Hyderabad

England spinner Linsey Smith climbed to a career-best second spot in the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings after a strong series against New Zealand. Sophie Devine returned to the batting top 10, while Hayley Matthews reclaimed the number one all-rounder ranking

Suryakumar Yadav triggered massive online speculation after posting a cryptic tweet about entering the “T60 Life”. The viral message has left cricket fans guessing about a possible major announcement, with discussions intensifying over his future plans and T20 leadership role

A Medchal court has granted three days’ police custody of Bandi Sai Bageerath, the prime suspect in a POCSO case registered at Petbasheerabad. Police sought custody for further investigation after discovering erased data on his mobile phone.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government had pushed Singareni Collieries into financial crisis through mismanagement and rising dues. He also questioned missing coal stocks, overdrafts, solar project decisions and the alleged misuse of Singareni funds for publicity activities

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said T-Works reflected K Chandrashekhar Rao’s vision of making Telangana a global innovation hub. He stated that the facility had empowered youth, supported startups and helped position Hyderabad at the forefront of technology and prototyping

The University of Hyderabad has opened applications for PG admissions 2026–27, offering 1,295 seats across various programmes. Most admissions will be based on CUET (PG) scores, while MTech courses will use GATE scores. Applications are open until June 8.

A remand prisoner accused in a mobile snatching case escaped from Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad on Monday night while undergoing treatment after allegedly swallowing iron nails in jail. Police and jail authorities have launched a search operation to trace him.

The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned the killing of senior advocate Khaja Moizuddin in Hyderabad and sought a swift investigation. The lawyer was allegedly run over by an SUV near Masab Tank, with police registering a murder case and probing the incident.

A Hyderabad-based surgeon successfully performed a remote robotic-assisted urological surgery from Tongji Hospital in China on a patient in Hyderabad. The landmark procedure, conducted over 3,900 km with real-time precision, highlights advances in tele-robotic surgery and cross-border medical collaboration.

The Telangana government and RTC are planning a 100-acre integrated bus terminal at Jeedimetla to ease traffic congestion in western Hyderabad. The project will include city and interstate terminals, EV charging facilities, and parking infrastructure under the PM e-Drive scheme.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announced plans to establish its Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad, expected to become operational in 2026. The facility will create hundreds of roles across technology, analytics and clinical operations, strengthening Telangana’s growing life sciences and innovation ecosystem

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to implement promises made to SC and ST communities under the Chevella Declaration. Addressing an LHPS protest, he alleged neglect of tribal welfare, forcible land acquisition and inadequate implementation of welfare schemes

The Regional Passport Office, Hyderabad, announced that Passport Seva services will remain closed on May 28 following the revised Eid-ul-Zuha holiday schedule. All appointments fixed for May 28 have been rescheduled to May 27, and applicants have been informed through official messages.

A local court in Hyderabad sentenced a 24-year-old man to five days’ imprisonment for allegedly misbehaving with a woman and creating a public nuisance in Malakpet. Police registered an e-petty case following the victim’s complaint, and the accused was shifted to Chanchalguda prison.

A moving bus caught fire on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road near Abdullapurmet on Tuesday while travelling from RGI Airport towards Hayathnagar. The driver escaped safely, firefighters doused the flames, and traffic movement was temporarily disrupted as authorities began investigating the cause.

Cyber fraudsters allegedly duped cattle traders in Hyderabad by displaying fake payment app screenshots during livestock purchases. Police said traders in Kanchanbagh and Rajendranagar lost over Rs 1 lakh and urged sellers to verify bank credits before handing over animals ahead of Eid al-Adha.

Vikarabad police arrested a 46-year-old man for allegedly using a fake vehicle registration number on his motorcycle to avoid traffic challans. The fraud came to light after the actual vehicle owner received repeated penalties, prompting a police investigation using surveillance footage.

Two senior underground CPI (Maoist) leaders, Pasunoori Narahari alias Vishwanath and Medara Danamma alias Latha, surrendered before Telangana police on Tuesday. Telangana DGP CV Anand handed over reward amounts to the leaders, who had been associated with the Maoist movement for decades

An ICMR-led clinical trial involving Hyderabad institutions found Ayurvedic formulations therapeutically equivalent to conventional iron-folic acid supplements in treating anaemia. Researchers said the traditional alternatives may offer safer treatment options with fewer gastrointestinal side effects for patients struggling with synthetic supplements.

The Lodh Kshatriya Graduate Association and Lodh Kshatriya Seva Sangh felicitated students who excelled in SSC, Intermediate, graduation and postgraduation examinations at an event in Dhoolpet. Community leaders encouraged students to pursue higher education with discipline and dedication.

Oota has launched its new restaurant in Hyderabad’s Hitec City, offering a menu inspired by Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Nizami cuisines. Operated by Total Environment Hospitality, the restaurant features regional classics, traditional desserts and locally inspired cocktails.

BluJ Aerospace has unveiled Gen #2, a commercial-grade VTOL aircraft developed on its VANTIS platform after four years of R&D. Designed for heavy-payload logistics, the aircraft strengthens the company’s ambitions in cargo, infrastructure, defence and future passenger mobility markets.

TG POLYCET 2026 admission counselling will begin on Wednesday with 33,140 diploma seats available across government and private polytechnics in Telangana. The State has also introduced 10 new diploma programmes, including robotics, semiconductor technology and aircraft maintenance, with 2,220 additional seats.

With AI-driven automation causing layoffs in IT and fintech, institutions are offering skilling programmes. IIIT-Hyderabad launched a PG certificate in AI/ML, IIT Guwahati introduced an MTech in Robotics and AI, and NIIT rolled out six GenAI programmes for diverse learners