Telangana

Students from Left groups protested at the Secretariat in Hyderabad over poor education policies. They demanded a new Education Minister, action on student deaths, fee control in private schools, and release of pending scholarships and other student dues

Dr Naveen E Nicholas, Director of School Education, visited a free dental camp at Government Girls High School, Paloncha. Organised by Nava Limited and Rohini Foundation, the camp provided health checkups and dental kits to students as part of CSR

Heavy rains triggered flooding in Mulugu, Mahabubabad, Kothagudem and Khammam, bringing Bogatha waterfalls alive while disrupting coal production, submerging homes and hostels, and leaving at least one dead. Authorities imposed curbs at tourist sites and deployed rescue teams across vulnerable areas.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the Congress government for keeping BC reservation bills and caste survey reports secret. He demanded transparency, a White Paper, and an all-party delegation to Delhi to push for BC reservations in the Ninth Schedule

Relentless rainfall across Telangana has inundated districts like Mulugu, Karimnagar and Khammam, disrupting daily life, damaging infrastructure, and prompting flood alerts. One person went missing, villages faced power outages, and tourism was restricted at Bogatha Waterfall amid heavy inflows.

Many homeless people in Hyderabad are suffering due to heavy rain. With no proper shelter, they sleep on pavements, under flyovers or trees. They ask for help like raincoats, shelters, and basic needs from the government during the monsoon

Two residents of Karimnagar drowned in Lower Manair Dam while fishing near Alugunur on Wednesday. One slipped into the water and the other drowned while trying to save him. Police retrieved the bodies and registered a case based on family’s complaint

Several educational institutions in low-lying areas declare holiday as a precautionary measure; commercial markets at Charminar, Gulzar Houz, Shehran wear a deserted look

A lorry driver allegedly ran over and killed a man on NH-44 in Medak after a collision and attempted escape. The victim, Sathi Reddy, died on the spot while trying to stop the lorry. Police registered a case and began investigation

Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills honoured bone cancer survivors on World Sarcoma Day. Survivors shared their recovery stories, doctors spoke on early detection and treatments, and experts raised awareness about bone cancer symptoms, surgeries, and rehabilitation

A 22-year-old man died and four were injured when a speeding car rammed into a parked lorry near Renigunta toll plaza in Karimnagar. The victims were travelling from Hyderabad to Gangadhara. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

A 24-year-old man and a 19-year-old girl died by suicide in separate incidents in Khammam’s Panditapuram village. Police suspect a love affair between them. Both bodies were handed over to their families after postmortem. Investigation is underway

A man in Old Sarapaka, Kothagudem, was booked for kicking and threatening his minor daughter. The incident was reported by the child's mother through the Childline helpline, prompting ICDS officials to lodge a police complaint in Burgampadu.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for imposing prohibitory orders at libraries and universities, calling it a move to stifle dissent among Telangana’s unemployed youth. He demanded immediate job notifications and accused the government of failing its promises.

Incessant rains paralysed daily life in Karimnagar, flooding roads and homes in low-lying areas. Vehicular traffic was hit, and coal production in Ramagundam’s opencast mines came to a halt, affecting around 80,000 tonnes due to stagnant water in quarries.

Parents have criticised tribal welfare officials in Mancherial for failing to maintain hygiene and safety in Ashram hostels, where frequent food poisoning incidents have been reported. Basic amenities are lacking, and students are forced to endure poor living conditions.

BRS leader Patimeeda Jaganmohan Rao, inspired by KTR’s “Gift a Smile” initiative, has supported over 100 students and will now gift laptops and customised mopeds to differently abled persons. The distribution will take place on July 29 in KTR’s presence.

Venkatapuram in Mulugu district records a maximum of 255 mm rainfall; Hyderabad MET Department issues heavy to very heavy rainfall warning till Friday across Telangana

Five persons were injured, two of them critically, in a head-on collision between two cars on Rajiv Rahadhari at Gouraram village, Siddipet. One car lost control, hit a divider, and rammed into a vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

A TGRTC bus was partially burnt in a suspected arson attack at Tadakamalla village, Miryalaguda. The vehicle, parked overnight, was found ablaze early Wednesday. Police suspect foul play and are investigating the motive behind the incident.

Several areas in the erstwhile Karimnagar district received heavy rain, with the highest at 96.8 mm in Pellalingapur. A temporary road near Kistampet was washed away, while farmers welcomed the rainfall, which will aid in starting paddy plantation activities.

In response to a heavy rain alert for July 23, Cyberabad Police have advised companies to implement Work from Home measures. The move aims to reduce traffic congestion, maintain emergency services, and ensure public safety during potential weather disruptions.

A Class X student from Eppalapalli village, Veenavanka mandal, died by suicide after his parents refused to buy him a bike. He consumed pesticides on July 20 and succumbed to the poison while undergoing treatment at Karimnagar hospital on Tuesday.

Shahabuddin, accused of murdering Congress leader Marelli Anil, was arrested in Medak. He reportedly learned to use a pistol via YouTube and fired four bullets at close range. Another accused, Chinna, remains absconding as police continue the search.