Hyderabad

A 45-year-old daily wage labourer died after allegedly suffering an electric shock while trimming tree branches in MES Colony, Alwal. Police said the branches came into contact with nearby power lines. The victim, Suryanarayana, is survived by his wife and three sons.

A Hyderabad-based Uber driver, who previously worked at Amazon, has earned recognition as one of the platform’s highest-rated drivers. Driven by a passion for driving and meeting people from diverse backgrounds, he has completed more than 23,600 trips over the past decade.

Beat the summer heat with refreshing homemade mocktails made using seasonal fruits. From tangy jamun coolers and floral lychee spritzers to mango basil fizz, these easy recipes bring together fresh flavours, vibrant colours and simple ingredients for a perfect seasonal sip.

Cyber fraudsters targeted doctors across Telangana, with 735 medical professionals losing nearly Rs 30 crore since September 2024. Investment scams caused the highest losses, while digital arrest, impersonation, cryptocurrency, loan and UPI frauds also affected victims, prompting renewed cybersecurity warnings

Once limited to green tea lattes, matcha is now making waves across desserts, skincare and haircare. With its vibrant colour, distinct flavour and antioxidant properties, the Japanese tea powder has become a popular ingredient in lifestyle products and social media trends.

Authorities registered a ragging case against 12 final-year BDS students after first-year students of Government Dental College allegedly faced harassment at Osmania Medical College hostel in Hyderabad. Six students were suspended pending inquiry, while police continue investigating possible involvement of others

Panic gripped Warasiguda in Hyderabad after a speeding tipper truck reportedly lost control and veered toward pedestrians on a busy road. Alert passersby escaped unharmed. The vehicle crashed into a large roadside tree, while residents detained the driver and handed him to police

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy dismissed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's allegations of political interference in the Hyderabad Metro refinancing loan, stating that the delay stemmed from technical issues relating to loan repayment priorities and required discussions between the Centre and the State

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.