Hyderabad

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a dip in temperatures and above-normal rainfall across Telangana in the first week of May.

Cyber fraudsters allegedly impersonated a company’s Managing Director and duped a Hyderabad-based firm of Rs 40.08 lakh. The scam involved a malicious APK file that enabled access to the MD’s phone, leading to fraudulent fund transfers.

Osmania University has cancelled nearly 80 PhD admissions after scholars failed to present their Research Design Seminar within the stipulated deadline. While the varsity cites repeated reminders, affected students allege delays in coursework and lack of proper communication

Water supply in several parts of Hyderabad will be disrupted for 24 hours from 6 am on May 2 due to cleaning works at Asifnagar filter beds. Multiple localities will be affected during the scheduled maintenance period.

A three-member inter-state gang from West Bengal, including two women and one man, was arrested by the Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force in Secunderabad for stealing gold ornaments from train passengers.

Narayan Seva Sansthan will organise a free artificial limb and calipers fitment camp in Hyderabad on May 3. A total of 745 pre-selected beneficiaries will receive 815 assistive devices, fitted by expert doctors and technical teams.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police caught a youth in SR Nagar for allegedly using a fake registration number on his bike to evade traffic penalties. The misuse led to e-challans being wrongly issued to a Karnataka resident, prompting police to book a case

Hyderabad hospitals are witnessing a sharp rise in water-borne diseases, gastro cases and kidney-related infections as temperatures continue to cross 41 degrees Celsius. Doctors have warned people to consume treated water and avoid unhygienic food and drinks during the ongoing heatwave

A court in Hyderabad sentenced construction worker Asgar Ali to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a child sexual assault case registered at Jeedimetla police station. He was also fined Rs 35,000, and the court ordered Rs 3 lakh compensation to the victim.

Secunderabad GRP and RPF arrested two persons for allegedly attacking a passenger with a knife and robbing Rs 500 at Secunderabad railway station. The accused were caught while moving suspiciously, and cash along with a weapon was recovered.

Medchal police arrested two persons involved in a series of motorcycle thefts and recovered three stolen bikes. The accused allegedly targeted parked vehicles at night, breaking locks before fleeing. They were caught during a vehicle check operation.

Dandy & Dandy has launched in Hyderabad, featuring a distinctive “Two Dandies. One Door" concept.

Hyderabad Police VC Sajjanar has warned parents and students against fraudulent schemes promising medical seats, even as NEET-UG exams are set to begin

Upon taking charge as the news DGP of Telangana, CV Anand stressed on the need to use modern methods to enhance policing as criminals too were evolving with new methods. He also directed SsP and CPs to remain in their respective districts and focus strictly on law and order duties. 

Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters has opened its second flagship ‘Origins’ store in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills, offering an immersive specialty coffee experience with micro-lots, experimental brews and a chef-curated menu, as part of its rapid expansion in the city.

Burma Burma introduces a Thingyan-themed festive menu inspired by Burmese culinary traditions. Featuring rice bowls, street-style dishes, desserts and seasonal beverages, the limited-time offering is available across India for dine-in and delivery throughout May 2026.

Employees across multiple Telangana government departments have raised concerns over pay scales, promotions, and pending arrears, staging protests and submitting representations. Unions have also sought clarity on policy decisions, highlighting growing unrest and administrative challenges within the workforce.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has invited expressions of interest for brand partnerships for the 2026–27 HCA League, featuring 85 teams and over 1,500 players, offering sponsors extensive visibility across matches, venues, and digital platforms statewide.

HYDRAA faces criticism in Hyderabad as demolition debris from anti-encroachment drives remains uncleared at multiple sites, raising health and environmental concerns, prompting RWAs and activists to demand urgent cleanup and better land restoration

Panic gripped a petrol station near YMCA in Narayanaguda after two auto-rickshaws caught fire. Alert staff contained the blaze before it reached fuel storage areas. One employee was injured while responding and is undergoing treatment

Four men were arrested by Saidabad Police in Hyderabad for allegedly carrying out slingshot attacks that damaged shop glass panes across several localities. The suspects used a car to commit at least 11 incidents for amusement.

The Telangana High Court, through Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka, criticised immigration authorities for rigidly denying a visa extension to Russian national Alena Pavlova, a widow engaged in humanitarian and cultural work. The Court directed officials to extend her visa, stressing that guidelines must be applied with compassion in exceptional circumstances.

The Telangana High Court, led by Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar, criticised government authorities for failing to act against illegal constructions by influential educational institutions in Salkam Cheruvu Lake’s buffer zone, while showing zeal in demolishing poor and middle-class homes.

The Mudiraj demand for BC-A status reflects a deeper crisis of livelihoods, dignity, and social justice in Telangana