Telangana

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused three Congress Ministers in Khammam district of failing to complete the Sitarama irrigation project despite 80 per cent of the works being finished. He alleged that the Congress government deceived farmers and promised that BRS would complete the project if voted back to power.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s frequent review meetings on subjects already handled by his Cabinet colleagues have triggered debate in political circles. Observers say the practice fuels perceptions of interference in ministerial portfolios and raises concerns about effective utilisation of administrative resources.

Police beat patrolling has evolved significantly from foot patrols and point books to GPS-enabled tablets and vehicles. Officers recall decades of change in equipment, mobility and methods, highlighting how modern technology has transformed policing and improved monitoring of local jurisdictions.

AIMIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi inaugurated Rs 3.27 crore worth of development works in Hyderabad’s Old City. As part of his outreach programme, he is touring municipal divisions and interacting with voters ahead of upcoming municipal elections expected in October.

Turkapally Police, along with Agriculture Department officials, busted an interstate spurious cotton seed racket and seized ₹10 lakh worth banned BG-II seeds. One person was arrested while another remains absconding. The accused allegedly misled farmers with false yield promises.

The Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Hyderabad’s 15 Assembly constituencies will begin on June 25, with 4,062 Booth Level Officers conducting door‑to‑door verification until July 24. Officials said the exercise aims to ensure accurate voter data, with help desks set up across the district to assist electors.

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested six persons for allegedly facilitating a trading fraud that cheated a city resident of Rs 1.22 crore. The accused reportedly provided bank accounts to cyber fraudsters and earned commissions for enabling illegal financial transactions.

TGSRTC is set to deploy 37 newly procured electric buses on five additional routes across Hyderabad. The expansion is expected to improve commuter connectivity, strengthen the corporation's eco-friendly fleet and reduce emissions, with trained drivers being prepared ahead of the phased rollout.

Hyderabad witnessed mostly cloudy weather with only scattered showers on Wednesday, while temperatures dropped across the city. The IMD has forecast similar conditions over the next 48 hours, with light to moderate rain likely and temperatures expected to fall further across Telangana.

Civil society organisations have alleged that the Telangana government’s decision to take over Hyderabad Metro Rail amounts to a bailout of L&T with public money rather than a genuine takeover. They demanded transparency in the agreement and raised concerns over the Rs 13,527 crore refinancing loan from IRFC.

Former Rajya Sabha member Joginipally Santosh Kumar led a Commonwealth climate dialogue at the House of Lords in London, where parliamentarians and climate advocates endorsed youth-driven environmental initiatives and pledged support for collaborative climate action across the Commonwealth.

SCCL's latest operational data has triggered fresh questions over alleged inflated coal stock records, a sharp decline in production and a simultaneous record in productivity. The Opposition has demanded an independent probe into the nearly 40 lakh tonnes of allegedly unaccounted coal.

The "Ikebasana: Ikebana & Asanas" exhibition at Aalankritha Art Gallery in Hyderabad showcased yoga-inspired floral arrangements created using the Japanese art of Ikebana. Artists creatively interpreted yoga postures through flowers and natural materials, celebrating mindfulness, balance and artistic expression.

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy alleged a Rs 1,000-crore scam in the implementation of the PM-KUSUM scheme and demanded an investigation into irregularities in the Energy Department. He also accused the government of neglecting farmers and engaging in match-fixing politics with the BJP.

Factionalism within the Congress resurfaced in Sangareddy after appointments of mandal and town party presidents triggered protests. Leaders accused Zaheerabad MP Suresh Shetkar and Agam Chandrashekhar of making unilateral appointments and demanded intervention from the TPCC leadership.

HYSEA and TASK hosted the Project Drona 2.0 Convocation Ceremony in Hyderabad, recognising faculty members who completed advanced training in Artificial Intelligence, leadership and emerging technologies. The initiative has trained nearly 400 educators, strengthening industry-academia collaboration across Telangana.

Gadwal Weavers Society has opened a new saree store in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, further promoting Telangana's iconic handloom heritage. Established in 1986, the society continues to support weavers, preserve traditional craftsmanship and offer authentic Gadwal sarees to modern consumers.

The Culinary Lounge is launching "Kakatiya à la Française", a cultural and culinary initiative that reimagines Telangana's food heritage through French gastronomy. The programme includes expert-led discussions, workshops, art showcases and curated dining experiences aimed at promoting Telangana cuisine globally.

INCOIS has released a specialised El Niño bulletin warning of above-normal Indian Ocean temperatures until 2027. The developing climate event could trigger coral bleaching, marine heatwaves, reduced fish catches, and increased coastal erosion on India's east coast while benefiting maritime operations on the west coast.

Enforcement agencies are investigating an alleged adulterated diesel racket supplying low-cost mixed fuel to private bus operators in Hyderabad. Officials suspect a Medchal-based network and are planning inspections, while also examining safety violations that could endanger passengers and vehicles.

The BRS has urged the Election Commission of India to prioritise the identification and removal of duplicate and ineligible voters during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, seeking technology-driven verification and coordination between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh authorities.

A woman and her alleged live-in partner were detained in Nandigama, Ranga Reddy district, after neighbours found two young children with burn injuries allegedly caused by physical abuse. Residents intervened, confronted the duo and handed them over to the police.

BRS leader T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government of failing to protect Telangana’s water rights and demanded immediate intervention against Karnataka’s projects on the Tungabhadra River, warning of adverse impacts on irrigation schemes and drinking water supplies.

A 15-month-old girl died after falling into an open water sump outside her house in Ghatkesar on Tuesday. The toddler wandered off while playing, and her parents later discovered her floating in the water. Police have launched an investigation