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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi will launch the party’s Uttar Pradesh Assembly election campaign from Bahraich, confirming its participation in the 2027 polls. The party is considering contesting around 200 seats while keeping alliance possibilities open ahead of the election.

The 5th IEEE WAMS-2026 concluded at B V Raju Institute of Technology, Narsapur, after five days of technical sessions and global collaboration. The symposium received over 1,000 research papers from 18 countries and focused on wireless communications, AI and emerging technologies.

A minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at the NIMS hospital compound in Punjagutta. The accused, identified as Shambu (45), reportedly fled after the incident. Police have registered a case under the BNS and POCSO Act and launched an investigation.

With a total of 227 working days, schools must complete the first formative assessment by July 31 and the second formative assessment by September 21

IIIT-Hyderabad student Souvik Ghosh has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list for his startup Cognitii. The AI-driven platform helps schools and governments screen and support neurodivergent children, focusing on early intervention and developmental care.

Flight Cadet Divyanshi Singh is set to become the first woman cadet from the National Defence Academy to be commissioned into the Indian Air Force's Ground Duty Branch. Her achievement marks a significant milestone for women officers and the NDA's evolving legacy.

A 53-year-old man died in a road accident at Mehdipatnam on Saturday morning after his motorcycle skidded. The victim suffered severe head injuries and was declared dead at a hospital. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

The Telangana EAGLE Force arrested five persons and seized 200 kg of ganja worth ₹1 crore in an interstate drug bust. Police say the accused were part of a syndicate transporting narcotics from Odisha to Maharashtra via Telangana.

The Indian Air Force created history at AFA Dundigal as the first batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy was commissioned into service. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the parade, which featured 231 graduating flight cadets and spectacular aerial displays.

The second edition of Project Udvasana, organised by GHMC and ISKCON, collected over a tonne of sacred material at a temple in Yellareddyguda. The initiative promotes the respectful and environmentally responsible disposal of religious items through ritual procedures and recycling.

Sanathnagar police arrested a gym trainer and manager after a woman pilot accused him of sexually harassing her under the pretext of training. A case was registered based on her complaint, and the accused was produced before a court and remanded.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has urged the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer to ensure greater transparency and accessibility during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The party has sought data sharing, multilingual forms, clear verification procedures and voter-friendly measures.

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a heatwave warning for ten districts, expecting temperatures up to 44°C. Simultaneously, a heavy rainfall alert and thunderstorm warnings with gusty winds have been issued for several other Telangana districts over the next three days

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.