Hyderabad

Cyber fraudsters allegedly duped cattle traders in Hyderabad by displaying fake payment app screenshots during livestock purchases. Police said traders in Kanchanbagh and Rajendranagar lost over Rs 1 lakh and urged sellers to verify bank credits before handing over animals ahead of Eid al-Adha.

Vikarabad police arrested a 46-year-old man for allegedly using a fake vehicle registration number on his motorcycle to avoid traffic challans. The fraud came to light after the actual vehicle owner received repeated penalties, prompting a police investigation using surveillance footage.

Two senior underground CPI (Maoist) leaders, Pasunoori Narahari alias Vishwanath and Medara Danamma alias Latha, surrendered before Telangana police on Tuesday. Telangana DGP CV Anand handed over reward amounts to the leaders, who had been associated with the Maoist movement for decades

An ICMR-led clinical trial involving Hyderabad institutions found Ayurvedic formulations therapeutically equivalent to conventional iron-folic acid supplements in treating anaemia. Researchers said the traditional alternatives may offer safer treatment options with fewer gastrointestinal side effects for patients struggling with synthetic supplements.

The Lodh Kshatriya Graduate Association and Lodh Kshatriya Seva Sangh felicitated students who excelled in SSC, Intermediate, graduation and postgraduation examinations at an event in Dhoolpet. Community leaders encouraged students to pursue higher education with discipline and dedication.

Oota has launched its new restaurant in Hyderabad’s Hitec City, offering a menu inspired by Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Nizami cuisines. Operated by Total Environment Hospitality, the restaurant features regional classics, traditional desserts and locally inspired cocktails.

BluJ Aerospace has unveiled Gen #2, a commercial-grade VTOL aircraft developed on its VANTIS platform after four years of R&D. Designed for heavy-payload logistics, the aircraft strengthens the company’s ambitions in cargo, infrastructure, defence and future passenger mobility markets.

TG POLYCET 2026 admission counselling will begin on Wednesday with 33,140 diploma seats available across government and private polytechnics in Telangana. The State has also introduced 10 new diploma programmes, including robotics, semiconductor technology and aircraft maintenance, with 2,220 additional seats.

With AI-driven automation causing layoffs in IT and fintech, institutions are offering skilling programmes. IIIT-Hyderabad launched a PG certificate in AI/ML, IIT Guwahati introduced an MTech in Robotics and AI, and NIIT rolled out six GenAI programmes for diverse learners

Zaheerabad farmers in Telangana showcase remarkable crop diversity, cultivating over 130 varieties including fruits, vegetables, pulses, oilseeds, flowers, and agro-forestry plants. Despite successes like GI-tagged colocasia and famed guava, they seek stronger government support for seeds, marketing, and storage to sustain innovation

Thieves damaged an SBI ATM in Mahabubnagar’s Telangana Chowrastha and fled with the cash box. CCTV cameras were destroyed before the theft. Police suspect a gang linked to a recent Shadnagar case, sparking public concern over district law and order

Hyderabad’s cafes embrace Karnataka’s iconic benne dosa, known for its buttery richness and crisp edges. Popular spots like Rameshwaram Cafe, Venna, Kanchi Cafe, and Nani’s Veg serve this comfort dish with chutneys and filter coffee, blending tradition with modern dining

India began their SAFF Women’s Football Championship campaign with a commanding 11-0 victory over Maldives in Margao. Aveka Singh starred with four goals and two assists as the hosts dominated throughout to make a strong statement in the tournament opener

India enjoyed a successful day at the U23 Asian Championships in Vietnam, with Mansi Lather, Kajal and Sumit winning gold medals. The Indian contingent also secured two silver and three bronze medals in an impressive overall performance at the continental event

M Suhas Preetham and D Varshith won four gold medals each in the men’s section, while Vritti Agarwal and Sri Nithya Sai claimed three golds each in the women’s section at the Telangana Inter-District Swimming Championship in Hyderabad

Several teams, including Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Karnataka, entered the knockout stage of the 76th Junior National Basketball Championship in Puducherry. Haryana upset Karnataka in the men’s section, while Karnataka women defeated defending champions Tamil Nadu in a key clash

Ranga Reddy District Basketball Association will conduct selection trials for under-16 boys and girls on May 30 at Sanathnagar Playground in Hyderabad. Selected players will represent the district in the 11th Youth Inter-District Basketball Championship in June

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy held discussions with Karnataka Minister NS Boseraju on the proposed barrage across River Krishna and water utilisation issues. Both States discussed measures to safeguard mutual interests and address irrigation and drinking water requirements

AIMIM MLA Mohd Majid Hussain and advocate Moizuddin’s son met top police officials seeking a fair probe into the murder case. Police suspect a planned killing involving hired assassins and have launched searches across multiple cities for the accused

The Telangana government has secured a refinancing facility of up to Rs 13,600 crore from IRFC for the Hyderabad Metro Rail project. The move is expected to reduce finance costs, improve financial stability and support future expansion of the metro network

BRS leader T Harish Rao urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to reduce VAT on petrol and diesel, alleging that rising fuel prices were burdening people. He claimed the Telangana government was earning higher revenues through increased fuel taxes while people struggled with inflation

A software engineer was arrested by Abid Road police for allegedly attacking a home guard during vehicle checking at the General Post Office crossroads in Hyderabad. Police said the accused picked up an argument before allegedly assaulting the home guard.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the Congress government, alleging it was functioning reactively under pressure from BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao. He claimed the government acted only after BRS protests and accused it of lacking administrative seriousness and proactive governance

Tension prevailed at Koheda village in Rangareddy district after farmers opposed the government’s attempt to acquire land for a fruit market and government offices. Farmers prevented officials from entering the fields and demanded fair compensation while questioning cancellation of earlier land allotments