Students and faculty at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) have been actively protesting the Telangana government's decision to auction 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli, adjacent to the university campus. The land, valued at approximately ₹10,000 crore, is slated for development by the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC). Protesters argue that this area is an urban forest, home to diverse flora and fauna, and serves as a vital green lung for the city. They fear that the auction and subsequent development will lead to environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity. The UoH Students' Union has demanded an immediate halt to the auction process and called for an expert ecological assessment of the land. A Joint Action Committee (JAC), comprising students, faculty, and environmental activists, has been formed to intensify efforts to protect the land. ​metroindia.net+4The New Indian Express+4The Siasat Daily+4metroindia.net

2. Telangana High Court Halts Tree Felling in Kancha Gachibowli

In response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Vata Foundation and UoH students, the Telangana High Court ordered a temporary halt to tree felling at Survey No. 25, Kancha Gachibowli. The court directed authorities to cease work on the land until the next hearing. Petitioners have urged the court to declare the Kancha Gachibowli lands as a national park, citing ecological and environmental concerns. The government's advocate argued that the land is not classified as a forest area and emphasized plans for development to create employment opportunities. ​The Siasat Daily

3. Government Clarifies Position on Kancha Gachibowli Land

The Telangana government has addressed concerns regarding the Kancha Gachibowli land issue. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu criticized opposition parties for spreading misinformation, stating that the 400 acres in question have always been government property and not part of the university's land. He highlighted that the land was previously allocated to a private company and later reclaimed by the government. The government's plan is to develop the area into an employment hub, aiming to create vast job opportunities for the youth. ​Illegal Mining Scam Report+1The Siasat Daily+1

4. IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders' Victory Over Sunrisers Hyderabad

In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a significant 80-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. KKR posted a total of 200 runs, with Venkatesh Iyer scoring a rapid 60 off 29 balls. Vaibhav Arora, introduced as an impact substitute, delivered an impressive bowling performance, taking key wickets of Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen, conceding only 29 runs in his four overs. His efforts earned him the Player of the Match title. Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy also contributed significantly with figures of 3-22. This win marked a strong comeback for KKR after their earlier defeat to Mumbai.