Hyderabad

Season 2 of the HSBC Rugby Premier League began with exciting contests in Hyderabad as Bengaluru Bravehearts rallied to defeat Hyderabad Heroes, while Delhi Redz overcame defending champions Chennai Bulls. The opening day showcased high-intensity action at the Gachibowli Athletics Stadium

The tussle between Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy over the Rs 13,500‑crore IRFC loan for Hyderabad Metro escalated on Tuesday, with the CM penning an open letter accusing the Minister of blocking funds.

The Builders Association of India has deferred its Chalo Hyderabad protest after Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka assured small civil contractors that their long-pending dues would be cleared on priority.

Unemployed youth and government job aspirants staged a flash protest in Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad, demanding the government announce 20,000 police vacancies instead of the proposed 5,000.

Hyderabad E-Champions owner Brihathi Cherukuri said the franchise’s primary objective is to identify and groom young cricket talent through the TG20 League. She also highlighted the Ramoji Group’s long-standing contribution to sports development and athlete support initiatives

The absence of Telangana players in India’s squad for the 2026 AVC Volleyball Cup has raised concerns over the state's decline in volleyball. Former officials also highlighted factionalism at the national level and questioned the team’s preparations for the tournament

Film star Vijay Deverakonda has been named brand ambassador for the inaugural TG20 League, which begins on June 21. The tournament will feature eight franchises, 32 matches and live telecasts on JioStar, with the final scheduled for July 12

Zoha Qureshi progressed to the second round of the Tirumala Sreedhar ATF Under-14 (Grade A) South Asia tennis tournament after defeating Purvi Patwa in straight sets. Several other players also registered comfortable wins in the girls' singles draw

Concerns over artificial intelligence-led job losses in the IT sector appear to be influencing IIT aspirants, with many top-ranked students shifting preference from Computer Science to core engineering branches.

The Telangana High Court observed that HYDRAA cannot act beyond powers granted under law or enter private property without authority. While disposing of contempt cases, the Court directed the agency not to interfere with a petitioner's land and stressed adherence to legal limits.

Gymkhana FC booked a place in the semifinals of the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament with a 2-0 victory over Bolarum Sporting. Goals from Jobin and Majid sealed the win despite a spirited effort from the young Bolarum side

Sunit Chowrasia, Mukeem Ali and Dipankar Kaushal carded three-under 67s to share the first-round lead at the inaugural Rs 25 lakh DP World PGTI NexGen – Varanasi. Only 11 players finished the day at even-par or better

Gurucharan Bhole of Raviteja High School, Narayanapet, won the Brilliant Trophy Juniors online chess tournament with 11 points from 12 rounds. Ayaan Arora and Saw Jinson Samuel finished second and third respectively with 10.5 points each

India suffered a 3-2 defeat to hosts China ‘B’ in their opening Group ‘B’ match of the World Team Snooker Championship in Guangdong. Aditya Mehta lost the deciding frame to Zhou Jinhao, leaving India needing a win against Turkey

Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match. Captain Fatima Sana accepted the sanction imposed by match referee Trudy Anderson

Telangana continues to face intense heatwave conditions with several districts recording temperatures between 41°C and 43°C. Mancherial registered the State’s highest at 43°C, while Hyderabad hovered around 40°C.

A 40-year-old Team Leader at Roto Maker Company, Surya Ravi Kumar, was declared brain dead after suffering a stroke-like episode and admitted to a private hospital.

Joginpally Santosh Kumar will represent the Green India Challenge at London Climate Action Week 2026 through engagements at Westminster. He will participate in discussions on climate action, sustainability and innovation while promoting citizen-led environmental initiatives and Hyderabad Climate Action Week.

Officials allegedly arrived with bulldozers in Secunderabad Cantonment and warned residents of Ambedkar Huts to vacate within 15 days, triggering panic among nearly 650 families living there for decades. BRS leader Manne Krishank assured political and legal support while condemning the move as inhuman.

Nampally Police have stepped up efforts to trace two absconding suspects in the murder of Wakf Board panel lawyer Khaja Moizuddin. Investigators believe their arrest could reveal further details about the alleged conspiracy linked to longstanding disputes over Wakf properties.

The Telangana government's takeover of Hyderabad Metro remains incomplete as the release of a Rs 13,600-crore IRFC refinancing loan has been delayed. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy alleges political interference, while L&T will continue operating the metro until the transition is finalised

Telangana will inaugurate ‘Donald Trump Avenue’ near the US Consulate in Hyderabad on June 23. The State had earlier announced naming key roads after global figures, including Ratan Tata and Google, as part of its innovation-focused urban branding initiative.

Limited official updates have been issued in the POCSO case against Bandi Bageerath, more than a month after his arrest. Police have not disclosed forensic or charge sheet details, while the investigation continues and public attention remains focused on its progress.

Protests continued at Osmania University as the Unemployed JAC demanded release of notifications for 20,000 SI and constable posts. The group also sought changes to recruitment rules, including age limits, fitness norms and withdrawal of GO No 46.