Telangana

R. Venu Gopal, managing partner of a Karimnagar-based medical agency, was arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit Levipil 500 tablets falsely labelled as Sun Pharma products. The DCA has sent him to judicial custody and promised strict action against offenders.

Chippalapalli Vidyasagar, a 32-year-old pilgrim from Yadadri Bhongir, Telangana, was killed during the Giri Pradakshina ritual at Arunachalam temple in Tamil Nadu. He was reportedly attacked by robbers and died while being taken to the hospital. Police are investigating.

Akhil Rupani, a 24-year-old software engineer from Nalgonda, died by suicide after reportedly struggling with job rejections and unemployment. He jumped in front of a train near Chityala railway station. Police have registered a case based on a complaint.

Two leopards were reportedly sighted on the premises of the Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in Balapur, Hyderabad, causing panic among residents. Forest officials and police are verifying CCTV footage, while the RCI school urged parents to keep children indoors.

Deputy Chief Minister said the Telangana government would introduce Rohith Vemula law shortly and the law department was already working on drafting a foolproof piece of legislation.

Before executing the project, the Chief Ministers of both Telugu States should discuss and finalise the water sharing ratio. This responsibility should be entrusted to the Central government, he added.

Industries Minister Sridhar Babu said Telangana was projected to export life sciences products worth Rs. 66,000 crore in 2024–25 financial years.

BRSV workers stage protest demanding action against teachers and hostel staff holding them responsible for the suicide attempt

After BJP leadership okayed his resignation, the Goshamahal MLA said he will always work with dedication and honesty for Hindutva, nationalism and Sanathan Dharma

The Jogulamba Gadwal DEO issued show-cause notices to 36 school headmasters for failing to record student attendance via the FRS app. While 36 schools had under 40 per cent attendance, five didn’t update records at all. Disciplinary action may follow

Starting next year, the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has decided to issue a memorandum of marks certificate, which is made using tear-proof and waterproof material, making it durable for lifetime. It will also come with QR code, making it easy for verification

Hyderabad Police have made elaborate security arrangements for Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu festival on July 13-14, deploying 2,500 personnel, CCTV surveillance, and special teams. DCP Reshmi Perumal said crowd control, theft prevention, and women’s safety are key focus areas

Granite quarry owners and workers staged a protest in Karimnagar seeking withdrawal of GO 14 and 16, citing heavy tax burden. They demanded continuation of GO 4 and warned that nearly 30,000 families face job loss if the crisis persists

A 47-year-old man, Pelya Rav Singh, died on the spot when his tractor overturned while ploughing a field in Mangal Singh Thanda, Kaddempeddur mandal. Police registered a case based on a complaint from his family and launched an investigation

Nizam College students staged a protest on Friday after several eligible candidates were denied hostel accommodation. With the college mess also shut due to financial issues, ABVP demanded urgent action, citing administrative failure and a lack of accountability

With top HCA officials facing criminal cases, questions arise about a possible leadership change. The vice-president may initiate action as per the constitution, but clarity on the next steps remains elusive

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme remains non-operational for the fourth season, affecting farmers across 13 districts. With Medigadda repairs delayed and no alternative plan in place, kharif sowing has dropped sharply and farmers are preparing to protest for relief

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has launched an intensive road maintenance drive, aiming to fix potholes, catch pits, and damaged medians at 7,500 locations across the city within a week, in a bid to improve traffic flow and ensure motorist safety

The tributaries of Godavari river like Wainganga, Wardha and Sabari have been overflowing due to the torrential rains and it caused Godavari to receive huge inflows.

Kothagudem police launched mobile hospital-ambulance services in remote Pusuguppa village in Cherla mandal. Developed with Rs 1 crore under Special Central Assistance, the facility aims to provide healthcare access to adivasis in Maoist-affected tribal areas

A woman and her disabled daughter died by suicide in Gouraram village, Siddipet, after consuming poison on Thursday night. The duo felt they were burdening their caregiver, who was ill. Police registered a case and are investigating

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar criticised the Congress government for failing to issue pattas to farmers after acquiring land for HMDA layouts. He also opposed land acquisition in fertile Kondapur villages without proper compensation or prior notice

The Telangana government has set up a committee to review staffing across departments, including the Sports Authority of Telangana. The move raises hopes for outsourced employees and could address long-pending staff shortages and employment conditions across various government bodies.