Hyderabad

A court in Hyderabad sentenced construction worker Asgar Ali to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a child sexual assault case registered at Jeedimetla police station. He was also fined Rs 35,000, and the court ordered Rs 3 lakh compensation to the victim.

Secunderabad GRP and RPF arrested two persons for allegedly attacking a passenger with a knife and robbing Rs 500 at Secunderabad railway station. The accused were caught while moving suspiciously, and cash along with a weapon was recovered.

Medchal police arrested two persons involved in a series of motorcycle thefts and recovered three stolen bikes. The accused allegedly targeted parked vehicles at night, breaking locks before fleeing. They were caught during a vehicle check operation.

Dandy & Dandy has launched in Hyderabad, featuring a distinctive “Two Dandies. One Door" concept.

Hyderabad Police VC Sajjanar has warned parents and students against fraudulent schemes promising medical seats, even as NEET-UG exams are set to begin

Upon taking charge as the news DGP of Telangana, CV Anand stressed on the need to use modern methods to enhance policing as criminals too were evolving with new methods. He also directed SsP and CPs to remain in their respective districts and focus strictly on law and order duties. 

Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters has opened its second flagship ‘Origins’ store in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills, offering an immersive specialty coffee experience with micro-lots, experimental brews and a chef-curated menu, as part of its rapid expansion in the city.

Burma Burma introduces a Thingyan-themed festive menu inspired by Burmese culinary traditions. Featuring rice bowls, street-style dishes, desserts and seasonal beverages, the limited-time offering is available across India for dine-in and delivery throughout May 2026.

Employees across multiple Telangana government departments have raised concerns over pay scales, promotions, and pending arrears, staging protests and submitting representations. Unions have also sought clarity on policy decisions, highlighting growing unrest and administrative challenges within the workforce.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has invited expressions of interest for brand partnerships for the 2026–27 HCA League, featuring 85 teams and over 1,500 players, offering sponsors extensive visibility across matches, venues, and digital platforms statewide.

HYDRAA faces criticism in Hyderabad as demolition debris from anti-encroachment drives remains uncleared at multiple sites, raising health and environmental concerns, prompting RWAs and activists to demand urgent cleanup and better land restoration

Panic gripped a petrol station near YMCA in Narayanaguda after two auto-rickshaws caught fire. Alert staff contained the blaze before it reached fuel storage areas. One employee was injured while responding and is undergoing treatment

Four men were arrested by Saidabad Police in Hyderabad for allegedly carrying out slingshot attacks that damaged shop glass panes across several localities. The suspects used a car to commit at least 11 incidents for amusement.

The Telangana High Court, through Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka, criticised immigration authorities for rigidly denying a visa extension to Russian national Alena Pavlova, a widow engaged in humanitarian and cultural work. The Court directed officials to extend her visa, stressing that guidelines must be applied with compassion in exceptional circumstances.

The Telangana High Court, led by Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar, criticised government authorities for failing to act against illegal constructions by influential educational institutions in Salkam Cheruvu Lake’s buffer zone, while showing zeal in demolishing poor and middle-class homes.

The Mudiraj demand for BC-A status reflects a deeper crisis of livelihoods, dignity, and social justice in Telangana

A major water leakage under the Dayanand Nagar railway track in Malkajgiri disrupted supply to Vani Nagar and Bhavani Nagar, prompting emergency repairs by HMWSSB, which restored partial supply and arranged tanker services for affected residents.

Citizens in Hyderabad staged their second protest in four days against tree felling for flyover and underpass construction near KBR Park, demanding suspension of works under the H-CITI project until legal clarity is achieved.

The Department of Financial Services held a meeting in Hyderabad with police, RBI, and CBI officials to review rising digital frauds. The focus was on "Operation Octopus," tackling mule accounts, and urging banks to adopt RBI’s MuleHunter AI tool for better cybercrime prevention.

Sri Narasimha Jayanthi was celebrated with devotion at ISKCON Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. Thousands of devotees attended special rituals, homas, abhishekams and pravachans dedicated to Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy during the day-long spiritual celebrations

Hydraa has urged Hyderabad residents to report old and dilapidated buildings to prevent accidents, following a fatal wall collapse in Bengaluru, assuring prompt action and confidentiality for informants to help identify and demolish unsafe structures in high-traffic areas.

TGCHE Chairman Prof V Balakista Reddy emphasised the importance of mandatory internships for law students while distributing certificates to students who completed a 21-day internship. The programme included sessions on legal education, communication skills, dispute resolution and international law

Traffic congestion is expected along the Punjagutta corridor in Hyderabad due to storm water drain construction works between Asiatic Hotel and Punjagutta Market. Restrictions will remain in force from April 26 to May 20, with motorists advised to use alternate routes

The Telangana government has decided to transfer tuition fee reimbursement directly to students from the 2026-27 academic year instead of colleges. The move has triggered concerns among students and private colleges over delayed payments, financial burden and possible increase in dropouts