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The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority has rescheduled the Hakeempet land auction to July 2 due to administrative reasons. The pre-bid meeting, originally planned earlier, will now be held on June 19 as per the revised auction schedule.

As part of monsoon preparedness, GHMC, CMC and MMC have identified nearly 1,000 waterlogging hotspots across Hyderabad. Despite annual mitigation efforts and deployment of resources, authorities are yet to find a long-term solution to recurring flooding points.

HYDRAA is overseeing monsoon response in Hyderabad’s CURE region, handling DRF and emergency teams. While civic bodies review preparedness, concerns have emerged over coordination among agencies after GHMC’s earlier role in monsoon management was redistributed.

Heavy rains in Hyderabad caused major traffic congestion in the IT corridor. While motorists blamed signal failures, Cyberabad Traffic Police said signals were switched off for manual control to manage congestion. Authorities say lessons have been learnt for future rains.

Cyberabad Traffic Police are using WhatsApp and digital platforms to provide real-time traffic updates through the ‘Traffic Pulse’ initiative. The system helps commuters avoid congestion, plan routes efficiently and receive instant alerts on accidents, diversions and city traffic conditions.

Heavy monsoon rains and ongoing infrastructure works have led to severe traffic congestion in Hyderabad, especially in the Gachibowli–Raidurg corridor. Incomplete road projects, excavation work and waterlogging have worsened peak-hour travel, prompting criticism of civic preparedness.

Heavy rains during peak hours caused severe traffic congestion across Hyderabad’s IT corridor, including Hitec City and Gachibowli. Waterlogged roads and slow-moving vehicles led to long delays, exposing drainage and traffic management issues during the ongoing monsoon season.

A realtor was arrested by Malkajgiri police for allegedly shooting his wife dead at Maruthi Nagar following marital disputes. Police recovered weapons and arrested another suspect, while one more accused remains absconding. Investigation is ongoing into the murder case.

Around 1,200 students and parents attended NISAU UK 2026 in Hyderabad to explore higher education opportunities in the United Kingdom. The event featured representatives from leading UK universities, government officials and motivational speaker Manasi Joshi, who encouraged students to pursue their goals.

Dr P Raghu Ram and the KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases secured a Guinness World Record for hosting the largest audience at an AI-enabled holographic health awareness lecture. The event also launched NARI, a national initiative promoting breast health awareness.

Viyona Fintech has completed certification as a Biller Operating Unit under the Bharat Bill Payment System. The approval enables the Hyderabad-based company to onboard billers onto the Bharat BillPay network, strengthening its digital payments portfolio and expanding payment collection capabilities.

A free Kathak workshop organised by Naad Bhed Dance Studio will be held in Hyderabad on June 13. Led by Dr Dyuti Pandya, the event celebrates Dr Puru Dadhich's legacy and has already attracted nearly 160 students and teachers.

Hyderabad police are awaiting forensic reports in the deaths of two sisters from Narayanguda who fell ill after consuming food, including mangoes. Investigators are examining all possible causes and gathering information from family members and friends to determine what happened.

The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry will host the International Conference on Shipping & Logistics 2026 in Hyderabad on June 12. The event will bring together industry leaders and policymakers to discuss logistics, supply chains, AI, automation and infrastructure development.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited has remitted an interim dividend of ₹12.28 crore to the Telangana Government. The payout takes its total FY26 dividend distribution to over ₹49 crore, while cumulative dividends paid since operations began have reached ₹149.87 crore.

Hyderabad Police arrested six people allegedly linked to the IGNITE multi-level marketing scheme. Investigators claim victims were promised high profits, asked to buy products and recruit members. Police suspect an international network and are pursuing key accused reportedly based abroad.

Two sisters in Hyderabad died after suspected food poisoning from mangoes they had picked near their house. The elder girl died on Monday and her younger sister on Tuesday, prompting police to register a case and begin investigation.

Telangana DGP C V Anand inaugurated the Integrated CCTV Monitoring System at the Adilabad Command and Control Centre. The network integrates nearly 1,800 cameras for real-time monitoring and supports crime detection, traffic management, cybercrime prevention and road safety initiatives.

A woman was allegedly shot dead by her husband, a realtor recently out on bail in a firearm case, at Malkajgiri. Police suspect a planned murder involving an illegal weapon. The accused is absconding and investigations are underway.

A Nizampet farmer, declared brain dead after a medical emergency, became an organ donor under the Jeevandan initiative. His family donated his kidneys, liver and corneas, saving five lives. Telangana authorities praised the family’s decision as a noble act.