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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.

A 20-year-old man, V. Ruthik Roshan, died in Siddipet after consuming pesticide late Thursday night

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.

Social activist Oruganti Ranjith Kumar from Kumram Bheem Asifabad entered the India World Record and Telugu Book of Records after completing a 1,000-km bike ride across Andhra Pradesh. The 17-day journey aimed to create awareness about the dangers of narcotic drugs.

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.

Hyderabad police are considering registering criminal cases against homeowners found negligent in safeguarding valuables. Officials said repeated disregard of police advisories has contributed to burglary incidents, forcing police to spend significant resources on investigations across multiple states.