Hyderabad

Hyderabad’s café culture is expanding with a wave of new openings offering unique concepts, curated menus, and immersive spaces. From boba tea spots to art-inspired dining, these cafés are redefining how the city experiences coffee and casual hangouts.

A Central Reserve Police Force head constable, Surinder Singh from Hyderabad, died after collapsing at a Shopian camp in Jammu and Kashmir. He was declared dead on arrival at hospital

Unseasonal rains and strong winds in Mancherial district disrupted life, killing four farmers when a shed collapsed and injuring six others, while damaging paddy at procurement centres, cutting power lines, blocking roads, and causing widespread agricultural and transport losses

KT Rama Rao accused the Congress-led Telangana government of negligence after farmers died at procurement centres amid heavy rains in Mancherial, demanding compensation and faster crop procurement as harvested produce remains uncollected in unsafe conditions

HCA’s annual league begins May 12. The Apex Council has introduced a POSH committee, revamped academy programs, and a dedicated grievance system, reinforcing transparency, corruption-free cricket, and the development of elite cricketers across Hyderabad

The Telangana High Court has stayed a 2008 order of the now-defunct BIFR that restrained the State from reacquiring 891 acres of land allotted to IDPL at Balanagar, Hyderabad. The Court held that the order violated principles of natural justice and noted that the land had already been resumed by the government in 2008.

Accidents on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road are largely caused by drowsiness, reckless driving, overspeeding, and tyre bursts. Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has directed officials to prioritise road safety, improve emergency response, and enhance awareness among motorists.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested 56 people in April across multiple states for cybercrime offences, seized mobile phones and chequebooks, and shut down 184 social media profiles running 801 illegal gaming and betting ads.

The Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, and the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) held their second regulatory forum in Hyderabad, focusing on knowledge-sharing, advanced GMP practices, and collaborative inspection approaches to strengthen public health standards.

Hyderabad police have intensified vigil ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, holding meetings with gau rakshak groups and cattle traders to prevent clashes. Check-posts and patrol teams have been deployed across commissionerates to monitor cattle transportation and enforce laws.

Students at the University of Hyderabad staged a relay hunger strike demanding justice for a Dalit student, Anuj, who was allegedly subjected to casteist slurs and violence.

The TG EAPCET 2026 examination for the Agriculture and Pharmacy stream concluded on Tuesday with over 93 per cent attendance. The preliminary answer key and response sheets will be released on May 11, while engineering exams are scheduled from May 9 to 11

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has kept the 2026-27 admission schedule in abeyance a day after announcing it. The board said revised instructions would be issued shortly as the earlier circular was withheld due to proposed reforms in the admission process

Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre will host the Magadh Festival from May 1 to 10, 2025 featuring chef Rachna Prasad’s curated Bihari menu, showcasing authentic regional dishes, traditional beverages and desserts in a rotating culinary experience

The last date for submitting online applications for TG PECET 2026 has been extended till May 15. The entrance test is conducted for admissions into BPEd and DPEd courses offered by universities and affiliated colleges across Telangana for the 2026-27 academic year

A mega job fair will be held on May 9 at Red Rose Palace, Nampally, Hyderabad, offering opportunities across multiple sectors including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, IT, education, and banking. Candidates with SSC qualification and above can attend the fair.

Order of Merit leader Anshul Mishra and Deepak Yadav shared the lead after the opening round of the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. Mishra finished strongly with late birdies, while Yadav produced a steady bogey-free round of two-under 70

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings will aim to bounce back from recent defeats when they face off in a crucial IPL clash. With the play-off race intensifying, both teams will look to regain momentum through strong performances in batting and bowling

Indian skeet shooters failed to qualify for the finals in both men’s and women’s events at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Olympians Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Raiza Dhillon emerged as the top Indian performers in the qualification rounds

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka demanded national project status for the Dr BR Ambedkar Pranahita-Chevella project ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Telangana visit. He also urged farmers to adopt crop diversification to improve farm incomes and promote nutritious food production

A moving car caught fire near the Hyderabad High Court after smoke was seen coming from its engine. The driver escaped safely before flames spread. Fire officials quickly doused the blaze, which is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit.

Hyderabad police arrested five more people in the “rich kids trap” case involving fake social media profiles, alleged sexual assault, and blackmail. The network reportedly targeted young women and extorted money, with investigations revealing around 10 suspects so far.

MANUU has announced new academic programmes, including MSc Industrial Chemistry, MSc Bioinformatics, and MA Film Making for 2026–27. The university is also offering new diploma and certificate courses and has opened admissions for 127 programmes across India.

The Telangana Prohibition and Excise Task Force arrested a man in Madhapur and seized 350 grams of ganja. The accused allegedly purchased and sold the drug locally. He was taken into custody and handed over to police for further investigation.