Telangana

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy praised the Gandhi family, calling Sonia Gandhi’s appreciation for the BC caste census a lifetime honour. He credited Rahul Gandhi for the initiative and urged Congress to push for 42 per cent BC reservations at the national level

Kharif sowing has gained momentum in Telangana with improved rainfall, but a severe urea shortage persists. Protests have erupted across districts, as farmers face inflated prices and supply gaps, with the State-Centre blame game stalling resolution of the crisis.

Hansika, a Class X student, was staying with her family at Janapriya Apartments in Miyapur; she reportedly jumped from the fourth floor of the apartment building

Police in Adilabad arrested Sunil, the main accused in the illegal diversion of 150 urea bags from Telangana to Maharashtra. He had been absconding since July 8, when four others were arrested and two lorries carrying urea were seized

Former MLA Venkata Veeraiah, BRS party leaders and cadre cut a cake to mark the occasion at Khammam BRS district office; in Kothagudem, party leaders offered prayers at Sri Dasa Anjaneya Swamy temple

The next 30 days in rehabilitation will be a crucial turning point, offering them a real chance at recovery, say TGANB officials

CPI National Secretary K Narayana lashed out at CMs Revanth Reddy and Chandrababu Naidu for backing commercial films while ignoring message-driven cinema like R Narayana Murthy’s University, which addresses unemployment and paper leaks. He called their priorities shameful

The BRS Vidhyarthi wing will hold a state-level student conference in Hyderabad on July 26 to oppose the Banakacherla project in Andhra Pradesh, accusing state and national leaders of conspiring to divert Telangana's water resources and pledging a protest campaign

Sangareddy police seized 38 kg of palladium on carbon worth Rs. 1.52 crore and arrested three accused in a pharma theft case. The gang, led by a former pharma employee, had stolen chemicals from eight units across India.

Fasalwadi villagers blocked garbage trucks headed to a local dump yard, demanding its relocation due to pollution and health hazards. Authorities intervened and assured residents that their concerns would be addressed, seeking more time for remedial measures

Police suspect that it was a well-planned escape, with support from their friends and other inmates in the juvenile correctional home; special teams are on the job to trace the missing children

Nine PG and PhD students will be awarded gold medals for their outstanding academic performance. Two PG and PhD students will also receive a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 each.

SCCL employees are irked over delays in processing transfer applications, held up due to an extended production period and political interference. With over 700 pending requests, employees demand urgent action to avoid disruptions to their families and children’s education

BRS working president KT Rama Rao’s birthday saw celebrations across Telangana, with cultural events, sapling distribution, and aid to students. However, controversy erupted in Hyderabad over the selective removal of BRS flexis by civic staff, drawing strong protest from party workers

Medak police arrested a four-member gang at Chinna Shankarampet for multiple thefts in Khajapur village. Stolen gold, silver and cash were recovered. The accused, all locals, were produced before court after reportedly confessing to a series of house burglaries.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao celebrated his birthday with jailed social media activist Shashidhar Goud’s family in Indresham, Sangareddy, as a gesture of support. The visit drew large crowds and sent a message that the party stands with its cadre

The Telangana government plans to introduce a grading system for private professional colleges, categorizing them from A+ to D. Tuition fees and fee reimbursement will be linked to the grades. A 10-member committee will frame guidelines for implementation.

Heavy rains wreaked havoc across Telangana, submerging villages, damaging infrastructure, and displacing thousands. Red alerts were issued for several districts as the government deployed NDRF teams and opened relief camps. Mulugu and Karimnagar bore the brunt of the devastation.

Heavy rains continued to lash Telangana for the second day, with Bejjur recording 236.8 mm. The State's daily rainfall average was three times the norm. IMD has forecast continued downpour across districts, with red alerts for Mulugu and Bhupalapally.

Incessant rains have revived seasonal waterfalls across erstwhile Adilabad district, drawing large crowds of nature lovers. While the natural beauty mesmerises visitors, poor access, lack of amenities and rising drowning incidents underline the need for urgent safety measures.

A 20-year-old man named Sabeel was allegedly kidnapped from Sanathnagar and murdered in Toopran, Medak district. Police suspect he was killed by Afsar and others over a personal relationship. The body was found after the family alerted police.

Incessant rains caused the Gangamma Vagu to overflow, cutting off Doop Singh Thanda in Medak district. With the stream flowing over a culvert, villagers remain stranded. Despite repeated pleas, no high-level bridge has been constructed by the authorities.

Villagers in Kamareddy’s Ramreddy mandal are in panic after leopard and tiger attacks on cattle. Forest officials have launched inspections and awareness campaigns. Wildlife experts have been roped in to assess the situation, but cage trapping isn’t yet authorised.

Students of a government primary school in Sangareddy staged a road blockade demanding cancellation of their teacher’s transfer. Parents joined the protest, citing improved standards under the teacher. Police and parents eventually persuaded the students to return to class.