Telangana

Public distribution of rice in the erstwhile Karimnagar district faces delays with only two days left for the June 30 deadline. Technical issues, storage constraints, and biometric requirements have slowed down the process, raising doubts about achieving full coverage.

A fire broke out in an electric bus at Karimnagar bus stand on Saturday morning. Flames erupted from the battery compartment, but the alert driver acted quickly. Firefighters reached the spot and brought the situation under control without casualties.

The accused Muthineni Sathish doused his 50-year-old mother Vinoda with petrol and set her on fire. She was rushed to MGM Hospital in Warangal for treatment

The bank employees, who went to the ATM, discovered fake currency notes, all of 500 denominations, when collecting cash from the cash deposit machine

To strengthen environmental governance, the Telangana government has established the Telangana Pollution Control Appellate Authority (TGPCAA) for a two-year term.

Tension flares at Maganoor’s Peddavagu stream as farmers and youth stop illegal sand mining by a private firm. Locals allege the activity was unauthorised and harmful to water supply. Officials halt the mining after protests escalate

The cadets participate in several training activities and gain insight into the Indian Air Force’s ground-level operations through visits to different sections of the Academy

The Telangana Drugs Control Administration arrested two pharma dealers for distributing counterfeit Rosuvas F 10 and F 20 tablets, falsely labelled as Sun Pharma products. DCA raids confirmed the drugs were fake, and the accused were remanded to judicial custody

The State government decides to constitute a high-level experts committee to study practices in other States; plans to amend the existing rules granting powers to TAFRC to inspect the colleges before fixing the fee

IICT’s Dr. Nayani Kiranmai has been selected as a founding member of INSA Women Associates, a new initiative by the Indian National Science Academy to promote women in science. She is a gold medalist, award-winning researcher, and postdoctoral fellow

It plans to revise engineering college fees, considering Supreme Court guidelines and infrastructure standards. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy emphasised the need for global benchmarks amid rising demand for AI courses. Admissions counselling will be completed on time

PCB report of water samples from tankers find high levels of lead, cadmium, nickel; police cases have been filed against those selling borewell water from Sunnam Cheruvu for drinking purposes, says Hydraa

Swetcha Votarkar, a 35-year-old Telugu TV news presenter, was found dead at her residence in Chikkadpally, Hyderabad. She was reportedly discovered by her daughter after returning from school.

The worker, M Subba Rao (46), died when a nitrogen cylinder exploded and struck him while he was on duty at the unit 9 turbine.

Women and Child Welfare Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka raised doubts over the authenticity of a letter allegedly released by Maoists accusing her of inaction on Adivasi rights violations.

Meets Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, urges Presidential assent for Telangana’s BC reservation Bills. She emphasises the need for 42% quotas in education, jobs, and governance, citing long-standing underrepresentation and growing public support across the State

Pays homage to former Indian Prime Minister on his birth anniversary eve, recalling his legacy as a reformer and Telangana’s pride. Highlights BRS initiatives, including statue installations and the Bharat Ratna resolution

Animal Husbandry Minister Vakiti Srihari assured Indiramma housing scheme beneficiaries that payments would not be delayed, even vowing to sell his house and property if needed. He distributed sanction letters for 291 houses in Makthal on Friday

The Congress government’s flagship events, the Bharat Summit, Miss World pageant and Gaddar Film Awards, have sparked controversies ranging from diplomatic blunders to cultural insensitivity. Critics accuse the government of misplaced priorities amid financial distress and mounting public welfare demands.

A human trafficking racket in Asifabad targeting tribal women has been busted, exposing a widespread and long-standing network. Victims were lured or sold under false promises of marriage, trafficked to northern States, and subjected to abuse and exploitation

MLC K Kavitha has demanded that the Central government confer the Padma Shri on renowned Karimnagar surgeon Dr Bhoom Reddy, citing his medical contributions and association with former Prime Minister Nehru. She urged union Minister Bandi Sanjay to support the demand.

Hundreds of Telangana activists staged a protest in Khammam demanding implementation of Congress's pre-poll promises, including land, financial aid, pensions, and health cards. The Telangana Udyamakarula Forum warned of backlash in local elections if the sixth guarantee is not fulfilled soon

Harish Rao met with representatives of the Patancheru Auto Drivers Association, who expressed concern over mounting debts and shortage of work, primarily due to the free bus services for women.

Principal Secretary Rahul Bojja said the Manjeera dam is structurally safe and not under immediate threat. The government will begin Rs 6.5 crore worth of apron and earth dam repairs following SDSO recommendations. Crest gate leakages will also be addressed