Hyderabad

Six persons were arrested by KPHB Police in Hyderabad for allegedly putting up unauthorised banners carrying defamatory content against BJP MP Etela Rajender on a foot overbridge.

Red Havoc Secunderabad Club defeated Rainbow FC (RK Puram) 3-0 in the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament, with Hriday scoring twice and Anuj adding another. YDC ECIL and Garden FC drew goalless, while Super Strikers FC face JJ Nagar FC next

Reeds FC defeated Petra Sports Academy 2-1 to win the inaugural Young Telangana Football League at Lal Bahadur Stadium. Gymkhana FC finished third, while individual awards recognised standout players and girls’ contributions, marking a promising future for football in Telangana

At 62, Suheim Sheikh, president of Yacht Club of Secunderabad, continues to mentor young sailors at Hussain Sagar Lake. His guidance has produced national champions, with debutants impressing at the Monsoon Regatta, blending academics and sport to inspire future talent

Hyderabad traffic police have announced diversions and restrictions due to ongoing construction of the Steel Flyover and Underpass at Jubilee Hills Check Post, KBR Park Entrance, and Mugdha Junction.

A housewife was allegedly murdered by her husband following a quarrel at Bahadurpura in Hyderabad on Sunday. Police said the victim, Nishath Begum, was found dead at her Kishanbagh residence.

The Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad celebrated World Bicycle Day with strong participation from students, faculty and residents. The institute was recognised by the Fit India Movement as a model campus under its vehicle-free initiative.

Dr Rahul Devraj, Head of Urology at NIMS, has been appointed Director of the institute for a three-year term, succeeding Dr Bheerappa Nagari.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao tore into Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, alleging he was emulating Adolf Hitler and imposing a dictatorial regime in Telangana.

The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) inspected 166 medical shops linked to online pharmacies during a special enforcement drive. Show-cause notices were issued to 41 shops for violations including dispensing medicines without prescriptions, lack of proper records, and absence of pharmacist supervision.

A microphone failure during Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s programme in Uppal on Sunday forced BRS MLA Bandari Lakshma Reddy to abandon his speech midway. The incident triggered a political row, with BRS accusing the ruling Congress of deliberately silencing the Opposition.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has indicated that the Congress government’s plan to fast-track Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase II may be delayed, blaming Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy for creating hurdles.

Over 700 motorists were caught driving under the influence of alcohol during a special weekend enforcement drive by Hyderabad and Cyberabad Traffic Police. The offenders, including two-wheeler, three-wheeler and four-wheeler drivers, were booked based on their Blood Alcohol Concentration levels.

A. Kovidh Kushal Reddy and P. Lasya clinched the under-18 boys’ and girls’ titles at the 29th All India Telangana Chess Academy tournament in Alkapuri. The event showcased emerging talent across age groups, highlighting the state’s growing chess ecosystem.

The Telangana government has postponed the reopening of schools to June 15, drawing objections from teachers and parents as the date coincides with Amavasya, considered inauspicious for new beginnings.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of drawing inspiration from Adolf Hitler, alleging lawlessness and demolitions targeting poor families. He contrasted BRS’s democratic governance with Congress’s dictatorial tendencies, warning of public resistance against authoritarian policies

The Southwest Monsoon is expected to enter southern Telangana within 48 hours, with Hyderabad likely to receive monsoon rains by June 11–12. While IMD forecasts favourable conditions, experts remain cautious about rainfall distribution amid concerns over El Niño and the Bay of Bengal branch.

An IPS officer in Cyberabad, disguised as a software employee, conducted an undercover raid at Kings and Queens Pub in Kukatpally and busted a prostitution racket. Acting on specific intelligence, the officer signalled her team to move in, leading to the detention of nine persons.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao interacted with members of the Singapore NRI community during his Malaysia visit, discussing urban planning, governance and development models. Participants explored best practices from Singapore and Malaysia that could be adapted to support Telangana's future growth

Thousands of people have begun arriving at Hyderabad's Exhibition Grounds ahead of the annual fish prasadam distribution organised by the Bathini family. Authorities, TGSRTC, NGOs and the Fisheries Department have made extensive arrangements for the 24-hour event beginning on June 8.

The Telangana Congress government is set to revive the breakfast scheme in 1,700 schools across Greater Hyderabad, but the rollout may not begin on July 15 as tenders are still being finalised.

KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, has successfully completed more than 10,000 brain tumour surgeries and unveiled a Robotic Digital Microscope to enhance neurosurgical precision. Experts urged people not to ignore persistent morning headaches, which could indicate an underlying brain tumour.

A special drive by the Malkajgiri police led to 46 cases against spa centre owners for regulatory violations. Officials allege illegal operators exploit jurisdictional gaps across Hyderabad's four commissionerates, shifting locations to evade crackdowns and continue unlawful activities.

Former Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of politicising the Koheda Integrated Fruit Market project and claiming credit for a BRS-era initiative. She also questioned land acquisition decisions, farmer compensation and the government's development priorities