Telangana

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Telangana government of wasting Godavari waters by not operating the Kannepalli pumps. He warned of a looming irrigation and drinking water crisis, questioned the government's approach to Kaleshwaram and sought immediate pumping operations.

Family members of a woman who allegedly died by suicide after being harassed by a coal miner staged a road blockade in Mancherial, demanding his arrest. The protest ended after police assured them of action, though traffic remained disrupted for over two hours

Abids police have busted an alleged book piracy racket and arrested four people for selling counterfeit copies of popular titles. The case was registered following a complaint by Penguin Random House India’s representative, with charges filed under the BNS and Copyright Act.

Telangana’s iconic Bonalu festival will begin on July 16 at the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali Temple in Golconda. Month-long celebrations across 3,427 temples in Hyderabad will include traditional rituals, processions and government-supported arrangements to ensure a smooth experience for devotees.

Hyderabad Police and the Task Force seized nearly 25 litres of hash oil worth Rs 3.12 crore in two operations at Erragadda and Jubilee Hills. Five alleged drug peddlers were arrested and two consumers detained as officials investigated an Odisha-linked supply network.

Raj Kumar, the prime accused in the murder of six persons in Shabad, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Penjarla village. A pesticide bottle was recovered near the body, with police awaiting the postmortem report to confirm the exact cause of death

The National Medical Commission has proposed stricter rules for establishing medical colleges, including mandatory completed infrastructure, a corpus fund requirement and a zero-tolerance policy against influencing regulators. Stakeholders have 30 days to submit feedback on the draft amendments.

Masjid-e-Teenposh in Hyderabad's Red Hills is helping residents complete Special Intensive Revision (SIR) applications for electoral rolls free of cost. Young software engineers volunteer their time to assist senior citizens and others, turning the mosque into a community service centre.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned citizens against fake online shopping websites and fraudulent sale campaigns. Consumers are advised to verify websites, avoid advance payments outside official checkout systems, and report cyber fraud immediately through the 1930 helpline and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police seized a Honda Activa with an allegedly tampered registration number plate during a special enforcement drive at Afzalgunj T-Junction. The rider was detained, legal action initiated under the Motor Vehicles Act, and motorists warned against altering vehicle registration plates.

A suspected electrical short circuit in a refrigerator triggered a fire at a flat in Gayathri Srinivasam Apartment in Sangareddy on Monday morning. A woman escaped unhurt, while household articles, clothes and valuables worth an estimated Rs 50 lakh were destroyed

Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, successfully treated a 32-year-old woman doctor from Maharashtra who developed severe ARDS following influenza pneumonia. Advanced ECMO support, mechanical ventilation and multidisciplinary critical care helped her recover after 25 days of intensive treatment and rehabilitation.

The Army will conduct a recruitment rally under the Unit Headquarters Quota at AOC Centre, Secunderabad, from August 10 to October 11 for various Agniveer categories. Sports trials and musicians' aptitude tests will be held on August 6 and 7, respectively.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed 'SpudCell', a synthetic cell-like system made entirely from non-living materials. The laboratory-engineered system can acquire nutrients, replicate its genome, grow and divide, representing a significant advance in synthetic biology and artificial life research.

Hyderabad International Airport has been ranked the world's fourth most family-friendly airport by UK-based AttractionTickets.com. The airport scored 18.5 out of 20 for its child-friendly facilities, accessibility, passenger services and inclusive travel experience, making it one of only two Indian airports recognised.

Public health experts say surrogate marketing by commercial milk formula companies is contributing to declining exclusive breastfeeding rates in India. Despite strict advertising restrictions under the IMS Act, indirect promotions through doctors, influencers and digital campaigns are influencing parents' feeding decisions.

An eight-year-old girl died and her 31-year-old mother was left in critical condition after a common krait entered their house and bit them while they were asleep at Mallupally village in Medak district. The woman is undergoing treatment at a hospital

Telangana faces a looming drinking water crisis as deficient monsoon rains and El Niño have depleted reservoir storage and groundwater levels. Authorities are implementing contingency measures, but declining water reserves under Mission Bhagiratha have raised concerns over supplies in the coming months

Police have reportedly taken Raj Kumar, the prime suspect in the Shabad sextuple murder case, into custody in Suryapet. Investigators allege he killed six people, including a minor girl, over a POCSO case. Police are yet to officially confirm the arrest

Telangana launched the National Deworming Day campaign, administering Albendazole tablets to children and adolescents aged one to 19 years. The statewide initiative aims to eliminate worm infections, reduce anaemia, improve health and attendance, with a mop-up round scheduled on July 20

A bomb threat email targeting an incoming Riyadh-Hyderabad flight triggered heightened security at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. After the aircraft landed safely, exhaustive searches found no explosives. Police registered a case and launched an investigation to identify the email sender

A 25-year-old electrician died and his co-worker was seriously injured after their motorcycle crashed into a road median on a flyover in Bachupally, Hyderabad. Police suspect overspeeding caused the accident and have launched an investigation into the incident

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