Hyderabad

The 59th Telangana State-ranking Chess Tournament will take place at Meridian School, Madhapur, on May 24 for boys and girls in the under-7 to under-15 categories. Registrations close at 6 p.m. on May 23, with no spot entries allowed

Acting swiftly on a missing child complaint, Bandlaguda Police traced a four-year-old girl within two hours in Ghouse Nagar, Hyderabad. The child’s mother reported her missing around 2 pm, prompting immediate police action.

The Telangana High Court on Thursday expressed concern over the delay in renewing accreditation cards for working journalists, noting that the issue was affecting scribes across the State. The Bench questioned the government’s approach of seeking details only from petitioners, stressing that the matter concerned the entire accredited journalist community.

Telangana Football Association, under the aegis of AIFF, will conduct a referee development course in Hyderabad from June 4–7. The program includes training on laws of the game, match management, fitness, and modern refereeing techniques. Limited seats available

The Telangana High Court has quashed two FIRs against Warner Bros. Pictures (India) Pvt Ltd, ruling that the dispute with a local distributor was contractual in nature and did not amount to cheating or criminal breach of trust.

The Telangana High Court on Thursday refused to stay or quash the non-bailable warrants issued against Heera Group MD Nowhera Shaik by the Special Court for PMLA cases. Justice E.V. Venugopal directed her to surrender while asking the Enforcement Directorate and the State Government to file their response.

Indian mountaineer Tulasi Reddy Palpunoori from Hyderabad successfully summited Mount Everest after years of discipline and endurance training. Once a foodie seeking fitness, he transformed his lifestyle into a passion for mountaineering, completing global expeditions before achieving his Everest dream

Retailers in Telangana have raised alarm over the rising circulation of counterfeit products and unfair trade practices, including predatory pricing and deep discounting by e‑commerce platforms.

Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, successfully treated a 51‑year‑old Hyderabad patient suffering from severe scrotal pain for eight months using cryoablation therapy.

A rental dispute in Hyderabad’s Ameerpet escalated after former Mayor Bonthu Rammohan Rao’s wife Sridevi and her mother Bayyamma were booked for allegedly assaulting a woman running a hostel on leased property.

The University of Hyderabad has issued a stern warning to students against intimidation, abusive behaviour, obstruction of staff, and consumption of intoxicants on campus. The administration said such acts would invite disciplinary measures, including fines, suspension, rustication, or expulsion, and may also lead to police complaints and legal proceedings.

An all‑party meeting convened by the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation saw legislators and MPs raise serious concerns over the Jawahar Nagar dump yard. MLAs highlighted pollution, groundwater contamination, and deficiencies in waste management.

State Government Advisor V Hanumanth Rao recalled his close association with former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, claiming Gandhi had promised to make him Chief Minister before his untimely death. Rao, while paying floral tributes at Gandhi Bhavan, credited Gandhi’s technology-driven vision for the widespread use of mobile phones.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has assured support to citizens opposing the felling of trees around Hyderabad’s KBR Park for road widening. Calling the park an invaluable ecological asset and lung space, he urged the government to adopt alternative proposals and safeguard the city’s greenery through democratic means.

Government doctors in Hyderabad staged a sit-in protest at the Directorate of Medical Education office demanding transparency in transfers. Led by the Telangana Government Doctors Association, the doctors accused senior health officials of avoiding dialogue and warned of a state-wide agitation if their demands are not met.

Student organisations at the University of Hyderabad have demanded an independent fact-finding committee to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of Mayukh Kundu, a first-year MA student. The groups have sought accountability, compensation for the family, and stronger student support mechanisms.

Telangana continues to face an intense heatwave, with Munagala in Suryapet district recording 46.5°C for the second day in a row. Hyderabad too witnessed soaring temperatures, with Karwan touching 43.4°C, while several rural districts reported even higher readings.

Telangana continues to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with Khammam recording the state’s highest temperature at 45°C. Several northern districts also crossed 44°C, while Hyderabad touched 41.3°C, according to IMD data, with severe warm night conditions reported.

An RTI response from the Airports Authority of India has contradicted Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s statement that work on the proposed Begumpet airport underpass was underway, clarifying that the proposal is still pending approval with AAI headquarters in New Delhi

Kamatipura police inspector B. Prasad Rao offered his uniform and arranged clothes for a mentally disturbed woman found wandering naked at Bahadurpura crossroads at midnight. The police provided shelter, food, and safety, with the act drawing widespread appreciation online.

An NRI man alleged that traffic police at Trimulgherry insisted on immediate digital payment of a challan while he was travelling with his elderly grandparents for a medical visit. He claimed the delay caused them to miss their appointment and sought official review.

Green volunteers protesting tree felling near KBR Park alleged they were wrongly detained and mistreated by Banjara Hills police. The incident drew NHRC attention, leading to notices. Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while volunteers denied wrongdoing.

The Tella Sakamoto Foundation, USA, has announced a $100,000 grant for a Mining Engineering building at OUCE. The first instalment of Rs 40 lakh was released through the alumni association, with additional support from SCCL for infrastructure development and facilities.

JICA announced the launch of the AGC Asia Pacific India Innovation Hub at IIT-Hyderabad to strengthen Indo-Japan collaboration in digital transformation. The hub will promote AI research, internships, and industry–academia partnerships, fostering practical skill development and innovation in emerging technologies.