Hyderabad

Hundreds of parents protested at Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, demanding rollback of fee hike and a fee freeze. They alleged decline in standards, lack of transparency, and threatened to withhold fees until management addressed their concerns

Candescent has launched a new technology centre in Hyderabad, expanding its presence in India. The facility will support growth across engineering and product teams, with Hyderabad engineers playing a key role in platform development and long-term strategy

Hussain Sagar lake is emitting a strong foul odour as rising summer temperatures trigger heavy algal bloom. BPPA has intensified bioremediation using microbial solutions and plans additional measures, including speed boats, while restoration equipment remains unused pending operations begin soon.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will miss the Uber Cup Finals 2026 in Denmark due to injury. Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam have been named as replacements for the Indian team for the tournament

Cyberabad reported 829 road accidents between January and March, resulting in 122 deaths and 624 injuries. Motorcyclists and pedestrians were the most affected groups, accounting for a majority of fatalities, according to traffic police data across both major zones.

Delhi Capitals spinner Vipraj Nigam said his domestic and India A experience helped improve his game ahead of the IPL season. He expressed confidence in tackling Virat Kohli and highlighted strong team support despite recent losses

A bomb threat call triggered panic at Uppal Metro Station in Hyderabad on Friday. Security teams conducted thorough checks before confirming it as a hoax. Police have launched an investigation to identify the person behind the fake alert

A year after the Bhu Bharati Act rollout, land disputes in Telangana remain unresolved, with rising rejections and administrative confusion. Farmers continue to face difficulties due to unclear rules, lack of legal support systems and discrepancies in land records

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to procure 30 LMT of boiled rice from Telangana and release pending dues of Rs 1,468.94 crore. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi gave in-principle approval, while discussions also covered Fortified Rice Kernel distribution.

Tension prevailed in Medipally village of Rangareddy after BRS leaders were arrested for violating prohibitory orders ahead of a proposed debate on pharma land issues. Police intervened amid clashes between BRS and Congress leaders and deployed forces in the area.

Electricity artisans called off their strike after discussions with Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka at Praja Bhavan. The government assured resolution of their issues through dialogue with TRANSCO officials, citing summer demand and the need for uninterrupted power supply.

Telangana government employees staged lunch-hour demonstrations across Hyderabad and district offices on Friday, demanding implementation of the Second Pay Revision Commission, release of pending pension dues worth ₹13,000 crore and rollout of the Old Pension Scheme.

Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy said legal opinion has been sought on a request to take action against BJP MP Tejaswi Surya over his remarks comparing Telangana’s formation with Pakistan’s separation from India. The issue was raised after a minister’s complaint.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government for failing to fully disburse the promised Rs 1 crore compensation to families of Sigachi industrial fire victims. He alleged discrepancies in payments and demanded immediate release of pending amounts.

A Telangana SEEEPC survey revealed about 89,000 children are engaged in daily wage work, highlighting severe economic inequality across caste groups. The study by the Telangana government shows higher incidence among SC and ST communities

The Shastripuram Road Over Bridge was inaugurated in Hyderabad on Friday, easing traffic towards NH-44, PVNR Expressway and RGIA. The four-lane structure is expected to significantly reduce travel time for around one lakh daily commuters across surrounding localities.

A 62-year-old retired school principal died in a fire accident at her Begumpet residence while performing daily prayers. Police said her saree caught fire while lighting a lamp, and she succumbed to severe burn injuries at the spot.

Customs officials at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport seized around 3 kg of hydroponic marijuana from a woman arriving from Bangkok. The passenger was detained, and investigations are underway to trace the source and possible international links.

A 21-year-old engineering student died by suicide in her hostel room in Hyderabad’s Petbasheerabad, reportedly unable to cope with her father’s recent death. Police recovered a note expressing emotional distress and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Two young men died after their motorcycle crashed into a tree at Yadgarpally crossroads in Keesara on Thursday night. Police said overspeeding caused the accident when the rider lost control at a sharp curve while returning from a trip.

Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress Party government of underpaying compensation to Sigachi Industries blast victims, alleging safety violations, delayed justice, and failure to fulfill ₹1 crore promise to affected families nearly a year later

The Telangana High Court stayed a trial court order enforcing a Lok Adalat award on 90.08 acres in Kapra village, granting interim relief to the State, which claims the land is evacuee property and alleges the award was obtained fraudulently

BRS working president KT Rama Rao assured full support for Telangana athletes to compete internationally and stressed the need for a strong sports policy, while distributing prizes at the KCR Cricket Cup and promising improved infrastructure if the party returns to power

An expert group led by Justice B Sudershan Reddy analysed the Telangana caste survey (SEEEPC 2024) and found that 135 of 242 castes are more backward than the state’s average Comprehensive Backwardness Index score of 81. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are three times more backward than General Castes, while Backward Classes are 2.7 times more backward.