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Thousands of people have begun arriving at Hyderabad's Exhibition Grounds ahead of the annual fish prasadam distribution organised by the Bathini family. Authorities, TGSRTC, NGOs and the Fisheries Department have made extensive arrangements for the 24-hour event beginning on June 8.

KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, has successfully completed more than 10,000 brain tumour surgeries and unveiled a Robotic Digital Microscope to enhance neurosurgical precision. Experts urged people not to ignore persistent morning headaches, which could indicate an underlying brain tumour.

A special drive by the Malkajgiri police led to 46 cases against spa centre owners for regulatory violations. Officials allege illegal operators exploit jurisdictional gaps across Hyderabad's four commissionerates, shifting locations to evade crackdowns and continue unlawful activities.

A 28-year-old Hyderabad native, Anshul Kunchal, was shot dead in North Philadelphia while making a pizza delivery. His family has sought the Indian government's intervention for repatriation of his mortal remains and urged US authorities to ensure a thorough investigation.

The Women Safety Wing launched 'Sthree Ride' to promote women’s empowerment and economic independence through driving careers. In the first phase, women riders, auto drivers and a cab driver received specialised training and employment support from mobility service providers.

A man was arrested in Adilabad district for allegedly cheating a resident of Rs.14 lakh by selling a property using fake ownership documents. Police advised the public to verify land records and documents thoroughly before making investments in real estate.

GHMC, in collaboration with ISKCON, launched Hyderabad’s first sacred collection drive under Project Udvasana. The initiative enables respectful disposal and recycling of devotional items. Around 68 kg of materials were collected, with the next drive scheduled for June 13.

A 60-year-old man died and an auto-rickshaw driver was injured after a head-on collision between an auto and a truck in Chaitanyapuri on Thursday night. Police shifted the injured driver to hospital and have registered a case for investigation.

The EAGLE team and Alwal police conducted a decoy operation at a grocery store in Alwal and found the owner allegedly selling tobacco products to minors. A case has been registered against the accused, and further investigation is under way.

KNRUHS has directed all medical colleges in Telangana not to charge additional fees during the internship period or deny internships to eligible students. The university warned that any violation of government orders, NMC regulations or fee norms would invite action.

The long-awaited six-lane Bachupally flyover is expected to open in June, providing major relief to commuters travelling towards Cyberabad. The project, delayed beyond its original schedule, is set to improve connectivity, reduce congestion and ease daily travel for thousands.

Hyderabad has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing data centre markets, with live capacity more than doubling since 2022. Strong investments by Microsoft, AWS and Oracle, along with a 1.9 GW project pipeline, are driving the city’s transformation into a hyperscale and AI infrastructure hub.

The Telangana government is preparing to transfer the Government Engineering College at Kosgi to JNTU-Hyderabad, citing operational challenges. The institution has faced faculty shortages, infrastructure constraints and declining student enrolment, prompting a rethink of plans for additional government engineering colleges.

Fresh panic erupted in Ameerpet on Saturday after smoke was seen rising from a building damaged in Thursday's major fire. Firefighters quickly responded and doused the smoke. Officials suspect leftover combustible material reignited due to residual heat inside the structure.

More than 5,000 cyclists will participate in World Bicycle Day celebrations across Hyderabad, Chandigarh and New Delhi on June 7. Hyderabad will host the largest event, with former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu flagging off a ride featuring over 2,500 participants.

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau caught a Wakf Inspector in Nalgonda district while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000 for submitting a factual report related to a mosque's registration. The accused was arrested and produced before a special court in Hyderabad.

Former Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s remarks on irrigation projects, defending the BRS government’s record on the Palamuru-Rangareddy scheme and accusing the Congress government of delays, cost escalation and failure to complete major projects.

Officials have begun assessing the damage caused by a major fire that engulfed a commercial building in Ameerpet’s Maitrivanam area. Several shops suffered heavy losses, while authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze, suspected to be an electrical short circuit.

A 33-year-old fruit vendor from Gudimalkapur died after allegedly consuming pesticide amid mounting debts, business losses and harassment by moneylenders. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation based on the family’s complaint.

Senior doctors at Osmania General Hospital and Gandhi Hospital suspended outpatient services, protesting alleged lack of transparency in transfers. The Telangana Government Doctors Association warned of wider agitation unless concerns over the transfer process are addressed.