Hyderabad

Rajendranagar police rescued a one-year-old infant who stopped breathing after a car accident on the Shamshabad-Aramghar route. Deputy Commissioner of Police S. Srinivas and his team administered CPR at the scene, reviving the child before shifting the injured to hospital.

Medical students, junior doctors and senior residents in Telangana have opposed a proposal to raise the retirement age of government medical college faculty from 65 to 70 years, warning that it could hamper recruitment, promotions and career opportunities for young doctors.

Hyderabad Traffic Police will enforce restrictions and diversions in the Old City on June 20 between 12 pm and 1 pm for the Elephant Trial Walk from Bibi‑ka‑Alawa. Several key junctions including Charminar, Etebar Chowk and Purani Haveli will see diversions on Saturday.

A 22‑year‑old man was arrested in Hyderabad’s Raidurgam after allegedly attacking five members of a family with a knife following rejection of his advances by a young woman. Local residents intervened and handed him over to police.

The Telangana government is weighing the option of withdrawing deposits and discontinuing services with the State Bank of India after the bank challenged the Raidurg land auction in the High Court. The dispute centres on five acres originally allotted to the erstwhile State Bank of Hyderabad, with the court staying further proceedings.

The Jana Sena Party, led by Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, inaugurated its Telangana state office in Manikonda. Kalyan declared that the party will intensify its political journey in Telangana, urging cadres to focus on people’s problems, national unity, and the region’s aspirations.

GHMC commissioner RV Karnan and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar held a review meeting at Tank Bund to assess Hyderabad’s monsoon preparedness. The minister instructed officials to survey unsafe buildings, intensify nala desilting, and enforce rainwater harvesting compliance to minimise flooding risks and ensure civic safety.

SCCL CMD Dr Buddha Prakash Jyoti assured that Telangana’s thermal power stations will receive uninterrupted coal supplies during the monsoon season despite production challenges.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, in coordination with police and IT managements, has drawn up measures to ease traffic congestion during the monsoon. Officials urged IT companies to strengthen bus and shuttle services, promote Metro usage, and adopt staggered office timings to reduce peak-hour pressure.

The makers of Nani-starrer 'The Paradise' have unveiled the first look of Raghav Juyal as Vikram Maalik. The intense character reveal has generated excitement among fans as the film gears up for its worldwide release on August 21, 2026

Mumbai Dreamers defeated Delhi Redz 31-14 on the fourth day of the HSBC Rugby Premier League in Hyderabad. Neeraj Khatri, James Turner and Guillaume Bouche starred for the Dreamers, who moved to the top of the points table with the victory

The Telangana Junior Basketball League was inaugurated by Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan in Hyderabad. Featuring Under-15 and Under-18 categories for boys and girls, the league has attracted nearly 3,000 registrations and aims to strengthen grassroots basketball development

Valluvarnagar secured a place in the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament final after defeating Hyderabad Globe 5-4 in a sudden death shootout following a goalless draw. Yousha of VV Nagar was named the Best Player of the match

The Hyderabad Traffic Police will conduct a one-way traffic trial around KBR Park on June 21 to facilitate H-CITI infrastructure works. Motorists travelling through Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills have been advised to use alternative routes and plan their journeys accordingly.

India secured six medals at the World Boxing Cup 2026 Stage 2 in Guiyang, China, after an impressive quarterfinal performance. Prachi upset Olympic bronze medallist Shih Yi Wu, while Minakshi, Deepak and Nikhil also advanced to the semifinals

The State transporter will provide free bus travel to candidates appearing for the NEET re-examination on June 21. Students can avail the facility by showing their hall tickets, with services available across the state except AC buses.

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.