Hyderabad

Hyderabad police have imposed a ban on drones, para-gliders and micro-light aircraft on May 10 as part of security measures for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. The restrictions cover areas under Cyberabad and Malkajgiri police limits, including Madhapur, Begumpet, Bowenpally and Marredpally.

A NITI Aayog report revealed that Telangana has 5,001 single-teacher government schools with over 62,000 students enrolled. The state also ranked second in the country for zero-enrolment schools, highlighting major challenges in the government school education system

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over the alleged deterioration of law and order in Telangana. He accused the government of misusing the police force against political opponents while citing rising crimes, including murders, crimes against women and cybercrimes

Hyderabad police conducted a special enforcement drive across the Secunderabad Zone against public drinking and smoking. During the operation, more than 100 violators were booked, including individuals consuming marijuana, smoking in public places and drinking alcohol in public areas.

Retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray’s wife, Tanuja Ranjan, was allegedly murdered by the family’s domestic help from Nepal and her associates in Hyderabad’s Prashasan Nagar. Police suspect robbery as the motive and have launched a multi-agency manhunt to nab the accused.

The Telangana government has set a timeline to begin the Musi Rejuvenation Project by August 2026 and complete it by December 2027. A Cabinet Sub-Committee led by Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reviewed project phases, funding, and construction plans.

Kothur police arrested two men for allegedly posing as property owners and cheating ready mix concrete suppliers of Rs 16 lakh in Telangana. The accused reportedly targeted buildings under construction, placed orders with advance payments and later disappeared without clearing pending dues

The GRP and RPF arrested two interstate drug transporters, including a juvenile, at Secunderabad Railway Station for allegedly smuggling marijuana from Odisha to Gujarat. Police seized 17.9 kg of marijuana worth Rs 8.95 lakh during a surprise checking drive on trains and platforms

Cyberabad and Malkajgiri She Teams registered multiple cases and arrested several persons during recent drives against harassment of women. Police conducted decoy operations, acted on complaints related to online and physical harassment, and rescued victims in trafficking and Juvenile Justice Act cases

A delegation of BRS MLAs and MLCs met DGP CV Anand in Hyderabad, demanding an FIR against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar over alleged attacks on party leaders and offices. The delegation also sought enhanced security for Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy

Political developments involving Bandi Sanjay Kumar in Telangana and K Annamalai in Tamil Nadu have intensified discussions on whether the BJP is pursuing a long-term strategy to weaken strong regional parties before attempting independent expansion across southern Indian states

TiE Hyderabad organised the TiE Women Roadshow at T-Works in Hyderabad to encourage women entrepreneurship and promote the upcoming TiE Women 2026 programme. The initiative offers mentorship, networking, investor access and startup support, with applications open for women entrepreneurs across Telangana

TalentSprint and IIM Jammu have partnered to launch a four-year eBBA (Honours) degree programme aimed at combining academic excellence with industry relevance. The course focuses on business fundamentals, technology awareness and career readiness in a rapidly evolving digital economy

A Hyderabad-based pulmonologist has urged the Centre to take proactive measures following the Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius, warning that long Covid patients may face a higher risk of severe illness and calling for traveller monitoring, rodent control and public awareness

Vayyaarie Sarees opened its new store in Nizampet with an enthusiastic customer response. The launch event attended by Suma Kanakala featured special inaugural offers, while the founders announced plans to expand the brand with 25 stores across South India

A Hyderabad-based CCMB study tracking tigers across five major Indian reserves found that human disturbance and tourism increase stress levels in tigers and affect breeding behaviour. Researchers recommended stricter regulation of safari vehicles, timings and tourism activities in core forest areas

The Indian School of Business welcomed 839 students to its PGP Class of 2027 across Hyderabad and Mohali campuses. The batch includes professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds, with women accounting for more than 45 per cent of the cohort

Telangana registered the highest number of human trafficking cases in the country in 2024, according to NCRB data. While police rescued 812 persons during anti-trafficking operations, the conviction rate remained poor, with only two convictions recorded in cases that reached courts

NCRB data for 2024 revealed that 99.9 per cent of suspects in POCSO cases in Telangana were known to the victims, including family members, neighbours and friends. More than 2,100 girls were recorded as victims of sexual crimes during the year

Residents of Hyderabad’s CURE area have been asked to complete Census 2027 self-enumeration before the May 10 deadline. Officials said door-to-door field verification by Census enumerators wearing blue attire and carrying ID cards will begin from May 11

A new ICMR-funded study involving NIMS reveals that rising heart failure treatment costs are pushing many Hyderabad families into poverty. Lack of insurance, costly medicines, income loss, and distress financing are leaving households burdened with severe financial stress after cardiac illnesses.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar urged citizens to conduct proper background verification before hiring domestic workers, especially after the alleged involvement of a Nepalese housemaid in the murder of former Andhra Pradesh DGP Vinay Ranjan Rao’s wife in Jubilee Hills.

Hyderabad police formed special teams to trace suspects involved in the murder of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray’s wife, Tanaja Ranjan, at their Jubilee Hills residence. Police suspect the housemaid and accomplices planned the crime and fled with valuables.

Hyderabad is hosting creative Mother’s Day workshops, offering painting, clay art, tote bag design and floral craft sessions. From cafés to art studios, these beginner-friendly experiences provide families with meaningful ways to spend quality time and celebrate the occasion together.