Hyderabad

Polytechnic and degree students in Telangana will soon earn while studying as the Education department plans MoUs with over 100 companies to offer paid internships and apprenticeships, improving industry exposure and job opportunities after course completion

A 23-year-old software professional injured in a fire at a Gachibowli residential complex succumbed to his injuries. The incident left 17 persons injured and several bikes gutted, with victims admitted to hospitals for treatment.

Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad organised ‘Hands-on-Heart’ CPR and First Aid awareness sessions, engaging over 620 students and staff from 16 institutions. The programme focussed on practical training on mannequins to teach hand placement, compression depth, and rescue breathing.

India has been selected by FIFA for the Women’s Development Programme focused on commercial strategy for 2026. The initiative will help strengthen women’s football by supporting clubs, improving sponsorship opportunities, and preparing for upcoming licensing requirements

DRDO showcased advanced indigenous counter-drone technologies at the ‘Samrakshak’ exhibition in Hyderabad. The event brought together defence labs, officials and industry partners to discuss futuristic threat solutions and highlighted efforts towards developing next-generation warfare systems.

India have been drawn with Bangladesh and Maldives in Group B of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 to be held in Goa. The tournament will run from May 25 to June 6, with top teams advancing to semi-finals

Skykings FC defeated Dilsukhnagar FC 4-1 in the TFA C-Division football league in Hyderabad. Kaigou, Rosangzel and Ruattuanga scored for the winners, while Anthony Kapil netted the lone goal for Dilsukhnagar FC

T Harshith and Khadeeja Fatima won the Under-15 boys and girls titles in the Telangana State-ranking chess tournament. Several young players secured top positions across different age categories in the event held in Hyderabad

The GHMC has initiated a rehabilitation programme targeting beggars across 30 circles in Hyderabad. The special drive, conducted at railway stations, bus stations, junctions and temple areas, identified 107 individuals.

TG EAPCET 2026 has attracted applicants across age groups, including a 65-year-old candidate. With no upper age limit, older aspirants are seeking engineering and pharmacy admissions, primarily to gain qualifications required for licences and regulatory compliance

The Telangana government has promoted six senior IPS officers, including Swati Lakra and VC Sajjanar, to the rank of Director General of Police. The officers will, however, continue in their current postings despite the elevation.

A 65-year-old overhead water tank in Hyderabad’s SR Nagar was demolished after experts declared it structurally unsafe and a potential hazard during heavy rains. The HYDRAA team carried out the demolition with support from HMWSSB.

Godrej Enterprises Group has introduced ‘Godrej Promise’, offering a five-year comprehensive warranty across its appliances portfolio. The scheme, extended to multiple products, includes key services and aims to provide transparent and cost-effective after-sales support for consumers

Doctors at Ankura Hospital in Hyderabad successfully treated an 8-year-old boy with a rare combination of genetic conditions causing severe intestinal complications. A targeted treatment approach led to significant recovery without further surgery, highlighting the role of precision medicine.

Telangana has shifted admissions for five-year integrated UG–PG programmes to the DOST portal, replacing CPGET. Around 370 seats are available across state universities in courses like MSc and MBA. Eligible Intermediate students can now apply online.

The Excise Department seized 25.5 kg of ganja from three persons transporting it from Odisha to Bengaluru via train. The contraband, valued at Rs 12.50 lakh, was intercepted at Vikarabad. Efforts are on to nab the supplier

RTC employees’ strike in Telangana is set to intensify as the Joint Action Committee calls for a statewide Maha Dharna. Union leaders accuse the government of inaction, while the agitation continues until their key demands are addressed.

The indefinite TGSRTC strike disrupted public transport across Telangana, halting most bus services and affecting nearly 60 lakh commuters. Limited hired services failed to meet demand, while the government initiated talks and temporary measures to manage the crisis.

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud extended BRS support to RTC employees on strike and urged the government to hold immediate talks. He highlighted their role in the Telangana movement and called for early resolution of their demands

Former Minister G Jagadish Reddy said the High Court verdict on the Ghose Commission report vindicated the BRS stand on the Kaleshwaram project. He urged the government to resume operations and address public and employee concerns

BRS leader T Harish Rao welcomed the High Court verdict on the Ghose Commission report and demanded urgent repairs to Medigadda barrage. He criticised the Congress government over irrigation delays, farmer distress and pending dues of RTC employees

Former BRS MP B Vinod Kumar welcomed the High Court direction on the Kaleshwaram report and urged the Telangana government to stop vendetta politics. He called for urgent repairs to Medigadda barrage, warning of water scarcity risks

BRS leaders welcomed the Telangana High Court verdict restraining action on the Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. They termed it a win for natural justice and demanded that the government expedite pending repair works for farmers

NCB Hyderabad seized 69 kg of Alprazolam and arrested three people during a raid on an illegal drug manufacturing unit in Moula Ali. Officials also recovered chemicals used for Ephedrine production, with contraband valued at Rs 17.40 crore.