Hyderabad

The One Football Championship Hyderabad 2026 - Junior Edition began at Sportek Arena, Gandipet, in the presence of former India captain Shabbir Ali. The five-week grassroots football league features 20 teams from nine academies competing in U-10, U-12 and U-14 categories

AICTE Chief Coordinating Officer Dr Buddha Chandrashekhar urged students to focus on education, skilling and emerging technologies, highlighting opportunities in logistics and cyber security. Speakers at a Deeptech boot camp also stressed the importance of learning to work with AI

BRS working president KT Rama Rao met the parents of missing Hyderabad student Mutyamreddy Manideep Reddy and sought urgent intervention from the Centre, Indian Embassy in Finland and Telangana authorities. He also welcomed the High Court's involvement in the case

AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan denied allegations of an internal Congress conspiracy behind the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination. She dismissed BJP claims, rejected speculation about a Telangana Rajya Sabha vacancy for her, and clarified the legal notice issue

The BRS strongly criticised Congress leader Mynampally Hanumantha Rao for his remarks against K Chandrasekhar Rao and KT Rama Rao, alleging that Congress leaders were using personal attacks to divert attention from governance failures and unresolved public issues

The Telangana High Court Advocates’ Association met BRS working president KT Rama Rao, urging him to push for adequate representation of Telangana lawyers in judicial appointments. The delegation highlighted concerns over advocates from other regions allegedly claiming local status and sought adherence to social justice principles.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has unveiled its men’s cricket calendar for the 2026-27 season, featuring a new Super League, State team practice matches and district-level open trials. The schedule has been aligned with the BCCI calendar to support player development and streamline competitions

Hyderabad hosted “Rhythm – World’s Largest Djembe Drum Circle”, a Guinness World Record attempt organised by The Djembe Circle. The event sought to unite 2,000 drummers in a synchronised performance while promoting social awareness and supporting the “Say No to Drugs” campaign

Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao wrote an open letter to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy seeking a meeting with Rahul Gandhi over alleged unfulfilled Congress poll promises. The move came after Revanth Reddy's letter seeking Metro Phase II approvals

Uppal police registered a case against two youngsters for performing dangerous bike wheelies near Sri Chaitanya College. Using drone surveillance, police identified the riders and collected vehicle details before booking them for negligent and unsafe driving.

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park celebrated World Giraffe Day by treating its lone giraffe, Bunny, to a special cake. Officials also conducted awareness sessions on giraffes. Bunny has been living alone since the death of his companions, with plans for a partner pending.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of jointly pushing the Musi Riverfront Development Project. He alleged that poor families were being displaced while several Congress poll promises remained unfulfilled

IS Sadan police have registered a case against a UK-based doctor and his sister for allegedly plotting a murder by hiring a contract killer for Rs 25 lakh. The complaint stems from a family property dispute, and an investigation is underway.

A 19-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide at her Miyapur residence on Saturday night. Police suspect academic stress and anxiety. She had appeared for NEET last year and was preparing again. A case has been registered and investigation is underway.

Police in Hyderabad have warned of rising fake gold frauds involving interstate gangs exploiting high gold prices. At least 25 cases have been reported in six months, with victims lured through fake deals and illegal gold offers at discounted rates.

A 42-year-old nurse from Mehdipatnam died after being struck by an Innova car in a hit-and-run accident in Asifnagar. Police are investigating the case and trying to trace the individual who hired the vehicle involved in the fatal crash.

AICTE has issued the academic calendar for 2026-27, directing technical institutions to begin first-year classes from August 1. The calendar also outlines admission deadlines for regular, lateral-entry, and January-session admissions, along with schedules for PGDM and PGCM programmes.

South Central Railway has prohibited morning walks on platforms at several MMTS stations in Hyderabad, citing safety and passenger convenience concerns. Railway officials have warned of penalties and prosecution for violations, while resident welfare groups have advised walkers to seek alternative locations.

A 14-year-old girl from Falaknuma, Hyderabad, has remained missing for more than 20 days after disappearing from her home on May 31. Her family has shared possible leads with police and appealed to senior officials to form a special team.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao strongly criticized the Congress government for allegedly attempting to displace poor families in Hyderabad's Hanuman Nagar. He accused HYDRAA of bias and promised to restore land titles if BRS returns to power

A one-way traffic trial around KBR Park in Hyderabad led to congestion and confusion at several key junctions on Sunday. Commuters reported longer travel times and difficulty navigating diversions, while traffic personnel were deployed to manage vehicle movement across affected routes

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar inspected the traffic trial around KBR Park and reviewed congestion patterns at key junctions. Officials identified operational challenges, proposed infrastructure improvements, and said any permanent traffic changes would be based on detailed analysis of collected data.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police disposed of 7,161 pending traffic violation cases through a special Lok Adalat drive held from June 8 to June 20. Drunken driving cases topped the list, while officials urged citizens to support road safety and responsible driving.

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy denied allegations linking the BRS to SBI's legal move over the Raidurg land auction. He accused the Congress government of diverting attention from its own failures and defended his meeting with SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty