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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will inaugurate the PJR flyover at Kondapur on Saturday. Built at a cost of Rs 446.13 crore, the six-lane bidirectional flyover is expected to ease congestion at Gachibowli Junction and cut travel time significantly

Junior doctors plan indefinite strike, citing unpaid stipends, lack of infrastructure, and recruitment delays. TJUDA demands immediate resolution, including the creation of a green channel for timely payments and release of pending arrears since January

The suspect, Sai Ram, had reportedly promised to marry the female makeup artist and they both lived together for one year in Rahmath Nagar; he reportedly went absconding after collecting money from her

The Telangana government is proposing a 1–2% cess on gig platform bills, to be paid by consumers, for funding a Gig Workers Welfare Board. A draft bill is under discussion, with feedback from stakeholders and Cabinet approval expected soon.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for neglecting repair work on Manjeera barrage despite warnings, calling it a serious threat to Hyderabad's water supply. He warned of a man-made disaster if urgent measures were not taken

The Technical Education Department has released the TG EAPCET 2025 engineering counselling schedule. Phase I registration starts June 28, with certificate verification, web options, mock and final allotments spread through July. Internal sliding and spot admissions follow in August.

Hyderabad-based writer Sanjay Shukla (pen name SJ) releases The Liar’s Guide, a satirical self-help book exploring the psychology and role of everyday lies. Blending humor and insight, the book is available in multiple formats on major platforms

OnePlus launches Campus Dominate, a nationwide BGMI tournament for college students with a Rs 6 lakh prize pool. Top two teams qualify for BGMS 2025. Registrations are open till July 12 via the OnePlus Community website

Telangana SSC Supplementary 2025 results show a 73.35 per cent pass rate. Girls outperformed boys by 6.03 per cent. Jangaon topped with 100 per cent passes, while Sanga Reddy ranked lowest. Students can apply for recounting/re-verification by July 7 via the official website

A six-year-old Class I student was killed after a rashly-driven truck hit the scooter he was on with his mother at Mallampet, Dundigal. The child fell and was run over. Police arrested the driver for negligent driving

GHMC’s Urban Community Development wing launched a citywide drive and identified 221 homeless individuals at key traffic junctions. While 19 were shifted to night shelters, others were sent to their hometowns. The initiative aims to make Hyderabad a beggar-free city

A middle-aged couple in Hyderabad, including a cab driver, were caught by Amberpet police for running a paid adult content business. They recorded and livestreamed sexual acts from their penthouse, offering paid access and sex chats to online viewers

Thousands of devotees took part in the Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra organised by ISKCON Abids in Hyderabad. The grand procession passed through key city junctions and is expected to conclude at the Exhibition Grounds by 5 PM, with traffic diversions in place.

The Monsoon Cup Polo Championship 2025 ended with Haryana Hurricanes defeating Telangana Thunder 11–9 in a thrilling final at Nasr Polo Academy. The event showcased top-tier teams and was attended by dignitaries, including Major General Ajay Misra and royalty

Crime briefs from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana

New Zealand’s Derek DJ Forbes, a former All Blacks Sevens captain, is mentoring Hyderabad Heroes in the GMR Rugby Premier League and believes India’s rugby potential is growing rapidly with strong passion and effort

Rithvika won gold in the 50m breaststroke and added two more medals at the Senior National Aquatics Championship, while Telangana’s Vritti claimed two silvers and a bronze in freestyle events

The road widening will be useful for visitors to Ameenpur Lake, which is notable for being the first urban water body in India to be declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site.

The Chennai Bulls outclassed the Kalinga Black Tigers 40-21 in the GMR Rugby Premier League, with standout performances from Maliko and Talacolo sealing a dominant win at Mumbai’s Shahaji Raje Complex

A Hyderabad-bound private travel bus from Kollapur veers off NH-65 near Sadasivapet and slips into a gorge on Thursday morning. The driver reportedly dozes off. Passengers sustain only minor injuries and resume their journey in an alternate bus

India started its Asian Snooker Team Championship campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Bangladesh, as Pankaj Advani, Aditya Mehta and Brijesh Damani showcased clinical precision in Colombo

The Aza Khane Zehra located at Darulshifa, Badshahi Ashurkhana at Madina Building area and the Naal-e-Mubarak Ashurkhana at Pathergatti were also cleaned and prepared.

Krishika Gautam upset eighth seed Diya Ravikumar to reach the semifinals of the ATF under-14 tournament, while top-seeded Ethan Frans and several others advanced after thrilling quarterfinal clashes