Hyderabad

A 43-year-old colony welfare association president died by suicide at his Hayathnagar residence. A note reportedly blamed local police and others for harassment. Relatives staged a protest, while police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the High Court’s stay on Justice PC Ghose Commission report, calling it political vendetta by the Congress government, defending Kaleshwaram project, urging focus on farmers’ irrigation needs and criticising alleged misuse of institutions

Hyderabad Metro Rail increases services to 56 trains across all hours due to RTC strike, reducing wait times on key corridors. Frequencies improved on Miyapur-LB Nagar and Nagole-Raidurg lines, with possible extension of last train beyond 11 pm for commuters

BRS leader T. Harish Rao said the High Court verdict on the Justice PC Ghose Commission reaffirmed that truth prevails. He urged the Congress government to avoid vindictive politics and expedite Medigadda barrage repairs to protect farmers’ interests.

The RTC strike has severely disrupted Hyderabad’s public transport system, leaving lakhs of commuters stranded. With most buses off roads and talks failing between the government and unions, Metro stations witnessed heavy rush while temporary transport arrangements are being explored.

Telangana schools will close for the 2025–26 academic year on Thursday, with a 50-day summer break starting April 24. Schools will reopen on June 12, while results of SA-II exams will be declared and parent-teacher meetings held.

The Telangana High Court restrained the State government from acting on the Ghose Commission report on alleged Kaleshwaram irregularities, citing procedural lapses. However, it upheld the legality of the Commission’s formation, granting relief to KCR, Harish Rao and others.

A man climbed a high-tension electricity tower in Hyderabad’s Motinagar, alleging that police refused to accept his complaint. Carrying a petrol bottle, he prompted a tense situation as police and local leaders attempted to persuade him to come down.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar urged RTC employees to withdraw their strike, assuring that most demands would be resolved. He said a committee is reviewing key issues, while warning that disruption of bus services would inconvenience lakhs of daily passengers.

RTC strike disrupted bus services across Adilabad region, leaving villagers stranded and forcing reliance on costly private transport. Women and rural commuters faced hardship, urging the government to restore services and ease inconvenience.

RTC employees blocked bus operations across depots, halting services and leaving passengers stranded. Private buses faced resistance, police ensured order, and commuters turned to autos and interstate buses amid widespread transport disruption in Telangana

A bus operated by a private driver during the TGSRTC strike crashed into a truck in Karimnagar, injuring passengers. The incident has raised safety concerns, while transport disruptions and fare hikes by private operators continue

TGSRTC employees launched an indefinite strike, halting bus services across Telangana and disrupting travel. Limited alternative arrangements failed to meet demand, while the government formed a committee to examine employee demands and seek resolution.

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The Telangana High Court adjourned to June 15 the hearing on petitions challenging the CAT order that quashed Jaiteerth Joshi’s appointment as Director General of BrahMos Aerospace. Both the Union government and Joshi have questioned the Tribunal’s ruling

Falaknuma FC registered a dominant 8-0 victory over Susai FC in the TFA C-Division football league at Gymkhana Ground on Tuesday. Fardeen scored twice, while five other players contributed a goal each in a one-sided contest

The RTC Joint Action Committee (JAC) has called for a strike beginning Tuesday midnight, threatening to disrupt bus services across Hyderabad. The State government is preparing contingency measures, including deploying private drivers, but unions warn of safety risks.

Telangana minister D Sridhar Babu said the state is taking concrete steps to become a sports hub, including plans for a Sports University. The Badminton Association of Telangana also elected its new executive committee for the 2026–2030 term

Telangana Cricket Association questioned political influence in HCA affairs, citing statements by former officials. It raised concerns over the use of the Chief Minister’s name, lack of action on complaints, and alleged interference in cricket administration

Abhishek Sharma’s explosive century and Eshan Malinga’s four-wicket haul powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding 47-run win over Delhi Capitals. SRH posted a massive total before restricting DC despite brief resistance from their middle order

The much-awaited talks between the Telangana government-appointed committee and the TGSRTC Joint Action Committee ended in deadlock, paving the way for an indefinite RTC strike from midnight. Despite appeals from senior officials for four weeks’ time to address concerns, unions rejected the proposal.

JR Abhishek won the title after defeating Adhyayan Banerjee in a tie-break, with both scoring 10.5 points from 12 rounds. Gopalkrishna Maheshwari finished third with 10 points in a closely contested tournament

Nizam Basketball Academy defeated Good Training Academy 77-45 after a strong all-round performance in the BM John Vinayasager Basketball Tournament in Hyderabad. Balaji and Majid starred as Nizam dominated the game after taking control from the first half

Hyderabad’s Ayushi Prajapati won the 63 kg category in the Telangana State powerlifting championship to qualify for the national meet. The 18-year-old will compete in the junior category for the first time and aims to win an international medal