Telangana

Around 80 farmers in Nagarkurnool were allegedly cheated of nearly Rs.2 crore after private agents who purchased their paddy and maize failed to make payments. The farmers blamed delayed government procurement and sought immediate intervention from district authorities.

The BRS criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for allegedly using the Nalgonda public meeting for political attacks instead of announcing development measures. Party leaders accused the Congress government of neglecting the district and challenged the Chief Minister to debate its performance.

BRS Legislature Party Deputy Leader T. Harish Rao condemned the arrest of unemployed youth protesting at the Telangana State Police Recruitment Board and demanded their immediate release. He urged the Congress government to issue a fresh recruitment notification for 20,000 police vacancies.

Former Minister G. Jagadish Reddy accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of ignoring Nalgonda's development and focusing on personal attacks against BRS leaders. He demanded an Assembly discussion on public issues and alleged the Congress government had failed to fulfil its promises.

A contractor locked the gate of a government school in Khammam, alleging that the Congress government had failed to clear Rs 11 lakh in pending bills for repair works executed under the Mana Ooru Mana Badi programme, disrupting classes on Monday.

More than 10 passengers were injured after a TGSRTC bus overturned near Pebbair in Wanaparthy district on Monday morning. The driver reportedly lost control while trying to avoid a two-wheeler. The injured were hospitalised, and traffic was disrupted temporarily.

The Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police, Secunderabad, returned lost valuables worth Rs 29.15 lakh to two passengers under Operation Amanat. The recovered items included gold ornaments, cash, mobile phones and a wristwatch. RPF has restored belongings worth Rs 68.69 lakh this year.

Panic erupted at a pub in Hyderabad's Raidurgam after a dispute between two groups allegedly turned violent, with one man reportedly brandishing a firearm. The suspects also vandalised the premises before fleeing. Police have launched an investigation to identify those involved.

Hyderabad Heroes defeated Mumbai Dreamers 41-17 to win the HSBC Rugby Premier League title. Strong defence, quick counter-attacks and clinical finishing helped Hyderabad dominate the final, while Bengaluru Bravehearts secured third place after edging Chennai Bulls

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.