Telangana

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for imposing prohibitory orders at libraries and universities, calling it a move to stifle dissent among Telangana’s unemployed youth. He demanded immediate job notifications and accused the government of failing its promises.

Incessant rains paralysed daily life in Karimnagar, flooding roads and homes in low-lying areas. Vehicular traffic was hit, and coal production in Ramagundam’s opencast mines came to a halt, affecting around 80,000 tonnes due to stagnant water in quarries.

Parents have criticised tribal welfare officials in Mancherial for failing to maintain hygiene and safety in Ashram hostels, where frequent food poisoning incidents have been reported. Basic amenities are lacking, and students are forced to endure poor living conditions.

BRS leader Patimeeda Jaganmohan Rao, inspired by KTR’s “Gift a Smile” initiative, has supported over 100 students and will now gift laptops and customised mopeds to differently abled persons. The distribution will take place on July 29 in KTR’s presence.

Venkatapuram in Mulugu district records a maximum of 255 mm rainfall; Hyderabad MET Department issues heavy to very heavy rainfall warning till Friday across Telangana

Five persons were injured, two of them critically, in a head-on collision between two cars on Rajiv Rahadhari at Gouraram village, Siddipet. One car lost control, hit a divider, and rammed into a vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

A TGRTC bus was partially burnt in a suspected arson attack at Tadakamalla village, Miryalaguda. The vehicle, parked overnight, was found ablaze early Wednesday. Police suspect foul play and are investigating the motive behind the incident.

Several areas in the erstwhile Karimnagar district received heavy rain, with the highest at 96.8 mm in Pellalingapur. A temporary road near Kistampet was washed away, while farmers welcomed the rainfall, which will aid in starting paddy plantation activities.

In response to a heavy rain alert for July 23, Cyberabad Police have advised companies to implement Work from Home measures. The move aims to reduce traffic congestion, maintain emergency services, and ensure public safety during potential weather disruptions.

A Class X student from Eppalapalli village, Veenavanka mandal, died by suicide after his parents refused to buy him a bike. He consumed pesticides on July 20 and succumbed to the poison while undergoing treatment at Karimnagar hospital on Tuesday.

Shahabuddin, accused of murdering Congress leader Marelli Anil, was arrested in Medak. He reportedly learned to use a pistol via YouTube and fired four bullets at close range. Another accused, Chinna, remains absconding as police continue the search.

Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said a ministerial delegation led by CM A Revanth Reddy will visit Delhi to seek cross-party support for 42% BC reservations and push for inclusion of caste data in the national census.

Congress leader Rajesh Chouhan, his mother Sarada, and two hostel staff have been booked under POCSO following sexual harassment allegations by girl students in Narayankhed. The incident sparked widespread protests, with police and district officials launching a probe.

Heavy rains have disrupted operations in SCCL’s opencast coal mines in the Kothagudem area, with significant impacts reported at the Kistaram and JVR OCP sites due to high rainfall.

The Commissioner of Police advised the officials that the committee members appointed to manage the competitions should successfully complete the duties assigned to them, and bring any queries related to these competitions to his notice.

Rohini Foundation member Dr. Alekhya said that the camps were being conducted under the ‘Oral Car- Iron Healthy Children’ programme.

The police said no identification documents or clues were found at the crime scene. Efforts are underway to match the deceased with missing persons data to ascertain his identity.

According to historians, Sardar Mahal was built in the European style by Nizam VI Mir Mahboob Ali Khan in 1900. Though Mahboob Ali Khan, the then ruler of Hyderabad State, built the palace for one of his beloved consorts, Sardar Begum, she refused to inhabit this token of love as it did not live up to her expectations.

Chaos erupted at the Siddipet ration card review meeting as BRS cadres protested the omission of their leaders’ photos from official flexis. Heated exchanges with Congress workers followed, forcing police to evict the protestors amid political sloganeering

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar alleged illegal phone tapping by CM Revanth Reddy, targeting Ministers, rivals and journalists. He demanded a judicial probe, accused the Centre of collusion, and called for a CBI inquiry under High Court supervision

T Harish Rao lashed out at Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for delayed home guard salaries, accusing the Congress government of repeated failure since taking office. He demanded immediate payment and criticised the administration for ignoring employees' basic financial struggles

Rama Rao stated that from its flawed caste census to the proposed ordinance, the Congress government had acted without sincerity

Thousands of retired Telangana government employees are still awaiting their dues, with Rs. 8,200 crore pending for 2024 retirees alone. Despite High Court orders, payments are delayed, pushing many into debt, distress and even death due to prolonged financial uncertainty

Former Finance Minister and senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao attributed the achievement to the combination of development and welfare initiatives of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao.