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The BRS accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of shielding POCSO case accused Bandi Sai Bageerath and demanded inclusion of a reputed public prosecutor in the SIT probe. RS Praveen Kumar questioned police handling, alleged delays and inconsistencies in the investigation

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has intensified efforts to achieve complete door-to-door garbage collection across its jurisdiction. Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy reviewed sanitation operations in several areas and directed SAT vehicle drivers to ensure every household is covered without exception.

Bandi Sai Bageerath, accused in a POCSO case registered at Petbasheerabad police station, has evaded police summons for eight consecutive days despite the High Court refusing to grant him protection from arrest.

Karimnagar police conducted searches at the residence of Bandi Sai Bageerath in Jyothinagar following a lookout notice issued against him in a POCSO case. Teams also searched his relatives’ homes and extended the operation to Hyderabad after he failed to surrender.

Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University will hold 'Seed Week' from May 23 to 30 as part of the State’s 99 Days programme. The initiative will benefit 1.5 lakh farmers with quality foundation seed that can be reused for three years.

Cyberabad cybercrime police have arrested six members of an inter-state racket accused of duping bank customers through SIM manipulation and OTP diversion.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has announced traffic diversions on Uppal Ring Road from May 17 due to corridor works. The road towards Warangal will be closed, with alternative routes issued for commuters and heavy vehicles advised to use the Outer Ring Road via Hayathnagar.

Kanchanbagh police arrested a five-member gang involved in mobile phone snatching and pocket picking in Hyderabad. Fourteen mobile phones were seized. The gang reportedly erased device details before selling them to a receiver, who was also taken into custody.

Telangana Tourism Development Corporation, with the Telangana Chefs Association, organised a mango pickle-making workshop in Hyderabad. Celebrity chef Sanjay Thumma demonstrated traditional methods, while participants learned spice blending and preservation techniques rooted in Telangana’s culinary heritage.

The programme aims to promote physical fitness, youth empowerment, leadership development, social responsibility, and employment opportunities among young people

Nearly 2,000 trees around KBR Park in Hyderabad have been felled for flyovers and underpasses, triggering concerns over green cover loss. GHMC says translocation plans are underway, while civic groups protest large-scale tree removal under infrastructure expansion works.

Gautam Sanjay Sujanani of Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club topped the juniors section

Registrations close on May 25 at 6 pm.

Dr Reddy's Labortaries becomes one among the first to introduce Semaglutide injection used in type-2 diabetes treatment in the Canadian market. The launch follows their successful launch in India under the brand name Obeda, CEO Erez Israeli said

BharathCloud has launched its first Cloud Centre at CtrlS Datacenters’ Hyderabad facility as part of its plan to strengthen India’s sovereign AI-ready digital infrastructure. The company aims to invest $100 million over five years to expand cloud infrastructure across the country.

The southwest monsoon has advanced further into the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Andaman region, and is expected to reach Keralam around May 26. Meanwhile, Hyderabad and Telangana continue to experience intense heat, with isolated rain forecast in some districts.

NIMS Director Prof Nagari Bheerappa appealed to the public not to believe rumours about an alleged kidney racket scam at the hospital. An outsourcing employee accused of taking money from a patient has been terminated, while Punjagutta police continue their investigation.

HCLTech has partnered with Red Hat to launch enterprise-grade AI infrastructure solutions aimed at accelerating AI adoption. Built on Red Hat AI Enterprise, the collaboration enables organisations to manage AI workloads efficiently across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments at scale.

Yashoda Hospitals–Secunderabad inaugurated the two-day Deccan Arthroplasty Summit 2026, bringing together over 500 orthopaedic experts to discuss advancements in robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery, trauma care, sports medicine, and arthroplasty, with live robotic hip and knee surgeries drawing major attention.

SWAN, along with Youth for Seva, Fountainhead Global School, and forest officials, conducted a clean-up drive at Narsapur Forest to remove plastic waste and spread awareness about responsible environmental practices, wildlife protection, and the dangers posed by littering in eco-sensitive zones.

The Telangana government has directed schools to submit anti-drug declarations confirming preventive and awareness measures on campuses. Intermediate students will also submit anti-drug undertakings from 2026–27 as part of efforts to curb substance abuse and promote safe educational environments.

TG EAPCET 2026 results will be declared on May 17 at around 11 am at JNTU-Hyderabad. Candidates from engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy streams can check their scores online through the official TG EAPCET website after the announcement.

BRS MLA D. Sudheer Reddy has demanded an SIT probe into alleged irregularities in Group-I recruitment and sought repeal of GO 29 and GO 46. He urged the Telangana government to release job notifications and address unemployment concerns among youth.