Telangana

An NRI priest accused of cheating devotees of lakhs of rupees under the pretext of performing special pujas was arrested by Bachupally police at RGIA after his return from the US. The accused, Ch. Rama Lacharao, allegedly threatened victims with black magic and is suspected to be involved in similar cases abroad.

The Telangana Prantha Upadhyaya Sangam (TPUS) has announced a series of protests beginning July 4 to press for implementation of the National Education Policy (2020) and 51 per cent PRC fitment.

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is progressing slowly in Hyderabad, with the distribution of enumeration forms lagging across all 15 Assembly constituencies. GHMC officials cited transportation issues and weekend absenteeism among residents as key reasons for the delay.

Around 200 families in Rahmat Nagar, Yousufguda, say delayed stormwater drain construction by the GHMC has disrupted daily life and affected businesses during the monsoon. Officials attribute the delay to rain and labour shortages, promising completion by the first week of July.

SR University, in collaboration with Hamstech, inaugurated the SRU School of Design at its Warangal campus. Fashion designer Neeta Lulla attended the launch and stressed the need for industry-driven design education that nurtures creativity, innovation and meaningful careers.

Hyderabad has witnessed a sharp dip in temperatures over the past two days, with minimum levels dropping to 24.2 degrees Celsius at Serilingampally and several areas recording below 25 degrees Celsius. The IMD has forecast cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall in parts of Telangana on Sunday.

The GHMC is set to launch a pilot medicine waste collection drive in Hyderabad by installing dedicated collection boxes at select medical shops. The initiative aims to promote the safe disposal of expired and unused medicines while protecting public health and the environment.

Eight people were injured, one critically, after a lift plunged from the fourth floor to the ground floor in an apartment building at Hanuman Nagar, Meerpet. Police are investigating whether poor maintenance or a technical malfunction caused the accident.

A four-year-old boy died after being struck by a reversing Tata Ace mini truck outside his house in Bholakpur, Musheerabad. The incident triggered a road protest by family members before police intervened, registered a case, and launched an investigation.

Left parties staged a massive protest in Hanamkonda on Saturday against the Congress government for demolishing huts built by the poor in Warangal and Hanamkonda districts. CPI and CPM leaders led a rally and dharna, warning that the agitation for housing rights would intensify statewide if the government failed to provide pattas and stop targeting the poor.

The Badruka Educational Society has signed an MoU with Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Kanchi, to jointly offer a certificate programme in Temple Management. The initiative aims to train volunteers for temple administration while paving the way for broader academic collaborations.

Adilabad district has reported 12 cyber fraud cases in the past week, prompting SP Akhil Mahajan to caution the public against online scams. He urged residents to report incidents to the toll‑free number 1930.

Residents of Al Ain Colony in Shaheennagar have been grappling with stagnant drainage water for four months, leading to mosquito breeding, foul smell and health concerns. They say repeated complaints have yielded no lasting solution and have urged GHMC to take immediate action.

The Nirmal district SHE team secured the top position in Telangana for its performance in creating awareness about crimes and controlling social menaces. SP Dr Janaki Sharmila congratulated the team and praised its commitment towards ensuring the safety of women and girls.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of failing to protect farmers' interests, reneging on poll promises and misleading people on State debt. He also criticised the government's handling of Pharma City lands and called the Chief Minister "Hitler Reddy".

Long-pending bridge projects in Gundi and Khanargaon villages of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district continue to cause hardships to residents, especially during the monsoon. Villagers remain cut off due to delays in construction and have urged authorities to expedite the projects.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught Banapuram gram panchayat secretary Thammisetty Suresh while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 25,000 near Mudigonda Rythu Vedika in Khammam district. He had allegedly demanded the money to grant building permission and allot a house number.

A pack of stray dogs killed ten sheep and injured at least 50 others after entering a shed on the outskirts of Chowdarpally village in Siddipet district on Friday night. The incident caused heavy losses to the farmer, with villagers seeking government assistance.

A 54-year-old farmer from Veldurthi died after being struck by lightning on the outskirts of Daripally village in Medak district on Saturday. The incident occurred when he took shelter under a tree during rain and thunderstorms while repairing an agricultural borewell.

Released on World MSME Day, Recordent's Indian SME Receivables Report 2026 reveals that delayed payments continue to strain India's MSMEs. The study found that the average SME has Rs 3.83 crore in receivables pending for over 360 days and takes 73 days to settle invoices.

A mega job mela will be held at Kings Palace, Mehdipatnam, on July 1 from 8 am to 1 pm. Companies from sectors including IT, healthcare, pharma, banking and education will conduct spot interviews. Entry is free for SSC-qualified candidates.

IMT Hyderabad concluded Abhyuday 2026 with a panel discussion on industry expectations from management students. Corporate leaders highlighted the importance of continuous learning, responsible use of AI, emotional intelligence, adaptability and strong fundamentals for building successful management careers.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of compromising Telangana's water rights and demanded details of the recent meeting with the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, alleging the State's interests were being ignored in Krishna and Godavari river projects.

The Malkajgiri police arrested two persons in separate cybercrime cases involving a fake job offer and a CBI impersonation scam. The accused allegedly cheated victims of more than Rs 74 lakh and were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.