Hyderabad

Tamanna Nair advanced to the next round of the Tirumala Sreedhar ATA 14 Grade A South Asia Tennis Championship after defeating Dhrutee Gundu in the girls' singles main draw. Several players registered straight-set wins in the opening-round matches at Hyderabad

Two youngsters from Bolaram drowned in a lake at Thumaipally village near Keesara while on a photoshoot with a friend on Monday. One youth managed to return safely. Police retrieved one body and continued efforts to trace the second victim

A series of developments in Telangana, including the handling of the Bandi Sai Bhageerath POCSO case, Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination rejection and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's remarks, have reportedly drawn the attention of the Congress high command

The Telangana High Court directed that a writ petition filed by former judge Justice Kumar Shavili challenging the inclusion of his land in the prohibited properties list be placed before the Bench handling Stamps and Registration matters for further consideration

The Telangana High Court Advocates’ Association has urged constitutional authorities and the Supreme Court Collegium to consider advocates of Telangana origin for elevation as High Court judges. The body also announced a demonstration on June 17 to press its demand

The GHMC has launched a 12-day special monsoon sanitation drive till June 25 to remove legacy waste, debris, green waste and silt deposits across Hyderabad. The campaign will cover all 150 wards in five phases and encourage public participation

HYDRAA has blamed the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation for failing to desilt drains, leading to flooding during recent thundershowers. Officials said covered drains hindered maintenance work and urged coordinated efforts among departments to prevent waterlogging across Hyderabad

Senior journalist M V Subramanyam passed away in Malkajigiri following a massive heart attack. He worked with The Hindu for more than 25 years and was widely respected for his impartial reporting and professional commitment in journalism

A dispute within the Zaheerabad Congress unit spilled over to Gandhi Bhavan, where leaders engaged in heated arguments and slogan shouting against constituency in-charge Chandrashekhar. The incident follows a similar altercation during a Congress meeting held at Gandhi Bhavan last month

Bank of Baroda has launched the bob Golden Goal Deposit Scheme, a 555-day retail term deposit offering interest rates of up to 7.40 per cent per annum. The scheme is available for deposits below ₹3 crore and can be accessed online or through branches.

The IMD has issued a heatwave warning for several Telangana districts as the Southwest Monsoon remains weak over the State. While thunderstorms are expected this week, experts indicate that stronger monsoon activity may return only after June 22 and 23

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan demanded a judicial inquiry into the Hyderabad Metro Rail takeover by the State government, alleging irregularities and lack of transparency. He accused the government of burdening taxpayers and called for greater accountability in Metro-related decisions

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank opposed the reported proposal to merge the Secunderabad Cantonment Board with the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation. He urged the government to withdraw the plan, consult residents and merge the cantonment area with GHMC instead

The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, hosted its Graduation Ceremony 2026 at Shaheen on campus. Attended by actress Kriti Kharbanda, the event celebrated nearly 150 graduating students and marked an important milestone as they prepared for higher education and careers

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over the delay in Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II, alleging the Congress government failed to secure Central approval despite repeated visits to Delhi and accusing it of mishandling Metro expansion plans

Osmania University students staged a protest demanding recruitment notifications for government jobs, including 20,000 police posts and 25,000 teacher vacancies. The protesters urged the Telangana government to fulfil its election promises and warned of intensified agitations if their demands remain unmet

Fuel prices in Hyderabad have risen sharply over the past month, with petrol increasing by nearly ₹8 per litre. Following the US–Iran agreement to ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, consumers are now hoping for relief at the pumps.

A casting artist has been booked by Banjara Hills police after a budding actress accused him of sexual harassment, intimidation and non-payment of dues. The actress alleged threats and inappropriate behaviour after being called to meet him in Hyderabad.

The Boxing Federation of India has announced a 12-member squad for the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in Czechia. Led by Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Asian champion Preeti Pawar, the tournament is a key step in preparations for major international events

TGSRTC has announced special arrangements to ensure smooth transportation for students as schools reopen after summer break. MD Y Nagi Reddy directed officials to restore routes, align schedules with school timings and operate additional services to meet student commuting demand.

The Transport Department launched a statewide inspection drive as schools reopened, checking over 1,000 buses and booking 150 violations. Thirty-five buses without fitness certificates were seized. Officials said strict enforcement will continue to ensure student safety across the State.

Krishna Sadan and Recytronics Foundation honoured 15 caregivers in Hyderabad ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The initiative recognised individuals who altered personal and professional commitments to ensure the dignity, wellbeing and consistent care of elderly family members and dependants.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank urged Hyderabad District Collector Priyanka Ala to investigate the status of an eight-acre land parcel in Thokatta, allegedly worth Rs 800 crore. He sought verification of records and action to safeguard government interests in the property.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao praised Hyderabad entrepreneur Gaddam Shivaganesh, whose startup vision has earned international recognition. The founder secured a $100,000 grant, featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 and plans a student-focused financial institution.