- newRevanth dismisses BRS demand to operate Kaleshwaram pumps, cites lack of flood waters
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy defended the government's decision not to operate the Kannepally pump house, citing inadequate rainfall and floodwaters due to El Niño. He challenged K Chandrashekhar Rao to suggest repairs for the Kaleshwaram project and criticised Congress legislators for weak political messaging
- 47 mins ago 7 Jul 26, 10:05pm - - newTelangana High Court directs continuation of bullet-resistant vehicle for RS Praveen Kumar
The Telangana High Court directed the State government to continue providing a Bullet Resistant Vehicle to retired IPS officer and BRS leader Dr R S Praveen Kumar. It also asked the Director General of Police to consider his representation for restoration of the vehicle
- 2 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 8:45pm - - newTelangana High Court seeks details of police vacancies from State government
The Telangana High Court directed the State government to file a detailed counter on vacancies in the Police Department within a week. The order came while hearing a PIL seeking the filling of sanctioned posts and implementation of an annual recruitment calendar
- 2 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 8:42pm - - newTelangana Excise seizes banned synthetic drug worth Rs 1.60 crore in Hyderabad
The Telangana Excise and Prohibition Department, along with the Drugs Control Administration, seized 5.860 kg of banned synthetic drug N-Benzylpiperazine worth Rs 1.60 crore during a raid in Nacharam. A case was registered, and investigations into the supply chain are continuing
- 2 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 8:40pm - - newThree arrested for robbing woman near Kattedan in Hyderabad
The Mailardevpally police arrested three youths for allegedly assaulting and robbing a woman near Kattedan. The accused allegedly snatched her Vivo mobile phone and Rs 4,500. Police recovered the stolen phone, part of the cash, and the scooter used in the offence
- 2 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 8:38pm - - newOfficial committee to strengthen digital governance
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy constituted an official committee to strengthen digital governance in Telangana and directed it to submit a report within 100 days. He also ordered action against agencies delaying salaries and instructed officials to digitise employees' data
- 2 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 8:30pm - - newBRS blames Congress-BJP for Hyderabad Metro delay
The BRS accused the Congress government and the BJP-led Centre of delaying the Hyderabad Metro Rail expansion. It questioned the lack of approval for Metro Phase II, criticised the shelving of the Raidurg-Airport corridor and raised concerns over irrigation projects
- 3 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 8:20pm - - newHyderabad’s Grade E lakes emerge as breeding grounds for vector-borne diseases
Several Grade E lakes in Hyderabad have become major breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes due to severe pollution, low oxygen levels and water hyacinth growth, raising concerns over dengue, chikungunya and malaria risks, according to experts and the Telangana Lake Health Survey.
- 3 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 7:50pm - - newTRSMA urges Telangana government to protect budget private schools
The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association urged the State government to protect budget private schools from alleged harassment by bogus student organisations and activists. It sought security for schools and warned of legal action against those disrupting the academic environment
- 3 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 7:32pm - - newDOST 2026 intra-college web options to begin on July 10
The Telangana Council of Higher Education and Commissionerate of Collegiate Education have released the DOST 2026 intra-college phase schedule. Students can exercise web options from July 10 to 13, while seat allotment will be announced on July 14
- 3 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 7:27pm - - newLabourer killed after speeding Bullet motorcycle hits him in Shamshabad
A 49-year-old labourer died after a speeding Bullet motorcycle allegedly hit him while he was crossing a road near Peddatupra village in Shamshabad. The rider was taken into custody after police registered a case based on a complaint by the victim's wife
- 3 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 7:24pm - - newTelangana Medical Council flags unauthorised aesthetic training at Hitec City clinic
The Telangana Medical Council raised concerns after inspecting HairSigns Clinic in Hitec City, alleging that aesthetic medicine training was being conducted by an unqualified individual. The Council plans to forward its report to the Dental Council and initiate an FIR against fake institutions
- 4 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 7:10pm - - newAhmedabad blasts: Gujarat HC upholds death for two convicted in Hyderabad twin blasts case
The Gujarat High Court upheld the death sentences of Mohammed Akbar Ismail Chaudhary and Aneeq Shafique Sayeed in the Ahmedabad serial blasts case. The duo had earlier been sentenced to death by a Hyderabad court for their role in the 2007 twin bomb blasts
- 4 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 7:08pm - - newFormer India captain Shabbir Ali to attend Durand Trophy unveiling by President Murmu
Former India football captain Shabbir Ali has been invited as a guest of honour for the Durand Trophy flag-off and unveiling ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Hyderabad football legend described the invitation as a proud moment that revived memories of Indian football's golden era
- 4 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 7:05pm - - newDraperU India hosts storytelling workshop for startup founders in Hyderabad
DraperU India organised an invite-only workshop on "Building Influence Through Storytelling" at its Hyderabad campus. The event brought together founders, entrepreneurs and creators to learn storytelling, personal branding, content creation and community-building strategies from industry experts.
