Hyderabad

Dr BR Ambedkar Open University will hold an orientation on “Job, Employment, and Skill-Enhancement Courses” for first- and second-year students across Telangana. Collaborating with TCSiON, WeHUB, RASCI, and SRTRI, BRAOU aims to equip students with industry-relevant skills.

Maneka Gandhi, GHSPCA chief patron and former MP, launched a new animal ambulance and a donation scheme in Hyderabad. She inspected the Begum Bazaar multi-speciality animal hospital under construction, while the society invites citizens to Mahaveer Jayanti awareness stalls.

A house in Moinabad belonging to businessman Srinivas was burgled between March 25 and 27 while his family was away. Thieves stole 168 grams of gold, 20 tolas of silver, and Rs 10 lakh in cash. Police are investigating and collecting fingerprints.

The ICAI Hyderabad Chapter, along with its Satavahana and Warangal chapters and the Income Tax Department, organised a one-day seminar on the Income Tax Act, 2025. Experts and the Commissioner highlighted tax reforms, inventory valuation, and practical insights for professionals and students.

Shaik Ayesha, a 25-year-old woman from Prakasam district, was found dead in her Madhapur hostel on Friday night. Police broke down her room door after roommates raised alarm. Investigation has been launched, and the post-mortem report is awaited.

A 16-year-old boy drowned in Hayathnagar Lake on Hyderabad’s outskirts after entering the water with friends. Police said he did not know how to swim. The body was retrieved later and a case has been registered

BITS Pilani has secured the top rank in India for Pharmacy and Pharmacology in the QS Subject Rankings 2026, with strong performance across multiple disciplines, reinforcing its growing academic reputation and global presence in science, engineering, and management fields

A 24-year-old woman in Malakpet died by suicide on Friday night, allegedly due to harassment by a man named Raju. Her family discovered her hanging at home in Moosarambagh. Police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against the accused.

Business owners Manideep Yechuri and Dr Spandana Maddula launched Vaarahi Silver Jewellery, an exclusive showroom at Vaarahi Silks in Kukatpally. Actors Teja Sajja and Meenakshi Chaudhary inaugurated the store, which offers premium silver bridal jewellery amid rising gold prices.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy reaffirmed his commitment to complete the Musi river rejuvenation project despite opposition over land acquisition. He also laid foundation stones for Omkareshwara Swamy and Veerabhadra Swamy temples at Manchirevula as part of the riverfront development.

Saifabad police traced an autorickshaw to Chaderghat and recovered a bag containing two grams of gold and Rs 30,000 that a Tamil Nadu pilgrim had forgotten at Lakdikapul Metro Station. The valuables were safely returned to the woman on Saturday.

BRS legislators staged a walkout in the Telangana Assembly alleging inadequate allocations for BC welfare, pensions, and welfare schemes. The opposition also raised concerns over pending Kalyana Lakshmi payments, delays in panchayat employee salaries, and the lack of a BC Sub-Plan.

The State Task Force of the Prohibition and Excise Department arrested two persons for allegedly selling ganja in Uppuguda and seized 2.1 kg of the contraband along with two motorcycles. Five other accused, including the supplier from Nagpur, are absconding.

PUMA India has launched a new broadcast channel offering fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Royal Challengers Bengaluru players. The first video features Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and Venkatesh Iyer sharing candid moments and light-hearted conversations.

Toopran police swiftly traced nine tolas of gold worth Rs 13 lakh lost at Brahmanapally railway gate. Honest locals Nagaraju and Krishna returned the ornaments, earning praise from DSP Narendar Goud and team.

Nathacha Appanah’s La Nuit au Cœur has been awarded the Goncourt Choice of India 2026. Chosen by a jury of Indian students in New Delhi, the French-Mauritian author’s novel explores intimate partner violence.

Hyderabad witnessed a grand Sri Rama Navami Shobha Yatra, with thousands of devotees joining the procession from Seetarambagh to Sultan Bazaar. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla inaugurated the event, and Hyderabad Police ensured smooth conduct with 3,000 personnel and extensive security measures

Former HCA secretary T Shesh Narayan has urged corrective steps to prevent misuse of IPL tickets and wasteful expenditure. He alleged irregularities in ticket distribution and catering costs, and called for action against Apex Council members

A new COVID variant with over 70 mutations is spreading rapidly in the US, raising global concerns. Here’s what makes it different, whether vaccines still work, and if India should be worried or simply stay cautious.

The H-FAST team seized 352 kilograms of decomposed chicken in Bharatnagar and arrested a supplier accused of distributing spoiled meat to local hotels despite an expired licence. Officials said the illegal operation posed serious health risks to consumers.

City Cybercrime Police have warned citizens about a rise in sophisticated online frauds involving OTP sharing, fake mobile applications and ‘digital arrest’ scams. Officials advised the public not to share sensitive information or download suspicious applications from unknown sources.

A three-day International Buddhist Summit on World Peace–2026 began at Buddhavanam in Nagarjunasagar with participation from 150 delegates representing 22 countries. The summit aims to promote Buddhavanam as a global Buddhist heritage destination and strengthen international Buddhist ties.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board has warned private tanker operators against using the Water Board logo without authorisation. Officials cautioned that such misuse could mislead the public and said tanker bookings should be made only through official HMWSSB channels.

Tension prevailed in Falaknuma after Syed Rizwan (28) was allegedly assaulted by police personnel inside the Falaknuma Police Station. His family staged a protest at the hospital where he was admitted, demanding action against the officers involved.