Hyderabad

The Union Health Ministry has made cough syrup sales prescription-only by removing them from Schedule K under Drugs Rules, 1945. The move follows safety concerns and reports of abuse, aiming to curb misuse and regulate access across India

Punjab pacer Gurnoor Brar reflected on his journey to the Indian team, crediting domestic cricket, Gujarat Titans experience, Ashish Nehra and Shubman Gill for his growth. He also recalled his emotional reaction after earning maiden Test and ODI call-ups

A dispute over alleged ritual offerings on Amavasya day led to a clash between two families in Manikonda’s Shivajinagar Colony. Police said counter complaints were filed after an altercation escalated, leaving a woman ill following chilli powder attack

The Men’s Selection Committee has named Ashok Sharma as replacement for injured Yudhvir Singh in the India A squad for the Sri Lanka tri-series. Yudhvir is undergoing rehabilitation for a right rotator cuff injury under the BCCI Centre of Excellence

India spinner Harsh Dubey reflected on his ODI debut against Afghanistan, discussing his initial nerves, lessons from domestic cricket, India A and the IPL, mental preparation for international cricket, and the importance of adapting plans according to match situations

A 16-month-old girl tragically died after accidentally falling into a water-filled bucket at a residence in Kanchanbagh. Family members rushed the child to hospital, but she succumbed during treatment. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

A software professional allegedly cheated two former colleagues of Rs 3.56 crore in Hyderabad by promising high investment returns. After making payments for a few months, the accused reportedly stopped payouts and became unreachable, prompting victims to file a complaint with police.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a disproportionate assets case against Survey and Land Records Deputy Director Sunkari Narahari Rao after searches revealed assets worth Rs 13.05 crore, including cash, deposits, gold and properties. The official was remanded in judicial custody

A private bus caught fire near Haj House in Nampally on Tuesday morning, causing temporary traffic disruption. Firefighters responded promptly and contained the blaze, preventing further damage. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation

A fire broke out in an open yard near a chemical manufacturing unit in Jeedimetla on Tuesday, causing panic among workers and residents. Factory staff initiated firefighting measures before authorities arrived. No injuries were reported, while the cause and damage assessment remain pending

Deepak and Poonam were the only Indian boxers to progress on the opening day of the Boxing World Cup Stage 2 in China, registering dominant victories in their respective categories. Seven other Indian boxers suffered defeats, including quarterfinal losses for Naina and Alfiya

Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal launched the SprintX Playmaker Accelerator in Hyderabad to support SportsTech, gaming, eSports and New Age Media startups. The programme will provide mentorship, industry access, strategic partnerships and funding support of up to Rs 25 lakh

AGORC secured a place in the semi-finals of the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament with a 1-0 victory over Heroes Club. Saif scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute and was named Player of the Match for his match-winning effort

K. Vamshi Vidyath produced a match-winning all-round performance, scoring 55 runs and claiming two wickets, as Warangal Warriors defeated Hyderabad Hurricanes by 18 runs in the Champions 11 Cricket League T20 Tournament at Almasguda on Monday

JioStar announced that TATA IPL 2026 became the most-watched season in the tournament's history, reaching more than 1.2 billion viewers. Strong growth across television, digital and connected TV platforms helped deliver record watch-time, with the final attracting over 400 million viewers

The HSBC Rugby Premier League unveiled its official match ball ahead of Season 2 in Hyderabad. Captains from all 10 teams attended the ceremony alongside Rugby India President Rahul Bose and GMR Sports CMO Sujoy Ganguly before the league's kickoff at Gachibowli Stadium

Emmanuel Sports Club will conduct the Unity Cup football tournament on June 27 and 28 at Hit N Kick Sports Arena, Old Alwal. Competitions will be held in under-8, under-10, under-12 and under-14 categories. Entries close on June 25

The T9 Challenge Season 4 group stage remains closely contested after two rounds at Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club. Bunker Busters and Par Timers share the Pool A lead, while Ardee Iron Eagles and Jaagruthi Jaguars are level at the top of Pool B

Tamanna Nair advanced to the next round of the Tirumala Sreedhar ATA 14 Grade A South Asia Tennis Championship after defeating Dhrutee Gundu in the girls' singles main draw. Several players registered straight-set wins in the opening-round matches at Hyderabad

Two youngsters from Bolaram drowned in a lake at Thumaipally village near Keesara while on a photoshoot with a friend on Monday. One youth managed to return safely. Police retrieved one body and continued efforts to trace the second victim

A series of developments in Telangana, including the handling of the Bandi Sai Bhageerath POCSO case, Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination rejection and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's remarks, have reportedly drawn the attention of the Congress high command

The Telangana High Court directed that a writ petition filed by former judge Justice Kumar Shavili challenging the inclusion of his land in the prohibited properties list be placed before the Bench handling Stamps and Registration matters for further consideration

The Telangana High Court Advocates’ Association has urged constitutional authorities and the Supreme Court Collegium to consider advocates of Telangana origin for elevation as High Court judges. The body also announced a demonstration on June 17 to press its demand

The GHMC has launched a 12-day special monsoon sanitation drive till June 25 to remove legacy waste, debris, green waste and silt deposits across Hyderabad. The campaign will cover all 150 wards in five phases and encourage public participation