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At least five devotees were killed and 18 injured when the roof of an under-construction Hanuman temple’s outer hall collapsed in Yashwadi village, Parbhani district, Maharashtra, on Saturday afternoon.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Saturday accused the Congress government in Telangana of betraying farmers by restricting crop procurement to quotas fixed by the Centre.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Hyderabad has unearthed assets worth over Rs. 30 crore from Deputy Director of Survey and Land Records, Sunkari Narahari Rao, following raids at multiple locations. Investigators found large cash deposits, gold, silver, and properties, with suspicions that the wealth was amassed through bribes and illegal cash transactions routed via a cooperative society.

Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers — Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor, and Sanmar Herald — carrying over 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo with 94 crew members successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

Over 210 Indian Missions abroad will mark the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21 at nearly 2,500 global venues, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the national event from Kolkata’s Red Road. This year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, highlights yoga’s role in preventive healthcare and dignified ageing.

The Telangana Cricket Association has approached the CID demanding an FIR, account freezes, and a forensic probe into the TG20 League. This follows Lokayukta orders for a time-bound investigation into Hyderabad Cricket Association’s financial irregularities involving over ₹46.15 crore

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Padma Awards 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II on June 23 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. Among the 65 awardees are former Union Minister Shibu Soren (posthumous), tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, and singer Alka Yagnik.

Mumbai Dreamers continued their impressive run in the HSBC Rugby Premier League, defeating Chennai Bulls 26-7 at the GMC Balayogi Stadium. Demetri Patterson starred with two tries as the Dreamers secured their fourth consecutive victory of the season

India all-rounder Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the Women’s T20 World Cup after suffering a right ankle injury against the Netherlands. Calling it her “hardest” setback, she expressed gratitude for support as India named Prema Rawat as her replacement

The NRAI has launched the ISSF “B” Judges Course for rifle and pistol disciplines in Delhi NCR, bringing together 31 technical officials from across India. The programme aims to enhance officiating standards through expert-led training aligned with the latest ISSF regulations

Iran escalated tensions with the US by announcing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and casting doubt on nuclear negotiations in Switzerland, citing Israeli attacks and American “bad faith.” Pakistan and Qatar are mediating technical-level talks, while US negotiators are already in Switzerland.

The AIFF General Body approved a revised Constitution aligned with the National Sports Governance Act, cleared the formation of an election panel, fixed September 4 as the ISL kick-off date and endorsed several governance, registration and competition-related reforms

Hyderabad Metro Phase-I is now under Telangana government ownership, but delayed refinancing funds have sparked a political battle with the Centre. Here's a complete breakdown of the takeover, funding challenges, Metro Phase-II plans, and what it means for Hyderabad's future.

Telangana Minister G Vivekanand dismissed allegations of fund misappropriation involving Visaka Industries, stating that the arbitration award was upheld by courts and no money had yet been credited to the company as legal proceedings remain pending

India defeated Afghanistan by nine wickets in Chennai to complete a 3-0 ODI series sweep. Yashasvi Jaiswal (110*) and Rohit Sharma (79*) powered a dominant chase after Prasidh Krishna’s 5/23 dismantled the visitors’ top order despite Hashmatullah Shahidi’s fighting century

CR Gnaneshwar’s unbeaten 75 and KSS Jayanth’s 46 guided Tungabhadra Warriors to a six-wicket win over Bhimavaram Bulls in the Andhra Premier League T20 championship at Kadapa after the Bulls posted 153 for nine in their allotted overs

Students of Ethic Academy in Mancherial celebrated ‘Yoga with Dad’ as part of the countdown to International Yoga Day. Fathers and children performed yoga postures, exchanged Fathers’ Day greetings and pledged to spend more quality time together and strengthen family bonds

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana will be conducted through a house-to-house enumeration from June 25 to July 24, 2026. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit households multiple times to distribute and collect forms, ensuring eligible citizens are included.

India A captain Tilak Varma said the ongoing tri-nation tournament has strengthened his ability to handle pressure situations ahead of Sunday's final against Sri Lanka A. He praised his team's adaptability, backed the bowlers' recent improvement and identified early wickets as the key

Dr M Venugopala Chary, a music teacher at AECS-2 Hyderabad, won a gold medal in the Carnatic classical vocal category at the Department of Atomic Energy’s cultural meet. The Kumram Bheem Asifabad native has also guided students to success at national competitions

Director of Public Health and Family Welfare Dr Ravinder Naik visited Kothagudem district to inquire into the death of a pregnant woman. He reviewed treatment records, examined the referral process and directed officials to submit a detailed inquiry report promptly

India's Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar advanced to the men's doubles final of the Asian Doubles Squash Championships in Malaysia, keeping their title defence alive. Joshna Chinappa and Rathika Seelan, along with Joshna and Velavan in mixed doubles, secured bronze medals

The Telangana government has prohibited the dumping of construction and demolition waste in open areas, drains, and public places within GHMC, CMC, and MMC limits. A government order warned that violators will face penal action, stressing strict adherence to C&D Waste Management Rules to prevent environmental damage and urban flooding.

Transport authorities in Hyderabad have seized an AC sleeper bus fitted with glass‑enclosed cabins, citing violations of safety norms. Officials warned that such unauthorised modifications pose risks to passenger safety and vowed strict enforcement.