Telangana

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.

Doctors at Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, successfully treated two patients with Achalasia Cardia using the minimally invasive POEM procedure. The advanced endoscopic technique helped patients recover without external incisions and provided relief from long-term swallowing difficulties.

Prohibition and Excise teams arrested two persons in separate operations and seized more than three kilograms of ganja in Hyderabad. Raids were conducted in King Koti and Allampalli, with cases registered at Nampally and LB Nagar Excise stations.

A BRS delegation met Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy, seeking an extension of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The party cited shortcomings in implementation, technical issues and difficulties faced by voters, especially in rural areas.

Anne Satyanarayana from Medak has successfully cultivated Barhi dates on his 13-acre farm after importing tissue culture saplings from London and Iran. With rising demand and lower water requirements, he believes date farming can become a profitable alternative to paddy in Telangana.

The Shree Jagannath Swamy Ramgopal Trust will organise the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Secunderabad on July 16. The 130-year-old procession will begin from General Bazaar, pass through MG Road and nearby localities, and conclude at the temple the following morning.

The Medchal police arrested a youth for allegedly possessing and selling cannabis sourced from Odisha. About 2 kg of marijuana worth ₹1 lakh and a mobile phone were seized, while efforts are under way to trace his absconding associate and uncover the larger drug network.

Mohan Babu University has partnered with LinkedIn Learning to provide students and alumni access to over 22,000 online courses in AI, technology, business and leadership. The collaboration also offers certifications and personalised learning pathways to improve employability and professional skills.

People who will turn 18 on or before October 1, 2026, can apply for inclusion in the electoral roll by submitting Form 6 and a declaration form. Eligible applications will be verified by the Electoral Registration Officer before inclusion in the final roll.

Electors whose names are missing from the SIR 2002 electoral roll can use their parents' or grandparents' electoral details while filling out the Enumeration Form. Booth Level Officers are available to help identify the required records and complete the process.

Two COVID-19 deaths and new cases in Andhra Pradesh have triggered alerts in neighbouring states. Odisha has tightened border surveillance, while Telangana is yet to issue a formal advisory despite rising respiratory infections.

Residents in Hyderabad and neighbouring districts are experiencing delays in obtaining caste, income and residential certificates after revenue staff were deployed for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Students and applicants have urged the government to ensure uninterrupted public services.

Senior citizens in Telangana are facing difficulties completing voter enumeration forms as they struggle to trace old electoral records, particularly the SIR 2002 list. Many depend on relatives for assistance, while some are also submitting forms on behalf of children living outside the State.

A woman and her two minor sons were found dead in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district in a suspected poisoning and suicide case. Police said a family dispute may have triggered the incident and have registered a case while investigating the circumstances behind the deaths

An Assistant Engineer from Peddapalli municipality was arrested by the ACB while accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from a contractor.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said Telangana will operate all 10 pumps under the Devadula Project to fill 22 reservoirs while keeping the Medigadda barrage gates open. The government also released Rs. 146 crore to speed up pending irrigation works.

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.