Hyderabad

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has joined Zee 5's expert panel for FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage. The former India captain will serve as a pre-show expert, sharing tactical insights and analysis alongside several prominent football personalities

Hyderabad’s nightlife is witnessing a shift from dance floors to quiz sheets, with trivia nights in cafés and pubs drawing enthusiastic crowds. Rooted in the city’s strong quizzing tradition, these informal competitions blend entertainment with knowledge, attracting young professionals, families and seasoned quiz enthusiasts alike.

The world’s oldest known football, dating back to around 1540, is being digitally recreated by University of Glasgow specialists. The project will produce a museum-quality virtual model, allowing global audiences to explore the historic artefact in immersive virtual environments

Top rankers of the TG EAPCET 2026 engineering stream have shown little interest in joining colleges in Telangana, with only five of the top 100 participating in counselling. Despite the State government’s full fee reimbursement scheme for ranks below 10,000, many high scorers are opting for IITs, NITs and other premier institutions, treating the State exam largely as practice for JEE.

Despite growing concerns over the impact of AI on future job prospects in the software industry, engineering colleges in Telangana continue to prioritise computer science and engineering programmes. The latest seat matrix shows that CSE and allied branches account for the majority of seats under TG EAPCET 2026, with over 58,000 seats available, making it the most sought-after stream.

Businessman and social worker Abdul Muqeet Chanda has committed Rs 50 lakh towards the education of orphaned and meritorious students under the 'Gift A Smile' initiative, using savings from his son's wedding to support deserving children from economically weaker sections.

Police beat patrolling has evolved significantly from foot patrols and point books to GPS-enabled tablets and vehicles. Officers recall decades of change in equipment, mobility and methods, highlighting how modern technology has transformed policing and improved monitoring of local jurisdictions.

AIMIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi inaugurated Rs 3.27 crore worth of development works in Hyderabad’s Old City. As part of his outreach programme, he is touring municipal divisions and interacting with voters ahead of upcoming municipal elections expected in October.

Turkapally Police, along with Agriculture Department officials, busted an interstate spurious cotton seed racket and seized ₹10 lakh worth banned BG-II seeds. One person was arrested while another remains absconding. The accused allegedly misled farmers with false yield promises.

The Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Hyderabad’s 15 Assembly constituencies will begin on June 25, with 4,062 Booth Level Officers conducting door‑to‑door verification until July 24. Officials said the exercise aims to ensure accurate voter data, with help desks set up across the district to assist electors.

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested six persons for allegedly facilitating a trading fraud that cheated a city resident of Rs 1.22 crore. The accused reportedly provided bank accounts to cyber fraudsters and earned commissions for enabling illegal financial transactions.

TGSRTC is set to deploy 37 newly procured electric buses on five additional routes across Hyderabad. The expansion is expected to improve commuter connectivity, strengthen the corporation's eco-friendly fleet and reduce emissions, with trained drivers being prepared ahead of the phased rollout.

Hyderabad witnessed mostly cloudy weather with only scattered showers on Wednesday, while temperatures dropped across the city. The IMD has forecast similar conditions over the next 48 hours, with light to moderate rain likely and temperatures expected to fall further across Telangana.

Civil society organisations have alleged that the Telangana government’s decision to take over Hyderabad Metro Rail amounts to a bailout of L&T with public money rather than a genuine takeover. They demanded transparency in the agreement and raised concerns over the Rs 13,527 crore refinancing loan from IRFC.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned citizens about the rising "Boss Scam" or CEO impersonation fraud, in which cybercriminals use malicious files to gain access to devices and impersonate senior officials to trick victims into making financial transfers.

A 62-year-old man was allegedly attacked with an iron rod by two persons at King Kothi in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The victim sustained injuries and the police have registered a case against the accused and launched an investigation.

The "Ikebasana: Ikebana & Asanas" exhibition at Aalankritha Art Gallery in Hyderabad showcased yoga-inspired floral arrangements created using the Japanese art of Ikebana. Artists creatively interpreted yoga postures through flowers and natural materials, celebrating mindfulness, balance and artistic expression.

HYSEA and TASK hosted the Project Drona 2.0 Convocation Ceremony in Hyderabad, recognising faculty members who completed advanced training in Artificial Intelligence, leadership and emerging technologies. The initiative has trained nearly 400 educators, strengthening industry-academia collaboration across Telangana.

Gadwal Weavers Society has opened a new saree store in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, further promoting Telangana's iconic handloom heritage. Established in 1986, the society continues to support weavers, preserve traditional craftsmanship and offer authentic Gadwal sarees to modern consumers.

The Culinary Lounge is launching "Kakatiya à la Française", a cultural and culinary initiative that reimagines Telangana's food heritage through French gastronomy. The programme includes expert-led discussions, workshops, art showcases and curated dining experiences aimed at promoting Telangana cuisine globally.

INCOIS has released a specialised El Niño bulletin warning of above-normal Indian Ocean temperatures until 2027. The developing climate event could trigger coral bleaching, marine heatwaves, reduced fish catches, and increased coastal erosion on India's east coast while benefiting maritime operations on the west coast.

Enforcement agencies are investigating an alleged adulterated diesel racket supplying low-cost mixed fuel to private bus operators in Hyderabad. Officials suspect a Medchal-based network and are planning inspections, while also examining safety violations that could endanger passengers and vehicles.

Hyderabad Police have advised parents to closely monitor their children's online gaming activities amid rising complaints of unauthorised in-game purchases and excessive gaming. The advisory highlighted the health and behavioural risks of gaming addiction and offered support sessions for parents and schools.

A woman and her alleged live-in partner were detained in Nandigama, Ranga Reddy district, after neighbours found two young children with burn injuries allegedly caused by physical abuse. Residents intervened, confronted the duo and handed them over to the police.