- 4 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 7:04pm -
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Telangana's Saanvi Shree put up a spirited fight before losing to top seed Vyomika Khandelwal in the girls' under-19 semifinals of the NMDC Telangana Open Squash Championship, as finalists across various junior, senior and masters categories were decided
- 4 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 7:01pm - - newSringeri Jagadguru performs Vedapatashala Sankusthapana in Andhra Pradesh
Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji performed the Sankusthapana of a Vedapatashala at Orvakallu, planted sacred saplings and praised Joginipally Santosh Kumar's Green India Challenge for promoting afforestation, rewilding and ecological awareness rooted in Sanatana Dharma
- 4 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 6:53pm - - newAI adoption in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh can accelerate India’s growth
Industry and public policy experts said Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are well positioned to drive India's AI-led growth through their strengths in technology, manufacturing, research and public sector innovation during a discussion on Prosus' white paper on artificial intelligence adoption
- 4 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 6:48pm - - newKadiyam’s review meeting with Endowments officials leaves Konda Surekha fuming
Endowments Minister Konda Surekha has sought disciplinary action against Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari after he held a review meeting with Endowments Department officials without informing her, triggering fresh political tensions within the Telangana Congress over administrative protocol and internal differences
- 4 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 6:44pm - - newHyderabad twin blasts and Ahmedabad serial blasts linked by common IM network
Court proceedings revealed that the 2007 Hyderabad twin blasts and the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts were closely linked through the same Indian Mujahideen leadership, operatives, bomb-making methods and organisational network, strengthening the prosecution's case of a coordinated multi-state terror campaign
- 4 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 6:41pm - - newOsmania University students demand recruitment notifications, hold massive protest
Osmania University protest, United Student Unions, Telangana government jobs, Police recruitment Telangana, OU student protest, annual job calendar Telangana, unemployment allowance Telangana, fee reimbursement Telangana, scholarship arrears, Hyderabad student protest
- 5 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 6:10pm - - newMBBS students at Government Medical College Medak raise safety concerns over snake sightings
MBBS students at Government Medical College, Medak, have urged authorities to improve hostel safety and hygiene, alleging frequent snake and scorpion sightings, recent scorpion sting incidents and poor mess conditions. They have sought immediate pest control measures and infrastructure repairs.
- 5 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 6:00pm - - newGHMC holds meeting with political parties on SIR 2026 electoral roll revision
The GHMC District Election Officer held a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties and urged them to cooperate with the Special Intensive Revision 2026 exercise. Parties were asked to direct their Booth Level Agents to assist eligible voters in completing enumeration forms.
- 5 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 5:40pm - - newHyderabad: Internet centres witness rush as voters submit SIR enumeration forms
Internet and online service centres across Hyderabad are witnessing a surge in visitors as voters rush to submit SIR enumeration forms. Many are paying Rs 100–150 for online submissions, while some express concerns over costs, delays and uncertainty surrounding the process.
- 5 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 5:31pm - - newHyderabad to host Spain-backed grassroots football development initiative
A grassroots football development initiative backed by Sports Village Europa and Silver Stone Sports Academy will be launched in Hyderabad. The programme will introduce European coaching methods, identify young talent and feature a proposed visit by Spanish youth footballer Arturo Garcia Perez.
