Telangana

A 30-year-old man from Warangal district was hacked to death in Hyderabad's Madhapur. Police suspect the murder may be linked to a long-standing personal dispute stemming from a failed relationship, though the motive is yet to be established.

A 28-year-old fruit vendor from Uttar Pradesh was arrested in Hyderabad's KPHB for allegedly raping a minor girl. Police said the accused allegedly lured the Class VII student into her house, assaulted her and threatened her, leading to his arrest under the POCSO Act.

A major fire broke out at a plastic materials warehouse in Hyderabad's Meerpet shortly after midnight on Tuesday, spreading to an adjacent warehouse and causing extensive property damage. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after several hours, with no casualties or injuries reported.

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Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy said the BJP would soon come to power in Telangana and strengthen SCCL. He highlighted the allocation of the Tadicherla-2 coal block, demanded the release of pending Singareni dues, and promised to address employees' concerns

A Transport Department constable was seriously injured after a speeding mini-truck hit a seized sand tractor being shifted to a police station in Khammam district. He was later shifted to KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad, where senior transport officials visited him

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad hosted RAAM-2026 from July 6 to 8, attracting researchers from 13 countries. The conference featured over 700 research paper submissions and highlighted advances in applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and interdisciplinary research

The Telangana government's now-deleted social media post describing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's dual voter registration as an electoral roll anomaly has sparked political debate, with questions being raised over the government's role in issuing a clarification that falls under the Election Commission's domain

A 35-year-old police constable posted at Duggondi police station died in a suspected road accident near Battupalli in Kazipet mandal. Police identified the victim after receiving information from locals and suspect he lost control of his two-wheeler and hit a divider

Khammam Police Commissioner Sunil Dutt warned that driving tractors fitted with cage wheels on public roads is a legal offence. Police registered cases against four tractor owners, seized the vehicles and urged farmers to follow regulations to prevent road damage

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar urged Telangana police to initiate suo motu action against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks on BRS leaders. He alleged the comments could incite violence and appealed to the DGP to take preventive action.

A Sangareddy man was arrested for allegedly cheating dairy farmers through a fake YouTube channel promising quality buffaloes and cows. Police said he collected advance payments from victims before disappearing and found that several farmers across Telangana had been similarly duped

Tenant farmers across Telangana are facing mounting losses this Vanakalam season due to inadequate rainfall, poor canal water supply and rising cultivation costs. With lease payments already made, many fear severe financial distress as crops fail and government support remains elusive.

A fish farmer from Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district has emerged as a pioneer in pearl farming and is encouraging farmers in Telangana to adopt the unconventional venture. He says favourable conditions, proper training and market linkages can make pearl cultivation highly profitable

The Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a disproportionate assets case against an HMDA Chief Engineer and conducted searches at multiple locations in Hyderabad. Officials said assets worth Rs 9.24 crore, including properties, cash, gold, vehicles and bank deposits, were uncovered during the operation.

Khammam police seized 450 kg of ganja worth Rs. 2.24 crore and arrested 123 persons in 55 cases over the past six months. Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt said special teams have been formed to eliminate ganja trafficking and strengthen anti-drug enforcement.

Three persons were arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of 26-year-old Goshika Madhavi in Tekumatla village of Mancherial district. Madhavi died by suicide on Sunday night, following which her family staged a protest, prompting police to initiate action

The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association has sought relaxation in certain fire safety norms for affordable private schools. It said urban congestion has restricted fire engine access to older campuses and requested special provisions for institutions established before current regulations.

Hyderabad Traffic Police has intensified its crackdown on minor driving, warning parents of legal action for allowing children to drive. Over 2,500 cases were registered this year, with hundreds of vehicle registrations suspended following violations involving juveniles.

Resplice Autism Research Foundation has launched a research initiative to study and prevent SSPE, a rare and fatal neurological condition linked to measles. A free medical camp in Hyderabad will screen eligible participants and support research into early prediction and prevention.

The HRDA Telangana has raised concerns over allegations of delayed stipends and inadequate infrastructure faced by MD/MS postgraduate students at a medical institute. The doctors’ body urged authorities to investigate the matter and ensure timely payments and better facilities.

The BRS accused the Congress government of worsening irrigation and drinking water shortages by refusing to operate the Kannepalli pump house despite adequate Godavari flows. Party MLAs offered to accept responsibility if any issue arose after pumping operations resumed.

The Congress government's political narrative on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme is increasingly being challenged by questions over why the project remains underutilised. As water needs grow, attention is shifting from alleged irregularities under the BRS to the present government's handling of the irrigation network.

A group of farmers in Telangana's Suryapet district symbolically sprinkled their own blood in agricultural fields, claiming they were acting on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's remarks on water scarcity. Videos of the protest have gone viral on social media.