Hyderabad

Osmania University College of Engineering has signed an agreement with Pragya Cyber to establish a Cyber Security Centre of Excellence on campus. The initiative aims to bridge academia and industry, enhancing AI-driven cybersecurity training, research and workforce readiness.

Researchers at IIT Madras have developed an injectable hydrogel that delivers antifibrotic drugs in a sustained manner, potentially replacing prolonged treatments with a single dose. The innovation, derived from silk and seaweed biomaterials, could significantly reduce treatment costs for chronic fibrosis.

The IMD has forecast a below-normal Southwest Monsoon for 2026, with Telangana likely to receive deficient rainfall and a sluggish onset in June. The report also warns of continued heatwave conditions in isolated pockets despite the official monsoon season beginning.

A modest juice stall near Public Gardens in Nampally, serving health drinks since 1987, has gone viral after an Instagram reel. The stall, run without advertising or branding, now attracts new visitors for its traditional wellness drinks priced at Rs 30.

Hyderabad Police have arrested six persons, including a Congress leader and his son, for allegedly conspiring to murder senior advocate Khaja Moizuddin by staging it as a road accident. Investigators suspect the killing is linked to a land dispute case.

A major fire broke out at a car mechanic shed in Jeedimetla on Friday, causing panic among locals. Fire personnel rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. A car parked inside the shed was gutted, while police suspect a short circuit triggered the fire.

Police have registered a case at the Jubilee Hills police station in connection with the case involving Chandrashekhar Azad alias Arjun, who allegedly deceived young girls on instagram

Cyberabad EOW booked Rohit Infra directors for duping investors with fake buyback promises and high-return schemes. A complainant alleged losing ₹43.75 lakh, while 11 investors together lost ₹4.52 crore. Police registered a case and launched investigation into the fraud

Two bus accidents in Hyderabad’s Dilsukhnagar and Punjagutta caused traffic chaos Friday, though no injuries were reported. The incidents, following recent crashes in Hayathnagar and LB Nagar, reignited concerns over reckless driving, overspeeding, and road safety in the city

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Congress government drew inspiration from former Chief Minister NT Rama Rao’s welfare-oriented governance, comparing several Congress schemes with initiatives launched during the TDP founder’s tenure while unveiling NTR’s statue in Hyderabad

TGIIC’s e-auction of a 6.29-acre land parcel at Knowledge City, Raidurg fetched a record Rs 237 crore per acre, generating nearly Rs 1,490 crore overall. Officials said the auction reflected strong investor confidence in Telangana’s growing real estate and investment ecosystem

The Malkajgiri Traffic Police conducted a special enforcement drive against footpath encroachments and carriageway obstructions, booking 3,497 cases and collecting Rs 6.03 lakh in fines. Zone-II recorded the highest violations, with Uppal Traffic Police Station registering 804 cases

Former Rajya Sabha member J Santosh Kumar urged that heatwaves be declared a national disaster, citing their deadly toll. Speaking at IIM-B’s Climate Innovation Summit, he stressed bridging policy gaps, citizen-led climate action, and expanding carbon credit schemes to grassroots projects

The Telangana government plans to introduce a Unified Card integrating welfare benefits and citizen data across departments. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directed officials to develop an AI-based profiling system aimed at reducing duplication, improving welfare delivery, and streamlining beneficiary tracking

Hyderabad residents are expected to witness a rare Blue Micromoon on May 31 as two full moons appear in May 2026. The event combines a Blue Moon and a Micromoon, making the Moon appear slightly smaller and dimmer than usual

The Kazipet Rail Manufacturing Unit is nearing completion and will soon begin producing 200 modern intercity trains over five years. The trains, designed for short-distance travel, will feature advanced safety systems and eco-friendly technology to improve affordable rail connectivity.

Police and Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation officials seized 172 cattle during a special drive against illegal transportation in Hyderabad. The animals were shifted to a civic shelter, where veterinary officials examined and provided care to those in distress.

“I request that Bharat Ratna be awarded to the great leader who ushered in major transformations in Indian politics,” he said

Heatwave conditions have returned across Telangana, with temperatures crossing 46°C in several districts. The IMD has forecast continued heat for three more days until May 31, along with a warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across multiple regions.

Police arrested Vaishnav Kishan Das alias Ganesh Maharaj, a rowdy sheeter absconding for 14 years in a murder case. He is accused in 21 cases and allegedly changed identity documents to avoid arrest. Investigation into document fraud is underway.

Teachers, employees, and pensioners have warned the State government of protests if promised pay revision and health cards are not implemented by June 2. Union leaders said assurances remain unfulfilled and demanded action on pending dues and welfare measures.

Police are intensifying the search for suspect Kishan Singh in the murder of senior advocate Khaja Moizuddin in Hyderabad. The car used in the crime has been recovered, and investigators are probing a suspected contract killing linked to a land dispute.

Police in Warasiguda arrested a man accused of posing as an allopathy doctor and running an unauthorised clinic. The accused, V. Ashok, allegedly treated patients illegally despite holding a BAMS qualification. A case has been registered and investigation is ongoing.

The Hyderabad Public School Society felicitated Padma Shri awardee Dr G. Venkat Rao for his outstanding contributions to medicine and healthcare. The HPS alumnus and AIG Hospitals director was praised for his pioneering work in gastrointestinal and oncological surgeries.