Hyderabad

The second edition of the Rugby Premier League begins on June 16 at Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad. Featuring legends like DJ Forbes and Manuel Moreno, the Hyderabad Heroes aim to inspire Indian fans and grow rugby’s popularity across the country

An Assistant Sub-Inspector at Punjagutta police station in Hyderabad lost nearly Rs 50,000 after downloading a fake RTA challan APK file sent by fraudsters.

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education will announce the TG ICET 2026 results on Friday afternoon. The entrance test results will be accessible on the official website after the announcement.

Anurag University has announced a two-year MBA in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) in collaboration with KPMG in India. The programme, beginning August 2026, aims to bridge classroom learning with industry practice through applied modules, case studies, and specialised courses designed with KPMG’s inputs.

School Education Director Dr. E Naveen Nicolas has directed district educational officers to intensify enrollment in government schools under Prof. Jayashankar Badi Bata for 2026-27. He emphasised readiness of schools before reopening, proper teacher deployment, and inspections to improve learning outcomes.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has accused the Congress government in Telangana of abandoning the Pharma City project, forcing several companies to move their investments to Andhra Pradesh. BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the decision has hurt employment prospects.

Save KBR Park organisers and local residents have released a geo-tagged map documenting 672 trees around KBR National Park. The citizen-led exercise, carried out over three days, recorded tree locations, species details and identification numbers following the Supreme Court's stay order.

Cyberabad police arrested three Nepali nationals and recovered jewellery worth Rs. 10 crore stolen from a businessman's house in Gachibowli. Commissioner M Ramesh said the crime could have been foiled earlier if security guards had alerted police about a suspect.

Mild tension prevailed at Secunderabad railway station on Thursday after a man was seen hanging precariously from a foot overbridge, sparking panic among passengers.

Avio Smart Market Stack Limited has initiated discussions with Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences to explore research collaboration and clinical validation opportunities. The interaction featured Huwel Lifesciences' indigenous molecular diagnostic technologies aimed at improving disease detection and healthcare outcomes.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority has rescheduled the Hakeempet land auction to July 2 due to administrative reasons. The pre-bid meeting, originally planned earlier, will now be held on June 19 as per the revised auction schedule.

Students Protection Forum members staged a protest at JNTU-Hyderabad demanding the removal of Vice Chancellor Prof T Kishen Kumar Reddy. The protesters alleged inappropriate behaviour, discrimination against Dalit and tribal students, and restrictions on student access to the university administration.

Former Finance Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of extravagant spending while citing a shortage of funds for welfare schemes. He alleged that despite claiming the treasury was empty, the Chief Minister sanctioned a Rs 100 crore luxury guest house.

The University of Hyderabad has announced two new online certificate courses, one in advanced malariology and another in Sanskrit learning through computational tools, beginning July 15.

As part of monsoon preparedness, GHMC, CMC and MMC have identified nearly 1,000 waterlogging hotspots across Hyderabad. Despite annual mitigation efforts and deployment of resources, authorities are yet to find a long-term solution to recurring flooding points.

HYDRAA is overseeing monsoon response in Hyderabad’s CURE region, handling DRF and emergency teams. While civic bodies review preparedness, concerns have emerged over coordination among agencies after GHMC’s earlier role in monsoon management was redistributed.

Heavy rains in Hyderabad caused major traffic congestion in the IT corridor. While motorists blamed signal failures, Cyberabad Traffic Police said signals were switched off for manual control to manage congestion. Authorities say lessons have been learnt for future rains.

A major leak on the Manjeera Phase-2 pipeline near Rudraram has disrupted water supply across several Hyderabad localities. The HMWSSB said repair work is underway and tankers are being deployed to minimise inconvenience.

Cyberabad Traffic Police are using WhatsApp and digital platforms to provide real-time traffic updates through the ‘Traffic Pulse’ initiative. The system helps commuters avoid congestion, plan routes efficiently and receive instant alerts on accidents, diversions and city traffic conditions.

Heavy monsoon rains and ongoing infrastructure works have led to severe traffic congestion in Hyderabad, especially in the Gachibowli–Raidurg corridor. Incomplete road projects, excavation work and waterlogging have worsened peak-hour travel, prompting criticism of civic preparedness.

Heavy rains during peak hours caused severe traffic congestion across Hyderabad’s IT corridor, including Hitec City and Gachibowli. Waterlogged roads and slow-moving vehicles led to long delays, exposing drainage and traffic management issues during the ongoing monsoon season.

A realtor was arrested by Malkajgiri police for allegedly shooting his wife dead at Maruthi Nagar following marital disputes. Police recovered weapons and arrested another suspect, while one more accused remains absconding. Investigation is ongoing into the murder case.

Around 1,200 students and parents attended NISAU UK 2026 in Hyderabad to explore higher education opportunities in the United Kingdom. The event featured representatives from leading UK universities, government officials and motivational speaker Manasi Joshi, who encouraged students to pursue their goals.

Dr P Raghu Ram and the KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases secured a Guinness World Record for hosting the largest audience at an AI-enabled holographic health awareness lecture. The event also launched NARI, a national initiative promoting breast health awareness.