Telangana

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for making unilateral appointments to the Yadadri Devasthanam Board without consulting him, expressing concern over newcomers sidelining senior Congress leaders and voicing dissent over governance issues

An intermediate student, Satvik Sai Reddy, was fatally struck by an RTC bus while waiting for his college bus at Shadnagar Crossroads near Chevella on Wednesday morning. He sustained severe bleeding injuries and died on the spot.

Police seized around 525 kg of ganja concealed in a secret compartment of a container truck at Sarapaka in Kothagudem district. The consignment, allegedly sourced from Odisha and bound for Uttar Pradesh, is estimated to be worth up to Rs 3 crore

CITU leaders held a candlelight rally in Pashamylaram to mark the first anniversary of the Sigachi Industries blast. They alleged that the management had failed to honour its promise of Rs one crore compensation and demanded immediate payment to victims' families and treatment support for the injured

Soy farmers in Adilabad have sought compensation after alleging poor germination of Tejaswi brand seeds manufactured by Sonam. They demanded Rs 15,000 per acre and urged action against the manufacturer. The district administration has ordered a probe into the matter

Telangana recorded the highest number of students seeking mental health support in India, with over one lakh students accessing counselling services in 2024. The Supreme Court-appointed task force also highlighted gaps in mental health infrastructure and rising substance abuse among students.

Congress legislators in the erstwhile Adilabad district openly expressed their dissatisfaction with the party during SIR awareness meetings, alleging neglect by the government and party leadership. The developments have once again highlighted internal differences within the ruling Congress in Telangana.

Water levels in Singur dam have dropped sharply to 4.477 TMC, threatening the habitat of hundreds of mugger crocodiles. Officials warn of further decline due to poor inflows, even as emergency pumping continues to supply drinking water to Hyderabad.

Marking one year since the Sigachi Industries explosion, BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Telangana government failed to fulfil its promise of Rs 1 crore compensation to victims' families and demanded immediate action to ensure justice and financial support.

Fifteen months after its launch, the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam scheme remains unimplemented, leaving 16 lakh applicants in uncertainty. With no official update and Telangana facing financial constraints, concerns are growing over whether the flagship self-employment initiative will be rolled out.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated a decentralised effluent treatment plant developed by CSIR-IICT in Hyderabad. Designed for textile clusters, the low-cost, nature-based system will benefit Siripuram’s weaving community and is expected to serve as a scalable model nationwide.

Even as the Telangana government began disbursing Rythu Bharosa assistance for the Vaanakalam season, uncertainty remains over whether all eligible farmers will receive support. The scheme continues to face criticism over delayed payments, pending dues and the lack of a clear implementation framework.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government owed Telangana farmers Rs 29,300 crore under the Rythu Bharosa scheme and failed to fulfil several election promises. He demanded a timeline for clearing dues and criticised the government's agricultural policies.

IRCTC has announced two Bharat Gaurav tourist trains from Secunderabad covering major pilgrimage destinations including Ayodhya, Kashi, Baidyanath Dham and Arunachalam. The 10-day packages include travel, accommodation, catering and onboard services, with departures scheduled for July 4 and July 20.

The Kumram Bheem Asifabad police destroyed 414 kg of ganja worth Rs 1.70 crore that had been seized in 110 cases over the last two years. SP Nitika Pant warned of strict action against those involved in ganja cultivation and smuggling.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal to establish a larger data centre and AI infrastructure campus in Telangana. Sunil Mittal said the company was considering Hyderabad as Airtel's second headquarters and would expand its operations.

Burglars allegedly broke into a locked house in Kismatpur while the occupants were away in Anantapur, stealing gold and silver ornaments and cash worth several lakhs. Rajendranagar police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the theft.

A severe monsoon deficit has badly affected sowing operations in Siddipet district, where only 60,000 acres have been cultivated so far. Farmers fear they may have to resow crops as the district recorded a 49 per cent rainfall deficit until June 30.

Retired IAS officer L.V. Subrahmanyam urged young people to embrace traditional values alongside technological progress during the Golconda Vyapari Sankshema Sangham's silver jubilee celebrations. The event featured speeches on Indian culture, the release of a commemorative souvenir, and cultural performances.

Dr Jagannath Nayak, Director of CHESS and a distinguished DRDO scientist, has been appointed Director General (Missiles & Strategic Systems). A veteran researcher, he has led the development of India's first Directed Energy Weapon system and advanced indigenous avionics and guidance technologies.

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) to Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney, Commandant of MCEME and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of EME, during the Defence Investiture Ceremony – Phase II at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 29.

Thousands of Telangana intermediate students, particularly those in Telugu and Urdu medium, are attending classes without new textbooks more than a month into the academic year. Lecturers say syllabus revisions have worsened the situation, while the Telugu Akademi attributes delays to publication challenges.

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of not fulfilling the poll promise of providing Rs 15,000 per acre annually under Rythu Bharosa scheme. He criticised the Congress government over unpaid due of Rs. 30,000 crore.

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