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Nishanth Challa won the Brilliant Trophy Juniors Online Chess Tournament by tie-break, scoring 10 points. Lasya Tummapudi and Harshavardhan finished second and third, respectively, in a competitive field

India's Smriti Mandhana is back as the world No.1 in ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, overtaking Laura Wolvaardt after consistent performances and a six-month gap since her last top spot

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty wins the Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award for Asia/Oceania, becoming the third Indian to do so. She now targets top-200 WTA ranking and Grand Slam qualification

Sarath Kumar Nanda emerged unbeaten at the Rank Chess Academy Rapid Chess Tournament in Secunderabad, scoring five out of five and winning ₹2000, ahead of Vijaya Bhaskar and S K Abdul Azeez

Dheeraj Shankar and M Chaitra Sree clinched U-14 titles at the Pragathi Chess Foundation tournament, while Pranav Kolluru and Gujjari Sanvika emerged champions in the under-10 boys’ and girls’ sections

Hyderabad Heroes crushed the Bengaluru Bravehearts 43-7 in a dominant rugby performance, moving to second place in the standings. This win marked the biggest margin in the tournament so far

After the Gulzar Houz fire that killed 17 people, Telangana fire officials are launching bi-weekly awareness programs in the Old City. Citizens are being urged to equip homes and shops with firefighting tools and cooperate with fire personnel during emergencies

A fire broke out at a residence in Qazipura, Shahalibanda, late Monday night. No casualties were reported, though household items were destroyed. Firefighters suspect a short circuit but are investigating to determine the exact cause of the blaze.

Renowned Kathak dancer and Sangeet Natak Academy Awardee Mangala Bhatt passed away at 62. She led Aakruti Kathak Kendra in Hyderabad, training hundreds. Disciples, peers, and family paid tribute to her immense contribution to Indian classical dance

The OK Kids Graduation Run, organized by Hyderabad Runners, celebrated 300 children from government schools, promoting healthy habits, fitness awareness, and self-confidence through an eight-week summer camp and structured training

Amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions, the Telangana government has set up a helpline at Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi, to assist residents in the affected region. Officials are coordinating with the MEA and embassies to offer timely support and updates

South Central Railway has extended special train services between Charlapalli and Narsapur until March 2026 in response to rising passenger demand. The extended services will include various classes such as 1AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper, and General Second Class

The Blue Colts have been training at the AIFF National Centre of Excellence in Kolkata since June 1 and departed for Tajikistan on Monday afternoon.

Three individuals died by suicide in separate incidents in the city during the early hours of Monday and Sunday night

Congress MLAs approached the Telangana High Court alleging encroachment of 27 acres of government land in Khajaguda, claiming HYDRAA ignored their complaints and that officials colluded with private builders

Hydraa Commissioner A V Ranganath cautioned Hyderabad residents against buying properties built on encroached nala lands, warning of legal issues, financial loss, and possible demolition during a Prajavani session

A teenager died in a road accident at Banjara Hills on Sunday night

A labourer died by suicide at railway tracks in Secunderabad on Monday

Second Auxiliary Nurse Midwives from across Telangana protested at the MHSRB office in Hyderabad, demanding the release of December 2024 MPHW exam results. Supported by AITUC, they warned of larger agitation if the government fails to act immediately

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to make all 34 government medical colleges fully functional within three years, with required infrastructure, staffing, and technology, including a mobile app for hospital operations