Hyderabad

Senior advocate Ghulam Yazdani, known for his contribution to Urdu literature, public service and Hyderabad’s composite culture, passed away at 98. Remembered for his discipline, intellectual engagement and social work, he remained active and connected with society till his final days

Sidhivinayak of Victory Playground clinched first place in the boys' 14-year floor exercise at the GHMC Summer Coaching Camp Gymnastics Competition in Ameerpet. The event saw young athletes across multiple age categories competing in floor exercise and bridge balance

Cyberabad Police uncovered an alleged fake Government Order and illegal land deal racket involving government land in Gandipet and arrested three persons. Police said forged documents were used to claim ownership rights and nearly Rs 4 crore was collected through the proposed deal

Despite the June 1 deadline for the transfer process, several department heads in Telangana are yet to begin the exercise, prompting criticism from TGEJAC leaders, who warned that delays could create salary-related issues for employees due to Finance Department queries.

The foot-over-bridge near KBR Park and L V Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad may be dismantled as it has become a bottleneck for ongoing steel flyover projects. The bridge currently serves hundreds of patients, elderly citizens and commuters crossing the busy Banjara Hills road

The Telangana government revised timings for TGSWREIS schools and junior colleges following opposition from students and teachers. From the 2026-27 academic year, institutions will function from 9 am to 4.30 pm, with officials stating the revised schedule will reduce stress and improve student welfare

Telangana Congress leaders aspiring for cabinet berths may have to wait longer as the party high command remains focused on developments in Karnataka. Several MLAs are lobbying for ministerial positions while speculation over cabinet expansion and reshuffle continues within Gandhi Bhavan

Ahead of the new academic year beginning June 12, the Telangana School Education department warned private schools against operating unfit buses, overloading students and employing unlicensed drivers. Schools were directed to follow all transport safety norms and obtain necessary permissions

Satwik-Chirag mount stellar comeback to enter final four while Dhruv-Tanisha benefit from walkover; Lakshya, Sindhu crash out in quarterfinals

Aakash Educational Services Limited signed MoUs with the Indian Army and paramilitary forces to provide scholarships, tuition fee waivers, mentoring and coaching support for personnel, veterans, gallantry awardees, disabled force members and families of martyrs across the country.

The BRS opposed the Telangana government’s proposal for a separate Rythu DISCOM during an ERC public hearing, alleging it could weaken the existing free power supply system for farmers. Party leaders and farmers’ groups also raised concerns over possible privatisation and reduced rural services

Pet-Basheerabad police are strengthening the POCSO case against Bandi Sai Bageerath by collecting digital evidence, including social media chats. Investigators also examined allegations of destruction of evidence and questioned the accused over witness intimidation and counter-complaints filed in other districts

The TG ECET 2026 results were declared on Friday, with 93.60 per cent of candidates qualifying the examination. A total of 16,726 students cleared the entrance test, while counselling for admissions is expected to begin in the first week of June

Incredible to see her break the world record and win gold on the world stage. Esha, the sky is the limit, my friend," Sindhu posted on X

The Secunderabad Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force arrested two men involved in an interstate drug smuggling racket and seized marijuana worth Rs 18.18 lakh. The accused were allegedly transporting ganja from Odisha to Karnataka through Secunderabad railway station

A study by IIT Gandhinagar and the University of Illinois found that herbal cigarettes may be as harmful as or more dangerous than tobacco cigarettes. Researchers identified higher toxic particle emissions, increased oxidative potential and high lead concentrations in some herbal cigarette variants

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, coach Amol Muzumdar and batter Jemimah Rodrigues reflected on the team’s historic ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup triumph, discussing mental struggles, the painful England defeat, dressing-room conversations and staying away from social media during high-pressure tournaments

Central Excise registered a dominant 10-wicket victory over EMCC in the HCA A-Division T-20 qualifier. Hyderabad Blues, Ensconse, Osmania University, Concorde and Hyderabad Wanderers also recorded wins in the B-Division league-cum-knockout matches played in Hyderabad on Friday

Health experts say zero-sugar sodas may help reduce calorie and sugar intake temporarily, but frequent consumption could affect gut health, metabolism and cravings. Doctors caution that artificial sweeteners are not entirely harmless and should not replace nutritious and hydrating beverages

A Hyderabad court sentenced five Nepali nationals to seven days in jail for harassing a woman near Nizam College PG Hostel on May 27. The Abid Road police arrested the accused, who were later convicted by the Nampally court on Friday.

Political developments in Karnataka have delayed Telangana’s cabinet expansion, leaving aspirants for ministerial berths in suspense. With the Congress high command prioritising Karnataka, the Telangana leadership is expected to take up cabinet-related discussions only after the situation stabilises.

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.