Telangana

The ‘Arrive Alive’ programme has reduced road accidents by 15 per cent in Warangal Commissionerate limits over the past six months, DGP (Operations) Anil Kumar said. Telangana alone reported over 7,000 fatalities last year, underscoring the urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules.

Three persons, including a three-year-old child, died and four others were injured in two separate road accidents in Kothagudem district on Wednesday. A child was killed when a car hit a parked truck, while two youths died in a lorry collision

The Telangana High Court has pulled up the State Government for permitting a hike in cinema ticket prices for Ram Charan’s film Peddi, observing that the Home Department’s memo appeared to violate governing rules and earlier judicial directions.

The TGBIE will declare the advanced supplementary examination results for first and second year students on Thursday at 11.30 a.m.

Telangana DGP C V Anand inaugurated the Integrated CCTV Monitoring System at the Adilabad Command and Control Centre. The network integrates nearly 1,800 cameras for real-time monitoring and supports crime detection, traffic management, cybercrime prevention and road safety initiatives.

The Coal Controller Organisation has refunded nearly Rs 40 crore, including interest, to SCCL following the successful closure of the Dorli-2 Opencast Mine. An independent audit confirmed compliance with environmental, rehabilitation and mine closure obligations prescribed under the approved plan

Nava Limited received the FTCCI Excellence in CSR Award-2026 from Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu in Hyderabad. The award recognises the company's contributions in health, education, livelihoods and community development, adding to its recent HMA CSR Excellence Award recognition.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan defended his controversial remark that Telangana was not anyone’s “jagir”, asserting that no one could prevent him from entering the State.

A woman was allegedly shot dead by her husband, a realtor recently out on bail in a firearm case, at Malkajgiri. Police suspect a planned murder involving an illegal weapon. The accused is absconding and investigations are underway.

SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar asserted that no irregularities occurred in paddy procurement in Jagtial and pledged to resign if corruption charges were established.

Official data submitted to the Centre shows Telangana government schools lost over 1.25 lakh students in primary and upper primary sections during 2025-26. The figures contradict Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claims of increased enrolment and have prompted the Centre to seek explanations

The Southwest Monsoon has temporarily stalled, delaying its advance across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Weather experts and climate researchers attribute the slowdown to dry air intrusion and El Nino conditions, raising concerns over rainfall availability for the Kharif agricultural season.

Uncertainty over rainfall due to the expected El Nino effect is leaving farmers in Karimnagar district undecided about paddy cultivation this Vanakalam season. Agriculture officials are encouraging a shift to irrigated dry crops to minimise risks and potential losses.

The Telangana government has extended key investigations for the damaged Kaleshwaram barrages from May-end to early July, raising concerns over restoration timelines. While the government maintains that repairs will be completed by summer 2027, technical studies and approvals remain pending

A Nizampet farmer, declared brain dead after a medical emergency, became an organ donor under the Jeevandan initiative. His family donated his kidneys, liver and corneas, saving five lives. Telangana authorities praised the family’s decision as a noble act.

The Wireless, Antennas and Microwave Symposium (WAMS 2026) began at BVRIT in Medak with delegates from 18 countries participating. The event features discussions on 6G technologies, antenna systems and wireless communications, along with presentations of 753 selected research papers.

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a week-long thunderstorm and lightning warning for all Telangana districts. Light to moderate rain is likely in several areas, with maximum temperatures expected to remain below 36°C due to ongoing weather activity.

Cyberabad police arrested a man and a hired killer for the murder of a woman in IDA Bollaram. The husband allegedly hired assailants from Bihar for Rs 2 lakh. Two others remain absconding as investigations into the contract killing continue.

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched Daaji’s book Five Prescriptions from the Ashtavakra Mahagita. The work reinterprets ancient wisdom from the Ashtavakra Gita as a guide for modern leadership, inner healing and spiritual growth, blending philosophy with practical life applications.

Residents of Hyderabad's Old City have urged authorities to address recurring waterlogging and traffic congestion during the monsoon season. They have called for improved drainage maintenance, regular de-silting and preventive measures at several flood-prone locations across the area.

Hyderabad Police have asked investors of Dhanwantari Foundation International to submit their details to the CCS for the refund process. Authorities have attached properties linked to the alleged Rs 516-crore fraud and plan to distribute auction proceeds among depositors.

The Banjara Hills police have registered a criminal case against seven persons, including alleged former rowdy-sheeter Amberpet Shankar, after a builder accused them of intimidation, coercion and issuing death threats during a dispute related to a real estate venture.

Salesforce has pledged to equip one million learners in India with AI-focused skills by 2030 through partnerships with government agencies and educational institutions. The initiative aims to prepare students and professionals for emerging opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI economy.

Care Hospitals, Banjara Hills, has completed 100 high-risk bariatric surgeries on patients with a BMI above 60 over five and a half years. The milestone highlights the hospital's expertise in treating severe obesity and related health complications.