Hyderabad

BRS MLC Pochampally Srinivas Reddy announced a boycott of Friday’s revenue and housing review meeting, citing deliberate delays in clearing his development proposals. He alleged that ₹124.20 lakh in constituency funds remain unapproved, hampering public works and violating his rights.

Thirty-six passengers narrowly escaped after a Kaveri Travels bus caught fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district early Friday. The driver’s quick actions allowed all aboard to deboard before the vehicle was completely gutted; no casualties were reported

Former badminton player Jwala Gutta revealed that she donated nearly 60 litres of breast milk to government hospitals in Hyderabad and Chennai. Through her motherhood journey, she is raising awareness about donor milk and the urgent need for support for NICU babies

Posters targeting Bandi Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, appeared across Nizamabad on Friday, labeling him "absconding." The posters follow a POCSO case filed against him, sparking political backlash and public demands for equal legal action regardless of political status

Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Punjab Kings after allegedly using abusive language towards the fourth umpire

The IPL 2026 playoff race has intensified with eight teams still in contention for the top four spots. Crucial matches involving Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings could determine the final playoff standings

A 25-year-old newly married woman died after a speeding tipper lorry hit the scooter she was travelling on with her husband and two children in Hyderabad’s Chandrayangutta area. Police have launched an investigation and are examining CCTV footage to trace the driver

The mother of a minor girl in the POCSO case involving Union Minister of State Bandi Sanjay’s son, Bandi Bageerath, sought a fair investigation and alleged emotional abuse, intimidation, and pressure on the family after approaching the police in May 2026

The mother of the victim in the POCSO case registered against Bandi Sai Bageerath issued a statement giving more details of the case and an appeal. Here is the complete and unedited text of the statement issued to the media

Here are the fuel prices in Hyderabad after the oil companies announced an upward revision in the prices of petrol and diesel.

Oil companies increased petrol and diesel prices by around Rs 3 per litre from Friday, citing disruptions linked to the Iran-Israel conflict and Strait of Hormuz crisis, with fuel rates in Delhi witnessing a sharp rise

The Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH), along with Australian and Indian institutions, launched the India–Australia Smart Farm Network in Hyderabad.

An ACB court in Hyderabad has summoned BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao, senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar, and two others in connection with the Formula‑E race case.

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has urged the Chief Minister to instruct Ministers and officials to reduce vehicle usage in government departments and avoid large convoys.

The Telangana High Court vacation bench on Thursday admitted the anticipatory bail plea of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son, Sai Bageerath, accused in a POCSO case. Justice T. Madhavi Devi posted the matter to Friday after heated arguments between counsels.

The AIDSO staged a protest in Hyderabad demanding strict action over the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak. The students’ body sought a judicially supervised probe, full disclosure of findings, and reforms to ensure transparency and accountability in national-level examinations.

The National Fisheries Development Board, along with the Department of Fisheries and the Ministry of Cooperation, will host a national workshop on fisheries cooperatives in Hyderabad on May 15.

A TGSRTC bus lost control at the Rathifile bus stop in Hyderabad on Thursday, causing panic among commuters. One youth sustained serious leg injuries after being struck, and was rushed to Gandhi Hospital.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has unveiled sweeping reforms in the examination system effective from 2026‑27. Practical exams will now be held in both years for science subjects, internal assessments introduced in mathematics and humanities, and MEC students will get separate papers.

The Hyderabad district administration is preparing for the annual fish prasadam distribution to asthma patients at Nampally exhibition grounds on June 8. Minister Ponnam Prabhakar reviewed arrangements with officials and Bathini family members on Thursday.

The GHMC, IIT Kharagpur and AIIMS New Delhi have signed an MoU to launch advanced water quality monitoring in Hyderabad. The project, set to begin later this year, will establish a next-generation surveillance and early-warning system using AI and plasma spectroscopy to detect contaminants and strengthen water governance across Telangana.

Intermediate toppers in Telangana have largely opted for government institutions, with Nizam College emerging as the most preferred destination in the DOST 2026 first‑phase allotment.

Commerce has once again emerged as the most sought-after stream in Telangana’s undergraduate admissions, with over 23,000 students opting for it in the first phase of DOST 2026 seat allotments.

Girls secured nearly two‑thirds of seats in the first phase of Telangana’s Degree Online Services (DOST) 2026 allotment, with 16 of 20 faculty toppers being female. Out of 56,147 seats allotted, 36,302 went to girls, underscoring their dominance in higher education admissions this year.