Hyderabad

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE ) will release the TG CPGET 2026 notification on May 15, with computer-based entrance tests scheduled for July. Registrations run from May 15 to June 10, with late fee options until mid-June.

India Meteorological Department has issued a red warning for Telangana as temperatures are expected to exceed 44°C in several districts. The heatwave is likely to intensify across the state, with officials warning of very high health risks and urging precautions.

Kukatpally Police arrested a suspended sub-inspector after a woman constable accused him of cheating and sexually exploiting her on the pretext of marriage. The accused was traced after allegedly avoiding investigators and was later produced before a local court.

KIMS Sunshine Hospitals successfully performed a complex jaw reconstruction surgery on a five-year-old boy from Siddipet suffering from a rare jaw fusion condition. The procedure restored mouth opening, improved jaw function and is expected to support normal facial growth in future.

Bharat Rashtra Samithi Vidyarthi and Student Islamic Organisation staged separate protests in Hyderabad against the alleged NEET paper leak. The student groups demanded a transparent Supreme Court-monitored investigation and criticised the Centre and NTA over alleged examination irregularities.

Uber is planning to expand its Hyderabad Centre of Excellence and is exploring a corporate office in Bharat Future City following a meeting between CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who also proposed multi-level parking projects with EV charging facilities

A mega job mela will be held in Hyderabad on May 14 at Khaja Mansion Function Hall, Masab Tank–Banjara Hills Road. Companies from sectors including IT, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and banking will conduct preliminary interviews for candidates with qualifications starting from SSC level.

A five-year-old girl died after allegedly getting trapped in a grill-fitted lift at a women’s hostel in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli area. The child, identified as Bistu Saif, was staying with her grandparents, who worked as security guards at the hostel premises

Senior BRS leaders accused the BJP and Congress of attempting to dilute the POCSO case against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son and demanded his immediate arrest. They also alleged political collusion and selective policing by the Telangana government and police authorities

Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, failed to appear before police for questioning in a POCSO case registered at Pet-Basheerabad Police Station. Investigators have intensified the probe as his anticipatory bail plea is expected to come up for hearing

Ashwini Vaishnaw said proposed bullet train corridors could connect Hyderabad with Bengaluru in just over two hours and Chennai in under three hours. The Centre plans major investments in high-speed rail infrastructure, with land acquisition expected to begin shortly.

Department of Biotechnology has extended the application deadline for the DBT-Research Associateship 2025–26 to May 27. The postdoctoral fellowship supports advanced research in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and offers stipends, HRA and contingency grants to selected researchers.

Healthy ageing is increasingly linked to lifestyle choices rather than genetics alone. Experts highlight quality sleep, regular physical activity, balanced nutrition and stress management as key habits that may improve overall well-being and support longer, healthier lives.

Amazon India said Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have emerged among the fastest-growing markets for Amazon Bazaar, driven by strong demand in fashion, home and electronic accessories categories. Hyderabad led customer growth, while tier-2 and tier-3 cities showed rising online shopping adoption.

A 16-year-old Intermediate student from Nalgonda district died by suicide in a private college hostel in Madhapur, Hyderabad. The teenager had come to the city for betterment examinations. Police suspect academic stress may have contributed to the incident and are investigating the case.

Mahindra University has opened admissions for its 2026–27 undergraduate programmes and launched the RISE Scholars Programme for BTech students. The university also introduced a new BBA in Infrastructure Management to cater to India’s rapidly expanding infrastructure and development sector.

Tension prevailed outside Pet-Basheerabad police station after IFTU-led women’s organisations protested demanding arrest of Bandi Bageerath in a sexual assault case. Protesters also sought action against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, prompting police to detain several participants.

Creative hobbies like candle-making, crochet and handmade flowers are evolving into small businesses for young creators in Hyderabad. With rising demand for personalised products, hobbyists are building brands, participating in pop-ups and turning passions into full-time entrepreneurial ventures.

BRSV activists staged a protest at Lok Bhavan over the NEET-UG paper leak, demanding strict action and resignations of key officials. They blamed the Centre and NTA for repeated failures and sought fresh exam dates without disruption.

Volunteers of Save KBR Park were detained by Banjara Hills police after protesting tree felling near Indo-American Cancer facility. The group alleged early morning detention during a peaceful protest, prompting demands for disclosure of detainees’ status and legal access.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education clarified that students and parents need only submit a simple anti-drug declaration during admissions, not a notarised affidavit. The move follows confusion over the 2026–27 admission guidelines and aims to ease the process.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the BJP of double standards in the POCSO case involving Bandi Sanjay’s son. He also criticised the Telangana Congress government, citing rising crimes against women and cybercrime in the state.

Posters declaring POCSO accused Bandi Sai Bageerath as “missing” appeared across Hyderabad, prompting swift removal by municipal staff. The campaign came amid police claims of absconding and a High Court anticipatory bail plea filed by the accused.

TG EAPCET 2026 results are likely to be declared around May 26. JNTU–Hyderabad has released preliminary keys and response sheets, with objection windows open for engineering and A&P streams. Final results will be announced after expert committee review.