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A late-night fire broke out in a private AC sleeper bus at KPHB, Hyderabad, sparking panic among passengers. Thanks to the quick response of the bus crew, all 20 passengers were evacuated safely before the flames consumed the vehicle.
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Vedakumar Manikonda, a noted heritage conservationist from Hyderabad, has been elected to the National Executive Committee of INTACH for a three-year term. Already a member of the Governing Council, his inclusion in the Executive Committee strengthens South India’s representation in national heritage initiatives.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao distributed laptops to seven underprivileged girl students in Hyderabad under an initiative by the Touch A Life Foundation. The programme, held at his residence, aimed to promote digital access and self-reliance among marginalised communities.
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The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) will conduct a public hearing on May 28 regarding the licence application of the newly formed Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company Limited (TGRPDCL). Citizens can submit objections or suggestions by May 18.
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The Telangana Asthitva Vedika, chaired by V Prakash, has called for collective action to preserve the state’s cultural and historical identity. Warning that rapid modernisation threatens Telangana’s distinct character, the Forum announced its inaugural meeting on April 19 at Ravindra Bharathi.
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A new book titled Compendium on Civil Aviation Regulations in India, authored by Prof. V Balakista Reddy, Chairman of the Telangana Council of Higher Education, was launched in Hyderabad by IT Minister D Sridhar Babu during the 74th annual meet of the Aeronautical Society of India.
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Four vigilant citizens in Hyderabad prevented a sexual assault on a nine-year-old girl in Jubilee Hills by swiftly intervening and alerting the police. The accused from Yousufguda, allegedly lured the child with ice cream before attempting to harass her.
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A woman undertrial prisoner who escaped from police custody during a hospital visit was re-arrested in Hyderabad after travelling to Vijayawada and Bhimavaram, with police tracking her movements using technical evidence before nabbing her in Gachibowli
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CCOB Sub-junior FC and OK Sporting played out a thrilling 4-4 draw in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship, with Nikesh scoring a hat-trick for CCOB in a high-scoring contest at Gymkhana Ground
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Bhavani Nagar police arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly killing another youth following an argument at a pan shop in Talabkatta. The victim suffered internal injuries and later died during treatment. Police are continuing the investigation.
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Excitement grips Hyderabad as CSK face SRH, with MS Dhoni’s presence drawing huge fan interest. While CSK aim to continue their winning run, Sunrisers look to build on their recent victory in what promises to be a high-energy contest
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SRH head coach Daniel Vettori expressed confidence in the team’s batting depth ahead of the CSK clash, praised debutant bowlers for their fearless performance, and confirmed Pat Cummins will join the squad before the Rajasthan Royals match
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Gujarat Titans have signed South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for injured Tom Banton for IPL 2026, with the 24-year-old set to make his debut in the tournament after a strong international start
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Malkajgiri She Teams nabbed 88 persons during a special drive against harassment of women. Acting on 106 complaints, police registered cases, counselled offenders and addressed serious incidents including stalking, molestation and blackmail, reinforcing measures to ensure women’s safety.
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The Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force in Secunderabad arrested the accused for allegedly stealing silver ornaments worth Rs 30,000 from a passenger aboard the Godavari Express
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Narayanguda police arrested two persons for cheating ATM users by posing as helpers and showing fake UPI confirmations, with the accused confessing to multiple similar offences across Hyderabad following CCTV-based identification
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Commencing this year, the School Education department will be sending a copy of internet marks memo directly to the student's registered WhatsApp mobile number. This facility will be available to students who have earlier downloaded their SSC Public Examinations hall ticket via the MeeSeva Telangana Chatbot - 8096958096
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Chaderghat police arrested a man for using a tampered number plate on his two-wheeler, after a complaint from a vehicle owner who received wrongful traffic challans linked to the fake registration number
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Ranveer Mitroo clinched the IGU Telangana Amateur Golf Championship with a bogey-free final round of 63, finishing at 13-under 267 for a three-shot win over Gulfam Hussain to secure his maiden amateur title
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West Bengal defeated top-seeded Tamil Nadu 3-1 in the Under-19 girls’ team final at the UTT Inter-State National Table Tennis Championships, delivering a disciplined performance to secure the title after a closely contested match
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Karnataka won the U13 ASMITA National Football League title, defeating hosts Punjab 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final, completing a strong campaign that included wins over Rajasthan, Assam and Mizoram
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Amazon.in has launched an AI Store to help customers discover and shop for AI-powered consumer electronics. The store features a wide range of products across categories, as search trends show strong year-on-year growth in demand for AI-enabled devices
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The NRAI has announced year-long plans to mark its 75th anniversary, including introducing 7.5 lakh students to shooting and honouring top athletes, while highlighting India’s strong Olympic record in the sport
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Shubhankar Sharma won the inaugural Boulders Classic in Hyderabad with a record 25-under 263, securing his seventh DP World PGTI title. He dominated the field, finishing eight shots ahead and ending a long wait for a professional victory
