a flat 50 per cent discount across leading brands. Visitors can also enjoy extended shopping hours, special events, lucky draws and assured shopping rewards.

ICRISAT Director General Dr Himanshu Pathak urged farmers to adopt climate-resilient crops, including pulses, oilseeds and millets, to tackle the impact of El Nino. Speaking at the India Seed Trade and Innovation Summit, he stressed the importance of quality seeds and sustainable agriculture.

A community dog allegedly died after being beaten by five men in Nellore. Following a complaint by a local resident, police registered an FIR with assistance from PETA India and SAFI under the BNS and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

The BRS credited former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao for securing the Tadicherla coal block for Singareni and accused the Congress and BJP of facilitating coal block auctions. Party leaders also alleged scams in Singareni and demanded all coal blocks be allotted through nomination.

Kausalyam 2026, organised by the Crafts Council of Telangana in collaboration with Gaurang Shah, will be held from July 14–16 at Anvaya Convention, Hyderabad. The five-yearly craft festival will showcase over 120 stalls, 75 textile studios, and unique cultural performances.

The IMD has forecast reduced rainfall across Telangana until July 15, with only light to moderate showers at isolated places. Strong winds of 40–50 kmph and overcast skies are expected to persist statewide.

Nearly 30 students of the Tribal Welfare Residential School in Mannanur, Nagarkurnool district, fell ill with suspected food poisoning after breakfast on Thursday. They were rushed to Achampet Government General Hospital in auto-rickshaws.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao appointed Rajya Sabha MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra as the party’s Parliamentary Party leader and floor leader in the Upper House, replacing KR Suresh Reddy. Ravichandra pledged to highlight Telangana issues in Parliament and strengthen the party

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Hingoli–Nanded region of Maharashtra early Thursday, triggering aftershocks felt across several districts in Telangana, including Nirmal, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Kamareddy, and Jagtial.

An 18-year-old B.Tech student from Siddipet district died after slipping and falling into Masaloddi waterfall in Mulugu on Wednesday. Despite being rushed to hospital and given emergency CPR, he succumbed while being shifted for advanced treatment.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has issued a legal notice to Deccan Chronicle, alleging defamation over a front-page report linking him to building permissions near Hussain Sagar. The notice demands removal of the article and an unconditional apology within 48 hours, warning of civil and criminal proceedings if the newspaper fails to comply.

The Telangana Model Schools Teachers Association has urged the State government to clear five pending DA arrears in one go, citing severe financial strain on teaching staff. The association pointed out that 124 instalments remain unpaid, even as other government departments have begun receiving arrears, and demanded parity in treatment.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan on Wednesday charged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy with ignoring urgent repairs at the Medigadda barrage, even as Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh moved swiftly to restore their irrigation projects.