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The political confrontation between Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy over Metro Rail funding has highlighted Telangana's increasing dependence on international lending agencies, marking a significant departure from the borrowing strategy followed by previous governments.

Former minister T Harish Rao urged BRS booth-level agents to closely monitor the Special Intensive Revision process and ensure supporters remain on the voter list. He also criticised the Congress government over welfare schemes, irrigation projects and implementation of election promises.

The long-standing Podu land issue has resurfaced in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district with tribals and forest officials once again confronting each other over cultivation rights. Forest authorities cite wildlife conservation concerns, while villagers fear losing their livelihoods and traditional cultivation lands.

AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, has successfully performed Telangana’s first Pulse Field Ablation procedure using the PulseSelect PFA System to treat atrial fibrillation. The next-generation, non-thermal technology uses electrical pulses to target abnormal cardiac tissue and offers an innovative approach to heart rhythm management.

Telegram has approached the Delhi High Court against the Centre's temporary restriction on the messaging platform ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The company said more than 150 million users were affected by the order, which remains in force until June 22.

The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on a PIL challenging the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 and the nationwide re-test. The court said similar matters are already before another Bench, which will hear the petition along with related pleas in July.

Telegram has stopped functioning for many users in India after a temporary government restriction ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. However, cybersecurity experts say the app remains accessible through VPNs, while CEO Pavel Durov questioned the effectiveness of the ban.

GITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad, has opened admissions for the 2026–27 academic year, introducing new programmes in entrepreneurship, teacher education, biotechnology, robotics and AI. The university has also launched a School of Education and announced scholarships of up to 100 per cent.

French trio Alright Mela will perform in Hyderabad on June 21 as part of Fête de la Musique 2026 and Month of Music celebrations. Blending Gnawa traditions, Mediterranean influences and electronic sounds, the group explores themes of identity, migration and coexistence.

The WEEW Gala 2026 celebrated fashion, entrepreneurship and empowerment, bringing together industry leaders, designers and participants in Hyderabad. The event featured a red carpet showcase, participation from TCEI members and collections from six renowned designer labels.

Parents and villagers staged a protest at ZPHS Nashkal in Jangaon district, alleging inappropriate and erratic behaviour by an English teacher. They demanded immediate action, including suspension or transfer, while a video of the incident continued to circulate on social media.

Telangana will inaugurate ‘Donald Trump Avenue’ near the US Consulate in Hyderabad on June 23. The State had earlier announced naming key roads after global figures, including Ratan Tata and Google, as part of its innovation-focused urban branding initiative.

Limited official updates have been issued in the POCSO case against Bandi Bageerath, more than a month after his arrest. Police have not disclosed forensic or charge sheet details, while the investigation continues and public attention remains focused on its progress.

Protests continued at Osmania University as the Unemployed JAC demanded release of notifications for 20,000 SI and constable posts. The group also sought changes to recruitment rules, including age limits, fitness norms and withdrawal of GO No 46.

Villagers from several villages in Nyalkal mandal staged a second consecutive day of protest on the Bidar-Zaheerabad road, alleging official neglect of pothole repairs. The agitation followed a fatal road accident in which one youth died and another was injured.

Data from Plum Insurance suggests Hyderabad’s intense summer heat is linked to increased kidney stress markers, including higher acidic and concentrated urine cases. The study also found a sharp rise in magnesium deficiency and a decline in iron levels during summer months.

Hyderabad’s rainwater harvesting theme park in Jubilee Hills has been closed, raising concerns among RWAs and students. The HMWSSB said declining footfall led to the shutdown of the awareness facility, which showcased water conservation techniques since its opening in 2018.

ABVP activists staged a protest at the School Education Directorate in Hyderabad, opposing an alleged plan to close government schools. They demanded stronger regulation of private school fees, filling of teacher vacancies, improved infrastructure, and implementation of NEP 2020.

Bondada Engineering Limited has secured a Rs 1,338 crore EPC contract from NTPC Renewable Energy Limited for a 250 MW solar project with a 50 MW/200 MWh battery storage system in Uttar Pradesh. The project supports India’s renewable energy and grid stability goals.

A technical glitch in the Vahan and Sarathi platforms disrupted transport services across the State, halting registrations, licence processing and other services. RTOs witnessed heavy crowds, while officials said the issue originated from central servers and efforts are underway to restore operations.