Telangana

Initial findings at the Sigachi Chloro Chemicals blast site point to possible choking in the air handling unit as the cause. The explosion brought down the G 2 building. Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha has ordered a detailed inquiry into the incident

Minister Ponnam Prabhakar reviewed AFCS, ITMS, and digital services at Musheerabad depot. WhatsApp ticketing and digital passes will soon be available through the RTC app

A Hyderabad - based engineer was conferred with a prestigious award for his contributions to the field of civil engineering

During Hydraa's weekly Prajavani session in Hyderabad, multiple citizens complained about nala and parkland encroachments. One case in Fatehnagar reportedly involves illegal construction fetching Rs 1.5 lakh in monthly rent. Petitioners demanded immediate action to restore nalas and prevent flooding

The Telangana Medical Council identified seven unqualified individuals operating illegal first-aid centres in Rangareddy. Officials seized pre-loaded syringes and unregulated drugs. Cases will be filed under the NMC, TSMPR, and BNS Acts. The public can report such cases via 9154382727

Police arrested 13 individuals for gambling at a secluded area near Uttapally village. Acting on a tipoff, police seized Rs 65,890 in cash and 12 motorcycles. A case has been registered and investigations are ongoing

BJP leaders in Mancherial urged Collector Kumar Deepak to establish a dedicated vegetable market and a traffic island near the College Road flyover. They submitted a petition during the Prajavani programme, citing road congestion caused by roadside vendors from rural areas

The ruling Congress has no concern for the lives and livelihoods of the poor and industrial workers, says BRS working president

Adilabad police booked six heavy vehicle owners for causing accidents by parking on public roads in the Tirpelli area. Police advised using designated parking zones and warned of stern action against those found endangering public safety through negligent parking

Two persons died in a road accident at Mabojipally on the Narsapur-Medak road after a speeding bus collided with a passenger auto. Victims Srikanth and Naresh died on the spot. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

The Hyderabad MET department has issued a heavy rainfall and thunderstorm alert for multiple Telangana districts over the next 48 hours. Cloudy weather and strong winds are expected across the State, with Hyderabad and nearby districts likely to see moderate rainfall

Following a deadly explosion at Sigachi Chloro Chemicals, confusion and chaos gripped the site as officials and management failed to provide information on trapped employees. Families left in distress until a help desk was set up late in the day

Ashok Yadav, a juice shop owner from Kacheguda, was found murdered in a secluded area near Nagole. Police suspect he was attacked with stones and sharp weapons following an argument. CCTV footage is being reviewed to identify the culprits

Bolarum police arrested a three-member gang, including two juveniles, for snatching a mobile phone from a cab driver. The incident occurred at Golnaka bus stop on June 27. A stolen phone and scooter were recovered following a police tip-off

Over 300 farmers and residents from several villages in Asifabad staged a protest against erratic and undeclared power outages. They demanded action against the local assistant engineer and warned of further protests if their grievances were not resolved promptly

The stock plunged 11.58 per cent on June 30 to settle at Rs 48.79 apiece on the BSE. During the day, it lost 14.82 per cent to Rs 47. On the NSE, the stock cracked 11.19 per cent to Rs 48.95

The company operates three manufacturing facilities for Microcrystalline Cellulose, one of which is the Hyderabad unit where the incident occurred

Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu has announced intensified efforts to eradicate child labour and human trafficking under Operation Muskaan-XI. Special teams are rescuing children, and worksite schools are being established to support the education of migrant children

After 56-year-old tailor Thumma Ramakrishna was declared brain dead, his family donated his liver and kidneys under the Jeevandan scheme in Hyderabad. His organs were allocated to three needy patients, offering them a second chance at life

BRS leader G Jagadish Reddy accused certain media outlets of running a smear campaign against K Chandrashekhar Rao and KT Rama Rao in the name of journalism. He dismissed the phone tapping row as a political ploy and defended the party’s protest at Maha News

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Sangareddy administration for failing to support families affected by the Sigachi Chloro Chemicals accident, demanded compensation for victims, and called for action against negligent officials responsible for the mishap

Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh resigned from BJP, expressing discontent over N Ramchander Rao’s appointment as Telangana party president. Alleging betrayal of grassroots workers, he called the move a setback and urged central leaders to reconsider the party’s direction

Sixteen employees were killed and 34 injured, several critically, in a massive explosion at Sigachi Chloro Chemicals in Pashamylaram. The incident exposed safety lapses, with delayed rescue systems and no mechanism to assist distressed family members.

Telangana’s DCA made its first direct arrests in a spurious drugs case, a move hailed as historic. However, experts raised concerns about its sustainability due to poor manpower, lack of protection, and administrative support for DCA officers handling such cases