Telangana

Taskforce police in Karimnagar unearthed 80 tractor-loads of illegally stored sand during raids in Kothapalli mandal on Tuesday. The sand was found in Ramulapalli and Shanthinagar villages, with one dump traced to a compound near a local school.

Warangal Commissioner of Police Sunpreet Singh on Tuesday inspected verification drives by CCS teams at Kazipet railway station. The commissionerate has deployed four special teams at Warangal and Kazipet to monitor passengers and curb interstate offenders, with public safety being prioritised.

Parents and villagers staged a protest at ZPHS Nashkal in Jangaon district, alleging inappropriate and erratic behaviour by an English teacher. They demanded immediate action, including suspension or transfer, while a video of the incident continued to circulate on social media.

Concerns over artificial intelligence-led job losses in the IT sector appear to be influencing IIT aspirants, with many top-ranked students shifting preference from Computer Science to core engineering branches.

The Telangana High Court observed that HYDRAA cannot act beyond powers granted under law or enter private property without authority. While disposing of contempt cases, the Court directed the agency not to interfere with a petitioner's land and stressed adherence to legal limits.

Telangana continues to face intense heatwave conditions with several districts recording temperatures between 41°C and 43°C. Mancherial registered the State’s highest at 43°C, while Hyderabad hovered around 40°C.

The Telangana State United Teachers' Federation (TS UTF) has opposed the Jangaon district collector’s move to transfer KGBV staff without requisite approval from the Samagra Shiksha Project Director.

Joginpally Santosh Kumar will represent the Green India Challenge at London Climate Action Week 2026 through engagements at Westminster. He will participate in discussions on climate action, sustainability and innovation while promoting citizen-led environmental initiatives and Hyderabad Climate Action Week.

Telangana Rythu Sangham leaders urged the government to scrap the mandatory urea distribution app, claiming it was preventing many farmers from obtaining fertiliser. They also sought the release of pending Rythu Bharosa funds for both rabi and kharif seasons.

Officials allegedly arrived with bulldozers in Secunderabad Cantonment and warned residents of Ambedkar Huts to vacate within 15 days, triggering panic among nearly 650 families living there for decades. BRS leader Manne Krishank assured political and legal support while condemning the move as inhuman.

Karimnagar police and RTA officials seized 17 school buses and 50 autorickshaws transporting students without fitness certificates during a special drive. A total of 87 vehicles were booked for traffic violations, while drivers were educated on road safety regulations

The Telangana Social Welfare Residential Education Institutions Society (TSWREIS) has announced revised college timings, reducing academic hours from 8.45 am–4.45 pm to 9.30 am–4 pm from the 2026-27 academic year.

The Telangana government's takeover of Hyderabad Metro remains incomplete as the release of a Rs 13,600-crore IRFC refinancing loan has been delayed. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy alleges political interference, while L&T will continue operating the metro until the transition is finalised

Telangana will inaugurate ‘Donald Trump Avenue’ near the US Consulate in Hyderabad on June 23. The State had earlier announced naming key roads after global figures, including Ratan Tata and Google, as part of its innovation-focused urban branding initiative.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the lathi charge on unemployed youth and police job aspirants in Dilsukhnagar. He demanded the release of detained protesters, sought recruitment for 20,000 police constable vacancies and accused the government of ignoring employment promises.

Limited official updates have been issued in the POCSO case against Bandi Bageerath, more than a month after his arrest. Police have not disclosed forensic or charge sheet details, while the investigation continues and public attention remains focused on its progress.

Protests continued at Osmania University as the Unemployed JAC demanded release of notifications for 20,000 SI and constable posts. The group also sought changes to recruitment rules, including age limits, fitness norms and withdrawal of GO No 46.

Villagers from several villages in Nyalkal mandal staged a second consecutive day of protest on the Bidar-Zaheerabad road, alleging official neglect of pothole repairs. The agitation followed a fatal road accident in which one youth died and another was injured.

Data from Plum Insurance suggests Hyderabad’s intense summer heat is linked to increased kidney stress markers, including higher acidic and concentrated urine cases. The study also found a sharp rise in magnesium deficiency and a decline in iron levels during summer months.

Hyderabad’s rainwater harvesting theme park in Jubilee Hills has been closed, raising concerns among RWAs and students. The HMWSSB said declining footfall led to the shutdown of the awareness facility, which showcased water conservation techniques since its opening in 2018.

A video showing pregnant women sitting on the floor while waiting for consultations at Siddipet Government Hospital has gone viral. With 150 to 200 women visiting daily, patients have urged authorities to provide adequate seating facilities on the premises.

ABVP activists staged a protest at the School Education Directorate in Hyderabad, opposing an alleged plan to close government schools. They demanded stronger regulation of private school fees, filling of teacher vacancies, improved infrastructure, and implementation of NEP 2020.

Bondada Engineering Limited has secured a Rs 1,338 crore EPC contract from NTPC Renewable Energy Limited for a 250 MW solar project with a 50 MW/200 MWh battery storage system in Uttar Pradesh. The project supports India’s renewable energy and grid stability goals.

A technical glitch in the Vahan and Sarathi platforms disrupted transport services across the State, halting registrations, licence processing and other services. RTOs witnessed heavy crowds, while officials said the issue originated from central servers and efforts are underway to restore operations.