Hyderabad

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

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has received the ACI Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation – Level 2 from Airports Council International World, recognising its efforts to improve accessibility and enhance travel experiences for passengers with reduced mobility through inclusive airport infrastructure and services.

NTPC, under its CSR initiative for 2025-26, provided advanced medical equipment to the Orthopedics Department and mortuary at Gandhi Hospital. The equipment was inaugurated by senior NTPC officials and is expected to enhance patient care and hospital operations

PETA India has donated a robotic elephant to Telangana to promote public safety and animal welfare. The lifelike elephant, housed at Nehru Zoological Park, can be used for processions, rituals and film shoots, reducing reliance on captive elephants

Scientists at Hyderabad-based LaCONES-CCMB have developed a bio-score system that uses hormone analysis to assess the true well-being of captive zoo animals. The technology can detect hidden stress, predict behavioural issues and improve animal welfare through scientific monitoring

Artificial Intelligence now performs 37 per cent of entry-level tasks in India, exceeding the global average, according to a Cognizant-Pearson study. HR leaders expect entry-level roles to evolve significantly, while organisations increasingly prioritise AI skills and human adaptability

The TG EAPCET 2026 engineering admission process commenced on Friday with registrations. Students can complete registration, certificate verification and web options as per the counselling schedule. The admission process will be conducted in three phases, followed by internal sliding and spot admissions

A local court in Hyderabad has summoned actor Allu Arjun and 19 others in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede during the Pushpa 2 premiere. The court directed them to appear on June 22 after examining the police chargesheet

At least 10 cows died under suspicious circumstances in Kummariguda village of Ranga Reddy district. Police have launched an investigation into allegations that the animals consumed urea-contaminated water, while efforts are underway to trace a missing caretaker.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy inspected waterlogging-affected areas following heavy rain and directed officials to clear drains, remove silt and improve stormwater flow. He also reviewed monsoon preparedness measures to prevent inconvenience to commuters.