Hyderabad

A Hyderabad-based businessman escaped an extortion attempt after cyber fraudsters impersonated a senior Telangana official on WhatsApp and claimed his daughter was arrested in Canada. He verified with her and filed a complaint with the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau

To meet National Medical Commission standards, Telangana has set up 10 Medical College Monitoring Committees. These will inspect new government medical colleges for infrastructure, staffing, and operations, with reports due by June 30 to ensure readiness for upcoming inspections

A 17-year-old student from Borabanda drowned in a water-filled quarry at Manasa Hills, Shamshabad, while allegedly filming Instagram reels with friends. Rescue teams recovered the body later in the day. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Property owners in Secunderabad Cantonment are protesting the compensation offered for land acquisition under two elevated corridor projects. While HMDA says 70% of the work is done, owners demand double the rates, citing soaring market values

A 20-year-old man and a 10-year-old girl drowned in Indira Sagar Cheruvu at Anajpur, Hyderabad, after the girl accidentally fell into the water and the man attempted to rescue her. Abdullapurmet police have registered a case and are investigating.

To control rising midnight public nuisance, Hyderabad police are cracking down on late-night birthday celebrations on roads. Youngsters are warned or counseled for blocking traffic, bursting crackers, or drinking in public. Repeat offenders face legal action. Drives will continue regularly

The acclaimed musical Krishnaa – Music, Bliss & Beyond arrives in Hyderabad on June 28 at Shilpakala Vedika. Led by renowned performer Ameya Dabli, the concert fuses music, storytelling, and Krishna’s philosophy into a soul-stirring live experience. Tickets available now.

Over 300 bikers participated in the Castrol Power1 World Motorcycle Day Ride at Via Moka, Hyderabad. Organized by Riders Rally and biking groups, the event promoted safe riding practices and showcased the city's vibrant and growing motorcycling culture.

Six artists from Telangana, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu will showcase their works at Six Dimensions, Season-8, from June 28 to July 7 at M. Eshwariah Art Gallery. The exhibition highlights diverse regional styles, from Gond art to contemporary themes.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao lashed out at the Congress government for allegedly destroying homes and tribal livelihoods in the name of development. He urged public resistance against forced demolitions, land takeovers, and forest evictions in Telangana’s rural and urban areas.

Doctors in Telangana have urged the government to ban Paraquat, a toxic herbicide linked to a growing number of suicides among farmers and youth. The fast-acting poison offers little scope for medical rescue and remains easily available despite regulations.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for scrapping key welfare schemes and failing to fulfil poll promises. He warned of growing public unrest, especially among backward communities, and accused the Congress of betraying people’s trust through inaction.

Police said that Battula Jyotsna (15) from Godavari Road area in the town resorted to the extreme act as she was depressed by differences with a male friend over some issue

Shepherd community members released sheep inside Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad, demanding cabinet berths for Golla, Yadav and Kuruma legislators and fulfilment of Congress manifesto promises, including Rs.2 lakh DBT and sheep distribution. The protest created tension at the party office.

Protest erupted in Madhapur’s Ayyappa Society as Sunnam Cheruvu residents opposed HYDRAA’s eviction survey. Locals claimed a court stay was ignored and land size was inflated. Some demonstrators threatened self-immolation. Police intervened and restored order.

A tiger spotted in the forests of Boath and Sarangapur mandals in Adilabad triggered panic among locals. Forest officials are tracking its movement and urging caution, while efforts are on to guide the animal back to dense forests

The victims have been identified as Pranitha (10) and Chintan Reddy Indrasena Reddy (20).

Telangana Police are implementing a new number ‘112’ to help people reach the police, fire department, ambulance, disaster relief and women & child safety

As per the Technical Education department sources, there were deficiencies and non-compliances with mandatory norms that led to delay in approval of the colleges

Nearly 120 women received essential scooter and motorcycle riding skills from experts in the workshop organised by Royal Brothers (RB), India, in collaboration with Moto Business Service India (MBSI)

Due to a lack of awareness and the absence of a robust screening programme in India, more than 60 per cent breast cancer cases are in advanced stages, says founder director, KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases, Dr P Raghu Ram

Donation aims at supporting the temple's daily Nitya Anna Dana scheme. The interest from a fixed deposit will fund daily meals served to devotees, with expanded service planned post-donation

A total of 425 kg of Chloral Hydrate Drug and 1.115 kg of Alprazolam, along with two cars, were seized from them in the drug bust

The Telangana Prantha Upadhyaya Sangam has opposed the State government’s decision to assign 2% of schoolteachers to inspection duties. TPUS urged the government to fill MEO vacancies instead and focus on improving teacher-student ratios in classrooms