Telangana

The priests of the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara announced the 2026 dates. The tribal festival begins on January 28 in Medaram, with deities arriving at Gaddelu and returning to the forest on January 31 after prayers by lakhs of devotees

Three persons, including a woman, were arrested for the murder of a young electrician in Kondapalli village, Asifabad. The crime was allegedly over an affair. Police seized weapons and are verifying call records of three more suspects

Hyderabad Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall warning for 15 Telangana districts, with rain expected to continue until July 9. Hyderabad saw intermittent drizzle, while districts such as Mahabubabad and Bhadradri Kothagudem recorded significant rainfall and thunderstorms

A team of Odisha officials visited Sangareddy after the Sigachi accident to support affected workers from their State. They confirmed four deaths, four injuries, and two missing, and are coordinating with Telangana officials for compensation, treatment, and repatriation

An elephant named Lakshmi has been arranged to lead the Bibi ka Alam procession in Hyderabad on Sunday, 10th Muharram. After facing wildlife clearance issues with an elephant from Delhi, Lakshmi was selected for the prestigious role

Jadcherla Congress MLA Anirudh Reddy asked the Telangana government to stop payments to Andhra Pradesh contractors and cut their power and water supply. He alleged they were working against the State’s interests and supporting AP’s Banakacherla project plans

In three days, the stock has lost 22.63 per cent on the BSE. On July 2, the stock dropped 7.34 per cent to settle at Rs 42.69 apiece on BSE while it it tanked 7.57 per cent to Rs 42.56 a share on NSE

DEWI, a collective to empower and connect women entrepreneurs and innovators, was launched in Hyderabad by Dr Neelima Vemula and team. The initiative aims to build a supportive, purpose-driven sisterhood to uplift women across industries and redefine success together

BRS leader T Harish Rao accepted CM Revanth Reddy’s challenge for an open Assembly debate on Krishna and Godavari water disputes. He accused the Congress of surrendering Telangana’s rights and demanded equal time, transparency, and an uninterrupted platform

Third Wave Coffee opened its 8th Hyderabad outlet in Madeenaguda, with another set for Himayat Nagar. The brand also launched 11 cafes in four cities in one day, bringing its total to 165 outlets, with plans to expand in Andhra and Telangana

TG RERA fined RR Constructions Rs 2.81 lakh for failing to register the Sree Vajra Residency project and not applying for an occupancy certificate. The builder was also directed to rectify construction issues and provide the OC to the allottees

Capt SN Ahmed’s book Das Paisa Ka Postcard honours the era of handwritten letters. Released in Hyderabad, the nostalgic story will also be staged as a play, evoking memories of deep human connection through postcards in the 1960s.

Redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station is progressing swiftly. The RPF building is completed, while works on the air concourse, multi-level car parking, and foot over bridge are ongoing. Officials aim for minimal passenger disruption and completion by late 2025

Surya Prakash Gajjala, CEO of Archimedes Green Energy, has been elected Chairman of ISNT Hyderabad Chapter for 2025–26. A new team of experts from top scientific and industrial institutions also took charge at a formal event at NFC Campus

IIIT Hyderabad’s TechForward Seminar Series completed a year, featuring monthly talks on emerging tech themes like AI, robotics, and quantum computing. It collaborated with top companies, offering industry insights and publishing monthly dispatches as technology trend guides

KT Rama Rao accused Congress leaders of grabbing compensatory lands meant for farmers who gave up land for Hyderabad Green Pharma City. He criticised CM Revanth Reddy for breaking promises and alleged lands were being sold below market value to Congress leaders

Conflicting statements from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the CMO have created confusion over whether the Rs.1 crore ex gratia to Sigachi accident victims will come from the State government, the company, or both

Sigachi Industries announced Rs.1 crore ex gratia to families of the 40 deceased in the Pashamylaram blast and assured medical support to 33 injured. The company denied media reports of a reactor explosion and suspended operations for 90 days.

Hyderabad-based RR Constructions has been fined ₹2.81 lakh by TG RERA for failing to register its Adikmet project. The builder must apply for an Occupancy Certificate and resolve several structural and quality complaints within 30 days.

A man identified as Mukesh Kumar died by suicide in Himayat Sagar, Hyderabad. He had a history of theft and burglary cases and was reportedly frustrated over his life. Rajendranagar police are investigating the incident.

BRS MLC K Kavitha urged Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao to ensure Presidential assent for BC reservation bills passed by the State Legislature. The bills propose 42% quotas for BCs in education, jobs, and local bodies.

Two days after the Sigachi Chloro Chemicals blast in Sangareddy, confusion persists over the number of workers present and missing, while families wait in distress amid slow rescue operations and the absence of district officials from the scene.

Residents of Mukhra (K) village in Adilabad protested against the Congress by displaying anti-government boards and sending selfies to Rahul Gandhi, accusing the party of failing to fulfil six major poll promises even after 18 months in power.

A 30-year-old software employee died by suicide at her apartment in Nallagandla, Hyderabad, following an argument with her husband. The Chandanagar police are investigating the case after the victim’s family alleged abetment against her spouse.