Telangana

The Telangana CID has arrested Sheikh Mohideen, Executive Vice President of Worldline E‑Payment Gateway, for his alleged role in the Falcon Invoice Discounting fraud. The platform is accused of duping over 7,000 investors nationwide, collecting more than Rs 4,200 crore through fake schemes.

The Congress government in Telangana is looking at new revenue streams including tourism expansion under the PPP model, sand exports, improved registrations and transport collections. At a Cabinet Sub‑Committee meeting, Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka directed officials to prioritise resource‑based revenue generation, with plans ranging from temple tourism to BH Series vehicle tax reforms.

The Telangana government is weighing the option of withdrawing deposits and discontinuing services with the State Bank of India after the bank challenged the Raidurg land auction in the High Court. The dispute centres on five acres originally allotted to the erstwhile State Bank of Hyderabad, with the court staying further proceedings.

The Jana Sena Party, led by Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, inaugurated its Telangana state office in Manikonda. Kalyan declared that the party will intensify its political journey in Telangana, urging cadres to focus on people’s problems, national unity, and the region’s aspirations.

SCCL CMD Dr Buddha Prakash Jyoti assured that Telangana’s thermal power stations will receive uninterrupted coal supplies during the monsoon season despite production challenges.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Friday met the family of former MLA Balka Suman in Hyderabad, assuring them of the party’s full support. Suman was arrested on May 30 over remarks against Singareni Collieries, which KTR termed politically motivated, accusing the Congress government of targeting opposition voices.

A woman has filed a fresh private petition in Hyderabad’s Special Court against AICC in‑charge Meenakshi Natarajan and others, alleging inaction against Congress leader K Shiva Kumar Reddy.

The Telangana government has initiated plans to set up advanced grain silos across 20 paddy-producing districts to modernise storage and procurement systems. With an initial capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes, the project aims to reduce post-harvest losses.

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of harassing BRS leaders with false cases and failing to deliver on its six guarantees. He asserted that BRS would return to power under K Chandrashekhar Rao.

Telangana Police have been recognised as the best-performing state police force in the country for passport verification services, receiving the Institutional Performance Award from the Ministry of External Affairs.

A rowdy-sheeter from Khanapur, Adilabad, was arrested for allegedly threatening the public by posting an AI-generated image of himself holding a pistol on social media. SP Akhil Mahajan said the accused confessed to creating the image using an application.

The State transporter will provide free bus travel to candidates appearing for the NEET re-examination on June 21. Students can avail the facility by showing their hall tickets, with services available across the state except AC buses.

The Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple in Vemulawada is considering an increase in laddu prasadam prices due to rising raw material and operational costs. Temple authorities are preparing proposals and discussing the matter with priests before taking a final decision.

The new academic year has begun without regular District Education Officers in Khammam and Kothagudem districts, raising concerns over school administration, distribution of educational materials, implementation of welfare schemes and the overall functioning of the education department.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil key promises made to farmers under the Warangal Rythu Declaration. He criticised procurement restrictions, delays in welfare schemes and the government's handling of agricultural support measures.

Government polytechnics in Telangana have outperformed private colleges in TG POLYCET 2026 final phase counselling, with 92 per cent of seats allotted compared to 54 per cent in private institutions.

A special Aadhaar enrolment camp was organised at Annam Seva Foundation in Khammam to help residents access welfare services and establish their identities. Authorities said the initiative could also assist in tracing family members and facilitating reunification in eligible cases.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promises and claimed public dissatisfaction was growing across Telangana. He urged party workers to strengthen grassroots activities and prepare for upcoming electoral contests in the State.

The Telangana government's swift move to take over Hyderabad Metro Phase I has drawn comparisons with the pending merger of TGSRTC with the State government. While Metro expansion plans are progressing, RTC unions continue to await fulfilment of a key Congress election promise.

Field‑level staff and administrative workers of UPHCs in Medchal‑Malkajgiri staged a protest at the Commissioner of Family Welfare Office in Hyderabad over non‑payment of February salaries.

A first-year Pre-University Course student at RGUKT-Basar sustained serious injuries after falling from a hostel building on June 17. While police have launched an inquiry, questions remain over the circumstances of the incident and the university's handling of it.

Farmers in Mukhra (K) village of Echoda mandal staged a protest demanding the withdrawal of the app-based urea purchase system. They said many farmers struggle to use mobile applications and sought restoration of the earlier fertiliser distribution mechanism.

A government high school in Narayankhed has stopped admissions after student strength touched 880. The institution, known for its strong academic performance, has already turned away 150 students and is seeking additional infrastructure to accommodate growing demand.

A 51-year-old government school teacher was found dead at her residence in Karimnagar on Friday after reportedly inflicting injuries on herself with an axe.