Hyderabad

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 has triggered outrage across Telangana’s medical community, with doctors’ associations, students, and public health experts condemning the systemic failure, blaming the National Testing Agency and the Central Government, and demanding reforms to safeguard merit and credibility in medical admissions.

The Sports Journalists Federation of India announced that former World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand will receive the SJFI Medal 2024 at a ceremony in Chennai on June 24. The federation praised Anand’s immense contribution to Indian sports and his inspirational achievements in chess

Vihaan Jain carded a brilliant five-under 67 to take a three-shot lead after the opening round of the IGU Andhra Pradesh Junior Boys Golf Championship at East Point Golf Club in Visakhapatnam. Chaitanya Pandey and Aman Oswal shared the lead in Category B

Rishiket Sisodia, Mote Jashwanth and Chandan Sahani smashed brilliant centuries as Deccan Wanderers, Central Excise and Evergreen secured impressive wins in the HCA A-Division T-20 League-cum-knock-out tournament. Hyderabad Blues and Sportive also recorded dominant victories in B-Division matches

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following allegations of irregularities has left more than 22 lakh students awaiting fresh examination dates and further instructions. The NTA has confirmed a re-exam, while the Centre has ordered a CBI probe into the matter

Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, accused in a POCSO case, has evaded arrest and sought anticipatory bail from the Telangana High Court. Meanwhile, the police officials planto re-record the victim’s statement, while Bageerath remains absconding.

DVSR Murthy, a 1998 batch Indian Postal Service officer, assumed charge as the Chief Postmaster General of Telangana Circle on Tuesday. Previously serving in the J&K Postal Circle, he has held several important positions in the Department of Posts during his career

The Telangana Jail Museum and ‘Feel the Jail’ experience were inaugurated at the Chanchalguda Prison Complex in Hyderabad. The initiative allows visitors to explore prison history and experience simulated imprisonment while promoting awareness about prison reforms and rehabilitation efforts

Teacher and writer Banibrata Mahanta won the Muse India Translation Award 2025 for translating Kusum Khemani’s Hindi novel Lavanyadevi. The award received 103 entries from 18 Indian languages and carries a cash prize of Rs 25,000 along with a framed certificate

EBG Group and British lifestyle brand Carlton London launched Carlton Luxury Furniture, a sustainability-focused furniture initiative. The company plans to open 600 showrooms across 300 cities over five years and mobilise investments of up to Rs 2,000 crore through franchise partners

Senior Maoist leader Pasunuri Narahari alias Santosh reportedly surrendered before the Telangana Police along with his wife. Carrying a Rs 20 lakh reward, Narahari had been underground for nearly three decades and was allegedly associated with the Maoist organisation’s East Regional Bureau

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the alleged NEET question paper leak and demanded a high-level investigation and re-examination. He accused the NDA government of failing to conduct exams securely and said repeated leaks were affecting lakhs of students across the country

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised both the BJP and Congress over their handling of the POCSO case against Bandi Bhageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. He also accused a section of Telugu media of ignoring the issue

A furniture shop employee lost Rs 15 lakh in cash near the Punjagutta flyover in Hyderabad while on his way to deposit the money at a bank. Police registered a case after the cash bag reportedly went missing outside a stamp paper shop

A 13-year-old girl died after allegedly falling into an open water sump at an apartment complex in Miyapur, Hyderabad. Police are investigating the incident from all angles after the victim’s parents raised suspicions and accused the apartment owner of tampering with evidence

The India Obesity Commission has revised obesity guidelines for Indians, lowering the BMI threshold for obesity from 25 to 23 and making waist circumference a compulsory diagnostic tool. The updated norms also recognise mental health conditions as obesity-related co-morbidities.

Farmers in erstwhile Telangana districts, including Nalgonda and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, staged protests by burning paddy stocks over delays in procurement and transport to warehouses. They demanded immediate procurement and smoother logistics, citing hardships caused by prolonged delays

Five people died and at least ten were injured after a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bidar overturned and fell into a roadside gorge on the Bidar–Zaheerabad road in Sangareddy

KT Rama Rao criticised both the BJP and Congress over the handling of a POCSO-related case involving Bandi Bhageerath, alleging political silence and inaction. He took a sharp dig at governance slogans, escalating the political controversy in Telangana

Vemula Prashant Reddy has demanded the arrest of Bandi Bhageerath in connection with a controversial POCSO case, alleging delays in police action and political interference. He called for an impartial investigation and protection for the minor victim, while also criticising counter-allegations and urging accountability from leaders involved.

Telangana is witnessing rising heatwave conditions as maximum temperatures crossed 40°C in several districts. Nizamabad recorded the highest temperature at 42.5°C, while Hyderabad touched 38.7°C amid dry weather and declining thundershower activity

A chemical tanker caught fire on NH-65 near Madgi in Sangareddy, but a major disaster was averted after firefighters quickly controlled the blaze

A software employee identified as Madhuri died by suicide at her residence in Madinaguda. Police suspect personal issues led to the incident. Her father alerted neighbours after unanswered calls, following which her body was discovered

The POCSO case involving Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has drawn sharp reactions from activists and actor Manchu Manoj, who called for swift, transparent and impartial investigation into the allegations