Telangana

Urban Telangana recorded highest per capita calorie intake in the country in 2023-24, according to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data

BRS working president KT Rama Rao and senior leader Harish Rao criticised CM Revanth Reddy for failing to deliver electoral promises. They accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers, misusing power, and vowed to bring back K Chandrashekhar Rao as Chief Minister

The Hyderabad MET department has issued heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts for several Telangana districts for the next three days. Northern districts face an orange alert, while Hyderabad may see thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds throughout the week

The 10-day Muharram observance ended with a grand procession in Ruyyadi village of Adilabad, drawing nearly two lakh devotees. Despite having no Muslim families, the village has followed this tradition for 160 years with special rituals and cultural performances.

Social workers in the Gulf say many young men from Telangana arrive in the UAE only to fall into psychological and physical distress due to sudden withdrawal from adulterated toddy

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar accused the Telangana government of vote-bank politics for shielding an Owaisi family-run college from action by HYDRAA. He questioned the double standards in demolishing poor people’s houses while sparing commercial buildings in the Old City

A youth in Sangareddy slit his lover’s throat and then attempted suicide using the same knife. The victim, a 20-year-old student, died while the accused was hospitalized with serious injuries

A 9-year-old girl, Sahasra, died in Chitkul village of Patancheru after tying a towel to a ceiling fan to make a swing. When power was restored, the rotating fan caused the towel to strangle her. Her brother tried to help

Gallery G’s travelling art show On the Go arrives in Hyderabad from July 11–13 at Taj Krishna. The exhibition features India’s modern masters, regional artists, and traditional works, celebrating diversity in Indian art through paintings, sculptures, and heritage pieces

Dr Lokeswara Rao Sajja, a senior heart surgeon from STAR Hospitals, has been inducted into Sigma Xi for his groundbreaking work in cardiac surgery, including India’s first multi-centre trial and a patented heart valve that avoids long-term blood thinners

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned police excess on party workers protesting a tribal youth’s suicide in Mulugu. He accused Minister Seethakka of misuse of power and demanded her resignation, warning consequences for police acting as political agents

An NDMA expert team will visit Sigachi Industries in Sangareddy to investigate the explosion that killed 42 and left 8 missing. The team will assess the blast site, meet victims' families, and recommend safety measures for industrial zones.

To mark his birthday on July 24, BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao will distribute KCR Kits to 4,910 mothers and newborns in Sircilla as part of his annual ‘Gift A Smile’ campaign. The initiative highlights institutional deliveries and life-affirming support.

TG POLYCET 2025 seat allotment has been delayed due to uncertainty over fee reimbursement after a 161% hike in diploma course fees. The Telangana government is yet to decide on whether full fees will be reimbursed for eligible students.

With rising cases of dengue and water-borne illnesses, the Telangana health department has advised weekly ‘Friday Dry Day’ efforts to eliminate stagnant water. Citizens are urged to take mosquito and hygiene precautions to prevent dengue, typhoid, viral fevers, and flu.

BRS MLA Prashanth Reddy criticised Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy for failing to activate the Kannepalli pump house despite sufficient water levels. He warned that continued delays could create an artificial drought and accused Congress of neglecting farmers.

PDSU activists attempted to lay siege to the Chief Minister’s residence in Hyderabad on Monday, protesting the delay in fee reimbursement. Police detained several members as they demanded immediate clearance of dues, citing financial and emotional distress among students.

Officials have sent second blood samples of relatives of eight missing workers in the Sigachi Industries blast to CFSL after initial DNA tests failed. Nearly 100 body parts are being matched as search operations continue at the Sangareddy accident site.

BRS MLC Kavitha urged the government to stop harassing goldsmiths under Section 411 of the IPC, citing rising suicides. She demanded legal amendments, financial aid, and empowerment of artisans, reminding the Congress of its Kamareddy Declaration promise.

A man who bit into a goat’s neck during a ritual sacrifice in Siddipet has been booked after PETA India and SAFI filed a complaint. The incident, recorded and shared online, drew sharp criticism and legal action for animal cruelty.

A tiger that strayed from Maharashtra into Telangana triggered panic in Asifabad villages after attempting to attack cattle. Forest officials are monitoring its movement, launching awareness drives, and assuring compensation for livestock losses to avoid conflict and ensure safety.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy ignored the outcry over tree felling at the Agricultural University and instead urged women to plant saplings during the Vanamahotsavam launch. He also promised 60 Assembly seats for women following constituency delimitation.

Kannaiah Naidu says plunge pool did not currently endanger the dam’s stability, but emphasises the importance of proactive maintenance

Says government should direct officials to take up measures for replantation of the trees in Korrmula village, besides booking criminal cases against those involved