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A 12-year-old boy, identified as Charan from Rajiv Gandhi Nagar in Nizampet, drowned while swimming in Bachupally Lake on Sunday. Bachupally police shifted the body to Gandhi Hospital for post-mortem and registered a case to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Around 200 families in Rahmat Nagar, Yousufguda, say delayed stormwater drain construction by the GHMC has disrupted daily life and affected businesses during the monsoon. Officials attribute the delay to rain and labour shortages, promising completion by the first week of July.

The GHMC is set to launch a pilot medicine waste collection drive in Hyderabad by installing dedicated collection boxes at select medical shops. The initiative aims to promote the safe disposal of expired and unused medicines while protecting public health and the environment.

Eight people were injured, one critically, after a lift plunged from the fourth floor to the ground floor in an apartment building at Hanuman Nagar, Meerpet. Police are investigating whether poor maintenance or a technical malfunction caused the accident.

A four-year-old boy died after being struck by a reversing Tata Ace mini truck outside his house in Bholakpur, Musheerabad. The incident triggered a road protest by family members before police intervened, registered a case, and launched an investigation.

The Badruka Educational Society has signed an MoU with Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Kanchi, to jointly offer a certificate programme in Temple Management. The initiative aims to train volunteers for temple administration while paving the way for broader academic collaborations.

Residents of Al Ain Colony in Shaheennagar have been grappling with stagnant drainage water for four months, leading to mosquito breeding, foul smell and health concerns. They say repeated complaints have yielded no lasting solution and have urged GHMC to take immediate action.

Released on World MSME Day, Recordent's Indian SME Receivables Report 2026 reveals that delayed payments continue to strain India's MSMEs. The study found that the average SME has Rs 3.83 crore in receivables pending for over 360 days and takes 73 days to settle invoices.

A mega job mela will be held at Kings Palace, Mehdipatnam, on July 1 from 8 am to 1 pm. Companies from sectors including IT, healthcare, pharma, banking and education will conduct spot interviews. Entry is free for SSC-qualified candidates.

The Malkajgiri police arrested two persons in separate cybercrime cases involving a fake job offer and a CBI impersonation scam. The accused allegedly cheated victims of more than Rs 74 lakh and were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.

Twelve years after achieving statehood, Telangana continues to face cultural and linguistic prejudice, particularly in cinema and social media. The backlash against the film 'Idupu Kayitham' has once again highlighted the deep-rooted stereotypes and discrimination that fuelled the Telangana movement.

The Telangana government plans to raise Rs 21,000 crore through open market borrowings in the July-September quarter of 2026-27, according to the RBI's borrowing calendar. The proposed amount exceeds the Rs 18,900 crore borrowed during the first quarter

The Democratic Teachers Federation demanded that the Telangana government immediately obtain and implement the Pay Revision Commission report, release pending dues and amend GO No. 25, while criticising deductions towards the health scheme before its implementation.

Incomplete repair works at the Singur Multi Purpose Project may force another crop holiday for farmers as the irrigation department plans to reserve water only for drinking purposes, leaving 40,000 acres of ayacut without irrigation during the upcoming agricultural seasons.

The colourful Pedda Puli tiger dance continues to be a major attraction during Muharram celebrations in Jagtial and Karimnagar districts, with devotees donning tiger attire as an offering of thanksgiving, highlighting Telangana's unique blend of faith, folklore and communal harmony.

GHMC Commissioner and District Election Officer R.V. Karnan reviewed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Hyderabad on day one. The exercise involves door-to-door distribution of enumeration forms under BLO supervision, with officials directed to ensure transparency and smooth implementation.

Police rescued 15 calves and arrested two persons during a vehicle check at Yamnampet in Ghatkesar. The animals were allegedly being transported illegally from Tuni cattle market to Hyderabad. The calves and vehicle were seized, and an investigation is underway.

The ACB conducted fresh searches in a disproportionate assets case involving suspended Shamirpet Tahsildar T Sucharitha, already in custody for an alleged bribery case. Officials are examining her properties, bank accounts and investments as part of the ongoing investigation.

Alwal Police arrested three persons for allegedly duping nearly 100 families by issuing fake double-bedroom housing allotment certificates. The accused collected money promising government houses, while police seized fake documents and said the main accused remains absconding.

The Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav Committee has unveiled the theme for the city's iconic 69-foot Ganesh idol as Panchamukha Sankatahara Maha Ganapati. Construction commenced with Karra Puja, and over 100 workers will craft the eco-friendly idol ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.