Hyderabad

The Telangana High Court observed that HYDRAA cannot act beyond powers granted under law or enter private property without authority. While disposing of contempt cases, the Court directed the agency not to interfere with a petitioner's land and stressed adherence to legal limits.

Gymkhana FC booked a place in the semifinals of the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament with a 2-0 victory over Bolarum Sporting. Goals from Jobin and Majid sealed the win despite a spirited effort from the young Bolarum side

Sunit Chowrasia, Mukeem Ali and Dipankar Kaushal carded three-under 67s to share the first-round lead at the inaugural Rs 25 lakh DP World PGTI NexGen – Varanasi. Only 11 players finished the day at even-par or better

Gurucharan Bhole of Raviteja High School, Narayanapet, won the Brilliant Trophy Juniors online chess tournament with 11 points from 12 rounds. Ayaan Arora and Saw Jinson Samuel finished second and third respectively with 10.5 points each

India suffered a 3-2 defeat to hosts China ‘B’ in their opening Group ‘B’ match of the World Team Snooker Championship in Guangdong. Aditya Mehta lost the deciding frame to Zhou Jinhao, leaving India needing a win against Turkey

Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match. Captain Fatima Sana accepted the sanction imposed by match referee Trudy Anderson

Telangana continues to face intense heatwave conditions with several districts recording temperatures between 41°C and 43°C. Mancherial registered the State’s highest at 43°C, while Hyderabad hovered around 40°C.

A 40-year-old Team Leader at Roto Maker Company, Surya Ravi Kumar, was declared brain dead after suffering a stroke-like episode and admitted to a private hospital.

Joginpally Santosh Kumar will represent the Green India Challenge at London Climate Action Week 2026 through engagements at Westminster. He will participate in discussions on climate action, sustainability and innovation while promoting citizen-led environmental initiatives and Hyderabad Climate Action Week.

Officials allegedly arrived with bulldozers in Secunderabad Cantonment and warned residents of Ambedkar Huts to vacate within 15 days, triggering panic among nearly 650 families living there for decades. BRS leader Manne Krishank assured political and legal support while condemning the move as inhuman.

Nampally Police have stepped up efforts to trace two absconding suspects in the murder of Wakf Board panel lawyer Khaja Moizuddin. Investigators believe their arrest could reveal further details about the alleged conspiracy linked to longstanding disputes over Wakf properties.

The Telangana government's takeover of Hyderabad Metro remains incomplete as the release of a Rs 13,600-crore IRFC refinancing loan has been delayed. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy alleges political interference, while L&T will continue operating the metro until the transition is finalised

Telangana will inaugurate ‘Donald Trump Avenue’ near the US Consulate in Hyderabad on June 23. The State had earlier announced naming key roads after global figures, including Ratan Tata and Google, as part of its innovation-focused urban branding initiative.

Limited official updates have been issued in the POCSO case against Bandi Bageerath, more than a month after his arrest. Police have not disclosed forensic or charge sheet details, while the investigation continues and public attention remains focused on its progress.

Protests continued at Osmania University as the Unemployed JAC demanded release of notifications for 20,000 SI and constable posts. The group also sought changes to recruitment rules, including age limits, fitness norms and withdrawal of GO No 46.

Data from Plum Insurance suggests Hyderabad’s intense summer heat is linked to increased kidney stress markers, including higher acidic and concentrated urine cases. The study also found a sharp rise in magnesium deficiency and a decline in iron levels during summer months.

Hyderabad’s rainwater harvesting theme park in Jubilee Hills has been closed, raising concerns among RWAs and students. The HMWSSB said declining footfall led to the shutdown of the awareness facility, which showcased water conservation techniques since its opening in 2018.

ABVP activists staged a protest at the School Education Directorate in Hyderabad, opposing an alleged plan to close government schools. They demanded stronger regulation of private school fees, filling of teacher vacancies, improved infrastructure, and implementation of NEP 2020.

Bondada Engineering Limited has secured a Rs 1,338 crore EPC contract from NTPC Renewable Energy Limited for a 250 MW solar project with a 50 MW/200 MWh battery storage system in Uttar Pradesh. The project supports India’s renewable energy and grid stability goals.

A technical glitch in the Vahan and Sarathi platforms disrupted transport services across the State, halting registrations, licence processing and other services. RTOs witnessed heavy crowds, while officials said the issue originated from central servers and efforts are underway to restore operations.

The Khairatabad Police have solved a theft case involving gold ornaments stolen from a passenger travelling on a private bus. Officers arrested the accused, recovered all 62 grams of stolen gold, and are investigating his possible connection to other property offences.

A major fire broke out at an electric vehicle warehouse in Hyderabad's Moosapet area on Tuesday, sending thick smoke and flames into the sky. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze, and no casualties were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The inaugural Creative Economy Conclave 2026 in Hyderabad brought together industry leaders, policymakers, creators and artists to discuss the growing influence of India's Orange Economy. Held as part of World Events Economy Week, the event explored opportunities across creative and cultural sectors.

Former BRS MLA Chirumarthi Lingaiah accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of focusing on diversionary politics instead of governance. He alleged failures in paddy procurement, criticised the handling of Hyderabad Metro Phase-II and targeted Congress leaders over development and governance issues.