Telangana

Task Force police in Karimnagar arrested an alleged ganja peddler and three associates during vehicle checks near Vavilalapally. Officials seized 22 ganja packets, four ganja chocolates, a bike, and six mobile phones from the accused.

A first-year Pre-University Course student of RGUKT sustained injuries after falling from a hostel building on the Basar campus. Police have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the incident, while students criticised officials for not providing clarity

Zaheerabad police arrested BRS worker Ashok Kumar following allegations of objectionable social media posts against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Former Andole MLA Chanti Kranthi Kiran criticised the arrest, while police said action was taken based on a complaint from a Congress worker

The Telangana High Court has directed the Centre and State authorities to submit details of steps taken to trace a Hyderabad-born student missing in Finland since May 5.

Two persons, including a pedestrian, were killed after a speeding car rammed into a stationary auto rickshaw in Siddipet. Angered by alleged police bias in favour of the car driver, the victims’ kin staged a rasta roko on Rajiv Rahadari, leading to traffic disruption.

The Telangana government has decided to formulate a scientific and long-term desiltation strategy for major irrigation projects. Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to study best practices and accelerate ongoing works to improve storage capacity, water security and flood management.

The Konaraopet gram panchayat in Jagtial district has decided to offer Rs 2,000 as prize money to students who leave private schools and join the local government school. The initiative aims to improve enrolment and promote government school education.

Heatwave conditions continued across Telangana on Wednesday, with temperatures touching 44 degrees Celsius in several districts. The IMD has warned that heatwave conditions may persist till June 20 and has also forecast thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across the State.

Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalayam at Guttala Bazar, Khammam, began its 2026–27 academic year with Vedic rituals including the Gayatri Homam.

Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council Chairman Prof. S Mahendra Dev released ‘A World of Five Zeros’, authored by Kakatiya University professor Prof. B Suresh Lal. The book explores solutions to poverty, unemployment, inequality, net carbon emissions and conflict through practical and visionary approaches

An elephant named ‘Sreedevi’, brought from Kerala, will carry the historic Bibi-ka-Alam during Hyderabad’s Ashura procession. Preparations are underway across the city for Muharram observances, with authorities and organisers making arrangements for devotees and traditional ceremonies.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan visited Hanamkonda to meet 17-year-old fan Ponugoti Niranjan, bedridden due to a rare genetic condition. He offered comfort, financial aid, and promised further support, while also directing party leaders to help the boy’s family.

The 486th birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap was celebrated in Hyderabad by the Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha. Participants paid floral tributes to the legendary Rajput ruler, while community leaders highlighted his legacy and sought the installation of his statue at Tank Bund.

University of Hyderabad alumni-founded ATGC Biotech represented India at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, where it signed an international licensing agreement and expanded its global presence. The company continues to advance sustainable agriculture through its patented pheromone-based crop protection technologies.

Osmania University has secured four internationally recognised ISO certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards, covering education, environmental management, energy efficiency and food safety. The university said the achievement underscores its commitment to global standards, quality assurance and institutional excellence.

A ragging incident involving first-year BDS students was reported at the Osmania Medical College hostel. Police registered a case against 12 final-year BDS students, while the Government Dental College suspended them for six months pending the outcome of the investigation.

Once a staple of childhood across India, gilli danda has largely disappeared amid changing lifestyles and digital entertainment. However, the growing popularity of Spain’s Billarda and social media interest have sparked renewed curiosity, leading to a modest revival of the traditional game.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.