Hyderabad

MLR Institute of Technology (MLRIT) received the Prabhava Puraskaram Award under HYSEA Project Drona 2.0 for achieving the highest number of faculty certifications. The recognition highlights faculty upskilling across multiple engineering departments through an Infosys Springboard–TASK initiative.

Several Congress MLAs in Telangana are reportedly concerned about inadequate funding for development works and the potential impact of constituency delimitation. The uncertainty has made many legislators cautious, despite Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s confidence about the party remaining in power

GHMC removed 283 encroachments across five zones in Hyderabad as part of its ongoing anti-encroachment drive. Since April 4, a total of 2,620 structures have been cleared to improve urban mobility and ensure encroachment-free roads across the city.

Special children at the Manasa Institute of Child Health & Disability Studies celebrated the eve of International Yoga Day through yoga demonstrations and a plantation drive. The programme promoted fitness, inclusion, environmental awareness, and holistic development among children with intellectual disabilities.

Heartfulness Institute will attempt a world record on International Yoga Day at Kanha Shanti Vanam near Hyderabad by conducting the Common Yoga Protocol in 25 languages across 13 live-streamed time zone-based sessions, aiming to showcase yoga’s ability to unite people globally

Around 50 passengers travelling from Hyderabad to Rajasthan were reportedly stranded after the Khairatabad RTA seized their private bus. Travellers alleged that no alternative transport was provided, leaving them without adequate food and restroom facilities for several hours.

Residents of Gangubhai Basthi and Srinivasa Nagar in Ameerpet have expressed concern over delayed stormwater drain works, fearing flooding during the monsoon. Locals blame poor coordination between GHMC and HMWSSB, while students complain about difficulties caused by ongoing excavation.

The Artillery Centre in Hyderabad conducted the Attestation Parade for 2,436 Agniveers of Batch 8/26, marking their formal induction into the Armed Forces. The ceremony highlighted military discipline, precision, and the successful completion of months of intensive training.

The six black velvet pouches adorning Hyderabad's Bibi-ka-Alam have intrigued devotees for generations. Historians believe they contain priceless jewels gifted by the Nizams, while the alam itself houses a sacred relic linked to Hazrat Bibi Fatima and Islamic history.

Organisers of the Bibi ka Alam procession, in coordination with Hyderabad City Police, conducted a trial run in the Old City on Saturday. Elephant Sreedevi, brought from Kerala, traversed the traditional route ahead of the Muharram procession scheduled for June 26.

UNOX, along with IRINOX and BERKEL, hosted an exclusive Chefs' Table event in Hyderabad, bringing together renowned chefs to showcase innovative cooking techniques, advanced kitchen technology, and culinary creativity while encouraging industry collaboration, learning, and inspiration.

The FIFA-AIFF Telangana Academy was inaugurated at the Gachibowli Stadium Complex, in Hyderabad. The Academy was inaugurated by Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla alongside Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.

With 2,539 underage driving cases recorded between January and May, Hyderabad police have proposed that schools award negative marks to students caught driving. Officials warned of strict penalties for minors and parents while stressing the need for stronger road safety measures.

BRS leaders and workers staged a protest at the MRO Office, demanding protection of eight acres of Government land in the Cantonment area from alleged encroachment. The party urged the Government to use the land for constructing 6,000 Indiramma houses.

NTPC has donated an electric rickshaw to the Sports Coaching Foundation under its CSR initiative, strengthening the organisation's efforts to promote sports among underprivileged children. The vehicle will help transport sports equipment to government schools across Telangana.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau seized Rs 1.5 crore in cash from a bank locker maintained by Survey and Land Records Deputy Director Sunkari Narahari Rao. The recovery comes days after officials unearthed assets worth over Rs 30 crore during searches.

A Malkajgiri court granted one-week interim bail to Bandi Bageerath, who was arrested in a POCSO case registered by the Petbasheerabad police. The relief was granted to enable him to appear for examinations after his anticipatory bail plea was earlier rejected.

Rajendranagar police rescued a one-year-old infant who stopped breathing after a car accident on the Shamshabad-Aramghar route. Deputy Commissioner of Police S. Srinivas and his team administered CPR at the scene, reviving the child before shifting the injured to hospital.

Medical students, junior doctors and senior residents in Telangana have opposed a proposal to raise the retirement age of government medical college faculty from 65 to 70 years, warning that it could hamper recruitment, promotions and career opportunities for young doctors.

Hyderabad Traffic Police will enforce restrictions and diversions in the Old City on June 20 between 12 pm and 1 pm for the Elephant Trial Walk from Bibi‑ka‑Alawa. Several key junctions including Charminar, Etebar Chowk and Purani Haveli will see diversions on Saturday.

A 22‑year‑old man was arrested in Hyderabad’s Raidurgam after allegedly attacking five members of a family with a knife following rejection of his advances by a young woman. Local residents intervened and handed him over to police.

The Telangana government is weighing the option of withdrawing deposits and discontinuing services with the State Bank of India after the bank challenged the Raidurg land auction in the High Court. The dispute centres on five acres originally allotted to the erstwhile State Bank of Hyderabad, with the court staying further proceedings.

The Jana Sena Party, led by Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, inaugurated its Telangana state office in Manikonda. Kalyan declared that the party will intensify its political journey in Telangana, urging cadres to focus on people’s problems, national unity, and the region’s aspirations.

GHMC commissioner RV Karnan and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar held a review meeting at Tank Bund to assess Hyderabad’s monsoon preparedness. The minister instructed officials to survey unsafe buildings, intensify nala desilting, and enforce rainwater harvesting compliance to minimise flooding risks and ensure civic safety.