Telangana

Retired IAS officer L.V. Subrahmanyam urged young people to embrace traditional values alongside technological progress during the Golconda Vyapari Sankshema Sangham's silver jubilee celebrations. The event featured speeches on Indian culture, the release of a commemorative souvenir, and cultural performances.

Dr Jagannath Nayak, Director of CHESS and a distinguished DRDO scientist, has been appointed Director General (Missiles & Strategic Systems). A veteran researcher, he has led the development of India's first Directed Energy Weapon system and advanced indigenous avionics and guidance technologies.

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) to Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney, Commandant of MCEME and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of EME, during the Defence Investiture Ceremony – Phase II at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 29.

Thousands of Telangana intermediate students, particularly those in Telugu and Urdu medium, are attending classes without new textbooks more than a month into the academic year. Lecturers say syllabus revisions have worsened the situation, while the Telugu Akademi attributes delays to publication challenges.

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy accused the Congress government of not fulfilling the poll promise of providing Rs 15,000 per acre annually under Rythu Bharosa scheme. He criticised the Congress government over unpaid due of Rs. 30,000 crore.

FIFA Heroes delivers fast-paced arcade football with colourful visuals, fantasy characters, and quick matchmaking. However, repetitive challenges, inconsistent controls, and slow progression reduce its long-term appeal, making it an enjoyable casual game but not a serious rival to EA FC.

The 10th School Cinema International Film Festival (SCIFF) will be held from November 14 to 30, bringing children's films to schools across India. Entries are invited from filmmakers worldwide until August 15 for live-action, animation, and documentary films completed after January 1, 2024.

Telangana has recorded normal rainfall in June despite deficits in 15 districts. Hyderabad’s rainfall is close to average, while Rangareddy district outperformed with 141.3 mm, the highest in Greater Hyderabad.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s Congress government of betraying farmers by defaulting on Rs 30,000 crore Rythu Bharosa payments, failing to implement the promised farm loan waiver, and neglecting crop procurement. He contrasted this with the previous BRS regime’s timely support through Rythu Bandhu.

A family travelling on the Hyderabad–Warangal highway was chased and harassed by six youths on motorcycles. Dashcam footage shared by the victim’s sister went viral, prompting police to launch an investigation.

A private bus travelling from Vijayawada to Hyderabad collided with a cement mixer tanker near Muthyalamma Gudem in Kattangoor mandal, Nalgonda district, after a tyre burst. Both drivers sustained injuries and were rescued by locals, while nearly 40 passengers escaped unhurt.

A man allegedly murdered his mother before dying by suicide in Peddaravulapalli village of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district. Police suspect an ongoing land dispute may have triggered the incident. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway

The Telangana government transferred 23 Superintendent of Police (non-cadre) rank officers and assigned them new postings across key departments, including Cyberabad, ACB, CID, Intelligence, OCTOPUS, HYDRAA and Vigilance & Enforcement

The Telangana High Court directed the Election Commission to consider providing Urdu Enumeration Forms for voters in constituencies with a significant Urdu-speaking population. The court observed that electoral processes should offer practical solutions and not exclude linguistic minorities

The Telangana High Court questioned Narsingi police over failing to arrest two accused in an attempt to murder case even after filing a chargesheet, asking why they were being given special treatment

The Telangana High Court directed Vijaya Dairy to temporarily house the Seethaphalmandi-II Government Girls Primary School at a vacant quarter in Lalapet after noting safety concerns in the existing building. The court also ordered provision of electricity and water facilities

Hyderabad E-Champions continued their dominant run in the TG20 League with a 56-run win over Anvita Khammam Aces. Abhirath Reddy’s 59 and key contributions from Ganesh Gadugu and Sriniketh powered a strong all-round performance at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium

A truck driver of Pentlam village in Annapureddypalle mandal in Kothagudem district died of electrocution while driving the vehicle and in another incident at Keshapur village of Mulugu district, a paralysed man came in contact with immersion water heater and died on the spot

Two died of electrocution in separate incidents in Khammam and Mulugu districts. A truck driver was electrocuted after an earth mover touched overhead power lines, while a paralysed man died after accidentally coming into contact with an immersion water heater

As the farmer approached the ACB, a trap was laid, and the AEE was apprehended while receiving the bribe at his office

On its part, the State government would be extending equal matching contribution to the new Employee Health Care Trust

On Sunday, while Nagesh was sleeping in the house, Kavitha suddenly attacked him with a knife, leaving him in a pool of blood

Desk Journalists' Society expresses concern over several desk journalists with over 10 to 12 years of professional experience being denied accreditation despite fulfilling the eligibility criteria

Slams the Minister for resorting to personal remarks against BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao after failing to accept the latter's challenge and seek a fresh mandate