Hyderabad

Manual scavenging is not merely a vestige of colonial sanitation methods but remains a continuing human rights violation, entrenched in caste hierarchies and social complicity

The South Indian Film Producers Association (SIFPA) has strongly opposed unilateral OTT window mandates imposed by certain theatre associations in Tamil Nadu. The body has called for a joint stakeholder meeting in Hyderabad on May 10, 2026, to resolve the issue.

The Telangana Asthitva Vedika (TAV), a non-political think tank, was formally launched at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad to protect and promote Telangana’s cultural identity. Eminent personalities including advocate V Prakash, journalist Pittala Ravinder, and irrigation expert Sridhar Rao Deshpande are leading the forum.

A 32-year-old man, Shyam Raj, lost his life after a speeding Benz car hit him on the Cable Bridge at Madhapur in the early hours of Sunday. Madhapur police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

A sudden spell of gusty winds and thunderstorms hit Hyderabad and Cyberabad on Sunday evening, leading to waterlogging on major roads and uprooting of trees in several localities including Quthbullapur, Kompally and Alwal.

Sreenidi Deccan FC suffered a 2-0 loss to Real Kashmir FC in their final Phase 1 match in Srinagar. The team finished fourth in the standings and will now move into the Championship Stage of the league

Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 53 and Anukul Roy’s support helped Kolkata Knight Riders chase down 155 and defeat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets. KKR ended their winless run with a dramatic comeback after their bowlers restricted RR earlier

The Hyderabad Cricket Association rejected claims by unrecognised entities, asserting its sole authority to administer cricket in Telangana. It clarified there are no court restrictions on its functioning and warned of legal action against attempts to mislead stakeholders

Kavion.ai, in collaboration with CBIT, hosted ‘AI 4 Impact,’ a four-day national-level hackathon and workshop in Hyderabad from April 15–18. The event featured a two-day workshop and a 30-hour hackathon, drawing over 280 participants from 15 institutions.

A fire broke out in a cellar of a multi-storey building in Rikabgunj near Charminar, Hyderabad, causing brief panic on Sunday evening. Firefighters quickly doused the flames. Waste cardboard is suspected, and the cause is under investigation.

The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has won the first prize in the wall calendar category at the 4th Telangana State Public Relations (TGPR) conference. The award was presented by KV Ramana Chary, former advisor to the State government, who praised the university’s branding standards.

Future Kids School emerged overall champions in the Rising Stars Basketball Championship in Hyderabad, winning titles in both boys and girls categories across under-14 and under-19 divisions, showcasing strong performances throughout the tournament

Thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms brought relief from intense heat across Hyderabad and several Telangana districts. The IMD has forecast continued evening storms and high daytime temperatures, with conditions expected to persist across the State till April 23

TGCTA has opposed the inclusion of junior lecturer service for CAS promotions in Telangana government colleges, calling it a violation of UGC norms. The association urged the government to reject the proposal, citing concerns over seniority and constitutional provisions.

Hyderabad Police arrested 52 persons, including 32 bank officials, in a nationwide cybercrime crackdown under Operation Octopus–2. The operation uncovered Rs 150 crore transactions linked to 850 cases across nine States, with officials urging swift reporting of cyber frauds.

Brahmin associations honoured Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy after an acre of land was allotted for constructing a Brahmin building in Neredmet. He assured continued support to the community and thanked Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu for assistance

Dilsukhnagar FC secured a 2-0 victory over Bolarum Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division league in Hyderabad. In another match, Reeds FC defeated Young Dynamos FC 1-0, with Atharva scoring the decisive goal

Physical Directors and Physical Education Teachers of Telangana Social Welfare Residential institutions have urged the State government to grant long-pending promotions as principals. They also demanded immediate implementation of promotions from PD Grade II to Grade I

Students from CHIREC International School, Hyderabad, won the beginner category at the Young Pioneers national finale held at IISc Bengaluru with their idea Plasmo Guard. The programme recognised innovative student projects from schools across India in multiple categories.

RWAs in Hyderabad have proposed Fire Safety Cells in residential colonies to improve emergency response. The plan includes trained volunteers, fire drills in 500 societies, and a single-window NOC system. Officials discussed the proposal during Fire Service Week.

The 405th Prakash Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur was celebrated with devotion at Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Sitafalmandi, Secunderabad. The event featured Gurbani Kirtan, Kathas, and a community langar attended by hundreds of devotees and participants.

India Yamaha Motor conducted a Mega Mileage Challenge in Hyderabad to highlight the fuel efficiency of its hybrid motorcycles and scooters. Customers participated in the event, which showcased the benefits of Smart Motor Generator and Stop & Start systems

Talasani Srinivas Yadav alleged that the state government announced Rythu Bharosa payments fearing the upcoming Jagtial meeting of K Chandrashekhar Rao. He criticised the Congress government’s performance and urged people to attend the public meeting in large numbers

A fire broke out at a scrapyard in Balapur, gutting property worth several lakhs. Fire officials suspect a short circuit as the cause. Four fire engines controlled the blaze after three hours of firefighting. No casualties were reported.