- 5 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 5:27pm - - newSIR 2026: Telangana voters struggle to trace 2002 electoral roll records
Several voters in Telangana are facing difficulties linking their SIR 2026 enumeration forms with the 2002 electoral rolls due to Telugu-only records, spelling variations in English names and challenges in locating polling station details and serial numbers.
- 5 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 5:25pm - - newConcrete mixer operators protest outside Khairatabad RTO over heavy fines
Concrete mixer operators and construction workers staged a protest outside the Khairatabad RTO office against hefty penalties imposed on their vehicles. The demonstration, held during a Telangana bandh, led to a brief confrontation with police before the protesters eventually dispersed.
- 6 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 5:10pm - - newKAARV unveils healthcare innovation at ICIE Deal Room in Dubai
KAARV IT Consultancy FZ-LLC unveiled KAARV Milestone 1.0 at the ICIE Deal Room in Dubai. The company said the initiative led to a USD 4 million investment commitment and strengthened its efforts to expand globally through strategic partnerships and innovation.
- 6 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 5:05pm - - newHyderabad: Businessman duped of Rs 2.7 crore in fake iPhone, gold scam
A Hyderabad businessman allegedly lost Rs 2.70 crore after fraudsters promised discounted Apple iPhones, electronic goods, gold and a franchise opportunity. The accused neither delivered the products nor refunded the money, prompting the victim to file a complaint with the CCS police.
- 6 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 4:57pm - - newWoman arrested for allegedly killing husband in Miyapur
A woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband with the help of her lover, nearly seven months after reporting him missing. Police claim the victim's body was buried near the Maharashtra border, while the woman's alleged accomplice remains absconding.
- 6 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 4:48pm - - newDr Shamsheer Vayalil’s Rs 2.6 crore relief reaches families of Dubai crash victims
Families of migrant workers who died in the Emirates Road crash in Dubai have begun receiving financial assistance under Dr Shamsheer Vayalil's Rs 2.6-crore humanitarian relief package. Each bereaved family is receiving Rs 26 lakh, with educational support for children also being planned.
- 6 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 4:43pm - - newCDSCO cracks down on duplicate drug brand names to prevent medication errors
Drug regulators have introduced stricter rules to eliminate duplicate and deceptively similar medicine brand names. The new First-to-Register policy and mandatory Sugam portal verification aim to prevent medication errors, improve patient safety and ensure unique brand names across the pharmaceutical industry.
- 6 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 4:33pm - - newUniversity of Hyderabad opens admissions for UG and Integrated PG programmes
The University of Hyderabad has invited online applications for admission to its undergraduate and integrated postgraduate programmes for the 2026–27 academic year. Admissions to 17 programmes, comprising 470 seats, will be based on CUET (UG) 2026 scores. Applications close on July 21.
- 6 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 4:23pm - - newHyderabad airport welcomes flyadeal’s inaugural Riyadh service
flyadeal, the low-cost airline of the Saudia Group, has launched its inaugural daily service between Riyadh and Hyderabad, marking its entry into India. The new route strengthens Hyderabad's international connectivity and offers seamless onward travel to multiple destinations across Saudi Arabia.
- 7 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 4:12pm - - newTwo men steal Rs 1 lakh mobile phone in Saroornagar
Two unidentified men allegedly staged a fake fall to distract a passerby and stole his mobile phone worth around Rs 1 lakh in Saroornagar. The incident was captured on CCTV, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation to identify the suspects.
