Telangana

The Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University’s Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Laboratory analysis found that crop residues were burnt in around 17 lakh acres during the recent Yasangi season. This analysis was based on the satellite imagery that was captured during months of April, May and June.

A 55-year-old farm labourer, Chukkamma, was electrocuted while crossing a fence around a cotton field in Mokkampadu village under Bodu Gram Panchayat, Tekulapally mandal, on Wednesday.

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will inaugurate the newly installed 33 spillway gates of the Tungabhadra Dam on June 25 in Koppal district. The event will also see the participation of Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil and the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

The Telangana State Power Employees Joint Action Committee (TGPEJAC) staged a protest in Bhadrachalam opposing the State government’s decision to privatise the ash and coal handling plants at Yadadri Thermal Power Station.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao praised senior party leader Abdul Muqeet Chanda for donating Rs 50 lakh under the “Gift a Smile” initiative to support the education of orphaned and meritorious students.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao asserted that the party is set for a sweeping victory in the erstwhile Karimnagar district, calling on leaders to step up their campaign against the Congress government.

The Telangana High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the death of a young law graduate from Suryapet, noting inconsistencies in the police investigation and apprehensions raised by the victim’s family.

Justice Juvvadi Sridevi of the Telangana High Court pulled up the State Government for failing to clear crores of rupees in admitted fee reimbursement dues to private colleges. Hearing petitions from engineering institutions, the Court sought a clear stand and directed the Government to furnish clarification by Thursday.

Top rankers of the TG EAPCET 2026 engineering stream have shown little interest in joining colleges in Telangana, with only five of the top 100 participating in counselling. Despite the State government’s full fee reimbursement scheme for ranks below 10,000, many high scorers are opting for IITs, NITs and other premier institutions, treating the State exam largely as practice for JEE.

Despite growing concerns over the impact of AI on future job prospects in the software industry, engineering colleges in Telangana continue to prioritise computer science and engineering programmes. The latest seat matrix shows that CSE and allied branches account for the majority of seats under TG EAPCET 2026, with over 58,000 seats available, making it the most sought-after stream.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused three Congress Ministers in Khammam district of failing to complete the Sitarama irrigation project despite 80 per cent of the works being finished. He alleged that the Congress government deceived farmers and promised that BRS would complete the project if voted back to power.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s frequent review meetings on subjects already handled by his Cabinet colleagues have triggered debate in political circles. Observers say the practice fuels perceptions of interference in ministerial portfolios and raises concerns about effective utilisation of administrative resources.

Police beat patrolling has evolved significantly from foot patrols and point books to GPS-enabled tablets and vehicles. Officers recall decades of change in equipment, mobility and methods, highlighting how modern technology has transformed policing and improved monitoring of local jurisdictions.

AIMIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi inaugurated Rs 3.27 crore worth of development works in Hyderabad’s Old City. As part of his outreach programme, he is touring municipal divisions and interacting with voters ahead of upcoming municipal elections expected in October.

Turkapally Police, along with Agriculture Department officials, busted an interstate spurious cotton seed racket and seized ₹10 lakh worth banned BG-II seeds. One person was arrested while another remains absconding. The accused allegedly misled farmers with false yield promises.

The Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Hyderabad’s 15 Assembly constituencies will begin on June 25, with 4,062 Booth Level Officers conducting door‑to‑door verification until July 24. Officials said the exercise aims to ensure accurate voter data, with help desks set up across the district to assist electors.

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested six persons for allegedly facilitating a trading fraud that cheated a city resident of Rs 1.22 crore. The accused reportedly provided bank accounts to cyber fraudsters and earned commissions for enabling illegal financial transactions.

TGSRTC is set to deploy 37 newly procured electric buses on five additional routes across Hyderabad. The expansion is expected to improve commuter connectivity, strengthen the corporation's eco-friendly fleet and reduce emissions, with trained drivers being prepared ahead of the phased rollout.

Hyderabad witnessed mostly cloudy weather with only scattered showers on Wednesday, while temperatures dropped across the city. The IMD has forecast similar conditions over the next 48 hours, with light to moderate rain likely and temperatures expected to fall further across Telangana.

Civil society organisations have alleged that the Telangana government’s decision to take over Hyderabad Metro Rail amounts to a bailout of L&T with public money rather than a genuine takeover. They demanded transparency in the agreement and raised concerns over the Rs 13,527 crore refinancing loan from IRFC.

Former Rajya Sabha member Joginipally Santosh Kumar led a Commonwealth climate dialogue at the House of Lords in London, where parliamentarians and climate advocates endorsed youth-driven environmental initiatives and pledged support for collaborative climate action across the Commonwealth.

SCCL's latest operational data has triggered fresh questions over alleged inflated coal stock records, a sharp decline in production and a simultaneous record in productivity. The Opposition has demanded an independent probe into the nearly 40 lakh tonnes of allegedly unaccounted coal.

The "Ikebasana: Ikebana & Asanas" exhibition at Aalankritha Art Gallery in Hyderabad showcased yoga-inspired floral arrangements created using the Japanese art of Ikebana. Artists creatively interpreted yoga postures through flowers and natural materials, celebrating mindfulness, balance and artistic expression.

BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy alleged a Rs 1,000-crore scam in the implementation of the PM-KUSUM scheme and demanded an investigation into irregularities in the Energy Department. He also accused the government of neglecting farmers and engaging in match-fixing politics with the BJP.