Hyderabad

The ACA operations team has cleared Visakhapatnam’s YSR ACA-VDCA Stadium for the 2026 Andhra Premier League starting June 9. The opening match features Kakinada Kings against Simhadri Vizag Lions at 7:30 PM, with free stadium entry for all spectators

The historic inaugural TG20 Player Auction saw India star Tilak Varma secure a tournament-high ₹33 lakh bid from Medak Falcons. Handled by auctioneer Charu Sharma, the draft locked in over 1,300 local cricketers across eight brand-new franchises

The expansion of oil palm cultivation in Telangana is yielding results years after the BRS government launched an extensive promotion drive. Experts and farmers now want stronger incentives and financial support to accelerate crop diversification.

BRS deputy floor leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav urged party workers to strengthen the organisation in Goshamahal and ensure victory in the next Assembly elections. He criticised the Congress government for failing to deliver on promises and called for strong grassroots mobilisation.

Cyberabad Traffic Police have issued an advisory ahead of a public meeting and Miyapur flyover foundation-laying programme on Monday. Traffic congestion is expected on NH-65 and nearby areas between 4.30 pm and 9 pm, with commuters advised to avoid the route.

Burglars broke into three shops at Abdullapurmet on Hyderabad’s outskirts by creating a hole in the roof and stole cash and goods on Saturday night. The incident came to light on Sunday morning, and police have launched an investigation.

Senior urologist Dr Rahul Devraj has been appointed Director of Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences for a three-year term. He succeeds Dr Bheerappa Nagari and has been instrumental in advancing NIMS’s kidney transplant and robotic surgery programmes.

Heavy rainfall has disrupted deep earth excavation works around KBR Park, Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills, with waterlogging affecting multiple flyover construction sites. GHMC officials said ongoing infrastructure works may face delays due to monsoon-related challenges and dewatering requirements.

The BRS has accused the Congress government of compromising Telangana’s water rights by supporting the Godavari–Cauvery interlinking proposal. Harish Rao alleged the move could divert significant allocations from Telangana and demanded an Assembly session and stronger state-level opposition.

The Telangana School Education Department has rescheduled the reopening of schools for the 2026–27 academic year to June 15 instead of June 12. To compensate for lost academic days, July 11 has been declared a working day for all schools.

An engineering student from Korutla, Ankam Rahul, has been missing in Hyderabad for ten days. He was last seen at Kachiguda railway station on May 25, with CCTV footage capturing his movements. His family has appealed for public assistance.

The Bharat Future City project, evolving from the erstwhile Pharma City plan, has sparked debate over its feasibility and long-term implications. Officials suggest its contractual and financial structure could make it difficult for future governments to scrap or alter it.

A 28-year-old Telangana native, Anshul Kuncha, was shot dead in Philadelphia while delivering pizzas after receiving a suspected fake order. His family alleges he was lured into a trap. Indian consular officials are assisting in repatriating his mortal remains.

A viral video showing a traffic constable allegedly slapping a motorist during a drunk-driving check at Gachibowli has triggered criticism on social media. Citizens questioned police conduct, while the incident renewed concerns over alleged high-handed behaviour during enforcement drives.

A 26-year-old youth from Hyderabad, working part-time as a pizza delivery worker in New York, was shot dead during a late-night delivery.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced plans to reduce the number of government schools in the State from 27,000 to 4,000, promising quality education from nursery to Class XII with free meals and transport.

Host nation India dominated Day 3 of the inaugural World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad, elevating its tally to a staggering 22 gold medals, while competitors from Japan, Nepal, and the USA earned historic peak-podium finishes

The Telangana government will launch the CURE-1 App in Hyderabad on Sunday, offering citizens a unified platform to pay property tax, utility bills, traffic challans and other levies.

The Women Safety Wing launched 'Sthree Ride' to promote women’s empowerment and economic independence through driving careers. In the first phase, women riders, auto drivers and a cab driver received specialised training and employment support from mobility service providers.

Cyberabad Police Commissioner M Ramesh has initiated discussions with transport operators and officials on a Student Mobility Programme to enhance student safety. If successful, the project could be extended across Telangana.

The Telangana Cricket Association has announced a dharna at Indira Park on June 7 against the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s decision to proceed with the TG20 tournament. The protest is expected to draw political leaders, cricketers, administrators and cricket stakeholders

The Telangana government's EAGLE Force conducted operations in Hyderabad, apprehending two suppliers and 13 consumers involved in ganja consumption. Raids at Public Gardens and Jagadgirigutta led to arrests, with several youths testing positive for THC.

GHMC, in collaboration with ISKCON, launched Hyderabad’s first sacred collection drive under Project Udvasana. The initiative enables respectful disposal and recycling of devotional items. Around 68 kg of materials were collected, with the next drive scheduled for June 13.

A Sudanese student admitted to Gandhi Hospital’s Ebola isolation ward has tested negative, easing concerns after three suspected cases were reported. Two patients have now tested negative, while results for the third are awaited.