Telangana

The National Tiger Conservation Authority has approved the reintroduction of tigers into Telangana's Kawal Tiger Reserve. Forest officials plan to relocate five tigers from Maharashtra after strengthening habitat conditions, aiming to revive the reserve's tiger population under the Centre's Vision 2047 roadmap.

More than a decade after a woman was murdered inside her AG Colony apartment in Hyderabad, the case remains unsolved. Despite extensive investigations, forensic reviews, and numerous leads, police have been unable to identify the killer or establish a motive behind the crime.

After weeks of dry weather, the IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in 13 Telangana districts over the next three days. Strong winds of up to 40 kmph are also expected, with officials advising people to remain cautious during heavy rain and gusty conditions.

The Hyderabad Bird Atlas has recorded 248 bird species after adding three new species during its fourth survey season. More than 200 volunteers contributed over 1,250 hours, documenting 158 species and over 75,000 birds, reinforcing efforts to monitor urban biodiversity and conservation.

The Telangana Specialty Hospitals Association has suspended cashless treatment services for Care Health Insurance policyholders, citing claim settlement disputes and poor communication. Affected patients must now pay hospital expenses upfront and seek reimbursement until the issue is resolved.

Spiritual leader Daaji urged parents and educators to foster trust, emotional security, and values in children through everyday actions. Addressing students at Kanha Shanti Vanam, he stressed emotional resilience, empathy, responsible technology use, and purpose as essential life skills beyond academic success.

The Telangana High Court directed the Chief Secretary to immediately replace HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath after an affidavit containing an apology was not filed by the stipulated deadline. The direction came during the hearing of a land dispute case related to Lothkunta.

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences has released the revised timetable for theory examinations postponed on July 24, 2026. The rescheduled exams will be conducted between July 29 and August 7, with affiliated colleges directed to inform students and ensure smooth conduct.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao visited Yashoda Hospital to enquire about former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, who suffered a heart attack. Senior BRS leaders and other political leaders also visited the hospital. Doctors said his condition is stable

India's drug regulator has ordered states to crack down on imported cosmetics being sold without mandatory registration and safety checks. Officials warn that such products may contain hazardous ingredients, posing serious health risks to consumers while undermining legitimate importers who follow regulatory norms.

Two years after Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers held talks to resolve post-bifurcation issues, key matters remain unresolved. Fresh disputes over water sharing, the Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project and village merger demands have further strained relations between the neighbouring States.

A man climbed a BSNL mobile tower in Miryalaguda, alleging he had been denied an Indiramma House despite being eligible. Police rushed to the spot and counselled him after he threatened to jump, demanding that a house be allotted to his wife if anything happened to him.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police have advised IT companies and organisations to allow staggered early office departures as moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across Hyderabad. The move aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve commuter safety and ensure uninterrupted emergency services during adverse weather conditions.

The Saroornagar police arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly roaming with a country-made pistol and creating panic in Bhagath Singh Nagar. A country-made firearm and one live round were seized, while police launched an investigation into the weapon's source and possible criminal links.

A woman from the Netherlands has lodged a sexual harassment complaint with the Gachibowli police against her boyfriend's roommate, alleging repeated harassment during her visit to Hyderabad. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and police are searching for the absconding suspect.

Three police personnel were injured after a suspected drug offender allegedly rammed his car into them while attempting to flee a narcotics operation in Hyderabad's Abids. The suspect was later apprehended in Afzalgunj, and attempt to murder cases were registered against him.

Moderate to heavy rains across Telangana brought a sharp fall in temperatures, with Hyderabad witnessing cooler weather. Several districts recorded heavy rainfall, including Jagtial, Sangareddy and Rangareddy. IMD forecast maximum temperatures in Hyderabad between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius on Monday

A remand prisoner who escaped from police custody during a routine hospital visit in Siddipet was recaptured within 24 hours. Police tracked the accused using CCTV footage after he allegedly stole a motorcycle and fled, eventually arresting him near Kamareddy railway station.

Dr. Maganti Sheshu Madhav, Director of ICAR–NIRC, Rajahmundry, has been awarded the Dr. M.V. Reddi National Award 2026 for his pioneering contributions to rice genetics, genomics, and crop improvement, including cloning of resistance genes and sequencing of major rice pests and pathogens.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to introduce a Bill lowering the minimum age for contesting Assembly and Lok Sabha elections from 25 to 21 years, while retaining 25 years for Legislative Council and Rajya Sabha.

The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs. 2,278.14 crore for acquiring 2,009 acres and shifting utilities to develop Adilabad Airport as a Joint User Airport (JUA) for both civil and defence operations. The land acquisition is to be completed by December 31, 2026.

Supporters of MLA Mandula Samuel and Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy clashed in Tirumalgiri, Tungaturthy constituency, after a press conference demanding an apology from the MLA. The dispute stemmed from Samuel’s criticism of the Minister’s visit without intimation and alleged neglect of road development requests.

Three youngsters drowned and another went missing after entering the backwaters of the Sri Ram Sagar Project at Mupkal in Nizamabad district. One youth was rescued by local residents, while police and expert swimmers launched a search operation for the missing person

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan condemned BJP leaders Bandi Sanjay and Konda Vishweshwar Reddy for remarks against students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak, demanding an apology and warning of consequences.