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The Rythu Bima insurance scheme is reportedly facing difficulties due to unpaid premiums amounting to Rs 441.23 crore. With thousands of claims pending, former minister S Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of neglecting the scheme and demanded its continuation.
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The All India Democratic Students' Organisation has opposed the proposed reduction in the number of government schools in Telangana, stating that the move would affect lakhs of poor students. The organisation demanded improved infrastructure and filling of vacant teaching posts instead.
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The political confrontation between Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy over Metro Rail funding has highlighted Telangana's increasing dependence on international lending agencies, marking a significant departure from the borrowing strategy followed by previous governments.
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Former minister T Harish Rao urged BRS booth-level agents to closely monitor the Special Intensive Revision process and ensure supporters remain on the voter list. He also criticised the Congress government over welfare schemes, irrigation projects and implementation of election promises.
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The long-standing Podu land issue has resurfaced in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district with tribals and forest officials once again confronting each other over cultivation rights. Forest authorities cite wildlife conservation concerns, while villagers fear losing their livelihoods and traditional cultivation lands.
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AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, has successfully performed Telangana’s first Pulse Field Ablation procedure using the PulseSelect PFA System to treat atrial fibrillation. The next-generation, non-thermal technology uses electrical pulses to target abnormal cardiac tissue and offers an innovative approach to heart rhythm management.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of reversing Telangana's development and failing to fulfil key promises. Addressing party workers in Khammam district, he alleged corruption, questioned welfare implementation and challenged the government to release a White Paper on debt.
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GITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad, has opened admissions for the 2026–27 academic year, introducing new programmes in entrepreneurship, teacher education, biotechnology, robotics and AI. The university has also launched a School of Education and announced scholarships of up to 100 per cent.
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French trio Alright Mela will perform in Hyderabad on June 21 as part of Fête de la Musique 2026 and Month of Music celebrations. Blending Gnawa traditions, Mediterranean influences and electronic sounds, the group explores themes of identity, migration and coexistence.
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The WEEW Gala 2026 celebrated fashion, entrepreneurship and empowerment, bringing together industry leaders, designers and participants in Hyderabad. The event featured a red carpet showcase, participation from TCEI members and collections from six renowned designer labels.
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Allegations of ragging, toxic hierarchy and lack of institutional support in medical colleges have resurfaced after incidents at Government Dental College and Osmania Medical College. Experts say systemic reforms are needed to address stress, harassment and mental health concerns among students.
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Nineteen people fell ill after consuming panipuri sold from a pushcart in Mandepalli village of Rajanna Sircilla district. BRS working president KT Rama Rao spoke to officials and instructed party leaders to monitor the patients, whose condition remains stable.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao inaugurated technology solutions company Ozrit’s new facility in Gachibowli on Wednesday. The company said it aims to strengthen Telangana’s innovation ecosystem, expand into Tier-2 cities and increase its workforce to over 1,000 professionals.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy used the inauguration of Telangana Public School at Arutla to highlight education initiatives and target BRS over allegations. He rejected claims of irregularities in school kit tenders and announced youth-focused skill, sports and anti-drug programmes.
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A passenger allegedly assaulted a Lufthansa cabin crew member during a Frankfurt-Hyderabad flight after a service trolley accidentally brushed against him. The injured crew member later approached RGIA police, who registered a case and launched an investigation.
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Tesla opened its first experience centre in Hyderabad at Knowledge City, Hitec City, introducing the 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and Model Y L. The company said deliveries will begin from July, while after-sales services are available in Bollaram.
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Malkajgiri Commissionerate Police registered a case against boxer Purvik Munugapati for allegedly promoting an unauthorised fighting event under the Brutal Fight Club banner. Police said permission for the Saroornagar event was denied but promotional material continued circulating online.
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A 45-year-old daily wage labourer died after allegedly suffering an electric shock while trimming tree branches in MES Colony, Alwal. Police said the branches came into contact with nearby power lines. The victim, Suryanarayana, is survived by his wife and three sons.
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SC, ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar rejected BRS leader Harish Rao’s allegations of a Rs 2,000 crore scam in Gurukulam tenders, stating the total tender value was Rs 1,140 crore. He challenged opponents to prove irregularities.
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A Hyderabad-based Uber driver, who previously worked at Amazon, has earned recognition as one of the platform’s highest-rated drivers. Driven by a passion for driving and meeting people from diverse backgrounds, he has completed more than 23,600 trips over the past decade.
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A 48-year-old farmer from Adilabad allegedly died by suicide after consuming pesticide, reportedly distressed over his rain-damaged jowar produce not being loaded at a market yard. Police said the farmer had brought 35 quintals of damaged crop for sale.
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Cyber fraudsters targeted doctors across Telangana, with 735 medical professionals losing nearly Rs 30 crore since September 2024. Investment scams caused the highest losses, while digital arrest, impersonation, cryptocurrency, loan and UPI frauds also affected victims, prompting renewed cybersecurity warnings
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Authorities registered a ragging case against 12 final-year BDS students after first-year students of Government Dental College allegedly faced harassment at Osmania Medical College hostel in Hyderabad. Six students were suspended pending inquiry, while police continue investigating possible involvement of others
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Panic gripped Warasiguda in Hyderabad after a speeding tipper truck reportedly lost control and veered toward pedestrians on a busy road. Alert passersby escaped unharmed. The vehicle crashed into a large roadside tree, while residents detained the driver and handed him to police