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Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have launched an education initiative to support Class 9–10 students in Telangana’s Achampet Mandal, covering fees and study materials through the Deverakonda Foundation to reduce school dropouts and promote education

State BJP president N Ramchander Rao accused the Congress government of misleading people over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He alleged that the ruling party was spreading misinformation about voter benefits and criticised it for failing to fulfil election promises.

The Forest Department is set to launch safari tours at Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in Kothagudem district. Three safari vehicles have been procured and dedicated tracks developed to help visitors explore the sanctuary's wildlife, flora and scenic landscapes more effectively.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education announced the 2026 advanced supplementary examination results, with 49.29% of second-year students and 68.84% of first-year students passing. Girls outperformed boys in both categories. Recounting and re-verification applications will be accepted until June 18.

The Southwest Monsoon has temporarily stalled, delaying its advance across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Weather experts and climate researchers attribute the slowdown to dry air intrusion and El Nino conditions, raising concerns over rainfall availability for the Kharif agricultural season.

A C-PAC opinion poll suggests a dramatic political turnaround in Telangana, projecting the BRS to win 84 Assembly seats if elections were held now. The survey indicates declining support for the Congress government, which is estimated to secure only 22 seats.

Healthcare entrepreneur Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil has announced a Rs 2.6 crore humanitarian relief package for families affected by the Dubai road accident that killed seven workers and injured nine others. The initiative includes compensation, education support and emergency assistance.

Farmers' organisations say monkey and wild animal attacks remain a major obstacle to crop diversification in Telangana. While commercial and horticultural crops offer opportunities, recurring crop damage and the high cost of solar fencing continue to push cultivators towards paddy cultivation.

Amid growing protests over delayed salaries and honorariums, the Telangana government has directed all departments to ensure timely payments from the first day of every month and warned officials of action for lapses in salary disbursement.

A 60-year-old tenant farmer from Buggaram mandal in Jagtial district allegedly died by suicide, reportedly due to mounting debts and poor crop yield. Police said he consumed pesticides. He was later found dead on the outskirts of Buggaram

A goods train carrying concrete sleepers derailed near Peddapalli railway junction on Tuesday after crossing Goureddypet railway gate. Railway officials rushed to the spot and restoration work is underway. No casualties have been reported so far

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Hyderabad and neighbouring districts, warning of moderate rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Several parts of Telangana are expected to receive rainfall over the next few hours, with intense showers likely in some city areas

The Telangana government has issued fresh guidelines for tuition fee reimbursement under the DBT model, specifying timelines for fund release and auto-renewal of scholarships. The move follows criticism from students, colleges and the High Court over the earlier policy

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.

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.

Cash shortages in several rural bank branches across Telangana have led to limits on withdrawals, causing difficulties for farmers during the sowing season. Many farmers depend on cash for labour and farm-related expenses and are unable to fully use digital payment systems.

The Telangana government is preparing to introduce an e-Cabinet system to digitise Cabinet proceedings and reduce paper use. Ministers will access agenda notes electronically through a NIC-supported platform, aligning the State with several others that have adopted paperless governance.

A herd of about 30 elephants moving through farms in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district near Kumram Bheem Asifabad sparked panic among locals. Forest officials are monitoring and attempting diversion as farmers fear crop damage and renewed human-elephant conflict

The Telangana Public Service Commission has increased the application processing fee for recruitment notifications from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000, triggering protests among unemployed youth. Aspirants say the steep hike places an additional financial burden on candidates seeking government jobs.

A 28-year-old tractor driver, Jadhav Gnaneshwar, died after the vehicle overturned near a bridge at Lendiguda village in Echoda mandal of Adilabad district. He was transporting a cultivator for repairs when the accident occurred. Police have registered a case.