Hyderabad

Railways shooter Sonam Uttam Maskar clinched the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Women event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship in Bhopal. Elavenil Valarivan secured silver, while Arya Borse took bronze in a closely contested final.

Government degree colleges in Telangana have emerged as the top choice for undergraduate admissions, securing nearly half of the 56,147 seats allotted in the first phase of DOST 2026 counselling.

The investigation into a POCSO case against Bandi Sai Bageerath intensified after he failed to appear before Pet-Basheerabad police for questioning for the second time. The suspect had earlier sought additional time and has now moved the Telangana High Court for anticipatory bail.

Kuldip Yadav will join CSK for Rs. 30 lakh

BRS MLA Devirreddy Sudheer Reddy and party leaders staged a protest at LB Nagar against the Central government’s fuel price hike. He alleged that the increase in petrol and diesel prices was affecting ordinary people and said protests would continue.

Army Public School Golconda achieved a 100% pass percentage in the CBSE Class XII Board Examinations 2026, with all 63 students clearing the exams. Several students scored above 90%, while centum marks were secured in Business Studies, Artificial Intelligence and other subjects.

A special court sentenced a man to life imprisonment in a 2021 Balapur sexual assault case involving a minor girl. Two others received three-year prison terms for assisting the offence and threatening the survivor’s family. The court also awarded Rs 4 lakh compensation.

The GHMC is constructing seven steel flyovers and seven underpasses around KBR National Park under the H-CITI project to ease congestion and create signal-free junctions. The infrastructure works, estimated at Rs 1,090 crore, are expected to be completed by December 2028.

Avio Smart Market Stack Limited and BITS Pilani have signed a strategic MoU to develop AI-driven digital solutions for rural India. The collaboration aims to improve governance, financial inclusion, healthcare access and sustainable farming for over 40 million rural residents.

Medicover Hospitals, Hitec City, has launched a state-of-the-art Advanced Eye Centre offering specialised cataract, retina, corneal and neuro-ophthalmology services. Inaugurated by Amala Akkineni, the facility provides advanced diagnostic, surgical and retinal care through modern technology and specialised ophthalmology expertise.

Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam has announced ‘Bommala Palleki’, a video competition aimed at showcasing Telangana’s history, culture and natural beauty through visual storytelling. Participants can submit Telugu videos under multiple themes before the May 29 deadline.

Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur, successfully treated a 10-year-old Hyderabad boy diagnosed with rare spinal cancer using advanced robotic spine surgery. The child, diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma after chemotherapy, underwent robotic-guided spinal surgery for complete tumour removal and spinal fixation.

A joint forum of women’s and transgender organisations in Telangana has urged police to immediately arrest the accused in a POCSO case registered at Pet Basheerabad. The group also raised concerns over delays in the investigation and circulation of the survivor’s images online.

Hyderabad She Teams secured convictions in two harassment cases involving repeated abuse through phone calls and social media platforms. The court sentenced both accused to simple imprisonment and imposed fines for causing mental distress to women victims.

As summer temperatures rise, simple three-ingredient mocktails are becoming a popular homemade refreshment option. Using fruits, herbs, soda and fresh juices, these quick and budget-friendly drinks offer refreshing flavours perfect for warm evenings, family gatherings and casual summer parties.

People in Telangana are reminding Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of his earlier criticism of fuel price hikes and demanding that his government reduce VAT on petrol and diesel, as fuel prices in the State continue to remain among the highest in India

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of shielding Bandi Sai Bageerath in the ongoing POCSO case and failing to support the victim. BRS leader Manne Krishank also criticised the State’s legal representation during the court proceedings

Life-size dancing gorillas are becoming a major entertainment trend at weddings and celebrations in Hyderabad. Event organisers say the interactive mascots keep guests engaged, create social media-friendly moments, and are increasingly being booked for baraats, sangeet nights, birthdays and cocktail parties

Walking is increasingly becoming a preferred fitness activity among people with busy lifestyles due to its convenience and flexibility. Experts say regular walking supports heart health, improves stamina and encourages healthier habits, reflecting a broader shift towards sustainable and realistic fitness routines

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the semifinals of the Thailand Open badminton championship with a straight-game win over Japan’s Takumi Nomura and Yuichi Shimogami. PV Sindhu, however, bowed out after losing to top seed Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinals

Hyderabad golfer Saatvic Kumar Singh secured the second runner-up position in the IGU Andhra Pradesh State Junior Golf Championship 2026 held at East Point Golf Club in Visakhapatnam. The DPS Hyderabad student finished the tournament with a total score of 303

The SIT probing the POCSO case against Union Minister of State Bandi Sanjay’s son Sai Bageerath is planning to recreate the sequence of events at locations mentioned in the complaint, including a farmhouse in Moinabad, as efforts continue to trace the suspect

BRS working president KT Rama Rao inspected the TIMS hospital in Sanathnagar and demanded that the Congress government make the facility operational without delay. He said the hospital was built to provide world-class healthcare and reduce dependence on overcrowded government hospitals

The Education department has allowed candidates who failed SSC Public Examinations since 2015 under the CCE pattern to appear for backlog subjects in the SSC Advanced Supplementary Examinations scheduled from June 5 to 12, offering major relief to thousands of students across Telangana