Hyderabad

During the ‘One Ward Every Day’ programme in Manikonda, residents raised concerns over waterlogging, slow nala works, drainage problems, and poor road infrastructure. CMC Commissioner G Srijana reviewed civic amenities and directed officials to prioritise and resolve the pending issues promptly.

The Telangana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has formed a special bench to hear the case involving allegations against Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. Police have sought a detailed report from Cyberabad Commissionerate.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed a special investigation team in the POCSO case involving Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. The move follows criticism over alleged delay in action despite FIR registration in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad’s rising summer heat is keeping people indoors, but boredom need not follow. From binge-watching and indoor games to DIY crafts, home workouts and cooking experiments, residents are finding creative ways to stay entertained, productive and relaxed while escaping extreme temperatures.

Several MMTS train services in Hyderabad have been cancelled or partially cancelled on May 11 and 12 due to operational reasons. Multiple routes between Lingampalli, Falaknuma, Umdanagar and Secunderabad are affected, and passengers have been advised to check updated schedules before travel.

An SBI employee in Hyderabad has been booked for allegedly siphoning Rs 23 lakh from ATM cash reserves at the Yousufguda branch. The fraud reportedly came to light during ATM replacement, prompting police to register a case and launch an investigation.

Hyderabad is hosting two major live entertainment events this month — Olympian Circus at Qutubullapur Playground and the Giant Light Puppet Show at Shilpa Kala Vedika. Featuring acrobatics, laser effects and giant glowing puppets, both productions promise immersive family-friendly experiences for audiences.

HYBE India Pop-Up Park will arrive in Hyderabad on May 23 with K-pop-themed dance sessions, quizzes, DJ performances and fan experiences. The event at Financial District will also feature brand showcases, interactive zones and live entertainment as part of HYBE India’s mega audition celebrations.

Burglars broke into a locked house in Hyderabad’s Goshamahal area while the family was away at a wedding, stealing gold, silver and cash worth several lakhs

Two brothers in Hyderabad drowned in Kowkuru lake after reportedly slipping into deep water while bathing despite not knowing how to swim. Locals alerted authorities, and rescue teams recovered the bodies as police continue investigating the tragic incident

Five persons, including three members of a family and two motorcyclists, were killed in a high-speed collision between a sports bike and a Hyundai Verna on Palakonda bypass road in Mahabubnagar early Monday morning.

Chidvilas Sai Surapaneni won the Open category and Siddhartha Karthik triumphed in the Junior section of the 240th Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament in Hyderabad. The event, sponsored for 20 years, showcased strong performances across age groups, including special awards

Telangana is set for a renewed heatwave, with IMD forecasting a sharp rise in temperatures up to 44°C across northern and central districts by midweek, following brief relief from scattered thunderstorms.

Women activists of the BRS staged a protest at Petbasheerabad police station demanding the arrest of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son, Sai Bageerathh, booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly misbehaving with a minor girl at a New Year party.

Balabhadrapatruni Yashwwanth, a 14‑year‑old martial arts student from Hyderabad, has entered the Asian Book of World Records after performing two speed‑based striking feats

Over 200 people, including environmentalists and NGO members, protested near Indo-American Hospital and KBR National Park against alleged green cover loss due to excavation works. The demonstration featured slogans, symbolic black attire and a participatory performance involving citizens of all ages.

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Two men from Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh, including an actor, died after their car crashed into a container truck on the Outer Ring Road near Adibatla in the early hours of Sunday. Police suspect rash and negligent driving.

Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 351 individuals during weekend drunk-driving checks, including 292 two-wheelers, 30 three-wheelers and 29 four-wheelers. Five drivers recorded very high alcohol levels. Cases have been registered, and all offenders have been directed to appear before court.

HCAH Rehab & Recovery Hospitals hosted the inaugural Recovery One Conference 2026 in Hyderabad, focusing on rehabilitation and reducing avoidable disability. Experts from across healthcare sectors discussed making recovery a core part of India’s healthcare system beyond emergency treatment and discharge.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy engaged in a sharp yet cordial political exchange at HICC, where Modi countered Reddy’s request for greater Central aid by highlighting Telangana’s current allocations and cautioning about its trillion-dollar economy target.

L V Prasad Eye Institute organised the eighth edition of Whitathon in Hyderabad to spread awareness about retinoblastoma in children and raise funds for treatment. Around 2,000 participants joined the marathon event supporting free care and future eye cancer research initiatives.

Residents of Madhu Park Ridge in Bandlaguda organised a ‘Musi Dandi March’ to protest against land acquisition for the Gandhi Sarovar Project linked to the Musi Riverfront Development. Protesters raised concerns over displacement, environmental impact and residents’ rights during the demonstration.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s presence at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hyderabad programmes drew attention due to a POCSO case against his son, even as he accompanied Modi at official and public events.