Telangana

The Nampally Criminal Court adjourned the hearing in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case to July 29 after several accused failed to appear. Allu Arjun attended the proceedings virtually from Mumbai. Police have charge-sheeted 23 accused in connection with the incident.

The Medipally police have booked a woman for allegedly obtaining a Rs 10 lakh personal loan from the State Bank of India using forged salary slips and fabricated documents. The alleged fraud surfaced after the loan account turned into a Non-Performing Asset following repayment defaults.

The Government Railway Police and the EAGLE team arrested two men and a juvenile at Secunderabad railway station after seizing 41.131 kg of ganja worth Rs 20.5 lakh. Police said the contraband was being transported from Odisha to Nagpur via Hyderabad.

The Union Health Ministry has introduced portable AI-powered X-ray devices under a pilot project in Telangana to improve tuberculosis detection. The technology provides instant chest X-ray analysis, helps identify missed TB cases, and enables health workers to monitor treatment progress in remote communities.

A 45-year-old document writer from Warangal died by suicide after jumping in front of a train near Kazipet railway station while on a video call with his wife. Police said the incident followed an alleged property dispute and have launched an investigation.

D Srinivasa Reddy, Director of CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, has been awarded the CRSI Silver Medal for his outstanding contributions to chemical research, medicinal chemistry and scientific leadership. The honour recognises his pioneering work, research publications, patents and innovations in chemical sciences.

Fernandez Hospital has launched Little Fernz, a dedicated paediatric inpatient service at its Banjara Hills, Bogulkunta and Hyderguda facilities. The service offers family-centred care, expert paediatric treatment and short-stay hospitalisation for children with common medical conditions.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau trapped Cheryala Tahsildar Korra Dileep Naik in Siddipet district for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 70,000 bribe to process 11 NALA land conversion applications. He was arrested and produced before the special ACB court in Hyderabad.

The gaming industry's continued shift towards digital distribution has reignited concerns over ownership, game preservation and accessibility. Many gamers argue that eliminating physical discs would reduce consumer choice, weaken the second-hand market and fundamentally change the console gaming experience.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of worsening Telangana's agrarian crisis by refusing to utilise the Kaleshwaram project despite adequate Godavari water. He alleged political vendetta, highlighted farmers' distress and reaffirmed the BRS's commitment to hamali workers' welfare.

As Hyderabad's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls gathers momentum, many voters claim Booth Level Officers have not yet visited their homes. Residents are approaching local leaders and BLOs directly for enumeration forms, while political parties continue trading allegations over the process.

Booth-Level Officers involved in Telangana's Special Intensive Revision exercise have reported several issues, including incorrect voter details, invalid corrections, improper photographs, language barriers and delays during house visits, making the electoral roll revision process more time-consuming and challenging.

A 29-year-old vehicle washing service centre owner was allegedly stabbed to death in Balapur after an ongoing dispute with two acquaintances. Police said the suspects called him outside before attacking him. A manhunt has been launched to arrest the absconding accused.

Hyderabad's ambitious Rs 14,725-crore underground power cabling project has been delayed due to funding constraints and unresolved implementation issues. Officials say the government is prioritising the creation of a third DISCOM before taking up the large-scale infrastructure project.

Two villages in Medak district have significantly increased enrolment in government schools after restricting private school buses from entering their villages. Teachers, supported by sarpanches and residents, say the initiative has encouraged parents to choose government schools over private institutions.

An accused in a POCSO case allegedly escaped from Mahabubnagar District Jail after scaling the prison wall in the early hours of Monday. The DIG of Prisons has launched an inquiry into the security breach, while efforts are underway to trace the absconding accused.

Ramakanth's Ranch in Kethireddypally offers Hyderabad residents a countryside escape with horse riding, farm animals, jeep rides, nature trails and curated wellness experiences. Spread across 29 acres, the retreat provides a peaceful weekend getaway just a short drive from the city.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao demanded the withdrawal of the government order establishing a dump yard at Siddapur in Ranga Reddy district, alleging it would damage agriculture, pollute water sources and threaten livelihoods, while warning of a statewide agitation if the decision is not revoked.

A BRS delegation met Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy, urging the Election Commission to extend the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls by one month, alleging procedural lapses, inadequate voter verification, poor BLO training and technical shortcomings in the ongoing exercise.

An Intermediate first-year student has gone missing from a Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Kotapalli, Mancherial district. Police have registered a case and formed special teams to trace her, while parents demanded stronger security measures at government-run residential educational institutions.

Hyderabad marked World Zoonoses Day with awareness drives, seminars and free anti-rabies vaccination camps. Veterinary experts highlighted the importance of preventing zoonotic diseases, noting that nearly 60 per cent of human infectious diseases originate in animals and stressing timely vaccination of pets.

A 29-year-old businessman was allegedly stabbed to death in Balapur during the early hours of Monday following a dispute. Police said two acquaintances attacked him after calling him outside his residence. A manhunt has been launched to trace the absconding suspects.

A court in Nampally is scheduled to hear the Sandhya Theatre stampede case on Monday. The proceedings involve 23 accused, including actor Allu Arjun, while the court has insisted that all accused must appear before further hearings continue.

A minor fire, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, broke out in the property room on the third floor of Hyderabad's Nampally Criminal Court. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze, and no injuries or casualties were reported