Hyderabad

Rising temperatures and fluctuating weather in Hyderabad are increasing cases of heatstroke and diarrhoeal diseases. Doctors warn vulnerable groups to stay hydrated, avoid contaminated food, and take precautions, as hospitals report a growing number of summer-related illnesses.

BRS MLA Sudheer Reddy staged a unique protest in the Assembly by wearing a mosquito-net outfit to highlight Hyderabad’s mosquito problem. He criticised the government’s inaction and demanded large-scale fogging to prevent rising cases of dengue and malaria.

Cyberabad Police arrested 19 people linked to 12 trading fraud cases across India. A major Rs 2.93 crore scam was uncovered, and courts issued 884 refund orders in 125 cases, helping recover over Rs 4.35 crore.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar urged Rahul Gandhi to intervene against Telangana’s proposed Hate Speech Bill, alleging it threatens free speech and dissent. He called the Bill draconian and warned of misuse, citing constitutional and legal concerns.

The 49th Higher Air Command Course concluded at Secunderabad’s College of Air Warfare, training senior officers from all three services. Air Marshal Manish Khanna reviewed the event, where top performers were honoured for excellence in academics, research, and overall performance.

Telangana’s rural and urban local bodies are facing a severe funding crisis with over Rs 5,000 crore in pending dues, including Central grants and State matching funds, triggering a prolonged cash crunch and delaying civic infrastructure and development works.

The National Medical Commission has warned Indian students against enrolling in certain medical universities in Uzbekistan, citing declining academic standards, alleged malpractices and violations of regulatory norms that could render graduates ineligible to practise medicine in India.

The Veer Hanuman Jayanthi procession began from Ram Mandir in Gowliguda on Thursday, with several tributary processions joining along the 13-kilometre route. Around 3,000 police personnel were deployed to ensure security during the religious procession.

Deep earth excavation works for flyovers and underpasses around Hyderabad’s KBR Park have caused severe traffic congestion. Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan directed GHMC officials to deploy additional manpower and machinery and prepare an action plan to speed up the project.

The CPI(M) State unit criticised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for remarks against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, recalling his earlier reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “big brother” and questioning Telangana’s development claims compared to Kerala.

A 22-year-old salesman was critically injured after a five-member gang attacked him with knives in Mailardevpally, Hyderabad, while he was returning from work, with police registering a case and launching an investigation.

Three youths were killed and nine devotees injured after a speeding lorry hit a motorcycle and later an autorickshaw in Dharmapuri, triggering a double collision and prompting a police investigation into the incident.

A pregnant woman and her two daughters were found dead in a swimming pool in Hanamkonda, with family members alleging foul play and raising suspicions over the husband’s role, prompting calls for a detailed investigation.

Five individuals were arrested by Thurkapally police for possessing ganja packets in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district. Acting on a tip-off, SHO Mohammed Taqiuddin led a raid near Madhapur village where the accused were caught smoking ganja.

Both sides settled for a point in a closely contested encounter

Ten officials from the erstwhile Badangpet Municipal Corporation, now serving in various wings of GHMC and related departments, were suspended following a vigilance enquiry into alleged large-scale financial irregularities. The enquiry found procedural violations and suspected misappropriation of funds in engineering, sanitation, and event-related works.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) has urged taxpayers within its limits to pay property tax in advance for the financial year 2026-27 under its early-bird scheme.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education Chairman Prof. V Balakista Reddy has encouraged students to apply for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), which offers structured industry exposure and skill development opportunities.

While praising the Telangana government’s decision to ban paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide with no antidote, doctors emphasised that its success depends on strict enforcement, monitoring of supply chains, prevention of illegal sales, and awareness among farmers and local authorities.

The Telangana High Court Division Bench comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar heard a State appeal over 383 acres of land in Maheswaram, Ranga Reddy district. The State argued the land is forest property classified as “Poramboke Kancha” and “Mahasura Jungle”.

Family members of police constable Kambala Shankar, declared brain dead after an accident, donated his organs under the Jeevandan scheme, helping three patients, as Telangana recorded its 50th organ donation of 2026.

The Economic Offences Wing police station in Malkajgiri has begun operations from Neredmet, handling major financial fraud cases above specified limits, with DCP Road Safety K Manohar supervising its functioning under the city police commissioner’s direction

Kolkata Knight Riders will look to address bowling concerns, especially spin struggles, as they face Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both teams enter the match with vulnerabilities, making the contest crucial for momentum in the early phase of the IPL season

QR code-based payments have been introduced at 19 toll plazas on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road, enabling digital transactions alongside FASTag, as part of the Centre’s push for cashless toll collection and improved traffic flow.