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The Supreme Court of India questioned continued reservation benefits for children of economically advanced backward-class families, observing that social mobility follows educational and economic empowerment, while hearing a plea related to creamy layer exclusion in Karnataka government recruitment
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The Election Commission of India announced Rajya Sabha polls for 26 seats on June 18. The NDA is projected to lose one seat, while the Congress-led opposition may gain three seats across multiple states following biennial elections and bypolls
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BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus professor Pradyumn Kumar Sahoo has been selected as a Visiting Scientist under the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ President’s International Fellowship Initiative for 2027. His research collaboration will focus on modified gravity and cosmology at the Institute of Theoretical Physics
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The Supreme Court of India said “shocking orders” by judicial officers can erode public faith in the judiciary while hearing a plea by the former in-charge chairman of the Gujarat Revenue Tribunal against a Gujarat High Court directive seeking his removal
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A 30-year-old married woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Khammam district’s Tirumalayapalem mandal. Family members alleged that her husband murdered her following disputes over an alleged extramarital relationship. Police registered a case and launched an investigation
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The Kochi City Police arrested a fourth accused linked to an alleged international sex racket posing as modelling and makeup job offers. The network reportedly recruited women for exploitation abroad, with investigations ongoing to trace absconding suspects
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The Reserve Bank of India announced a record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to the Centre for FY26. The surplus transfer comes amid geopolitical challenges and follows strong growth in the central bank’s net income and balance sheet during the financial year
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The water body at KLN Yadav Park in Hyderabad’s Sanath Nagar has nearly dried up due to severe summer and alleged administrative neglect. Once part of the AMRUT 2.0 rainwater conservation pilot project, the lake is now affected by algal bloom and waste growth
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The University of Hyderabad and IIIT Hyderabad signed an MoU to strengthen collaboration in research, academics and deep-tech innovation. The agreement enables shared access to laboratories and computing facilities, while also paving the way for joint degrees in semiconductor and VLSI technologies
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The Supreme Court of India was informed that the Centre will bring back individuals earlier deported to Bangladesh to verify their citizenship claims, after a Calcutta High Court ruling termed the deportation illegal and ordered their repatriation
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Revenue authorities, with police protection, demolished several encroachments on government land at Airport Colony in Shamshabad. Officials said temporary structures had been built illegally on a five-acre plot, and the demolition drive was conducted smoothly without any protests or untoward incidents
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Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad has completed 2,000 kidney transplants, marking a major milestone in the government healthcare sector. The hospital reported strong graft survival rates and said most transplant recipients benefited through Aarogyasri and the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund
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Goshamahal police arrested a 22-year-old youth for allegedly assaulting a biker and robbing his gold chain worth Rs 60,000 near Gyanbagh Colony in Hyderabad. The suspect was traced following a complaint and the stolen property was recovered
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The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Suhail Ahmad Thokar in an NIA terror conspiracy case linked to post-Article 370 unrest in Kashmir, citing prolonged custody and likely delay in completion of the trial
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The Sultan Bazar police arrested a cash transport driver for allegedly fleeing with nearly Rs 9.63 lakh meant for bank deposit. The accused was traced to Gulbarga in Karnataka within 48 hours, and police recovered most of the stolen cash during the operation
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An accounts head of RM Converters Private Limited in Kothur allegedly diverted nearly Rs 7.90 crore from the company’s bank accounts into his personal account through fraudulent transactions. Police are investigating the fund flow and possible involvement of others in the fraud
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Four women were killed in a tiger attack while collecting tendu leaves in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district. The incident triggered panic among villagers and renewed concerns over rising man-animal conflict, with locals demanding compensation and stronger preventive measures.
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Police busted an IPL 2026 ticket black market racket in Hyderabad and detained four persons ahead of the Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru match. Authorities are also probing the source of complimentary tickets and warning fans against fake ticketing apps.
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A local court in Hyderabad sentenced a 44-year-old man to 60 days’ imprisonment for allegedly harassing and assaulting his elderly parents in Narayanguda. The court also imposed a fine, while police warned of strict action against those mistreating or abandoning aged parents
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The renovated Yadagirigutta temple has emerged as Telangana’s spiritual capital, attracting thousands of devotees daily and recording over Rs.212 crore annual income, while also boosting temple tourism and supporting local businesses, transport services and livelihoods in the region.
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The Election Commission of India announced elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states on June 18 following retirements of leaders including H. D. Deve Gowda, Mallikarjun Kharge and Digvijaya Singh
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Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha's campaign at the Malaysia Masters came to an end after she lost to former European Games champion Line Kjaersfeldt of Denmark in the women's singles quarterfinals
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The West Bengal Transport Department announced free bus travel for women in all state-run buses from June 1, 2026. Eligible commuters will receive smart cards, while temporary access will be allowed through valid identity documents and zero-value tickets
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BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao said BRS would scrap the proposed Future City project and restore Pharma City after returning to power. He accused the Congress government of diverting land meant for pharmaceutical industries towards commercial and real estate activities.
