Telangana

An 18-year-old youth, Maraboyina Srikanth, died by suicide at Polampally village in Medak district after reportedly being upset over his family's inability to buy him a motorbike. Chegunta police registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident

Mahavitaran employees climbed an electricity pole to escape a tiger that emerged from bushes while they were carrying out maintenance work in Pulzhari village of Chandrapur district. A video of the incident went viral, drawing widespread attention on social media

BRS leaders launched their 'Chalo Karnataka' campaign, accusing Karnataka of blocking Krishna, Bhima and Tungabhadra waters through illegal projects and hydraulic gates. They demanded immediate release of water, completion of the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, and vowed to continue agitation to safeguard Telangana’s water rights.

Former Narsampet MLA and senior BRS leader Peddi Sudarshan Reddy suffered a heart attack in Hanamkonda on Sunday. He was stabilised after emergency treatment at Rohini Hospital and later shifted to Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad, through a green corridor.

Hyderabad police traced three minor girls who had gone missing from Domalguda and safely reunited them with their family. The girls were found in Chhattisgarh after a coordinated search. Police said they had left home following frequent quarrels between their parents.

A 58-year-old industrial worker died after collapsing while on duty at GSB Forge Private Limited in Sangareddy district. His family and co-workers staged a protest, holding the management responsible and demanding compensation and an inquiry into the incident

Adilabad police busted an inter-district motorbike-lifting gang and arrested 10 members while six others remain absconding. Police seized stolen vehicles, mobile phones, auto-rickshaws, a car and a knife. The gang allegedly operated across several erstwhile districts and targeted parked two-wheelers

A leopard was killed after being hit by an unidentified vehicle at Gangaram in Medak district on Sunday morning. Forest officials shifted the carcass to a veterinary hospital and have launched efforts to identify the vehicle before conducting the burial as per guidelines.

BRS leaders from Mahabubnagar launched the 'Chalo Karnataka' programme, alleging that Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh were diverting Krishna basin waters and harming Telangana's irrigation interests. The party demanded the removal of alleged illegal barrages and a halt to new projects.

Hyderabad police traced three minor girls who had gone missing from Domalguda and safely reunited them with their family. The girls were found in Chhattisgarh after a coordinated search. Police said they had left home following frequent quarrels between their parents.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 572 motorists for drunken driving during a two-day special enforcement drive. Five drivers recorded blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels above 300, indicating severe intoxication. All offenders have been booked and will appear before the court.

Hyderabad's seasonal rainfall deficit has widened to 40 per cent as dry weather pushes up temperatures across the city and neighbouring districts. While Medchal-Malkajgiri recorded a 59 per cent deficit, the IMD has forecast light to moderate rain across Telangana over the coming days.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar suspended Malakpet Inspector Kumbham Narasimha following an internal inquiry that reportedly found negligence and lapses in handling cases during his tenure at Sultan Bazar Police Station. Further departmental proceedings will continue against the officer

Senior BRS leader and former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy suffered a heart attack at his Hanamkonda residence and was admitted to Rohini Hospital in critical condition. BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao enquired about his health and treatment

Four girl students from a Zilla Parishad High School in Sangareddy’s Isnapur area went missing under mysterious circumstances. The daughters of migrant workers left home with school bags but never reached school. Police registered a case and launched a search operation

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned Indiramma housing scheme applicants about cyber fraud attempts involving fake APK files, WhatsApp links and websites. He urged people to avoid sharing personal details, OTPs and banking information, and use official channels for payments and queries

TGPSC has ordered a probe after OMR answer sheets from the 2018 Hostel Welfare Officers recruitment exam were found on a roadside in Hyderabad. The Commission said the confidential documents were due for disposal and vowed strict action if any procedural lapse is found

Two teenagers were killed and another injured after a speeding tipper lorry rammed their scooter in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally early Sunday. The victims were heading to play cricket when the accident occurred. Police seized the vehicle, registered a case and began investigating

A 23-year-old youth, Mada Anil, was found murdered with his throat slit at BR Nagar in Warangal’s Urs Gutta area on Saturday. Police suspect enmity with one Mahesh and have registered a case based on the complaint of the victim’s family.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced that special sessions of the Assembly and Council will be held in August to discuss lowering the minimum age for contesting elections to 21 years. He said a resolution would be passed and sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approval.

The Telangana government's Resource Mobilisation Cabinet Sub-Committee has decided to fast-track land monetisation and pooling projects to strengthen revenue generation. Chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, the meeting directed officials to identify land parcels across districts and ensure revenue mobilisation aligns with State Budget targets for 2026-27.

Telangana’s annual Vanamahotsavam plantation drive has slowed down, with only 16.62 per cent of the target achieved more than a month after its launch. Deficient rainfall has raised concerns over sapling survival, even as plantation targets have been reduced year-on-year due to limited land availability.

Khammam police constable Pilli Raju has won three medals at the State Police Sports Meet 2026 and successfully completed the gruelling KGF Ultra Gold Run 70K marathon in Karnataka.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has accused the Congress and BJP of running a coordinated propaganda campaign by linking its working president KT Rama Rao to Globarena, now Coempt Edutech. Party spokesperson Manne Krishank demanded proof from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, citing past approvals and contracts under Congress governments to refute the allegations.