Telangana

The BRS has demanded a high-level probe into the land acquisition process for the proposed Mega Industrial Park in Adilabad, alleging ownership disputes and legal issues. The party urged the government to suspend compensation until the ownership claims are fully verified.

Facing sustained pressure from the Opposition BRS, the Telangana government ordered round-the-clock pumping at the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme and released Rs. 146 crore for pending works while refusing to operate the Kannepalli pumps, citing expert safety concerns over the Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao visited the family of Telangana movement martyr late constable Kishtaiah in Karimnagar, handed over financial assistance for his daughter's medical education and later consoled the family of late Sarpanch Mashetti Lachaiah in Sircilla constituency.

Electoral roll data shows Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy listed as a voter in both Kodangal and Achampet Assembly constituencies. The records also contain a spelling discrepancy in his name, while the prescribed process allows correction of such entries.

Three persons were arrested in Adilabad for allegedly administering Mephentermine Sulphate, an anaesthetic drug, to ganja consumers. Police seized syringes, drug bottles, mobile phones and a scooter, while four other accused are absconding and efforts are on to trace them

Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy said the Centre allocated the Tadicherla-2 coal block to SCCL with Singareni's future in mind. He urged the Telangana government to clear Rs 54,000 crore in dues and highlighted the Centre's support for the coal company

BRS leaders Vaddiraju Ravichandra and Tata Madhusudhan accused the BJP-led Centre and the Congress government in Telangana of neglecting Singareni, delaying environmental clearances, weakening the coal company and ignoring farmers' concerns while questioning the Centre's coal block allocation policy

Former Minister T Harish Rao blamed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for the Supreme Court's rejection of Telangana's petition on the Polavaram project, water sharing and Banakacherla. He alleged procedural lapses and demanded transparency on meetings related to irrigation issues.

Electors in Mancherial district have reported difficulties in obtaining and filling Special Intensive Revision enumeration forms despite officials claiming full distribution. Migrant voters and daughters-in-law faced challenges, while the district recorded 42 per cent digitisation ahead of the July 25 deadline.

Former ZP Chairperson Saritha Tirupathaiah walked out of a Congress programme in Jogulamba Gadwal, alleging a protocol violation after her name was omitted from the foundation stone plaque. Earlier, women at a public meeting claimed they had not received benefits under the six guarantees.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla interacted with students at IIT Hyderabad, sharing insights into astronaut training, human spaceflight and India's future space ambitions. He encouraged students to embrace curiosity, resilience and innovation to contribute to the country's growing space ecosystem

Police personnel from Adilabad won several medals in yoga, taekwondo, pencak silat and bodybuilding at a state-level sports meet in Hyderabad. SP Akhil Mahajan felicitated the medal winners and urged other police personnel to take inspiration from their achievements

Senior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao demanded a CBI probe into the alleged Ayodhya donations embezzlement case during a silent protest in Bhadrachalam. He alleged misuse of devotees' contributions and urged the Centre to ensure an impartial investigation into the matter

The BRS will host a 'Yuva Sangrama Sadassu' at Saroornagar Stadium on July 18 to protest the Congress government's failure to fulfill its pre-election job promises. BRS working president KT Rama Rao will headline the event

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Telangana Police of acting selectively by registering cases against opposition leaders while ignoring Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's remarks. He also criticised the Congress government over irrigation projects and law and order.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Telangana government of wasting Godavari waters by not operating the Kannepalli pumps. He warned of a looming irrigation and drinking water crisis, questioned the government's approach to Kaleshwaram and sought immediate pumping operations.

Family members of a woman who allegedly died by suicide after being harassed by a coal miner staged a road blockade in Mancherial, demanding his arrest. The protest ended after police assured them of action, though traffic remained disrupted for over two hours

Abids police have busted an alleged book piracy racket and arrested four people for selling counterfeit copies of popular titles. The case was registered following a complaint by Penguin Random House India’s representative, with charges filed under the BNS and Copyright Act.

Telangana’s iconic Bonalu festival will begin on July 16 at the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali Temple in Golconda. Month-long celebrations across 3,427 temples in Hyderabad will include traditional rituals, processions and government-supported arrangements to ensure a smooth experience for devotees.

Hyderabad Police and the Task Force seized nearly 25 litres of hash oil worth Rs 3.12 crore in two operations at Erragadda and Jubilee Hills. Five alleged drug peddlers were arrested and two consumers detained as officials investigated an Odisha-linked supply network.

Raj Kumar, the prime accused in the murder of six persons in Shabad, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Penjarla village. A pesticide bottle was recovered near the body, with police awaiting the postmortem report to confirm the exact cause of death

The National Medical Commission has proposed stricter rules for establishing medical colleges, including mandatory completed infrastructure, a corpus fund requirement and a zero-tolerance policy against influencing regulators. Stakeholders have 30 days to submit feedback on the draft amendments.

Masjid-e-Teenposh in Hyderabad's Red Hills is helping residents complete Special Intensive Revision (SIR) applications for electoral rolls free of cost. Young software engineers volunteer their time to assist senior citizens and others, turning the mosque into a community service centre.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned citizens against fake online shopping websites and fraudulent sale campaigns. Consumers are advised to verify websites, avoid advance payments outside official checkout systems, and report cyber fraud immediately through the 1930 helpline and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.