Telangana

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.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, at the 11th Niti Aayog Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighted education and healthcare as the pillars of national development.

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.

Unidentified miscreants broke into the Sonovision electronics showroom in Khammam during midnight hours on Wednesday and decamped with high-end mobile phones.

A dispute over the preparation of a country chicken curry turned fatal in Jangaon district when a man allegedly assaulted by his son during a family argument succumbed to injuries while being shifted to Hyderabad for advanced medical treatment.

A two-wheeler rider was killed and a pedestrian critically injured after a speeding car hit the biker at Venkatraopet on the Medak-Narsapur road. The impact threw the bike into the pedestrian. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

The Forest Department is set to launch safari tours at Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in Kothagudem district. Three safari vehicles have been procured and dedicated tracks developed to help visitors explore the sanctuary's wildlife, flora and scenic landscapes more effectively.

Forum for Good Governance has urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to order a vigilance inquiry into recent temporary promotions and postings of Tahsildars. The organisation alleged procedural violations and raised concerns over promotions granted to officials facing vigilance and ACB cases.

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.

A free Kathak workshop organised by Naad Bhed Dance Studio will be held in Hyderabad on June 13. Led by Dr Dyuti Pandya, the event celebrates Dr Puru Dadhich's legacy and has already attracted nearly 160 students and teachers.

Hyderabad police are awaiting forensic reports in the deaths of two sisters from Narayanguda who fell ill after consuming food, including mangoes. Investigators are examining all possible causes and gathering information from family members and friends to determine what happened.

The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry will host the International Conference on Shipping & Logistics 2026 in Hyderabad on June 12. The event will bring together industry leaders and policymakers to discuss logistics, supply chains, AI, automation and infrastructure development.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited has remitted an interim dividend of ₹12.28 crore to the Telangana Government. The payout takes its total FY26 dividend distribution to over ₹49 crore, while cumulative dividends paid since operations began have reached ₹149.87 crore.

Hyderabad Police arrested six people allegedly linked to the IGNITE multi-level marketing scheme. Investigators claim victims were promised high profits, asked to buy products and recruit members. Police suspect an international network and are pursuing key accused reportedly based abroad.

The Transport Department has extended the deadline for reserving fancy or special vehicle registration numbers. Owners of newly purchased vehicles can now select and reserve preferred numbers within two months of temporary registration, failing which the system will automatically allot a regular number.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education announced the 2026 advanced supplementary examination results, with 49.29% of second-year students and 68.84% of first-year students passing. Girls outperformed boys in both categories. Recounting and re-verification applications will be accepted until June 18.

A lorry driver was burnt alive after his vehicle caught fire following a collision with another lorry on National Highway 44 near Medipalli village in Nirmal district. Police identified the victim as Jawari Singh and have launched an investigation into the incident.

Three persons were injured, one critically, after a head-on collision between two cars on Ibrahimpatnam road in Ranga Reddy district. The accident occurred at Aghapally village on Thursday morning, with police attributing the crash to overspeeding and launching an investigation.