Hyderabad

The Telangana Public Schools proposal promises better education and infrastructure, but its competitive model may deepen educational inequality and weaken neighbourhood schools

The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of reports about the unlawful arrest of environmentalists protesting tree cutting near KBR National Park in Hyderabad. Notices have been issued to the Telangana DGP and Hyderabad Collector, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.

The Telangana High Court allowed the withdrawal of an anticipatory bail petition filed by Bandi Sai Bageerath after his arrest in a POCSO case registered at Petbasheerabad police station.

Malkajgiri police have warned citizens against fraudulent websites and fake booking links offering IPL tickets for the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match on 22 May.

The Telangana government, led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, has urged citizens to stay indoors during peak noon hours following an IMD heatwave warning.

Telangana endured one of its hottest days this summer with temperatures crossing 46 degree Celsius in several districts. Dilawarpur in Nirmal recorded the highest at 46.5 degree Celsius, while other northern and eastern districts also faced extreme heatwave conditions.

A 69-year-old Kadapa man declared brain dead in Hyderabad has donated his liver and corneas under the Jeevandan initiative. His family’s consent helped save three lives, taking Telangana’s deceased organ donations to 79 in 2026 so far.

Hyderabad Police traced a woman feared kidnapped from an Attapur hospital after a night-long search. She was later found safe at her Chaderghat residence. Officials clarified the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding between her and friends, not an abduction.

Jubilee Hills Police arrested a domestic helper for allegedly aiding an Instagram-based sextortion racket targeting a minor girl. The accused reportedly shared victim details with the mastermind and extorted ₹9 lakh. Several arrests have been made as investigation continues.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to expedite industrial development at the upcoming Bharat Future City, including groundbreaking ceremonies, land allocation, and infrastructure projects. Plans include a 1,500-acre Data City, Global Capability Centres, Net Zero City standards, and connectivity through T-Fiber.

The ACB arrested a woman sub-inspector and a constable in Hyderabad for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe in an attempt to murder case. Officials recovered cash from a scooter at Bowenpally police station and produced them before court.

Haryana's Vihaan Jain shot an even-par 72 at the Coimbatore Golf Club to open up a three-stroke lead over Prince Bainsla on day two of the IGU Southern India Junior Boys Golf Championship, while Chaitanya Pandey and Drona Singh Dhull extended dominant leads in Categories B and C.

Indian Haj pilgrims in Makkah are struggling to access food that matches their regional preferences due to a ban on self-cooking, scattered eateries, and limited options near accommodations. Social workers are helping by listing ethnic restaurants, with Hyderabadi cuisine seeing the highest demand.

CEO Arvind Kumar Dwivedi honored local medal-winning athletes from the Hyderabad District Open Ice Figure Skating Championship, reaffirming the board's commitment to youth sports alongside Arjuna Awardee coach Anup Kumar Yama

The Telangana government has enhanced the upper age limit for recruitment to uniformed services posts by five years for one year. The relaxation applies to police, fire, prisons, excise, transport and forest departments, providing relief to unemployed youth preparing for recruitment examinations

Chemists and druggists across Telangana joined a nationwide strike against online pharmacies, alleging unfair practices and lack of regulation. While standalone medical shops shut down, hospital-attached pharmacies, Jan Aushadhi Kendras, and large chains like Apollo and MedPlus continued operations.

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla reviewed higher education reforms in Telangana and called for stronger academic standards, research, innovation, and employability outcomes. He announced an upcoming detailed review meeting with Vice-Chancellors to address institutional, academic, and infrastructure-related challenges.

The Telangana Gazetted Junior Lecturers Association has urged the State government to announce a transfer schedule for junior lecturers and staff of government junior colleges. Despite the lifting of the ban on transfers, the Intermediate Education Department has not issued a schedule.

Banjara Hills police arrested a Mallepally resident for allegedly using a fake vehicle registration number to evade traffic challans. The fraud led to fines being wrongly issued to another vehicle owner in Rajendranagar. Investigation is underway to trace the original registration.

The Telangana High Court has directed civic and traffic authorities to intensify action against illegal parking and pavement encroachments in Hyderabad after citizens raised concerns over shrinking road space, blocked footpaths, worsening traffic congestion, and increased risks for pedestrians and emergency vehicles.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 8.705 kilograms of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 3.05 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The contraband was concealed in bottles and food containers. Both accused were arrested under the NDPS Act

Southwest Airlines has opened a Global Innovation Center in Hyderabad to strengthen its global business and technology operations. The facility will focus on AI, analytics, engineering, and digital platforms, supporting the airline’s long-term growth and operational efficiency through its India subsidiary.

Hyderabad Police arrested 66 suspects and seized hundreds of ghost SIM cards during ‘Operation Octopus 3.0’, a nationwide crackdown on cybercrime networks allegedly involved in sextortion, impersonation, and digital arrest scams linked to fraud worth over Rs 101 crore.

Jr. NTR pointed out that the names of his birds reflect his immense love for Japan