Hyderabad

The aftermath of the Sigachi Industries blast in Sangareddy continues to haunt victims and their families. Migrant worker Rajesh Kumar Chowdary, bedridden and unable to work, struggles to support his five daughters after the management stopped salary payments despite earlier promises

FLO Hyderabad hosted ‘Unscripted: Life, Legacy & Reinvention’, featuring Neena Gupta and Masaba Gupta in conversation with Seetha Reddy. The session explored resilience, individuality and personal growth, offering insights into their journeys and FLO Hyderabad’s 25-year celebrations.

Osmania University held its 188th Executive Council meeting with newly appointed members, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kumar Molugaram. The meeting focused on institutional growth, governance reforms and academic excellence, with participation from senior academicians and education officials.

Syndrela Das defeated Divyanshi Bhowmick 4-1 in the Under-19 final to complete a double at the UTT Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships. She earlier won the Under-17 title, continuing her impressive form in Hyderabad

Young Sporting FC defeated Secunderabad Blues Jr FC 2-0 in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship in Hyderabad, with goals from Md Arif and Abrar Majid in the first and second halves securing a comfortable win

HMWSSB Managing Director K Ashok Reddy said Hyderabad is unlikely to face water shortages this summer, with adequate supply levels except at Singur. The Water Board has ramped up tanker operations and alternative pumping arrangements to meet rising demand.

The TRSMA has urged the Telangana School Education Department to clarify that book counters in unaided private schools operating on a ‘no profit, no loss’ basis are permitted under existing government orders and court directions, seeking protection from enforcement action.

The CBI has arrested three individuals, including a former bank assistant manager, in connection with a Rs 1.60 crore cyber fraud case. The scam involved threatening a senior citizen with a fake digital arrest and coercing them into transferring money.

TGSRTC plans to introduce around 70 new electric buses in Hyderabad while phasing out ageing diesel vehicles. The corporation is also retrofitting existing buses and expanding charging infrastructure, aiming to reduce emissions and modernise public transport in the city.

Legendary Hyderabadi comedian Babban Khan, creator of the iconic one-man show Adrak Ke Panje, has passed away after a brief illness. Known for his socially relevant humour, he leaves behind a lasting cultural legacy spanning over three decades.

Chandrayangutta police arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly cheating people by posing as a digital payment facilitator. He collected cash from victims, showed fake transaction receipts, and fled. Police said he had duped at least four others using similar methods.

Kandi Ravi and Y Sameer Kumar have been elected as president and secretary of the Hyderabad Chess Centre at its general body meeting. The organisation also announced its new team of office-bearers, including vice presidents and executive committee members

Premia Academy achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in CBSE Class 10 examinations for the third consecutive year. All 36 students passed with an average of 82 per cent, with Shaik Ridha topping at 97.4 per cent.

Motorists are facing severe traffic congestion on the NH 44 stretch between Petlaburj and Bahadurpura due to damaged roads, encroachments and narrow carriageways. Peak-hour travel time has increased significantly, with authorities citing infrastructure constraints and ongoing repair requests.

Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dr M Ramesh invoked the PD Act against rowdy sheeter Thanugundla Bala Showreddy alias Badsha, accused in multiple murder cases between 2023 and 2025. Police said he continued criminal activities even after being released on bail.

Dr D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals, has been elected to the AIMBE College of Fellows, placing him among the top global medical and biological engineers. The honour recognises his contributions to medical innovation, research and clinical advancement.

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajashekhar Reddy met Medchal–Malkajgiri Collector Manu Chaudhary and discussed key development issues, including healthcare infrastructure, housing, land protection, encroachments and welfare schemes. The Collector assured that all requests would be examined and appropriate action taken.

Badruka School of Management (BSM) held its first convocation ceremony in 2026, recognising academic excellence and all-round performance. Top performers were felicitated, while dignitaries emphasised leadership, skills and global competitiveness as students graduated into professional careers.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to establish a green steel plant in Bayyaram and an EV battery hub in Hyderabad. He also proposed steel recycling units, robotics manufacturing parks, and a national skill development institute to boost industrial growth.

Fifty-one students graduated from Amazon’s data centre skilling programme in Hyderabad, designed to train professionals for cloud infrastructure roles. The AWS-backed initiative supports India’s growing demand for data centre talent amid rapid expansion of cloud and AI services.

ISRO chief V Narayanan said India plans to launch a G20 climate satellite by 2027, expand commercial missions, and aims for a human Moon mission by 2040, alongside progress in deep-sea exploration projects

A woman constable in Hyderabad allegedly attempted suicide after being pressured by her husband, also a constable, to undergo an abortion. She is undergoing treatment after consuming tablets at her residence in Yousufguda. Police are examining the case.

Hyderabad police launched ‘Operation Safe School’ deploying 5,000 personnel to curb tobacco sales near schools. Undercover operations led to action against pan shop owners selling nicotine products to minors under COTPA and JJ Act provisions.

Revanth Reddy’s presence at a breakfast meeting with NDA leaders in New Delhi, a day after the delimitation bill setback, triggered political speculation despite claims it was informal and focused on Hyderabad’s electric bus rollout