Hyderabad

PV Sindhu and the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the next round of the Singapore Open after winning their respective matches at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Sindhu won in straight games, while Satwik-Chirag staged a comeback victory

Hyderabad Runners Society has entered its 20th year with renewed focus on community fitness, public health and active lifestyles. Founded in 2007, the organisation marked the milestone with a special anniversary run and reaffirmed its commitment to expanding fitness initiatives across Hyderabad

The Lanka Premier League has announced marquee signings ahead of the Season 6 draft, with India all-rounder Vijay Shankar joining the tournament. Moeen Ali and Shakib Al Hasan are among the key retained players for the league beginning on July 17

Osmania University Arts College principal Prof C Kasim said the Rs 1,000 crore promised by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for university development has not been released yet. He urged the government not to delay implementation of the assured funding

The inaugural World Yogasana Championship 2026 was officially unveiled in New Delhi. Scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad from June 4 to 8, the event will feature athletes from over 60 nations as India pushes for global recognition of Yogasana as a competitive sport

A POCSO court in Hyderabad sentenced Chilkur Sandeep to 20 years’ imprisonment and fined him Rs 50,000 for sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2019. The court also awarded Rs 3 lakh compensation to the victim.

Mudunuri Rama Krishnam Raju and Penmatsa Krishna Chaitanya have been selected to represent India in the AVC Senior Asian Beach Volleyball Tour in Chinese Taipei from June 4 to 7. Both players have represented India internationally and won several medals

Unbeaten centuries by Mohd Afreedi Ahmed, Vikram Naik, Amgoth Srikanth and M Sai Pratheek were the standout performances in the HCA league cricket championship. Several teams registered high-scoring wins in the A and B-Division T20 league-cum-knock-out matches

Textbook prices for Telangana’s intermediate first-year students have risen by 14–38 percent despite syllabus cuts, with Physics seeing the steepest hike. While subjects like English, Chemistry, and Maths have become cheaper, Botany and Zoology remain unchanged.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged a Rs 1,000 crore land scam involving 179 acres in Shamshabad and demanded a SIT or CID probe. He accused officials of illegally converting government land into private property and sought strict action against those responsible

England spinner Linsey Smith climbed to a career-best second spot in the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings after a strong series against New Zealand. Sophie Devine returned to the batting top 10, while Hayley Matthews reclaimed the number one all-rounder ranking

Suryakumar Yadav triggered massive online speculation after posting a cryptic tweet about entering the “T60 Life”. The viral message has left cricket fans guessing about a possible major announcement, with discussions intensifying over his future plans and T20 leadership role

A Medchal court has granted three days’ police custody of Bandi Sai Bageerath, the prime suspect in a POCSO case registered at Petbasheerabad. Police sought custody for further investigation after discovering erased data on his mobile phone.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government had pushed Singareni Collieries into financial crisis through mismanagement and rising dues. He also questioned missing coal stocks, overdrafts, solar project decisions and the alleged misuse of Singareni funds for publicity activities

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said T-Works reflected K Chandrashekhar Rao’s vision of making Telangana a global innovation hub. He stated that the facility had empowered youth, supported startups and helped position Hyderabad at the forefront of technology and prototyping

The University of Hyderabad has opened applications for PG admissions 2026–27, offering 1,295 seats across various programmes. Most admissions will be based on CUET (PG) scores, while MTech courses will use GATE scores. Applications are open until June 8.

A remand prisoner accused in a mobile snatching case escaped from Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad on Monday night while undergoing treatment after allegedly swallowing iron nails in jail. Police and jail authorities have launched a search operation to trace him.

The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned the killing of senior advocate Khaja Moizuddin in Hyderabad and sought a swift investigation. The lawyer was allegedly run over by an SUV near Masab Tank, with police registering a murder case and probing the incident.

A Hyderabad-based surgeon successfully performed a remote robotic-assisted urological surgery from Tongji Hospital in China on a patient in Hyderabad. The landmark procedure, conducted over 3,900 km with real-time precision, highlights advances in tele-robotic surgery and cross-border medical collaboration.

The Telangana government and RTC are planning a 100-acre integrated bus terminal at Jeedimetla to ease traffic congestion in western Hyderabad. The project will include city and interstate terminals, EV charging facilities, and parking infrastructure under the PM e-Drive scheme.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announced plans to establish its Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad, expected to become operational in 2026. The facility will create hundreds of roles across technology, analytics and clinical operations, strengthening Telangana’s growing life sciences and innovation ecosystem

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to implement promises made to SC and ST communities under the Chevella Declaration. Addressing an LHPS protest, he alleged neglect of tribal welfare, forcible land acquisition and inadequate implementation of welfare schemes

The Regional Passport Office, Hyderabad, announced that Passport Seva services will remain closed on May 28 following the revised Eid-ul-Zuha holiday schedule. All appointments fixed for May 28 have been rescheduled to May 27, and applicants have been informed through official messages.

A local court in Hyderabad sentenced a 24-year-old man to five days’ imprisonment for allegedly misbehaving with a woman and creating a public nuisance in Malakpet. Police registered an e-petty case following the victim’s complaint, and the accused was shifted to Chanchalguda prison.