Telangana

A 38-year-old woman was killed after being struck by lightning while grazing cattle at Tirumalapur in Narsapur mandal, Medak district, on Sunday. Her 12-year-old son, who was nearby, sustained injuries.

Tiger movements have been reported along the Telangana–Andhra Pradesh border in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, with forest staff cautioning villagers against venturing into forests or grazing cattle. In Warangal, CCTV cameras captured a leopard at a eucalyptus plantation.

BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao on Sunday challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to dissolve the Assembly and seek a fresh mandate, accusing him of diverting attention from governance failures through personal attacks.

Two persons were killed and four others sustained injuries in separate road accidents in erstwhile Warangal district on Sunday. In one case, a car travelling from Hyderabad to Karimnagar lost control and hit a divider, killing two and injuring two others. In another incident, a woman and her daughter were injured when their scooter was hit by an unidentified car.

The Congress government faces criticism over conflicting deadlines for the completion of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal project, with Ministers announcing different timelines. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy sought to end the confusion by assuring completion before the 2029 Assembly elections.

Resonance Educational Institutions inaugurated its Foundation Centre in Adilabad on Sunday, with municipal chairperson Anusha Bandari and Managing Director Purnachandra Rao Narra attending the launch. The centre aims to strengthen fundamentals and provide structured guidance for students preparing for IIT-JEE, NEET, Olympiads, and other competitive examinations.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced diversions and road closures from Sunday until July 1 for the construction of the Saidabad elevated corridor. Commuters have been advised to avoid the Nalgonda X Road–DMRL Junction stretch and use designated alternative routes.

A land dispute between two brothers in Chandravelli village, Bellampalli mandal, escalated into violence on Sunday when Chandu allegedly attacked his younger sibling Rajesh with an axe, killing him on the spot.

Civil society organisations have urged the Telangana government to attach the properties of Sigachi Industries Limited under the Revenue Recovery Act to ensure compensation for victims of the Pashamylaram blast. They have also announced a protest at the blast site on June 30.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Sunday alleged that the Congress government was deliberately delaying the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project to prevent BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao from gaining credit.

Despite intensified enforcement by the Civil Supplies Department, PDS rice smuggling syndicates allegedly continue operating across Hyderabad with political patronage and official support, sources claim. Authorities fear the organised network could expand into other forms of organised crime if left unchecked.

The Telangana Gazetted Junior Lecturers Association has urged the State government to extend the breakfast and mid-day meal scheme to all government junior colleges. It also sought early implementation of increments, probation declarations for the 2023 batch and improvements in college infrastructure.

A 20-year-old man from Mankhal in Pahadishareef died by suicide on Sunday. Police said his family told investigators he had been distressed after they could not immediately buy him a motorcycle as a birthday gift due to financial constraints.

The Railway Protection Force has installed solar-powered CCTV cameras at three vulnerable locations in the Secunderabad railway division to curb stone-pelting, vandalism and trespassing. The surveillance system will aid investigations, enhance passenger safety and may be expanded to other sensitive locations.

A 52-year-old car driver from Borabanda died by suicide on Sunday. Family members claimed he had been under stress over the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls. Police registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Hydraa, in coordination with civic bodies, cleaned clogged stormwater drains and sewer lines across GHMC, CMC and MMC as part of monsoon preparedness. DRF teams removed truckloads of waste, cleared the blocked Aghapura nala and restored the free flow of floodwater at key locations.

A calf was killed by an unidentified wild animal on the outskirts of Nathnaipally in Medak district. Forest officials collected pug marks and advised villagers to avoid venturing out alone, while farmers demanded that the animal be captured

A 22-year-old security guard, Upender Singh, died after allegedly falling from a residential building in Banjara Hills early Sunday. Police suspect he slipped from the terrace while under the influence of alcohol. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.

At least three people were injured after a mob of around 40-to-50-armed men allegedly attacked a housewarming ceremony in Devender Nagar Colony, Boduppal, early Sunday. Police deployed additional personnel, registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

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.

The annual Strawberry Moon will be visible over Telangana on June 29, offering skywatchers a chance to witness a golden-orange full moon. The event also marks the year's final micromoon, with the best viewing expected between 7.30 pm and 8.30 pm.

The BRS has continued to raise the issue of Sigachi blast victims, demanding compensation and action against those responsible. Former Minister Harish Rao and party leaders have supported victims' families and are planning a protest on June 30.

A year after the Sigachi Industries blast, injured workers like Rajesh Kumar Chowdary, Sushma and Divya continue to struggle with health issues, unemployment and financial hardships. They allege inadequate support from the management and demand Rs one crore compensation.

One year after the deadly Sigachi Industries blast in Sangareddy that claimed 54 lives, victims' families are still awaiting promised compensation and support. Workers who lost employment are also seeking rehabilitation, while activists and unions continue to demand accountability.