Hyderabad

Chidvilas Sai Surapaneni clinched the 240th Brilliant Trophy Classical Chess Tournament title at Dilsukhnagar after defeating Santosh Sai Karthik Kandi on tie-break following a tied finish with 7.5 points. Sricharan Sandipagu secured third place in the tournament

Attapur police arrested a man for fraudulently using another vehicle’s registration number to evade traffic fines. The accused had used a Mumbai car’s number plate, leading to challans being wrongly reflected against its owner.

Humanscale has emerged as the most decorated brand in the office furniture category after winning multiple iF and Red Dot Design Awards in 2026, underscoring its focus on ergonomic innovation, sustainability, and collaboration with leading designers.

Bakka Judson, social activist and former Congress leader, staged a protest at the Telangana DGP office demanding the arrest of Bandi Sai Bhageerath in a POCSO case. He accused the police of shielding influential suspects while targeting the poor.

Fencers from Deccan Fencing Club have been selected to represent Telangana at the 21st Cadet National Fencing Championship in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. The athletes impressed at the Telangana Cadet Selection Trials with medal-winning performances in foil and epee events

The IMD, Hyderabad has warned of rising temperatures and intense heatwave conditions across Telangana over the next four days. Several districts are expected to record temperatures between 41 degrees Celsius and 44 degrees Celsius, while dry weather is likely to prevail statewide.

The Hyderabad Professional Premier League Season 1, a corporate box cricket tournament exclusively for the Company Secretary fraternity, was launched in Hyderabad. Featuring 22 teams, the event aims to promote mental wellness, fitness and professional bonding through sport over a three-week competition

Motohaus India has launched its new Hyderabad showroom featuring premium European mobility brands Brixton Motorcycles and VLF Scooters. Located in Madhapur, the showroom offers a range of motorcycles and scooters as the company expands its presence and riding community in South India

A police inspector was injured after a mob attacked officers with stones during a cattle transportation dispute in Saroornagar, Hyderabad. The police dispersed the mob, registered a case under BNS, and arrested nine individuals.

Emergency repair works on a major pipeline under the Singur project will disrupt drinking water supply in several Hyderabad localities. Authorities have assured tanker supply and urged residents to use water sparingly until restoration.

The GHMC has begun a major beautification project at the Telangana Thalli flyover near the Secretariat in Hyderabad. The earlier Buddha-themed murals are being replaced with eco-friendly artwork highlighting Telangana’s heritage, festivals and biodiversity as part of a Rs 60 lakh revamp

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 has triggered outrage across Telangana’s medical community, with doctors’ associations, students, and public health experts condemning the systemic failure, blaming the National Testing Agency and the Central Government, and demanding reforms to safeguard merit and credibility in medical admissions.

The Sports Journalists Federation of India announced that former World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand will receive the SJFI Medal 2024 at a ceremony in Chennai on June 24. The federation praised Anand’s immense contribution to Indian sports and his inspirational achievements in chess

Vihaan Jain carded a brilliant five-under 67 to take a three-shot lead after the opening round of the IGU Andhra Pradesh Junior Boys Golf Championship at East Point Golf Club in Visakhapatnam. Chaitanya Pandey and Aman Oswal shared the lead in Category B

Rishiket Sisodia, Mote Jashwanth and Chandan Sahani smashed brilliant centuries as Deccan Wanderers, Central Excise and Evergreen secured impressive wins in the HCA A-Division T-20 League-cum-knock-out tournament. Hyderabad Blues and Sportive also recorded dominant victories in B-Division matches

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following allegations of irregularities has left more than 22 lakh students awaiting fresh examination dates and further instructions. The NTA has confirmed a re-exam, while the Centre has ordered a CBI probe into the matter

Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, accused in a POCSO case, has evaded arrest and sought anticipatory bail from the Telangana High Court. Meanwhile, the police officials planto re-record the victim’s statement, while Bageerath remains absconding.

DVSR Murthy, a 1998 batch Indian Postal Service officer, assumed charge as the Chief Postmaster General of Telangana Circle on Tuesday. Previously serving in the J&K Postal Circle, he has held several important positions in the Department of Posts during his career

The Telangana Jail Museum and ‘Feel the Jail’ experience were inaugurated at the Chanchalguda Prison Complex in Hyderabad. The initiative allows visitors to explore prison history and experience simulated imprisonment while promoting awareness about prison reforms and rehabilitation efforts

Teacher and writer Banibrata Mahanta won the Muse India Translation Award 2025 for translating Kusum Khemani’s Hindi novel Lavanyadevi. The award received 103 entries from 18 Indian languages and carries a cash prize of Rs 25,000 along with a framed certificate

EBG Group and British lifestyle brand Carlton London launched Carlton Luxury Furniture, a sustainability-focused furniture initiative. The company plans to open 600 showrooms across 300 cities over five years and mobilise investments of up to Rs 2,000 crore through franchise partners

Senior Maoist leader Pasunuri Narahari alias Santosh reportedly surrendered before the Telangana Police along with his wife. Carrying a Rs 20 lakh reward, Narahari had been underground for nearly three decades and was allegedly associated with the Maoist organisation’s East Regional Bureau

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the alleged NEET question paper leak and demanded a high-level investigation and re-examination. He accused the NDA government of failing to conduct exams securely and said repeated leaks were affecting lakhs of students across the country

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised both the BJP and Congress over their handling of the POCSO case against Bandi Bhageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. He also accused a section of Telugu media of ignoring the issue