Telangana

A viral video showing a traffic constable allegedly slapping a motorist during a drunk-driving check at Gachibowli has triggered criticism on social media. Citizens questioned police conduct, while the incident renewed concerns over alleged high-handed behaviour during enforcement drives.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday set a June 15 deadline for the Centre to procure paddy from the State while criticising delays in Metro Rail expansion and other projects.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed confidence that the party will return to power in Telangana in 2028, asserting that K Chandrashekhar Rao would once again become Chief Minister.

A 26-year-old youth from Hyderabad, working part-time as a pizza delivery worker in New York, was shot dead during a late-night delivery.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced plans to reduce the number of government schools in the State from 27,000 to 4,000, promising quality education from nursery to Class XII with free meals and transport.

Karimnagar witnessed yet another lift mishap on Saturday when Manakondur MLA Kavvampalli Satyanarayana, along with six others, was trapped after the lift cables snapped at Chemist Bhavan.

Host nation India dominated Day 3 of the inaugural World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad, elevating its tally to a staggering 22 gold medals, while competitors from Japan, Nepal, and the USA earned historic peak-podium finishes

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has alleged that 40 lakh tonnes of coal are missing from Singareni Collieries Company Limited and sought a probe from Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy. SCCL, in its press note, listed current stock levels as the lowest in a decade but avoided a direct response to the allegation.

Marking World Food Safety Day, consumer rights activists and food safety officials in Hanamkonda urged consumers to remain alert against food adulteration, misleading discount offers and questionable online food licences. They also called for stronger measures to curb adulteration and protect consumers.

Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced that Telangana is considering a new incentive policy to encourage export-oriented rice mills. He unveiled a roadmap for modernising the sector, urging millers to adopt mechanisation, water-saving technologies and public-private partnerships.

A man was arrested in Adilabad district for allegedly cheating a resident of Rs.14 lakh by selling a property using fake ownership documents. Police advised the public to verify land records and documents thoroughly before making investments in real estate.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has trapped 11 officials in the first five months of 2026, highlighting persistent bribery among government employees. Officials are increasingly using UPI transactions and assistants’ accounts to avoid detection, even as the ACB intensifies anti-corruption operations

GHMC, in collaboration with ISKCON, launched Hyderabad’s first sacred collection drive under Project Udvasana. The initiative enables respectful disposal and recycling of devotional items. Around 68 kg of materials were collected, with the next drive scheduled for June 13.

Private schools and colleges in the erstwhile Adilabad district are facing criticism for delays in obtaining fitness certificates for their buses. Transport officials warned of strict action against non-compliant vehicles, while parents voiced concerns over student safety ahead of school reopening.

Fifty-five students from various schools across Nirmal district secured the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship. A school in Maskapur village accounted for 26 selections. District Educational Officer Darshanam Bhojanna congratulated the students and appreciated teachers for their guidance and support

A Sudanese student admitted to Gandhi Hospital’s Ebola isolation ward has tested negative, easing concerns after three suspected cases were reported. Two patients have now tested negative, while results for the third are awaited.

A 60-year-old man died and an auto-rickshaw driver was injured after a head-on collision between an auto and a truck in Chaitanyapuri on Thursday night. Police shifted the injured driver to hospital and have registered a case for investigation.

The Khammam Municipal Corporation Two-Wheeler Mechanics' Union awarded Rs 5,000 each to six students who scored more than 500 marks in the SSC examinations. The union said it has distributed a total of Rs 1.60 lakh to meritorious students

BRS leaders S Niranjan Reddy and RS Praveen Kumar criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, alleging Congress had opposed the project and accusing the State government of acting on ideas influenced by Andhra Pradesh leaders.

Residents and elected representatives of Bokkalagutta village in Mancherial district boycotted a grama sabha under the Pragati Palana-Pragati Pranalika programme, alleging delays in developmental works despite sanctioned funds and demanding roads, drains and other infrastructure facilities

Telangana's Tanmai Nihal Uttam and Anvi Vikram Goud captured the Under-17 singles titles, while Uttarakhand's Aditya Singh Negi and Rajasthan's Anvi Rathore claimed the Under-15 crowns at the All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament in Hyderabad

The EAGLE team and Alwal police conducted a decoy operation at a grocery store in Alwal and found the owner allegedly selling tobacco products to minors. A case has been registered against the accused, and further investigation is under way.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy drew criticism after claiming HYDRAA was inspired by Adolf Hitler's alleged liking for the word 'Hydra', despite no historical evidence supporting the assertion. His remarks and comparisons involving demolitions triggered disbelief, controversy and political debate.

KNRUHS has directed all medical colleges in Telangana not to charge additional fees during the internship period or deny internships to eligible students. The university warned that any violation of government orders, NMC regulations or fee norms would invite action.