Telangana

Recent spells of rain have exposed deficiencies in Hyderabad’s monsoon preparedness, prompting intervention by senior police and HYDRAA officials. Civic bodies cite resource limitations and delayed infrastructure works as waterlogging, traffic congestion and rain-related fatalities continue to affect residents.

The Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University has released a crop contingency plan to help farmers manage the effects of El Niño. The advisory recommends drought-resilient varieties, efficient water-management practices and preventive measures against pest and disease outbreaks.

A youth named Ch Rajesh was booked under the POCSO Act, SC/ST Atrocities Act, and rape charges in Bhadrachalam. He allegedly lured a 15-year-old private school student to a local lodge and sexually assaulted her on Saturday

A 60-year-old shopkeeper was booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly attempting to rape a nine-year-old girl in Kothagudem. Locals caught and beat up the accused before he fled to the Aswaraopet police station to seek shelter

Healthcare experts, innovators and industry leaders from across India attended the sixth Healthcare Summit in Hyderabad, discussing innovation, compassionate care and outcome-driven healthcare. The event focused on improving healthcare delivery, prevention strategies and patient-centric solutions for the future.

Heavy thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds affected several parts of Greater Hyderabad overnight. Kondapur recorded the highest rainfall at 112.3 mm, while the IMD has forecast continued rain, thunderstorms and lightning across Telangana until June 18.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi will launch the party’s Uttar Pradesh Assembly election campaign from Bahraich, confirming its participation in the 2027 polls. The party is considering contesting around 200 seats while keeping alliance possibilities open ahead of the election.

A 32-year-old contract operator at the Nellikudur MPDO office was killed on the spot when a speeding petrol tanker struck his motorcycle near the Bhadrakali Temple on Annaram road in Mahabubabad district on Sunday

A police Sub-Inspector attached to the Warangal CCS wing has been booked in Hanamkonda for allegedly deceiving, sexually exploiting, and threatening a married woman since 2022 under the pretext of marriage and legal assistance

Residents of Bellampalli Assembly constituency have expressed disappointment over delays in establishing junior colleges in Thandur and Nennal mandals. Students continue to travel long distances for education, while the proposed colleges remain pending despite promises and official sanction

A devotee died and three others suffered grievous injuries when a minivan carrying pilgrims returning from Yadagirigutta lost control and hit a road median at Yadagiripally. Two others sustained minor injuries and were shifted to a nearby hospital

The Malkajgiri traffic police booked 124 motorists during a drunk-driving enforcement drive. Among those caught were two-wheeler, three-wheeler and four-wheeler drivers, while three offenders recorded blood alcohol concentration levels exceeding 300 mg/100 ml.

Following four electrocution deaths, TGSPDCL has launched a special maintenance and safety drive across its network. The utility has deployed emergency teams, modern equipment and tree-trimming operations to ensure uninterrupted power supply and improve public safety during the monsoon.

Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have launched an education initiative to support Class 9–10 students in Telangana’s Achampet Mandal, covering fees and study materials through the Deverakonda Foundation to reduce school dropouts and promote education

Following four electrocution deaths, TGSPDCL has launched a special maintenance and safety drive across its network. The utility has deployed emergency teams, modern equipment and tree-trimming operations to ensure uninterrupted power supply and improve public safety during the monsoon.

Protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party gathered at Dharna Chowk demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET paper leak issues and CBSE marking irregularities. Activist Sonam Wangchuk is expected to address the gathering

A government employee from Hyderabad’s Sanathnagar lost Rs 2.22 crore in a cyber fraud after investing through a fake online platform advertised on social media. Fraudsters displayed fictitious profits and later demanded additional payments before the victim approached police.

A Hyderabad court returned a private complaint against AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, citing jurisdictional limitations and directing the petitioner to approach the appropriate forum. The BJP said the decision was procedural and did not amount to dismissal of the case.

A mild 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kothagudem district in the early hours of Sunday, with tremors felt across several towns including Bhadrachalam and Manuguru. Officials confirmed the epicentre near Andhra Pradesh and reported no loss of life or property.

Floodwater inflows have entered Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs following rainfall in upstream areas. HMWSSB officials are monitoring levels closely and have alerted departments and residents in downstream regions, with authorities prepared to take emergency measures if required.

A woman and her two children were found hanging in their house in Vikarabad district, Telangana, on Saturday evening. Police suspect the mother killed her children before taking her own life.

With El Niño intensifying, Telangana faces drought and rainfall deficits, making the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project vital to the State’s water security

Three persons, including two women and a girl, were killed in Siddipet when a speeding car lost control and rammed into a roadside house after hitting a woman crossing Rajiv Rahadhari at Duddeda.

BRS general secretary T Jeevan Reddy alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was deliberately blocking repairs to the Kaleshwaram project, worsening drought conditions in Telangana.