Telangana

Nava Limited, under its CSR initiative, donated household items and appliances worth Rs 5.6 lakh to Manavaseva Voluntary Organisation (Saroja Old Age Home) in Bhadrachalam.

Police investigations revealed that Subodh Singh, alias the Golden Thief, orchestrated the PMJ jewellery dacoity in Karimnagar while lodged in a Bihar jail. Singh allegedly led an interstate gang responsible for looting nearly 400 kg of gold across states.

Congress MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna criticised the Telangana government over delays in paddy procurement in Mancherial. He alleged discrimination against Dalit farmers, questioned procurement practices, and demanded a special review into the functioning of procurement operations.

A farmer in Bopparam village of Suryapet district allegedly attempted suicide after accusing officials at a paddy procurement centre of embezzling 25 quintals of his produce through deductions.

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has urged the Chief Minister to instruct Ministers and officials to reduce vehicle usage in government departments and avoid large convoys.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has called for more novels and literature grounded in Telangana’s historical and cultural heritage. Receiving the new edition of Kondamallu from poet Goreti Venkanna, he praised author Vardhelli Venkateshwarlu for highlighting the voices of the Chenchu community.

The Telangana High Court vacation bench on Thursday admitted the anticipatory bail plea of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son, Sai Bageerath, accused in a POCSO case. Justice T. Madhavi Devi posted the matter to Friday after heated arguments between counsels.

Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday instructed district Collectors to deploy all available trucks and vans for paddy transport, even diverting vehicles from non-priority uses.

The Telangana Prantha Upadhyaya Sangam has urged the State government to conduct the Badi Bata admission drive in June, citing teachers’ engagement in census work. In its representation, the association pressed for implementation of GO 190, release of transfer schedules with promotions, and inclusion of autoimmune diseases under preferential categories.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has unveiled sweeping reforms in the examination system effective from 2026‑27. Practical exams will now be held in both years for science subjects, internal assessments introduced in mathematics and humanities, and MEC students will get separate papers.

The Hyderabad district administration is preparing for the annual fish prasadam distribution to asthma patients at Nampally exhibition grounds on June 8. Minister Ponnam Prabhakar reviewed arrangements with officials and Bathini family members on Thursday.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy has directed cable operators and internet service providers to remove unused wires and ensure active cables are properly secured.

Intermediate toppers in Telangana have largely opted for government institutions, with Nizam College emerging as the most preferred destination in the DOST 2026 first‑phase allotment.

Commerce has once again emerged as the most sought-after stream in Telangana’s undergraduate admissions, with over 23,000 students opting for it in the first phase of DOST 2026 seat allotments.

Karimnagar police have arrested three members of an interstate gang involved in the sensational PMJ jewellery shop dacoity on May 3, 2026. The accused, hailing from Bihar and West Bengal, were caught with cash, mobile phones, SIM cards, and fake Aadhaar cards.

India will face Jamaica in the Unity Cup semi-final in London later this month as Khalid Jamil prepares the Blue Tigers for the SAFF Championship and other upcoming international tournaments.

Girls secured nearly two‑thirds of seats in the first phase of Telangana’s Degree Online Services (DOST) 2026 allotment, with 16 of 20 faculty toppers being female. Out of 56,147 seats allotted, 36,302 went to girls, underscoring their dominance in higher education admissions this year.

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar appealed to the public to help trace absconding POCSO accused Bandi Sai Bageerath, alleging political interference in the investigation. He also demanded a probe into Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s alleged role and criticised police silence

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for SIR Phase III across 16 States and three Union Territories, including Telangana. House‑to‑house enumeration will be conducted from June 25 to July 24, with draft rolls published on July 31 and final rolls on October 10.

A thief broke into the Sai Baba Temple in Attapur and stole the hundi containing about Rs 10,000 along with staff belongings. The incident, captured on CCTV, prompted police to register a case and launch an investigation.

A major Indian study led by Dr Lokeswara Rao Sajja suggests multiple-artery bypass surgery is safe and more effective for diabetic patients. The PRODICT Trial found high graft patency and reduced stroke risk, challenging conventional heart surgery practices globally.

The CISF has signed a five-year MoU with the Heartfulness Institute to introduce meditation, mindfulness and wellness programmes for personnel and their families. The initiative aims to reduce stress, enhance emotional resilience and improve overall mental well-being across the force.

Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute has launched the Roche Ventana DP 600 Digital Pathology System with ICICI Foundation support. The advanced 240-slide scanner enables high-resolution imaging up to 80X magnification, improving speed and accuracy in cancer diagnosis.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao met Australian High Commissioner Philip Green and Consul General Hillary McGeachy in Hyderabad to discuss investment opportunities, technology collaboration and educational partnerships aimed at strengthening Telangana-Australia economic relations and creating global opportunities for youth.