Telangana

The Telangana government has decided to initiate a conservation breeding project for the Indian Roller, the State bird, following concerns over its declining population. The Forest Department has sought assistance from the Wildlife Institute of India.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the NDSA has prohibited operation of Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages until rehabilitation and safety certification are completed. He accused the BRS of spreading misinformation about the Kannepalli pump house and outlined the State’s evidence‑based rehabilitation plan.

Police arrested BRS cadres across Mancherial district on Sunday while they were heading to join K.T. Rama Rao’s tour of Kannepalli Pump House. Tension flared in Chennur when former MLA Diwakar Rao was stopped and taken into custody, prompting criticism from party workers who accused the government of insecurity. Preventive arrests were also reported in several other mandals.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of worsening Telangana's water crisis by not operating the Kannepalli pump house. He demanded immediate lifting of Godavari waters through Kaleshwaram and warned of intensified protests if the pumps remain idle

BRS working president KT Rama Rao visited the Kannepalli pump house and demanded the immediate lifting of Godavari waters through the Kaleshwaram project, alleging the Congress government was wasting available river water and warning of intensified protests if the pumps remain inoperative

A Telangana migrant worker who lived in Saudi Arabia for nearly 40 years without returning home died recently, leaving authorities struggling to establish his nationality. With no Aadhaar or voter ID, his expired passport and visa records eventually helped the Indian Embassy confirm his identity, enabling repatriation of his mortal remains to Hyderabad.

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy met Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha and Health Principal Secretary Christina Z. Chongthu, seeking faster completion of healthcare projects, additional doctors, and infrastructure upgrades, including a CT scan machine and development works at Malkajgiri Area Hospital.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has urged the Centre to expedite the appointment of SBI Capital Markets Limited for valuation of Hyderabad Metro Phase I, citing operational uncertainty and delays in Phase II approvals.

A Sub-Inspector posted at Borabanda police station has been suspended after his wife complained to senior police officials about his alleged extramarital relationship with a woman constable. The action followed an internal inquiry and earlier counselling by senior officers.

Nearly 13 years after pavement cobbler P Ashok was shot dead while sleeping in Hyderabad's Leelanagar, police have neither identified the killer nor established a motive despite an extensive investigation involving multiple teams, forensic analysis, and the questioning of nearly 250 people.

Researchers from CSIR-IICT and CSIR-CCMB have found that the dengue virus is genetically evolving and may influence mosquito behaviour, potentially making conventional fogging and anti-larval measures less effective while increasing the risk of dengue transmission in Hyderabad.

With less than three weeks left for the Special Intensive Revision deadline, many Hyderabad voters say Booth Level Officers have not visited their homes. Residents are instead travelling to polling stations to collect enumeration forms, raising concerns about completing the process on time.

The Hyderabad Task Force arrested three persons for allegedly using the same vehicle registration number on three different Honda Activa scooters. Police said the duplicate number plate was used to evade traffic enforcement, loan repayment, and financial recovery proceedings.

AIMIM has intensified its voter assistance campaign in Hyderabad by setting up help centres and conducting door-to-door outreach to help eligible voters complete the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Asaduddin Owaisi has also raised concerns over the SIR exercise.

BRS MLC Shambhipur Raju sustained injuries in a road accident near Bhuvanagiri while travelling to Warangal on Sunday. He was shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, where doctors said his condition is stable. Police have registered a case.

The distribution of enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana has slowed down in Hyderabad, Medchal-Malkajgiri and Rangareddy districts, with Medchal recording the lowest coverage at 61.57 percent.

Hyderabad City Police have warned students against unaffiliated colleges falsely claiming Osmania University affiliation. Students and parents have been advised to verify affiliation through the official DOST portal before seeking admission, while police warned of strict action against erring institutions.

Balapur police have registered a case against a group of AIMIM workers following allegations by a Congress worker that he and other party activists were threatened during two election-related incidents in Wadi-e-Saleheen. Police have launched an investigation into the complaint.

Former Minister T. Harish Rao distributed tea stall equipment to 91 beneficiaries across five rural mandals in Siddipet with support from the National Egg Coordination Committee. The initiative aims to strengthen the livelihoods of small vendors by helping them run their businesses more efficiently.

Tension prevailed as BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao's convoy encountered multiple police barricades while heading to the Kannepalli pump house. BRS workers removed obstructions, allowing the convoy to proceed, while Rama Rao accused the Congress government of obstructing the visit.

The Telangana government has proposed the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026 to replace the decades-old GHMC Act, 1955. Public feedback on the draft legislation has been invited until July 24 through online and written submissions

Residents of Mirzpally village in Medak's Chinna Shankarampet mandal staged a road blockade on Sunday, protesting the disruption of Mission Bhagiratha drinking water supply for four days. Villagers demanded immediate restoration, citing severe hardship and dependence on distant water sources

Tension gripped the Hyderabad-Warangal National Highway after police stopped BRS working president KT Rama Rao and party leaders at Pembarthi during their visit to Kannepalli pump house. The BRS accused the Congress government of suppressing protests over irrigation and Godavari waters

A 55-year-old woman died and her husband sustained serious injuries after their motorcycle was hit by a container truck at Nandipadu junction in Miryalguda, Nalgonda, on Sunday. The woman's relatives staged a road protest, causing massive traffic disruption on the bypass