Telangana

Ch Sai Prakash, a third-year engineering student in Saidabad, was reportedly upset over his personal and health issues; he ended his life by falling in front of a speeding passenger train

IFFCO is encouraging farmers to adopt nano urea and nano DAP, which promise higher yields, lower costs, and reduced environmental damage. Chengal Reddy stressed their sustainability and called for awareness drives and advisory centres to educate farmers.

Kothagudem police have formed five Disaster and Damage Rescue Force (DDRF) teams trained in flood relief operations. Equipped with boats, life jackets, and rescue gear, they will operate round the clock. SP Rohith Raju urged public alertness in low-lying areas

GITAM University, Hyderabad signed an MoU with the Indian Army to offer free seats to children of army personnel and promote collaboration in defence-related research. Areas include UAVs, materials tech, and AI-ML. Experts will be exchanged for joint studies

BRS MLA Dr K Sanjay accused the Congress, BJP, and TDP of conspiring against Telangana over the Banakacherla project, alleging that CM Revanth Reddy is compromising the state's water rights to favour Andhra Pradesh.

A four-member expert committee visited the Sigachi Chemicals blast site in Sangareddy to investigate the cause of the explosion. The team spent three hours inspecting the premises, collected samples, and sought records from the company. A report is expected in a month

Postal services will be suspended on July 7 at post offices under Hyderabad South East and Nalgonda divisions due to the rollout of upgraded digital systems. The initiative, launching on July 8, aims to improve service speed and customer experience

Two separate fire incidents were reported in Hyderabad on Thursday — one at a petrol pump in Mailardevpally and another at a Café Coffee Day outlet in SR Nagar. No injuries occurred, and investigations are under way to determine the causes

BRS leader Y Sathish Reddy on Thursday accused the Congress government of corruption and political manipulation in the implementation of the Indiramma housing scheme. He claimed that houses were being allocated not to the deserving poor, but to individuals who paid bribes or had connections with Congress leaders.

Bhadrachalam temple has launched a mobile app and installed kiosks to digitalise services for devotees. The app provides details on sevas, history, and sub-temples. Efforts are also on to digitise the accounting wing to improve transparency and efficiency.

After a successful silver jubilee event in Dallas, BRS is preparing for global 25th anniversary celebrations. Events are planned in the UK, Australia, South Africa, and Gulf countries, with official dates to be finalised after consultations with KT Rama Rao

PDSU activists laid siege to the offices of Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka and Minister Thummala in Khammam, demanding clearance of Rs.8,200 crore in dues. Police detained the protestors, while leaders warned of larger agitations if issues remain unresolved

BRS MLA Jagadish Reddy accused the Congress-led Telangana government of political vendetta, lack of development, and neglect of the agriculture sector. He also claimed Congress ministers were rebranding BRS schemes and criticized water-sharing decisions with Andhra Pradesh.

Overcome with grief, the father of a missing Sigachi blast victim smashed his head with a rock after being stopped from witnessing rescue operations. His son, S Justin, had died just three days after joining the job. Families remain desperate.

Families of untraceable Sigachi blast victims are seeking clarity on ex gratia eligibility, fearing denial of benefits due to lack of body recovery. With many losing sole breadwinners, they urged the government and Sigachi to ensure equal compensation.

A man collapsed at Dhruva Hospital in Patancheru while visiting his injured son-in-law, a victim of the Sigachi blast. The hospital charged Rs.70,000 for his treatment in 24 hours, prompting the family to seek government aid

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi for not raising Telangana’s issues in Parliament during his term as Leader of the Opposition. He accused Gandhi of ignoring key concerns like the Banakacherla project and unfulfilled reorganisation promises

A Class 8 student at Peddapur Gurukulam school in Jagtial was reportedly bitten by a snake on Thursday. Though unconfirmed, two bite marks were found on his leg. The incident has revived fears after last year’s fatal snake bites.

Unidentified miscreants brutally murdered a 45-year-old auto driver, Thota Kamalakar, at Kamalapur village in Medak district while he was asleep. His children discovered the body. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation with forensic support.

Konda Murali and Forest Minister Konda Surekha met AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, submitting a 16-page complaint on Telangana Congress affairs, even as internal rifts intensify. The couple defended their conduct and reaffirmed loyalty to the party’s electoral prospects.

To reduce chemical use in farming, the Centre is promoting organic agriculture under a national scheme, offering training and Rs.4,000 yearly aid to selected farmers. Organic clusters will be formed and bio-resource centres established across districts for support.

Two persons were killed and another critically injured after a speeding bike crashed into a parked lorry on NH-161 near Jagannathpalli in Kamareddy district. Police are yet to identify the victims; the injured person is undergoing treatment in Pitlam.

Rajeshwar was working as SI in Film Nagar police station.

Thick smoked billowed from the building due to the fire. The area has been cordoned off.