Hyderabad

A drunk man rode a camel on Hyderabad’s PVNR Expressway, where even two-wheelers are banned. Commuters recorded the dangerous stunt, tied the camel to a pole, and posted the video online, which has since gone viral and raised safety concerns.

Five young devotees from Hyderabad drowned in the Godavari River while taking a holy dip at Basar on Sunday. The victims, aged 17 to 24, were part of a pilgrimage group and were unfamiliar with swimming in the river’s deeper sections.

Despite Telangana Congress projecting its cabinet expansion as inclusive, discontent brews among communities like BCs, minorities, and Banjaras over perceived lack of representation. With three cabinet vacancies left, several groups are demanding immediate appointments ahead of local body elections.

Ashoka One Mall, in partnership with Decathlon, hosted the IDL 5K & 10K Run on Sunday. With diverse participation, scenic routes, and spirited performances, the event promoted fitness, rewarded top runners, and reinforced community engagement through health-centric initiatives.

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced that Telangana’s local body election notification will be issued by month-end. Urging Congress leaders to unite, he said polls would begin with MPTC and ZPTC phases, followed by panchayat elections.

Several government schools in Hyderabad’s old city have been functioning from rented buildings for decades. With poor facilities, unpaid rent dues, and no permanent structures, students suffer. Parents and activists blame the government’s apathy toward educational infrastructure and welfare

In a statement released to the media, State Committee official spokesperson Jagan said the BJP government at the Centre that vowed to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026 had killed as many as 550 Maoists since January 2024 as part of ‘Operation Kagar’

According to police, the assailants abducted Harish while he was asleep around 2 am. They reportedly blindfolded him and tied his hands before attempting to shift him to Hyderabad in a car

The two victims who are footpath dwellers were asleep on the pavement at Chintalkunta when due to heavy gales and rains the power cables snapped.

South Central Railway blanked Sachdev Sports FC 8-0 in the TFA A-Division Rahim League Football Championship

Nine players — Prasidh, Advik, Sathya, Karthikeya, Sunkeyashik, Raghavendra, Gnaneswar, Sreekar and Likhith are in joint lead with three points from three rounds in the 229th Brilliant Trophy Open Chess Tournament

Seventeen-year-old Shiva Prasad won the Level-4 title, defeating Shabbir Ali 25-9 in the final round to remain unbeaten in the Inspire Series 3rd Non-medallist Men’s Singles Carrom Tournament

Potru, who earlier served as Medchal-Malkajgiri Collector, was appointed as SCCL Director in the recent reshuffle of IAS and IFS officers

Telangana Football Association Secretary G Palguna informed the media that 11 players from the state have been shortlisted to attend the trials for the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy

Spanish star Manuel Moreno will captain Hyderabad Heroes in the GMR Rugby Premier League, starting June 15 in Mumbai. He’ll be supported by Indian veteran Prince Khatri and Germany’s Max Roddick as co-vice captains

Uday Kumar reportedly procured marijuana from dealers in Parbhani of Maharashtra and smuggled it into Hyderabad in private buses

The Emergency Response Support System foils rape attempt, molestation, murder; helps trace a missing child

The GMR Rugby Premier League, starting June 15 in Mumbai, showcases India's top rugby talent. National stars like Mohit Khatri, Prince Khatri, and Ganesh Majhi will lead their franchises in this landmark tournament

Seventeen-year-old Shiva Prasad remained unbeaten to win the Level 4 title at the Inspire Series 3rd Non-medallist men’s singles carrom tournament, with S Sagar, Anwar, and others triumphing in their respective categories

Kokkini Sravani, a native of Eluru district in AP, lived along with her husband at Janapriya Apartment in Erragadda

Narayana Educational Institutions Director Dr. P Sindhura Naryana credited the exceptional results to the combined efforts of students, teachers, and parents.

Majority of the individuals aged between 21 and 40 years, while two-wheelers account for 805 of the cases, say police

The Centre for Brahmin Excellence is launching a Civil Services Advocacy programme to mentor Brahmin youth through coaching and interviews. Screening will begin Sunday, with 31 shortlisted candidates attending. A panel led by L.V. Subrahmanyam will oversee the selection

Officials review key components including the diaphragm wall and cofferdams, stressing expedited work and coordination between Central and State agencies