Hyderabad

The Telangana State Under-9 Chess Championship will be held from June 14 to 16 at LB Stadium Yoga Hall in Hyderabad. The event will help select the State team for the national championship and is open to eligible Telangana-resident Indian citizens

The Southwest Monsoon has temporarily stalled, delaying its advance across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Weather experts and climate researchers attribute the slowdown to dry air intrusion and El Nino conditions, raising concerns over rainfall availability for the Kharif agricultural season.

Jai Raj Ispat Limited has partnered with Andhra Premier League franchise Tungabhadra Warriors for the ongoing cricket season. The company’s flagship brand ATOOT will feature on the team jersey as part of its efforts to support sports and youth-focused initiatives

Aham Brahmaasmi Foundation will organise a three-day symposium, “Awakening Through Enquiry”, in Hyderabad from June 19 to 21. The event will explore Indian philosophical traditions through lectures and discussions, offering participants an opportunity for study, reflection and intellectual engagement.

Andhra Pradesh para athletes won 29 medals, including 15 gold, at the 26th Junior and Sub-Junior National Para Swimming Championship in Bengaluru. Ravikumar Valasanaini and Parnika Nuthangi secured three gold medals each as the State delivered a strong performance

The ASMITA Women City League Cycling Competition, an initiative of Khelo India and the Sports Authority of India, will be organised on June 13 by the Medchal Malkajgiri District Cycling Association, providing a competitive platform for girls and women cyclists

Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee and Bangladesh duo Taijul Islam and Mushfiqur Rahim have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for May. Lauren Bell, Gull Feroza and Maddy Green are contenders for the women’s honour

AI and data security company Theom has launched its India operations with a new office in Hyderabad. The company plans to hire more than 50 employees this quarter and build teams across engineering, product development and innovation to support global growth.

Brilliant Chess Academy will conduct the 241st Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament on June 13 and 14 at Brilliant Grammar High School, Dilsukhnagar. The event carries Rs 10,000 prize money and special awards for leading performers across multiple junior age categories

TVS Motor Company has presented a TVS Apache RTR 310 to India’s fastest 100m sprinter Gurindervir Singh in recognition of his achievements. The company said the association reflects a shared commitment to speed, performance, precision and pushing competitive boundaries

Hyderabad will host the second season of the Archery Premier League from October 8 to 18 at People’s Plaza. Six franchise teams featuring 48 Indian and international archers will compete in recurve and compound events in an 11-day tournament

A Nizampet farmer, declared brain dead after a medical emergency, became an organ donor under the Jeevandan initiative. His family donated his kidneys, liver and corneas, saving five lives. Telangana authorities praised the family’s decision as a noble act.

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a week-long thunderstorm and lightning warning for all Telangana districts. Light to moderate rain is likely in several areas, with maximum temperatures expected to remain below 36°C due to ongoing weather activity.

Cyberabad police arrested a man and a hired killer for the murder of a woman in IDA Bollaram. The husband allegedly hired assailants from Bihar for Rs 2 lakh. Two others remain absconding as investigations into the contract killing continue.

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched Daaji’s book Five Prescriptions from the Ashtavakra Mahagita. The work reinterprets ancient wisdom from the Ashtavakra Gita as a guide for modern leadership, inner healing and spiritual growth, blending philosophy with practical life applications.

Residents of Hyderabad's Old City have urged authorities to address recurring waterlogging and traffic congestion during the monsoon season. They have called for improved drainage maintenance, regular de-silting and preventive measures at several flood-prone locations across the area.

Hyderabad Police have asked investors of Dhanwantari Foundation International to submit their details to the CCS for the refund process. Authorities have attached properties linked to the alleged Rs 516-crore fraud and plan to distribute auction proceeds among depositors.

The Banjara Hills police have registered a criminal case against seven persons, including alleged former rowdy-sheeter Amberpet Shankar, after a builder accused them of intimidation, coercion and issuing death threats during a dispute related to a real estate venture.

Salesforce has pledged to equip one million learners in India with AI-focused skills by 2030 through partnerships with government agencies and educational institutions. The initiative aims to prepare students and professionals for emerging opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI economy.

Care Hospitals, Banjara Hills, has completed 100 high-risk bariatric surgeries on patients with a BMI above 60 over five and a half years. The milestone highlights the hospital's expertise in treating severe obesity and related health complications.

Bandlaguda police arrested two men for allegedly possessing and selling ganja and seized 220 grams of the contraband during a raid near Jalpally. Five consumers were identified, and a case was registered under the NDPS Act. Further investigation is ongoing.

Medicover Hospitals has launched a Centre of Excellence for Neuro Endoscopy at its Sangeet unit in Secunderabad. The facility will provide advanced minimally invasive treatment for brain tumours and other neurological disorders, aiming to improve patient outcomes and recovery times.

A C-PAC opinion poll suggests a dramatic political turnaround in Telangana, projecting the BRS to win 84 Assembly seats if elections were held now. The survey indicates declining support for the Congress government, which is estimated to secure only 22 seats.

Veteran film editor A Sreekar Prasad said cinema will continue to rely on human emotion, intuition and storytelling despite advances in artificial intelligence. Speaking at a masterclass in Hyderabad, he stressed that technology enhances, rather than replaces, editorial creativity.