Telangana

Hyderabad Metro Phase-I is now under Telangana government ownership, but delayed refinancing funds have sparked a political battle with the Centre. Here's a complete breakdown of the takeover, funding challenges, Metro Phase-II plans, and what it means for Hyderabad's future.

Students of Ethic Academy in Mancherial celebrated ‘Yoga with Dad’ as part of the countdown to International Yoga Day. Fathers and children performed yoga postures, exchanged Fathers’ Day greetings and pledged to spend more quality time together and strengthen family bonds

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana will be conducted through a house-to-house enumeration from June 25 to July 24, 2026. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit households multiple times to distribute and collect forms, ensuring eligible citizens are included.

Dr M Venugopala Chary, a music teacher at AECS-2 Hyderabad, won a gold medal in the Carnatic classical vocal category at the Department of Atomic Energy’s cultural meet. The Kumram Bheem Asifabad native has also guided students to success at national competitions

Director of Public Health and Family Welfare Dr Ravinder Naik visited Kothagudem district to inquire into the death of a pregnant woman. He reviewed treatment records, examined the referral process and directed officials to submit a detailed inquiry report promptly

HYDRAA will resume its Prajavani grievance system from June 22 at Buddha Bhavan to address monsoon-related issues. Citizens are urged to report waterlogging, flooding causes, and encroachments on public spaces, with priority given to resolving civic complaints quickly.

Cyberabad Cybercrime Police arrested seven persons for allegedly operating a mule account network in an online trading fraud case. The accused reportedly routed and laundered cyber fraud proceeds through multiple channels, with further investigation underway to identify the masterminds.

MLR Institute of Technology (MLRIT) received the Prabhava Puraskaram Award under HYSEA Project Drona 2.0 for achieving the highest number of faculty certifications. The recognition highlights faculty upskilling across multiple engineering departments through an Infosys Springboard–TASK initiative.

Telangana mountaineer Padamati Anvitha successfully scaled Mt Denali, North America's highest peak, completing her sixth summit in the prestigious Seven Summits Challenge. The Bhongir climber is now one peak away from becoming one of the few Indian women to conquer all seven continental summits

Farmers in the erstwhile Adilabad district have expressed concern over the app-based urea distribution system, alleging flash sales and limited access. Poor digital literacy, dependence on landowners and weak internet connectivity are making fertilizer purchases difficult, they claimed

A blood donation camp organised by the SBI Staff Union Hyderabad Circle and the Indian Red Cross Society in Mancherial collected nearly 100 units of blood. The event marked the 22nd death anniversary of union founder Y Tharaknath and saw participation from SBI employees

GHMC removed 283 encroachments across five zones in Hyderabad as part of its ongoing anti-encroachment drive. Since April 4, a total of 2,620 structures have been cleared to improve urban mobility and ensure encroachment-free roads across the city.

Special children at the Manasa Institute of Child Health & Disability Studies celebrated the eve of International Yoga Day through yoga demonstrations and a plantation drive. The programme promoted fitness, inclusion, environmental awareness, and holistic development among children with intellectual disabilities.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying Telangana farmers by limiting crop procurement to Central quotas. He warned of intensified protests, demanded support for affected farmers and sought compensation for a farmer’s bereaved family

Around 50 passengers travelling from Hyderabad to Rajasthan were reportedly stranded after the Khairatabad RTA seized their private bus. Travellers alleged that no alternative transport was provided, leaving them without adequate food and restroom facilities for several hours.

Residents of Gangubhai Basthi and Srinivasa Nagar in Ameerpet have expressed concern over delayed stormwater drain works, fearing flooding during the monsoon. Locals blame poor coordination between GHMC and HMWSSB, while students complain about difficulties caused by ongoing excavation.

The Telangana government's decision to procure crops only within the limits prescribed by the Centre has drawn criticism from farmers and political circles. The move contrasts with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's earlier warning of a confrontation with the Central government over procurement.

The Artillery Centre in Hyderabad conducted the Attestation Parade for 2,436 Agniveers of Batch 8/26, marking their formal induction into the Armed Forces. The ceremony highlighted military discipline, precision, and the successful completion of months of intensive training.

The six black velvet pouches adorning Hyderabad's Bibi-ka-Alam have intrigued devotees for generations. Historians believe they contain priceless jewels gifted by the Nizams, while the alam itself houses a sacred relic linked to Hazrat Bibi Fatima and Islamic history.

Organisers of the Bibi ka Alam procession, in coordination with Hyderabad City Police, conducted a trial run in the Old City on Saturday. Elephant Sreedevi, brought from Kerala, traversed the traditional route ahead of the Muharram procession scheduled for June 26.

UNOX, along with IRINOX and BERKEL, hosted an exclusive Chefs' Table event in Hyderabad, bringing together renowned chefs to showcase innovative cooking techniques, advanced kitchen technology, and culinary creativity while encouraging industry collaboration, learning, and inspiration.

A charred surgical scissors was allegedly found in the cremated remains of a tribal woman who died after a delivery at Gundala PHC. The incident has triggered outrage, prompting the Telangana Human Rights Commission to order a probe into the matter

BRS leaders and workers staged a protest at the MRO Office, demanding protection of eight acres of Government land in the Cantonment area from alleged encroachment. The party urged the Government to use the land for constructing 6,000 Indiramma houses.

Fourteen persons, including a six-year-old boy and five women, were injured when a stray dog attacked residents sleeping outside their houses in Ganeshpalli village of Sarangapur mandal in Jagtial district. The injured were shifted to the government hospital for treatment.