Telangana

Six students of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Residential School in Saidapur mandal were bitten by rats while sleeping in their hostel. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, came to light on Friday.

SKLTSHU Vice Chancellor Dr Danda Rajireddy said a plan is being made to provide affordable, quality seeds to horticulture farmers. The initiative aims to boost yields with seeds resistant to climate shifts, pests, and diseases

Protests have forced the State government to suspend GO 49, which proposed a tiger reserve in Asifabad. Tribals allege it was issued without consultation and intended to evict them. They demand its withdrawal, citing delays in rehabilitation and compensation

The University of Hyderabad is hosting a free photography contest for World Photography Day 2025. Open to all, entries are due by August 10. Winners will be featured in a campus exhibition and awarded certificates and prizes

The NCST has issued notices to the Collector and Health Commissioner after taking suo motu cognisance of a 'Telangana Today' report on pregnant women’s hardships in Asifabad. It warned of legal action if responses aren’t received within 15 days

Kumram Bheem Asifabad has received light to moderate rainfall for the third consecutive day, with Koutala mandal recording the highest. Swollen streams hit village connectivity, while farmers reported damage to cotton crops across multiple mandals

Telangana continues to experience intense rain, with Hyderabad MET issuing warnings for heavy showers until July 27. Districts like Adilabad and Nizamabad expect 115-204 mm rainfall. Average statewide rainfall exceeds normal levels, with heavy showers forecast through the month

Telangana will collaborate with Estonia to boost e-governance and digital healthcare. Minister Sridhar Babu praised Estonia’s 100 per cent health record digitisation and said Telangana will learn from Estonia's digital expertise, including in AI, robotics, and cybersecurity

Over 3,000 dog bite cases have been reported across Sangareddy, Medak, and Siddipet districts in just six months, exposing failures in stray dog control. Surveys were unscientific and funds insufficient for ABC, leaving residents vulnerable and local bodies overwhelmed.

Hyderabad will host the 2nd GCC Leadership Conclave on July 30, bringing together 300+ global leaders. The event focuses on AI-driven transformation, policy innovation, and the future of India’s Global Capability Centers, with support from Ascendion and The Leadership Federation

Farmers in Khammam staged a protest at Tallada PACS over non-availability of urea, alleging diversion of stocks. Similar scenes were reported from Madhira constituency. The Agriculture Minister has claimed fertiliser stocks would last through July.

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy admitted delays in Rythu Bharosa aid and reiterated his right to criticise mistakes, even those by the Chief Minister. His remarks sparked discontent within the Telangana Congress, prompting a warning from the TPCC Disciplinary Committee.

The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 6 crore for the development of Gourigundala waterfalls in Peddapalli as a tourist destination. The plan includes road construction, safety measures, and visitor amenities. The site has witnessed tragic accidents in recent years.

The Supreme Court declined to direct the Centre to increase Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, citing constitutional limitations under Article 170. It upheld that delimitation can only occur post-2026 census, rejecting claims of discrimination over Jammu and Kashmir’s case

Forest officials in Adilabad have sought government approval for weapons and a forest police station at Sirichelma, citing repeated attacks by smugglers. They warned of rising threats, demoralisation, and alleged political support for smugglers disrupting forest protection efforts.

A total of 29 villagers have been arrested for attacking police and forest staff during a plantation drive in Adilabad's Keshavapatnam. A case of attempt to murder was filed against 30 persons. The prime accused remains absconding. More arrests are likely.

Twelve children at an Anganwadi centre in Medak district narrowly escaped injury after a classroom roof slab collapsed. The incident occurred shortly after they entered the room. Teachers blamed continuous rainfall for weakening the structure and triggering the collapse.

Unidentified burglars broke into a house in Bhoiguda, Gandhi Nagar, and escaped with 7 tolas of gold, Rs 30,000 cash, and electronic gadgets. Police have launched an investigation.

A woman was allegedly killed by her husband during a birthday party in Abdullapurmet over suspected infidelity. The couple was separated and in the process of seeking divorce.

The petition challenged a closure notice issued by Deputy Educational Officer directing the private educational institution to shut down its operations with immediate effect

The writ petition was filed by Putta Murali Mohana Reddy, a retired judicial officer, seeking release of pensionary and retiral benefits for the period served as an ad-hoc district judge

Of the total arrests, 17 were linked to trading fraud; others included digital arrest, part-time job, advertisement, call centre, customer care service, matrimony and business frauds

Five cowherds stranded in the Munneru stream in Khammam’s Chintakani mandal were rescued by NDRF teams on Thursday. Heavy rains across the region caused a sharp rise in stream and river levels, prompting alerts in Khammam and surrounding areas.

The rising water level at the Hussain Sagar has prompted the government to take precautionary measures to prevent any potential overflow or flooding in the surrounding areas