Hyderabad

SCCL CMD Dr Buddha Prakash Jyoti assured that Telangana’s thermal power stations will receive uninterrupted coal supplies during the monsoon season despite production challenges.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, in coordination with police and IT managements, has drawn up measures to ease traffic congestion during the monsoon. Officials urged IT companies to strengthen bus and shuttle services, promote Metro usage, and adopt staggered office timings to reduce peak-hour pressure.

The makers of Nani-starrer 'The Paradise' have unveiled the first look of Raghav Juyal as Vikram Maalik. The intense character reveal has generated excitement among fans as the film gears up for its worldwide release on August 21, 2026

Mumbai Dreamers defeated Delhi Redz 31-14 on the fourth day of the HSBC Rugby Premier League in Hyderabad. Neeraj Khatri, James Turner and Guillaume Bouche starred for the Dreamers, who moved to the top of the points table with the victory

The Telangana Junior Basketball League was inaugurated by Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan in Hyderabad. Featuring Under-15 and Under-18 categories for boys and girls, the league has attracted nearly 3,000 registrations and aims to strengthen grassroots basketball development

Valluvarnagar secured a place in the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament final after defeating Hyderabad Globe 5-4 in a sudden death shootout following a goalless draw. Yousha of VV Nagar was named the Best Player of the match

The Hyderabad Traffic Police will conduct a one-way traffic trial around KBR Park on June 21 to facilitate H-CITI infrastructure works. Motorists travelling through Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills have been advised to use alternative routes and plan their journeys accordingly.

India secured six medals at the World Boxing Cup 2026 Stage 2 in Guiyang, China, after an impressive quarterfinal performance. Prachi upset Olympic bronze medallist Shih Yi Wu, while Minakshi, Deepak and Nikhil also advanced to the semifinals

The State transporter will provide free bus travel to candidates appearing for the NEET re-examination on June 21. Students can avail the facility by showing their hall tickets, with services available across the state except AC buses.

Prof Rajesh Kumar, Senior Professor and Head of the Department of Physical Education at Osmania University, will deliver a lecture on children's development through physical exercise at the IAHPEDS 2026 World Congress in Istanbul, Turkey, from June 24 to 28

Government polytechnics in Telangana have outperformed private colleges in TG POLYCET 2026 final phase counselling, with 92 per cent of seats allotted compared to 54 per cent in private institutions.

Representatives of the Swachh Auto-Rickshaw Tipper Workers’ Union met BRS working president KT Rama Rao in Hyderabad, seeking recognition and welfare measures for nearly 20,000 sanitation workers.

A fast-track special court in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, sentenced a 22-year-old food delivery executive to three years' imprisonment for stalking and sexually harassing a minor girl under the pretext of marriage.

The Centre has granted permission to the Telangana government to take up the Gandhi Sarovar project at Bapu Ghat in Hyderabad. The Defence Ministry has allowed the use of 83.81 acres of defence land at Golconda for the project, valued at Rs 533 crore, under the Equal Value Infrastructure scheme.

A field survey across Telangana has revealed glaring lapses in road safety infrastructure around schools, with most lacking warning boards, speed limit signage, zebra crossings, and speed breakers. The study also flagged inadequate pedestrian facilities and absence of monitoring systems, raising concerns over children’s safety in school zones.

Field‑level staff and administrative workers of UPHCs in Medchal‑Malkajgiri staged a protest at the Commissioner of Family Welfare Office in Hyderabad over non‑payment of February salaries.

School managements in Hyderabad have been directed to prioritise student safety and adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards underage driving, substance abuse, cybercrime and unsafe transport practices. Authorities also stressed stronger monitoring, surveillance and parental support to protect schoolchildren.

ABVP has called for a statewide schools bandh on June 23, protesting the proposed closure of thousands of government schools in Telangana. The student organisation demanded better infrastructure, filling of vacancies, fee regulation in private schools and implementation of NEP 2020

Dr Gullapalli N Rao, Founder of LV Prasad Eye Institute, has been honoured with the SantokBaa Humanitarian Award 2026 for his contributions to healthcare and eye care accessibility. The award ceremony was attended by prominent political leaders and social sector personalities.

Hyatt Place Hyderabad Banjara Hills will host ‘Kerala Beyond Malabar’ from June 19 to 28, offering guests an authentic culinary journey through Kerala’s diverse regional cuisines. Curated with expert inputs from a visiting chef, the festival celebrates heritage recipes and cultural traditions.

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla directed TGCHE to introduce innovative academic programmes, including Aerospace, Defence, Maritime, FinTech and Climate Governance, in all State universities from 2026-27. The move aims to align higher education with industry needs, national priorities and future employment opportunities

The Uppal police arrested a youth identified as P Raju alias Rakesh for allegedly snatching a woman's mangalsutra. Using CCTV footage and other evidence, officers traced and arrested the suspect, recovering the stolen gold chain. Further investigation is underway

VIT University has secured the 597th position in the QS World University Rankings 2027, improving by 94 places from the previous year. The university's performance reflects progress across key parameters, including research, learning experience, employability, international engagement and sustainability

The Pan India Jewels Show concluded successfully at OM Convention, Narsingi, drawing thousands of visitors. Featuring 60 jewellery brands and over 2 lakh designs, the exhibition showcased gold, diamond, polki, kundan and lab-grown diamond collections from across India