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Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has directed officials to utilise irrigation lands, reservoirs and canal systems for solar power generation. Feasibility studies indicate potential for up to 7,000 MW capacity, helping reduce power costs and create sustainable energy sources

Three siblings from Hyderabad drowned in the Godavari river near Basar in Nirmal district while taking a holy dip before visiting the Sri Gnana Saraswathi temple. Police said strong currents swept them away as they attempted to rescue one another

A CID team visited Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat office in Kolkata amid a probe into alleged forged signatures of TMC MLAs. The controversy has triggered the party’s first major split, with rebels backing Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition

Fourteen Kuki individuals abducted in Manipur’s Senapati district on May 13 were released after nearly a month. The United Naga Council and civil society groups facilitated their safe release following appeals from governments, church bodies, and tribal organisations

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated Singappen, a special police unit dedicated to women’s and children’s safety. He unveiled its insignia, flagged off patrol vehicles, and drove one himself at the Rajarathinam Stadium launch event in Chennai

Seven persons were burnt alive after a blast triggered a massive fire at an alleged illegal firecracker storage facility in Jaipur's Khoh Nagoriyan area. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, while questions are being raised over safety lapses and accountability

Eight workers died and six were injured in a molten steel explosion at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and Minister Lokesh visited victims, assured government support, announced ex gratia, and stressed safety audits to prevent future accidents

Karimnagar MLA Gangula Kamalakar accused the Congress government of mismanaging Singareni Collieries, alleging coal reserve discrepancies, contract favoritism, and financial distress. He claimed SCCL faces a ₹4,000 crore overdraft and demanded a CBI probe into alleged irregularities

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala accused the Modi government of reducing subsidised LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme, claiming the move will burden Karnataka’s women with ₹900 crore annually and impose nearly ₹25,000 crore on women nationwide

Narendra Modi will visit France and Slovakia from June 13-19, holding talks with Emmanuel Macron and Robert Fico, attending the G7 Summit and participating in key innovation and technology events

The Telangana EAGLE Force, in coordination with the NCB and Customs Department, arrested a Hyderabad woman at RGIA and seized 2.15 kg of hydroponic ganja. Investigators suspect an international trafficking network that allegedly recruited financially vulnerable individuals as drug couriers.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan alleged that the Congress government targeted former MP Balka Suman after he raised concerns over alleged irregularities in SCCL. He demanded a comprehensive investigation into coal-related issues and accused the government of suppressing opposition voices.

The Supreme Court ruled that the Delhi High Court has jurisdiction to hear service termination disputes involving CAPF personnel, including BSF members, even when the cause of action arose outside Delhi, citing the presence of central authorities and constitutional writ jurisdiction

A portion of the parapet wall of the Devan Devdi Gate collapsed following heavy rain in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening. The debris fell on shop sheds near Chatta Bazaar Road, while passers-by escaped unharmed. Authorities cleared the debris and temporarily closed the road.

Heavy pre-monsoon showers lashed Hyderabad on Tuesday, causing severe traffic congestion and waterlogging across several areas. While temperatures dropped significantly, IMD Hyderabad clarified that the southwest monsoon has not yet reached the city despite advancing into parts of Telangana.

The annual fish prasadam distribution by the Bathini family continued at Hyderabad’s Exhibition Grounds, attracting thousands from across India. Now in its 180th year, the event saw participants from multiple states queueing up to receive the traditional offering on Mrigasira Karthi.

A 65-year-old man in Mandya allegedly killed his wife and son before dying by suicide. Police said a note recovered from the house cited mounting debt, home-loan EMI pressure and business losses. Investigators are probing the circumstances surrounding the triple tragedy

Medicover Hospitals Financial District and Doctyn Academy have signed an MoU to provide advanced clinical training, certification programmes and professional education for healthcare personnel. The initiative aims to strengthen clinical skills, leadership development and patient care standards across the healthcare sector.

Farmers’ organisations have alleged that tenant farmers in Telangana continue to face exclusion from subsidies, institutional credit, disaster relief and MSP procurement. A survey covering 1,816 tenant farmers highlighted growing distress, while officials assured discussions on welfare measures and policy reforms.

A petition in the Supreme Court has sought a CBI probe into alleged horse-trading involving C Joseph Vijay's party after four former AIADMK MLAs joined the ruling TVK. The plea also seeks rules to curb post-election defections and political inducements

More than two decades after a sacred Alam disappeared from Aza Khana Zehra in Hyderabad’s Darulshifa, the mystery remains unsolved. Despite investigations spanning multiple states and foreign countries, police failed to trace the relic and eventually closed the case.

Weavers in Rajanna-Sircilla are facing difficulties in producing Indira Mahila Shakthi sarees due to delays in yarn supply and rising yarn prices. With a July 31 deadline approaching, cooperative societies fear they may struggle to complete weaving orders on time.

The Centre announced an interim allocation of Rs 95,692 crore under the new VB-G RAM G scheme to ensure a smooth transition from MGNREGA. Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said no state would face funding cuts and rural employment would continue uninterrupted

Sabyasachi Dutta was arrested in an extortion and criminal intimidation case in West Bengal and remanded to eight days of police custody. As he was taken to and from court, some people protested by throwing eggs, tomatoes and cow dung at him