Telangana

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged students to draw inspiration from former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao's life and achievements during a visit to a school in Begumpet. He inaugurated a mid-day meal programme and assured support for the school's future development.

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy alleged large-scale irregularities in paddy procurement, claiming farmers incurred losses while rice millers benefited. He demanded a probe into the alleged Rs 1,000-crore scam and criticised the government's policies on paddy cultivation, fertilisers and farmer welfare.

Axis Bank and BITS Pilani have signed an MoU to establish the Axis Bank–BITS Industry Research, Technology and Innovation Park. Supported by a Rs 100 crore CSR grant, the facility will promote deep-tech research, healthcare innovation, startups and industry-academia collaboration.

The FSSAI has directed restaurants to use only food-grade, corrosion-resistant cutting equipment and maintain strict hygiene standards. Food safety authorities across States and Union Territories have been asked to ensure compliance, with violations attracting action under food safety laws.

The Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association has urged the Telangana government to introduce a five-year renewal cycle for MTP and PCPNDT/Sterilization Centre registrations. The association said annual renewals create unnecessary paperwork, compliance costs and administrative delays for healthcare institutions.

The IMD has forecast a revival of the Southwest Monsoon across Telangana from June 23, with widespread rainfall expected from June 21. Falling temperatures, thunderstorms and moisture-laden winds are likely to bring relief from prolonged heat across the State.

Students of Government Primary School, Bazaar-e-Ghansi, at Moosa Bowli are allegedly exposed to electrocution risks after an electrical transformer was installed near the school gate. School authorities and parents have urged GHMC and other departments to intervene immediately.

Three members of a family were killed after their car crossed a road divider and collided head-on with a lorry near Turkapally-Muraharipally in Medchal on Thursday. Police launched rescue operations and are working to establish the victims' identities.

The Jubilee Hills police registered a case against an unidentified man for allegedly sexually harassing a 28-year-old woman while she was drawing rangoli outside a house. The suspect fled after she raised an alarm, and police are examining CCTV footage.

The Balanagar police arrested four persons and seized four kilograms of ganja, mobile phones and two motorcycles during a vehicle-checking operation at Narasapur Cross Roads. Police said the contraband was sourced from an Odisha-based supplier who remains absconding.

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has approved the renaming of 21 British-era roads and four bazaar areas after Indian leaders, military officers and war heroes. The initiative, aimed at removing colonial-era legacies, is expected to be implemented within a month.

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.