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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.

A Sudanese student and a contact were shifted to Gandhi Hospital after arriving at Hyderabad airport without proper yellow fever vaccination documentation. Doctors said both individuals are stable and are being monitored by health authorities.

A woman was allegedly stabbed by her husband at their residence in Hyderabad's Filmnagar area. Police said the accused, who frequently harassed his wife over suspicions and allegedly consumed alcohol, attacked her with a vegetable-cutting knife following an argument.

An international drug cartel allegedly recruited financially vulnerable Hyderabad youngsters as carriers to smuggle hydroponic cannabis into India. Twelve youths have been arrested and are in judicial custody. Investigators say the couriers were paid Rs 20,000 per trip to transport the contraband.

The EAGLE Force plans to issue Look Out Circulars against Indian and foreign suspects allegedly linked to an international hydroponic cannabis smuggling racket. Investigators claim the network cultivated cannabis in Thailand and smuggled it into India through multiple airports.

A six-lane elevated corridor proposed at LB Nagar under the H-CITI project is expected to ease congestion and provide signal-free travel for nearly one lakh commuters. The Rs 416 crore project will improve connectivity between LB Nagar, the Old City, Meerpet, and Badangpet.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan reviewed progress on the Moosarambagh downstream bridge and Nalgonda flyover projects on Thursday. He directed officials to accelerate construction works and ensure the bridge is opened to traffic at the earliest to ease commuter movement.

Hyderabad police have registered the first case under the Telangana Advocates Protection Act, 2026, after a woman allegedly attacked advocate Nishat Raza at the Family Court in Purani Haveli. A counter-case has also been filed, and both complaints are under investigation.

A three-year-old girl found wandering alone in Hyderabad's Chilkalguda area was safely reunited with her family after a local resident alerted police. Officers quickly secured the child, conducted inquiries in the neighbourhood, and traced her family within a short time.

The Secunderabad Task Force and Malakpet police arrested two interstate drug peddlers and seized 20 kg of marijuana worth about Rs 10 lakh in Dilsukhnagar. The accused allegedly transported the contraband from Odisha, while two other suspects remain absconding.

A complaint has been lodged with Mehdipatnam police seeking legal action against Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh over alleged remarks targeting Muslims and Muslim women. The complainant has urged authorities to verify a viral video, investigate the matter, and safeguard communal harmony.

A construction worker from Andhra Pradesh died after reportedly losing his balance and falling from the third floor of an under-construction building at Navodaya Venture in Medchal on Thursday. Police visited the site and have launched an investigation into the incident.

Hyderabad has emerged as a major data centre destination, with live capacity more than doubling since 2022 and a 1.9 GW project pipeline. Investments by Microsoft, AWS and Oracle are accelerating the city's transformation into a leading hyperscale and AI infrastructure hub.

Star Hospitals has released a free public health book, The Human Bone Joints Explained, authored by orthopedic and robotic surgeon Dr Neelam V Ramana Reddy. The publication aims to promote mobility, dispel myths, prevent joint degeneration, and encourage pain-free living.

A seven-year-old boy who suffered life-threatening injuries in a dog attack, including severe blood loss, scalp avulsion, and an ischemic stroke, has recovered after intensive care and reconstructive surgery at Kamineni Hospitals. He was discharged on Thursday following successful treatment.