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The Sangeet Natak Akademi has elected seven eminent artistes, including Kathak dancer Ramlal Bareth and vocalist-dancer Rita Ganguly, as Akademi Fellows, its highest honour.
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India has summoned the US charge d’affaires and issued a diplomatic protest over a US strike on a commercial vessel off Oman that left three Indian crew members missing. New Delhi condemned the attack, called for protection of civilian shipping, and urged de-escalation in West Asia
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA government, accusing them of relying on event management and manufactured narratives. He also challenged the BJP's claims regarding Modi's tenure and alleged failures on jobs, inflation and economic promises
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told US lawmakers that meeting Jeffrey Epstein was a grave error in judgment and said he should never have met the disgraced financier. Gates denied knowledge of any criminal conduct and reiterated that their interactions focused on philanthropy
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US President Donald Trump warned of more strikes on Iran after Tehran launched attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. As tensions escalated across the region, diplomatic efforts continued amid concerns that the conflict could further disrupt global energy markets
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested district welfare department senior assistant Danuka Radhika in Karimnagar for allegedly accepting Rs 2.37 lakh in bribes from contractors for clearing ICDS supply bills. The payments were reportedly transferred through UPI to benami bank accounts
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao blamed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for widespread disruption caused by heavy rain in Hyderabad, alleging poor preparedness, inadequate civic management, failure to undertake pre-monsoon measures and neglect of key urban infrastructure initiatives
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The ‘Arrive Alive’ programme has reduced road accidents by 15 per cent in Warangal Commissionerate limits over the past six months, DGP (Operations) Anil Kumar said. Telangana alone reported over 7,000 fatalities last year, underscoring the urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic rules.
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The Andhra Pradesh government has prepared a roadmap to develop a 15 GW power transmission network to support 16 proposed data centre projects and future demand. The plan aims to strengthen Visakhapatnam's position as a major digital infrastructure and investment hub
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The Cockroach Janta Party announced a nationwide protest campaign beginning in Pune on June 11 and warned of an indefinite sit-in at Jantar Mantar from June 20 if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign over examination-related issues
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The Telangana High Court has questioned the legality of permitting commercial stalls on pedestrian pathways beneath metro stations, observing that such use obstructs public movement. Hearing a writ petition, Justice NV Shravan Kumar directed GHMC and HMRL to file a detailed report on the permissions granted and action taken regarding the stalls.
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While roads attract political visibility and investment, sewerage systems remain buried and neglected, fuelling India’s hidden urban crisis
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Three persons, including a three-year-old child, died and four others were injured in two separate road accidents in Kothagudem district on Wednesday. A child was killed when a car hit a parked truck, while two youths died in a lorry collision
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Sunit Chowrasia shot a bogey-free eight-under 62, the lowest round of the tournament, to take a two-shot lead after round two of the DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial in Lucknow. Abhishek Kumar slipped to second despite another bogey-free round
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Heroes Club defeated Abbas Union FC 2-1 in the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament at Bolarum on Wednesday. Vinod and Harsha scored for the winners, while Abid netted the lone goal for Abbas Union FC in the second half
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Justice NV Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court cautioned HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath that continued disregard of judicial directions could affect his career. The Court expressed displeasure over his failure to appear in a contempt case linked to a Suraram land dispute.
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The Telangana High Court has pulled up the State Government for permitting a hike in cinema ticket prices for Ram Charan’s film Peddi, observing that the Home Department’s memo appeared to violate governing rules and earlier judicial directions.
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The accident at Vizag Steel Plant once again exposes serious gaps in industrial safety, maintenance and accountability. Independent investigations and stronger safety protocols can no longer be delayed
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The NDA, in a resolution marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led government, highlighted achievements in governance, economic reforms, infrastructure, digital growth, social welfare, national security and global diplomacy, while also underscoring the alliance's political expansion across the country
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The Telangana Medical Council has flagged serious violations at several skin and hair clinics in Kondapur, Hyderabad. Inspections revealed unauthorised treatments being conducted without qualified dermatologists, including online consultations and dental practitioners performing aesthetic procedures.
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India's e-way bill generation under the GST regime rose nearly 11 per cent year-on-year to 136.08 million in May, reflecting strong trade activity. GSTN has also introduced key reforms to improve compliance, strengthen reporting requirements and enhance transaction tracking
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Ashutosh Brahmachari has alleged that he filed a harassment case against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati under pressure from Deva Ashram mahant Ramchandra Das. The claim has triggered reactions from Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and renewed calls for a CBI investigation
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Abhishek Banerjee met Rahul Gandhi to discuss INDIA bloc coordination and future strategy as the Trinamool Congress faces a deepening internal crisis. The developments come amid resignations, growing rebellion within the party and speculation over closer engagement between opposition parties
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, facing flak over flooding and traffic chaos after a brief spell of rain in Hyderabad, blamed the previous government for civic failures. While inaugurating the Future City Development Authority office, he admitted that encroachments and poor planning had crippled the city’s drainage system.
