Hyderabad

A 30-year-old fisherman was allegedly murdered in Mancherial district after being suspected of practising sorcery. Police booked four relatives in the case. The victim’s body was found in a canal near the Godavari river with head injuries.

A woman allegedly created a nuisance during a drunk driving check in Banjara Hills after refusing a breath analyser test. Police booked a case for multiple violations, while her vehicle was found to have several pending challans and past offences.

Hyderabad is expected to witness hot and dry conditions with temperatures around 40°C on Thursday, followed by evening thundershowers, lightning, and gusty winds, as similar weather patterns prevail across Telangana, according to IMD forecasts.

The TGSRTC strike entered its second day, disrupting bus services across Telangana. With unions intensifying protests and talks failing, commuters faced hardship, while the government warned employees against continuing the agitation amid ongoing negotiations

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Telangana High Court set aside adverse findings of the P C Ghose Commission against KCR, Harish Rao and others, citing violation of natural justice and statutory safeguards. The court ruled that no action can be taken based on the report while upholding the Commission’s constitution

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to prioritise reputed companies in land allocation for investment projects. Reviewing MoUs signed at Davos and the Telangana Rising summit, he urged speedy land acquisition and infrastructure development, particularly in Future City.

The Telangana High Court set aside adverse findings of the PC Ghose Commission against K Chandrashekhar Rao, T Harish Rao and others, citing violation of natural justice, while upholding the Commission’s constitution and barring any action based on its report

Two men in Hyderabad were booked by Kachiguda police for tampering with vehicle registration numbers to evade traffic challans. The accused, Shaik Abbu Baba and Shaik Rehan, swapped the number plate of their Hero Glamour with that of a Honda Activa by altering one alphabet.

GHMC Sanathnagar defeated G9 71-59 to enter the semi-finals of the BM John Vinayasager Basketball Tournament in Hyderabad, with strong performances from Bharath and Sudershan, while other teams also recorded wins in the ongoing competition

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the High Court verdict on the PC Ghose Commission, calling it a victory for Telangana and farmers. He accused the Congress of misinformation and urged immediate repairs to the Medigadda barrage

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will look to regain consistency in their IPL clash at Wankhede, with focus on the possible return of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, as both teams struggle with form and team balance

Polytechnic and degree students in Telangana will soon earn while studying as the Education department plans MoUs with over 100 companies to offer paid internships and apprenticeships, improving industry exposure and job opportunities after course completion

A 23-year-old software professional injured in a fire at a Gachibowli residential complex succumbed to his injuries. The incident left 17 persons injured and several bikes gutted, with victims admitted to hospitals for treatment.

Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad organised ‘Hands-on-Heart’ CPR and First Aid awareness sessions, engaging over 620 students and staff from 16 institutions. The programme focussed on practical training on mannequins to teach hand placement, compression depth, and rescue breathing.

India has been selected by FIFA for the Women’s Development Programme focused on commercial strategy for 2026. The initiative will help strengthen women’s football by supporting clubs, improving sponsorship opportunities, and preparing for upcoming licensing requirements

DRDO showcased advanced indigenous counter-drone technologies at the ‘Samrakshak’ exhibition in Hyderabad. The event brought together defence labs, officials and industry partners to discuss futuristic threat solutions and highlighted efforts towards developing next-generation warfare systems.

India have been drawn with Bangladesh and Maldives in Group B of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 to be held in Goa. The tournament will run from May 25 to June 6, with top teams advancing to semi-finals

Skykings FC defeated Dilsukhnagar FC 4-1 in the TFA C-Division football league in Hyderabad. Kaigou, Rosangzel and Ruattuanga scored for the winners, while Anthony Kapil netted the lone goal for Dilsukhnagar FC

T Harshith and Khadeeja Fatima won the Under-15 boys and girls titles in the Telangana State-ranking chess tournament. Several young players secured top positions across different age categories in the event held in Hyderabad

The GHMC has initiated a rehabilitation programme targeting beggars across 30 circles in Hyderabad. The special drive, conducted at railway stations, bus stations, junctions and temple areas, identified 107 individuals.

TG EAPCET 2026 has attracted applicants across age groups, including a 65-year-old candidate. With no upper age limit, older aspirants are seeking engineering and pharmacy admissions, primarily to gain qualifications required for licences and regulatory compliance

The Telangana government has promoted six senior IPS officers, including Swati Lakra and VC Sajjanar, to the rank of Director General of Police. The officers will, however, continue in their current postings despite the elevation.

A 65-year-old overhead water tank in Hyderabad’s SR Nagar was demolished after experts declared it structurally unsafe and a potential hazard during heavy rains. The HYDRAA team carried out the demolition with support from HMWSSB.