Telangana

A woman in Khammam allegedly poisoned her two young sons following disputes with her husband over returning to their native village. Both children died, while the woman is in critical condition.

The Telangana High Court Advocates’ Association met BRS working president KT Rama Rao, urging him to push for adequate representation of Telangana lawyers in judicial appointments. The delegation highlighted concerns over advocates from other regions allegedly claiming local status and sought adherence to social justice principles.

Uppal police registered a case against two youngsters for performing dangerous bike wheelies near Sri Chaitanya College. Using drone surveillance, police identified the riders and collected vehicle details before booking them for negligent and unsafe driving.

The Telangana Cabinet Sub-Committee has raised strong objections to the proposed VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, warning that it could undermine rural protections and increase financial burdens on States.

Former minister T Harish Rao visited Zaheerabad and attended the funeral of Malkapuram Eswaraiah, father of former DCMS chairman Malkapuram Shiva Kumar. Several elected representatives and BRS leaders joined the funeral and offered condolences to the bereaved family

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park celebrated World Giraffe Day by treating its lone giraffe, Bunny, to a special cake. Officials also conducted awareness sessions on giraffes. Bunny has been living alone since the death of his companions, with plans for a partner pending.

IS Sadan police have registered a case against a UK-based doctor and his sister for allegedly plotting a murder by hiring a contract killer for Rs 25 lakh. The complaint stems from a family property dispute, and an investigation is underway.

A 19-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide at her Miyapur residence on Saturday night. Police suspect academic stress and anxiety. She had appeared for NEET last year and was preparing again. A case has been registered and investigation is underway.

A couple from Islampur village in Toopran mandal died by suicide within two days, allegedly due to family issues. Police recovered the husband's body on Sunday. The tragic incident left their three children orphaned and prompted a police investigation

Police in Hyderabad have warned of rising fake gold frauds involving interstate gangs exploiting high gold prices. At least 25 cases have been reported in six months, with victims lured through fake deals and illegal gold offers at discounted rates.

Adilabad police arrested six persons for the murder of 23-year-old Nathari Sathish in Neradigonda. Investigators said the crime was linked to a personal dispute involving a girl. The case was solved within 48 hours using technology and CCTV footage

A 42-year-old nurse from Mehdipatnam died after being struck by an Innova car in a hit-and-run accident in Asifnagar. Police are investigating the case and trying to trace the individual who hired the vehicle involved in the fatal crash.

AICTE has issued the academic calendar for 2026-27, directing technical institutions to begin first-year classes from August 1. The calendar also outlines admission deadlines for regular, lateral-entry, and January-session admissions, along with schedules for PGDM and PGCM programmes.

The 12th International Yoga Day was celebrated across Mancherial district with enthusiastic participation. Yoga demonstrations, asana formations and awareness programmes were organised at multiple locations, while Collector Kumar Deepak and several prominent personalities joined the celebrations

Adilabad police arrested two alleged money lenders accused of charging exorbitant interest rates and harassing borrowers from SC and ST communities. Authorities seized 90 promissory notes worth Rs 2 crore and 366 blank cheque leaves during the operation

South Central Railway has prohibited morning walks on platforms at several MMTS stations in Hyderabad, citing safety and passenger convenience concerns. Railway officials have warned of penalties and prosecution for violations, while resident welfare groups have advised walkers to seek alternative locations.

Adilabad police arrested five members of an inter-state gang accused of stealing cattle by administering sedatives and selling them to slaughterhouses in Maharashtra. Eight accused remain absconding. Police seized a car, mobile phones and fake registration plates during the operation

A 14-year-old girl from Falaknuma, Hyderabad, has remained missing for more than 20 days after disappearing from her home on May 31. Her family has shared possible leads with police and appealed to senior officials to form a special team.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar inspected the traffic trial around KBR Park and reviewed congestion patterns at key junctions. Officials identified operational challenges, proposed infrastructure improvements, and said any permanent traffic changes would be based on detailed analysis of collected data.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police disposed of 7,161 pending traffic violation cases through a special Lok Adalat drive held from June 8 to June 20. Drunken driving cases topped the list, while officials urged citizens to support road safety and responsible driving.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao felicitated Telangana JEE topper Vivan S Maheshwari, who secured a perfect 100 percentile in JEE Main and AIR 61 in JEE Advanced. Vivan said KTR's words highlighted the value of discipline and consistency.

A 38-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a two-wheeler while crossing Rajiv Rahadari under the Gouraram police station limits in Siddipet district on Sunday. The victim suffered severe head injuries and died on the spot. Police registered a case.

Farmers staged a protest at Uppalvai in Kamareddy district, demanding that the State government scrap the app-based urea booking system. They alleged supply disruptions, confusing stock information and technical glitches, and sought the restoration of the conventional manual distribution process.

The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Telangana from June 23 to 28, signalling a revival of the southwest monsoon. Several districts are likely to receive heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds, while temperatures are expected to decline.