Telangana

Police and Agriculture officials are facing criticism for remaining silent on the investigation into a banned HT cotton seeds case in Kagaznagar. Farmers have expressed concern over the sale of the prohibited seeds and warned of losing trust in the manufacturer if found guilty

A total of 526 students graduated during IIIT Hyderabad's 25th convocation. Top performers received prestigious awards, while Principal Scientific Adviser Prof Ajay Kumar Sood encouraged graduates to pursue responsible innovation that benefits society and makes technology accessible to all.

Hyderabad has recorded only 10.91% digitisation of enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision, making it the second-lowest performing district in Telangana. Officials attribute the slow progress to poor voter response, address-related issues, incorrect information and network connectivity problems.

Social media has become a key tool in Telangana's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with influencers, student groups, BLOs and the Chief Electoral Office using multilingual videos and AI-generated content to help electors complete enumeration forms and verify their electoral details.

The erstwhile Adilabad district continues to face below-normal rainfall more than 45 days after the onset of the southwest monsoon. Farmers are worried about the prolonged dry spell and are also struggling with a shortage of farm labourers, increasing cultivation costs

A woman in Bibinagar was allegedly cheated of her three-tola gold wedding necklace after two unidentified persons claimed they were taking her photograph for the SIR application process. The accused fled with the jewellery, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation

A record 3,200 children from across Telangana participated in the 22nd Telangana Regional Prodigy Championship 2026. Experts stressed that while AI provides answers, abacus training strengthens concentration, mental arithmetic, critical thinking and overall brain development, making it relevant in today's digital world.

The Election Commission of India has clarified that electors who fail to submit their Special Intensive Revision (SIR) enumeration forms may not be included in the draft electoral roll. Booth Level Officers will conduct inquiries to determine the reason before updating the rolls.

The Election Commission of India has clarified that electors in Telangana need not submit documents during the Special Intensive Revision's enumeration phase. Supporting documents will only be required if the Electoral Registration Officer issues a notice after the publication of draft electoral rolls.

Future City Police have launched an extensive manhunt for Raj Kumar, the prime suspect in the Shabad sextuple murder case. Seven special teams are searching across four states, while the Shabad Sub-Inspector has been suspended for alleged dereliction of duty.

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast early Sunday, with mild tremors felt across parts of Visakhapatnam. Authorities reported no casualties, property damage or panic following the offshore quake near Kakinada

An unidentified man was found murdered with stab wounds near Panama in Hyderabad's Vanasthalipuram on Sunday morning. Police launched an investigation

The 18th edition of Isha Gramotsavam, accredited by Khelo India, will unite over 80,000 participants from 40,000 villages across 10 states and Puducherry. With a prize pool of Rs 1 crore, the rural sports festival will host volleyball and throwball competitions across Telangana in July, culminating in a grand finale at the Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore, from September 4–6.

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Former minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar accused CM A Revanth Reddy of resorting to personal insults and body-shaming, citing derogatory remarks about his lost eye. He defended his record as minister, criticised the Congress government’s handling of Godavari waters, and highlighted the BRS regime’s investment in the Sitarama project.

The Telangana government has set up a control room after a boat carrying Indian tourists capsized near Phú Quốc Island, Vietnam. Officials confirm no reports of deaths or injuries among Telangana natives so far, with the General Administration Department coordinating with the Indian Embassy and Vietnamese authorities.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao paid tribute to legendary playback singer S Janaki, popularly known as 'Janakamma', describing her as the 'Gaana Kokila' whose contributions enriched Indian film music. He recalled her courage in declining the Padma Bhushan and highlighted her Telangana roots, calling her demise an irreparable loss to South Indian music.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy lashed out at retired engineers, accusing them of colluding with the previous BRS government in irregularities and criticising their suggestions on water projects. He singled out Shyamprasad Reddy for allegedly shifting positions on the Medigadda barrage and warned that such engineers deserved punishment.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy rejected opposition demands to lift water from the Kanepalli pump house, citing NDSA recommendations that barrages cannot be operated without adequate storage. He accused BRS of misleading people, criticised BJP MP Etala Rajender for supporting the demand, and dismissed allegations of releasing water to Andhra Pradesh as "Guru Dakshina."

BRS leaders Tata Madhusudhan and S Venkata Veeraiah criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his Khammam speech, alleging that the government failed farmers through Rythu Bharosa, crop loan waiver implementation and its handling of the Kaleshwaram project and irrigation issues

The Election Commission of India plans to deploy the Demographically Similar Entries (DSE) software in Telangana’s Special Intensive Revision to identify duplicate voter enrolments. The software flags electors with multiple enrolments across states. Offenders risk imprisonment and fines.

BRS leaders, including former ministers and MLAs, were detained by police in Chevella and surrounding areas while attempting to meet families of six murder victims in Shabad. Heavy security was deployed as tensions rose between party workers and police during the protests demanding justice.

The Telangana government has set up a control room to assist families of tourists from the state after 15 Indians were killed in a boat accident in Vietnam. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock, directed officials to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy, and assured support to victims’ families.

Former minister T Harish Rao blamed the Congress government and police for failing to prevent the Shabad multiple murders, alleging negligence in handling a prior POCSO case against accused B Raj Kumar. He demanded Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s resignation, compensation for the lone survivor, and immediate arrest of the accused.