- 8 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 2:34pm - - newContract healthcare workers protest in Hyderabad
Contract healthcare workers staged a one-hour protest at Telangana government hospitals, demanding higher wages, timely salary payments and implementation of labour laws. Unions warned of a larger protest and possible strike if the government fails to address their long-pending grievances
- 9 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 1:27pm - - newBRS shifts into aggressive mode
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has intensified its campaign against the Telangana government, focusing on farmers' issues, alleged irregularities and organisational rebuilding. Senior leaders are touring the state to strengthen grassroots support and prepare for sustained political mobilisation ahead of future elections
- 10 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 12:41pm - - newTelangana woman kills husband by injecting toilet cleaner
A woman in Telangana's Nizamabad district, along with her alleged lover and his friend, was arrested for allegedly murdering her husband by injecting toilet cleaner into his IV line after an earlier attempt to kill him by pushing him off a terrace failed
- 11 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 11:52am - - newSLBC tunnel to be completed by June 2028, says Uttam Kumar Reddy
Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Telangana government is committed to completing the SLBC tunnel by June 2028. He reviewed project progress, stressed safety, resolved bottlenecks and directed officials to accelerate construction using advanced technology and additional equipment
- 23 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 12:14am - - newTelangana Assembly constitutes Select Committee on Hate Speech Bill and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill
Assembly Speaker G Prasad Kumar constituted a 13-member Select Committee headed by Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar to examine the Telangana Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026. The committee has been asked to submit its report before the Monsoon Session concludes
- 23 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 12:03am - - newTelangana Legislature announces committees for 2026-27
The Telangana Legislature has announced the constitution of Welfare and other Joint Committees, Legislative Assembly Committees and Legislative Council Committees for 2026-27, appointing chairpersons for various panels, including Kadiyam Srihari, Medipally Sathyam, Payam Venkateswarlu and others
- 23 hours ago 7 Jul 26, 12:00am - - newIndia records dominant wins on Day 2 of U-23 Asian Boxing Championships
Asian champion Vishvanath Suresh led India's impressive performance on Day 2 of the U-23 Asian Boxing Championships in Jakarta with a dominant victory. Ganga, Hitesh and Tanu also registered convincing wins, while Sagar Jakhar lost by disqualification
- 23 hours ago 6 Jul 26, 11:59pm - - newHyderabad E-Champions finish league stage unbeaten with win over Nalgonda Knights
Hyderabad E-Champions defeated Anurag Nalgonda Knights by five wickets to finish the Sreenidhi University TG20 League stage unbeaten and secure the top spot. Vaishnav Reddy, Shanmukha Ashwin, Abhirath Reddy and Ajay Dev Goud starred in the comprehensive victory
- 23 hours ago 6 Jul 26, 11:57pm - - newHigh Court reserves orders on Bandi Sai Bhageerath’s bail petition in POCSO case
After hearing the rival submissions, Justice K Sujana reserved the matter for orders and posted the pronouncement of the verdict to July 9
- 23 hours ago 6 Jul 26, 11:51pm - - newHC orders status quo on Fatima Owaisi Educational Institution building
Telangana High Court issues restraining order against GHMC officials from taking any coercive action
- 23 hours ago 6 Jul 26, 11:43pm - - newDouble-bedroom house beneficiary alleges bribery in Kollur
A family allotted a double-bedroom house at the Kollur housing complex approached the Ranga Reddy Collectorate, alleging that their house was locked and they were asked to pay Rs. 3 lakh despite possessing a valid allotment patta. An inquiry has been ordered.
