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Telangana has announced a comprehensive heatwave action plan, mandating water bells in schools and reduced Anganwadi hours, while designating malls and public buildings as cooling centres. Authorities have also issued an Orange Alert with temperatures expected up to 44°C.

KT Rama Rao criticized the Congress government for failing to uphold B. R. Ambedkar’s ideals, accusing it of neglecting welfare schemes and social justice commitments, while highlighting BRS initiatives and Telangana statehood achievements during Ambedkar Jayanti events

An all-party meeting in Bhadrachalam demanded the demerger of five gram panchayats merged with Andhra Pradesh for the Polavaram project. Leaders said residents were facing issues and urged the Centre to introduce a bill to merge them back into Telangana.

Despite a below normal monsoon forecast for India, IMD indicates that Telangana and other South Indian states may receive normal to above-normal rainfall. A positive Indian Ocean Dipole could further boost late-season rains in the region.

Telangana is preparing to revise land registration values by up to 30 per cent, potentially increasing costs for homebuyers. The move, driven by revenue concerns, will impact residential, commercial and agricultural properties across key districts including Hyderabad’s growth corridors.

Telangana has the lowest healthcare worker-to-population ratio in South India, according to the National Health Profile. The State faces a 27 per cent shortfall, with significant vacancies in doctors, nurses and support staff, raising concerns over rural healthcare delivery.

Telangana government’s revised breakfast scheme proposes limited servings such as two idlis or pooris, raising concerns among teachers over student nutrition. The scheme, covering 18.79 lakh students, is set to relaunch from June 12 with a modified menu.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of deceiving people and alleged a land scam in the name of Pharma City. He also criticised the Congress government over municipal politics and urban development plans.

Vigilance and Enforcement officials found attendance lapses, illegal middlemen and pending tax dues during surprise inspections across 20 government offices in Hyderabad. Authorities urged citizens to report irregularities through a toll-free number to curb misuse of public resources.

G Naishik Reddy of Telangana stunned top seed Prasad Ingale to win the men’s singles crown at the All India tennis tournament in Raipur. The Hyderabad player remained unbeaten, defeating rivals in straight sets to clinch the title without dropping a set

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has launched ‘Hyderabad Streat’, a new culinary destination celebrating Telangana’s rich food culture. The concept offers travellers an authentic taste of Hyderabad through traditional dishes, street food and regional flavours designed for modern airport dining.

Delays in the centralised tendering process and pending student measurements may force students in Telangana government schools to begin the academic year 2026-27 in old uniforms, with concerns also raised over deadlines, payments and supply timelines.

Telangana has been declared free of Maoist armed activity after 42 CPI (Maoist) cadres, including top commanders, surrendered before police. Authorities recovered 36 firearms, ammunition and gold, marking a major breakthrough in counter-insurgency operations across the State.

Telangana is introducing a real-time digital portal to track narcotics, psychotropic substances, vaccines, and anti-cancer drugs. The system, featuring mandatory QR codes, ensures instant reporting, prevents grey market diversion, and empowers consumers to verify the authenticity of critical medications.

Telangana sand lorry owners staged a protest at Autonagar against government orders revising radium sticker charges, demanding the state bear the cost. Association president Survi Yadaiah warned that protests will intensify if the government does not meet their demands.

Telangana will conduct Census 2027 digitally for the first time, using apps and self-enumeration tools. Officials emphasised data security, phased execution, and inclusion, marking a major shift from traditional paper-based census methods

Senior Congress leaders criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for using allegedly derogatory remarks against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy amid an escalating war of words, saying his conduct set a poor example and diverted attention from key governance issues

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar predicted a Gen Z-led uprising against the Congress government in Telangana, alleging anti-youth and anti-farmer policies, and urged students to lead a statewide movement against alleged irregularities and governance failures.

Three persons, including a couple from Rajahmundry, died and three others were injured in separate road accidents in Khammam district. The incidents involved collisions on a highway bridge and a truck falling off an unfinished bridge in Tallada mandal.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will attend the Entrepreneur India Idea Awards 2026 in Bengaluru as chief guest, where he will address over 300 entrepreneurs and industry leaders, highlighting his role in promoting innovation and Telangana’s startup ecosystem.