Telangana

Rising underage driving in Hyderabad reflects failures in supervision, responsibility and adolescent guidance, demanding urgent action from families, schools and authorities

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said Telangana is integrating major lift irrigation projects to maximise Godavari water utilisation. He reviewed Sitammasagar and Sitarama works, while Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy said restoration of Kaleshwaram barrages was progressing after safety assessments.

The Telangana High Court imposed Rs 1 lakh costs on a retired headmaster for filing a writ petition seeking action against a teacher, observing that the plea was aimed at settling personal scores. The Court dismissed the petition and directed payment to a school.

The Telangana High Court has granted time to authorities to respond to a plea seeking speedy completion of the Suchitra-Kompally elevated corridor on NH-44. The petitioner cited prolonged delays, traffic congestion, safety concerns and accidents affecting commuters and residents.

Telangana EAGLE Force and Rachakonda Narcotics Police seized 237 kg of marijuana worth Rs 1.18 crore from a lorry container on NH-65. Two alleged transporters from Bihar and Pune were arrested, while the suspected suppliers remain absconding.

A 20-year-old undertrial prisoner, Rohit Pawar, died while undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital after allegedly attempting suicide inside Cherlapally Central Prison. Authorities said he was in judicial remand in a rape case and had been lodged in the prison for around one-and-a-half months.

Telangana is likely to receive nearly 25 per cent below-normal seasonal rainfall, according to the ECMWF outlook. With utilisable storage in Krishna and Godavari reservoirs at critically low levels, available water is expected to be sufficient mainly for drinking unless monsoon inflows improve.

A man identified as Mohd Shabaz was taken into custody after a minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Hyderabad's Sanathnagar. Police registered a case under the POCSO Act following a complaint by the victim's mother and launched an investigation.

A BRS delegation met Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy, seeking an Election Commission inquiry into Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's alleged dual voter registration. The party demanded a forensic audit and independent verification to safeguard electoral integrity.

The Telangana government has released a contingency crop plan after acknowledging the likely impact of El Nino during the Vanakalam season. The advisory recommends alternative crops and revised cultivation practices to help farmers reduce weather-related losses caused by delayed and deficient rainfall.

A pregnant woman delivered her baby beside a hospital bed at the Government MCH Centre in Kothagudem after allegedly not receiving timely assistance. The newborn sustained injuries in the fall, prompting protests by family members, while doctors denied negligence.

A pregnant woman delivered her baby beside a hospital bed at the Government MCH Centre in Kothagudem after allegedly not receiving timely assistance. The newborn sustained injuries in the fall, prompting protests by family members, while doctors denied negligence.

The Ashada Masa Bonalu celebrations began at the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali Temple in Golconda on Thursday. Around 2,000 police personnel, supported by drones, CCTV surveillance and She Teams, have been deployed to ensure the safety and security of devotees throughout the festivities.

The BRS will hold the Yuva Sangrama Sadassu at Saroornagar Stadium on July 18, accusing the Congress government of failing to fulfil promises on jobs and student welfare. K.T. Rama Rao will address the rally and present the party's roadmap for youth.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that the Congress government had lost public confidence by failing to fulfil its electoral promises. Reviewing preparations for the Yuva Sangrama Sabha, he urged party leaders to ensure the event's success despite possible disruptions.

Telangana registered the highest number of cybercrime FIRs in India in 2025 while reducing financial losses by 20 per cent despite Rs 1,524 crore in fraud. DGP C.V. Anand called cybercrime the biggest policing challenge and stressed stronger preventive measures.

Nearly three years after structural distress at the Medigadda barrage, the Kaleshwaram project continues to dominate Telangana's political debate. Unlike similar infrastructure failures elsewhere in India, the focus has remained on political confrontation rather than repair, reconstruction and restoration.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the commissioning of Amara Raja's Customer Qualification Plant in Mahabubnagar was the result of the previous BRS government's efforts to make Telangana a major energy storage hub and attract large-scale investments.

Paddy farmers in Siddipet are struggling to begin cultivation due to empty reservoirs, depleted groundwater and poor rainfall. Delayed irrigation, low sowing coverage and erratic power supply have worsened the situation, forcing many farmers to spend more on repeated sowing and borewells.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of pushing Telangana towards a power crisis through poor planning and coal shortages. He demanded restoration of 24-hour free power for agriculture and warned of intensified protests if corrective measures were not taken.

A 40-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru died by suicide after an incident at his office building in Raidurgam, Hyderabad. Police are investigating CCTV footage and examining whether an alleged cyber fraud-related financial loss or other factors contributed to the incident.

Students of the Tribal Welfare Girls' Residential School in Mahabubabad staged a protest over a month-long water shortage, alleging inadequate sanitation facilities and harassment by teachers. Minister Seethakka later spoke to the students and assured them that the issue would be resolved.

The Telangana App-Based Drivers Forum has announced a statewide strike on July 22, demanding fare revisions, reduced commissions and welfare measures for gig workers. The forum warned of an indefinite strike after August 10 if the government and platform companies fail to resolve their concerns.

Miracle Hospitals for Women and Child in Boduppal organised a two-day needle-free vaccination camp to promote painless immunisation for children. Doctors said the technology reduces fear and discomfort while delivering vaccines effectively through high-pressure jet streams instead of conventional needles.