- 23 hours ago 6 Jul 26, 11:34pm - - newTelangana ACB arrests DSP Sankireddy Bheem Reddy in disproportionate assets case
The Telangana ACB arrested DSP Sankireddy Bheem Reddy in a disproportionate assets case after searches at 16 locations allegedly uncovered multiple properties, cash, gold, silver and investments. He was taken into custody and will be produced before the designated ACB court
- 23 hours ago 6 Jul 26, 11:27pm - - newEtala Rajender backs BRS demand to operate Kanepally pump house
BJP MP Etala Rajender urged the Telangana government to operate the Kannepally pump house, saying it would help utilise available Godavari water for irrigation and drinking purposes. He also cautioned about possible drought conditions linked to El Nino and urged the government to avoid political considerations
- 24 hours ago 6 Jul 26, 10:57pm - - CM holds tourism review without Tourism Minister, fuelling political debate
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy reviewed the Tourism Department without Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, triggering political attention amid BRS criticism. The meeting focused on tourism infrastructure, eco-tourism and heritage projects, while Krishna Rao simultaneously chaired a separate review meeting in Kollapur
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 10:43pm - - MA&UD forms four working groups to strengthen HUMTA
The MA&UD Department has constituted four working groups to strengthen HUMTA by improving policy planning, road infrastructure, public space management and intelligent traffic systems, aiming to ensure better coordination, faster implementation and efficient urban mobility across the Hyderabad metropolitan region
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 10:18pm - - Hyderabad court convicts man in matrimonial harassment case
A Hyderabad court sentenced a tailor to five years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a Rs. 5,000 fine after convicting him in a matrimonial harassment and unnatural offence case registered on a complaint filed by his wife alleging physical and sexual abuse
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 9:57pm - - Varsha Sanjeev enters Heyball National Championships semifinals
Varsha Sanjeev marked her return to competitive cue sports by reaching the women's semifinals of the Heyball National Championships after defeating Amee Kamani. Brijesh Damani also impressed, advancing to the men's last four with a win over Shivam Arora
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 9:41pm - - SIR in Hyderabad: Several doubts and questions are being raised by voters, and Telangana Today provides answers to address them
Telangana Today answers 50 common questions on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, explaining voter registration, enumeration forms, duplicate votes, document requirements, BLO visits, corrections, and measures to protect eligible voting rights
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 9:21pm - - Decades-old tree uprooted by gusty winds narrowly misses children in Secunderabad
A decades-old tree was uprooted by strong winds outside a private school in Secunderabad, narrowly missing children waiting after school. Several vehicles were damaged, while residents criticised the GHMC's response despite TGSPDCL officials acting swiftly to prevent power-related hazards.
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 7:43pm - - K Himateja’s unbeaten century powers Khammam Aces to victory
K Himateja smashed an unbeaten 103 to guide Anvita Khammam Aces to a 19-run victory over Medak Falcons in the Sreenidhi University TG20 League. The win lifted the Aces to second place, while the Falcons remained at the bottom of the standings
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 7:32pm - - Shreyas Iyer to lead India in T20I series against Zimbabwe
Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare later this month, while Shubman Gill will lead the ODI side against England. Shivam Dube has replaced Nitish Kumar Reddy in the ODI squad
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 7:27pm - - World Archery upgrades Jyothi Surekha Vennam’s medal to silver
World Archery has upgraded Jyothi Surekha Vennam's bronze medal from the 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup Final in Nanjing to silver after Mexico's Marina Bernal was disqualified for violating anti-doping regulations, adding another milestone to the Indian archer's decorated career
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 7:24pm - - MMC set a milestone in set up of ‘Aerobin’ composters under Solid Waste Management-2026
The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has launched an Aerobin composting initiative to process wet waste without electricity. Following a successful pilot in Peerzadiguda, 80 more composters will be installed across selected locations to promote sustainable waste management and organic manure production
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 7:21pm - - Sanjay Dutt meets cancer patients at Basavatarakam Hospital in Hyderabad
Sanjay Dutt visited Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute in Hyderabad, where he interacted with patients, met doctors and shared his own cancer recovery journey. Nandamuri Balakrishna felicitated the actor during the visit.
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 6:52pm - - Retired BSNL employee loses Rs 4.19 lakh in fake Hyderabad Water Board scam
A retired BSNL employee from LB Nagar lost Rs 4.19 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as Hyderabad Water Board officials tricked him through a fake WhatsApp message about an overdue bill and water meter KYC verification. Police have launched an investigation.
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 6:36pm - - India Meteorological Department forecasts rain and strong winds across Telangana
Hyderabad and neighbouring districts continue to experience pleasant weather with overcast skies and light showers. The India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain across Telangana and issued alerts for strong surface winds and thunderstorms in several districts.
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 6:25pm - - Allu Arjun appears virtually as Sandhya Theatre stampede case adjourned to July 29
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.
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 6:16pm - - Woman booked for allegedly securing Rs 10 lakh SBI loan using forged documents
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.
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 6:10pm - - Two men, juvenile held with 41 kg ganja at Secunderabad Railway Station
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.
- 1 day ago 6 Jul 26, 6:05pm - - Telangana deploys AI-driven handheld X-ray devices to improve TB diagnosis
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.
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