Hyderabad

Ahead of schools reopening on June 12, Telangana's Transport Department has intensified fitness inspections of school buses. While over 18,000 vehicles have completed certification, more than 7,500 are still awaiting mandatory clearance, raising concerns over student safety and regulatory compliance.

Officials have begun assessing the damage caused by a major fire that engulfed a commercial building in Ameerpet’s Maitrivanam area. Several shops suffered heavy losses, while authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze, suspected to be an electrical short circuit.

Welyke Beauty Championship 2026 and Mega Beauty Fest 2026 brought together beauty professionals, industry experts, entrepreneurs and celebrities in Hyderabad. The events focused on talent recognition, professional learning, networking and industry growth while showcasing emerging and established beauty talent

Women outperformed men in TG PGECET 2026, recording a 94.31 per cent qualification rate compared to 91.02 per cent among men. The results were announced by TGCHE and JNTU-H officials, with branch-wise toppers identified across multiple engineering disciplines

Air Vice Marshal GKJ Reddy assumed command of the College of Defence Management in Secunderabad on Friday. A highly experienced flying instructor and Vishisht Seva Medal recipient, he succeeds Major General G Srinivas and brings extensive command and staff experience

Hyderabad's historic Puranapul Bridge, built in 1578, is showing signs of deterioration with broken railings, vegetation growth and structural damage. Residents and historians say the bridge has suffered decades of neglect and requires urgent restoration to preserve its heritage value

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of running a politically motivated campaign against KT Rama Rao over the Rajesh Exports issue. He said the previous BRS government only signed an MoU and did not extend any financial benefits to the company

Former Irrigation Minister T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of neglecting lift irrigation projects and compromising water security. He sought uninterrupted power supply, withdrawal of the proposed Rythu DISCOM and measures to ensure full utilisation of Krishna and Godavari waters

The Railway Board has declined Telangana's proposal to introduce free travel on MMTS trains, citing heavy operational losses. It said the State must bear existing and additional costs arising from the scheme and clear pending dues exceeding Rs 490 crore

Under 'Operation Kavach', Hyderabad Police seized 2,149 vehicles on Thursday night during a massive drive against number plate tampering and fake registrations. Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar warned that violators will face criminal cheating and forgery charges

BITS Pilani and Technische Universität Ilmenau have signed an MoU to enhance collaboration in student exchanges, staff exchanges and research initiatives. A German delegation also visited the Hyderabad campus, exploring opportunities for deeper academic, industry and government partnerships

An 8-year delay in completing Hyderabad's Uppal-Narapally flyover has sparked a viral meme fest on X. Netizens flooded social media with satirical posts criticizing the sluggish project following PM Modi's announcement of new highway expansions in Telangana

Cognizant has launched the Ace Team Program to identify and develop top engineering talent with expertise in AI and advanced technologies. The initiative aims to support digital transformation projects, accelerate innovation and strengthen the company's evolution into an AI-focused organisation

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded a judicial inquiry into an alleged Rs 1,600-crore coal scam in SCCL, claiming nearly 40 lakh metric tonnes of coal were missing from stockyards. He also sought an all-party inspection and accused both governments of inaction

A woman identified as Komal allegedly died after being attacked by her husband, Avinash, at their residence in Attapur. Police registered a murder case and launched a search operation for the accused, who is currently absconding following the incident

World Environment Day was celebrated at NTPC’s Ramagundam and Telangana projects with an environmental awareness walk, a conservation pledge, student drawing contests, and a mass plantation drive that saw 200 saplings planted across the township

BRS working president KT Rama Rao called for collective efforts to protect the environment on World Environment Day. Highlighting achievements under the Haritha Haaram programme, he said Telangana recorded significant growth in forest and green cover and emerged as a model for urban greening

The Telangana government is facing criticism over tree felling near KBR Park, environmental concerns in Kancha Gachibowli and declining plantation targets under Vanamahotsavam. Activists, residents and policy experts have raised questions about sustainable development and the effectiveness of green initiatives

A man in Hyderabad was booked for allegedly using a fake vehicle registration number plate to evade traffic challans. The fraud came to light during a police verification drive, leading to a case at Langar Houz police station.

Hyderabad She Teams secured the conviction of five men for allegedly harassing women near Charminar. A Nampally court sentenced each to three days’ simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹1,000 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and City Police Act.

Former Vinukonda MLA Bolla Brahma Naidu has been detained by Cyberabad Police in connection with an alleged land encroachment case in Gandipet. Investigators say forged documents and fake government orders were used in an attempt to claim government property.

Save KBR Park volunteers held a memorial walk on World Environment Day protesting tree felling around the park for infrastructure projects. They organised a symbolic funeral for lost trees and criticised the destruction of Hyderabad’s green lung despite a stay order.

Government doctors in Telangana have intensified protests over the implementation of transfer guidelines under G.O.Ms.No. 38. Doctors' associations allege arbitrary changes to transfer rules, demand physical counselling, and seek protection for long-serving rural doctors.

A 21-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide in Gachibowli, less than a year after her marriage. Her family accused her husband of physical abuse and persistent dowry demands. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.