Telangana

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.

University of Hyderabad alumni-founded ATGC Biotech represented India at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, where it signed an international licensing agreement and expanded its global presence. The company continues to advance sustainable agriculture through its patented pheromone-based crop protection technologies.

Osmania University has secured four internationally recognised ISO certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards, covering education, environmental management, energy efficiency and food safety. The university said the achievement underscores its commitment to global standards, quality assurance and institutional excellence.

A ragging incident involving first-year BDS students was reported at the Osmania Medical College hostel. Police registered a case against 12 final-year BDS students, while the Government Dental College suspended them for six months pending the outcome of the investigation.

Once a staple of childhood across India, gilli danda has largely disappeared amid changing lifestyles and digital entertainment. However, the growing popularity of Spain’s Billarda and social media interest have sparked renewed curiosity, leading to a modest revival of the traditional game.

The Rythu Bima insurance scheme is reportedly facing difficulties due to unpaid premiums amounting to Rs 441.23 crore. With thousands of claims pending, former minister S Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of neglecting the scheme and demanded its continuation.

The All India Democratic Students' Organisation has opposed the proposed reduction in the number of government schools in Telangana, stating that the move would affect lakhs of poor students. The organisation demanded improved infrastructure and filling of vacant teaching posts instead.

The political confrontation between Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy over Metro Rail funding has highlighted Telangana's increasing dependence on international lending agencies, marking a significant departure from the borrowing strategy followed by previous governments.

Former minister T Harish Rao urged BRS booth-level agents to closely monitor the Special Intensive Revision process and ensure supporters remain on the voter list. He also criticised the Congress government over welfare schemes, irrigation projects and implementation of election promises.

The long-standing Podu land issue has resurfaced in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district with tribals and forest officials once again confronting each other over cultivation rights. Forest authorities cite wildlife conservation concerns, while villagers fear losing their livelihoods and traditional cultivation lands.

AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, has successfully performed Telangana’s first Pulse Field Ablation procedure using the PulseSelect PFA System to treat atrial fibrillation. The next-generation, non-thermal technology uses electrical pulses to target abnormal cardiac tissue and offers an innovative approach to heart rhythm management.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of reversing Telangana's development and failing to fulfil key promises. Addressing party workers in Khammam district, he alleged corruption, questioned welfare implementation and challenged the government to release a White Paper on debt.

GITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad, has opened admissions for the 2026–27 academic year, introducing new programmes in entrepreneurship, teacher education, biotechnology, robotics and AI. The university has also launched a School of Education and announced scholarships of up to 100 per cent.

French trio Alright Mela will perform in Hyderabad on June 21 as part of Fête de la Musique 2026 and Month of Music celebrations. Blending Gnawa traditions, Mediterranean influences and electronic sounds, the group explores themes of identity, migration and coexistence.

The WEEW Gala 2026 celebrated fashion, entrepreneurship and empowerment, bringing together industry leaders, designers and participants in Hyderabad. The event featured a red carpet showcase, participation from TCEI members and collections from six renowned designer labels.

Allegations of ragging, toxic hierarchy and lack of institutional support in medical colleges have resurfaced after incidents at Government Dental College and Osmania Medical College. Experts say systemic reforms are needed to address stress, harassment and mental health concerns among students.

Nineteen people fell ill after consuming panipuri sold from a pushcart in Mandepalli village of Rajanna Sircilla district. BRS working president KT Rama Rao spoke to officials and instructed party leaders to monitor the patients, whose condition remains stable.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao inaugurated technology solutions company Ozrit’s new facility in Gachibowli on Wednesday. The company said it aims to strengthen Telangana’s innovation ecosystem, expand into Tier-2 cities and increase its workforce to over 1,000 professionals.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy used the inauguration of Telangana Public School at Arutla to highlight education initiatives and target BRS over allegations. He rejected claims of irregularities in school kit tenders and announced youth-focused skill, sports and anti-drug programmes.

A passenger allegedly assaulted a Lufthansa cabin crew member during a Frankfurt-Hyderabad flight after a service trolley accidentally brushed against him. The injured crew member later approached RGIA police, who registered a case and launched an investigation.