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AICTE has issued the academic calendar for 2026-27, directing technical institutions to begin first-year classes from August 1. The calendar also outlines admission deadlines for regular, lateral-entry, and January-session admissions, along with schedules for PGDM and PGCM programmes.

South Central Railway has prohibited morning walks on platforms at several MMTS stations in Hyderabad, citing safety and passenger convenience concerns. Railway officials have warned of penalties and prosecution for violations, while resident welfare groups have advised walkers to seek alternative locations.

A 14-year-old girl from Falaknuma, Hyderabad, has remained missing for more than 20 days after disappearing from her home on May 31. Her family has shared possible leads with police and appealed to senior officials to form a special team.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar inspected the traffic trial around KBR Park and reviewed congestion patterns at key junctions. Officials identified operational challenges, proposed infrastructure improvements, and said any permanent traffic changes would be based on detailed analysis of collected data.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police disposed of 7,161 pending traffic violation cases through a special Lok Adalat drive held from June 8 to June 20. Drunken driving cases topped the list, while officials urged citizens to support road safety and responsible driving.

HYDRAA will resume its Prajavani grievance system from June 22 at Buddha Bhavan to address monsoon-related issues. Citizens are urged to report waterlogging, flooding causes, and encroachments on public spaces, with priority given to resolving civic complaints quickly.

Cyberabad Cybercrime Police arrested seven persons for allegedly operating a mule account network in an online trading fraud case. The accused reportedly routed and laundered cyber fraud proceeds through multiple channels, with further investigation underway to identify the masterminds.

MLR Institute of Technology (MLRIT) received the Prabhava Puraskaram Award under HYSEA Project Drona 2.0 for achieving the highest number of faculty certifications. The recognition highlights faculty upskilling across multiple engineering departments through an Infosys Springboard–TASK initiative.

Telangana mountaineer Padamati Anvitha successfully scaled Mt Denali, North America's highest peak, completing her sixth summit in the prestigious Seven Summits Challenge. The Bhongir climber is now one peak away from becoming one of the few Indian women to conquer all seven continental summits

GHMC removed 283 encroachments across five zones in Hyderabad as part of its ongoing anti-encroachment drive. Since April 4, a total of 2,620 structures have been cleared to improve urban mobility and ensure encroachment-free roads across the city.

Special children at the Manasa Institute of Child Health & Disability Studies celebrated the eve of International Yoga Day through yoga demonstrations and a plantation drive. The programme promoted fitness, inclusion, environmental awareness, and holistic development among children with intellectual disabilities.

Around 50 passengers travelling from Hyderabad to Rajasthan were reportedly stranded after the Khairatabad RTA seized their private bus. Travellers alleged that no alternative transport was provided, leaving them without adequate food and restroom facilities for several hours.

Residents of Gangubhai Basthi and Srinivasa Nagar in Ameerpet have expressed concern over delayed stormwater drain works, fearing flooding during the monsoon. Locals blame poor coordination between GHMC and HMWSSB, while students complain about difficulties caused by ongoing excavation.

The Artillery Centre in Hyderabad conducted the Attestation Parade for 2,436 Agniveers of Batch 8/26, marking their formal induction into the Armed Forces. The ceremony highlighted military discipline, precision, and the successful completion of months of intensive training.

The six black velvet pouches adorning Hyderabad's Bibi-ka-Alam have intrigued devotees for generations. Historians believe they contain priceless jewels gifted by the Nizams, while the alam itself houses a sacred relic linked to Hazrat Bibi Fatima and Islamic history.

Organisers of the Bibi ka Alam procession, in coordination with Hyderabad City Police, conducted a trial run in the Old City on Saturday. Elephant Sreedevi, brought from Kerala, traversed the traditional route ahead of the Muharram procession scheduled for June 26.

UNOX, along with IRINOX and BERKEL, hosted an exclusive Chefs' Table event in Hyderabad, bringing together renowned chefs to showcase innovative cooking techniques, advanced kitchen technology, and culinary creativity while encouraging industry collaboration, learning, and inspiration.

Fourteen persons, including a six-year-old boy and five women, were injured when a stray dog attacked residents sleeping outside their houses in Ganeshpalli village of Sarangapur mandal in Jagtial district. The injured were shifted to the government hospital for treatment.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil key promises made to farmers under the Warangal Rythu Declaration. He criticised procurement restrictions, delays in welfare schemes and the government's handling of agricultural support measures.

Farmers in Mukhra (K) village of Echoda mandal staged a protest demanding the withdrawal of the app-based urea purchase system. They said many farmers struggle to use mobile applications and sought restoration of the earlier fertiliser distribution mechanism.