Hyderabad

The AIFF conducted the AFC Fitness Course Level 1A at the Inspire Institute of Sport from May 14 to 18. The programme, led by Japanese AFC instructors, was attended by 19 coaches and aimed at improving football fitness training standards in India

Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya were included in India’s ODI squad for the Afghanistan series, subject to fitness clearance. Shubman Gill will captain the side, while KL Rahul replaces Rishabh Pant as vice-captain of the Indian Test team

The Telangana government’s decision to fix the upper age limit for government recruitments at 44 years for one year has triggered mixed reactions among unemployed youth, with aspirants aged 45 and 46 expressing disappointment over exclusion from the revised policy

Severe heatwave conditions have led to nearly 50% drop in footfall in Hyderabad’s Old City markets. Traders report declining sales as tourists and shoppers avoid daytime visits due to lack of facilities, heat stress, and traffic congestion, worsening financial strain.

JNTU-Hyderabad has postponed the TG PGECET examination scheduled for May 28 to June 1 due to the Bakrid festival. The university said examinations on other dates will continue as planned and hall tickets can be downloaded from May 22.

A woman in Hyderabad’s Alwal area was arrested for allegedly murdering her six-year-old daughter after reportedly believing the child was an obstacle to her extramarital relationship. CCTV footage allegedly exposed the crime, which was initially registered as a suspicious death case.

A young woman in Hyderabad was allegedly raped by two men after being lured with a fake film shoot job offer. The victim was treated at Gandhi Hospital, and Jubilee Hills Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

The University of Hyderabad has extended the deadline for online applications to its PhD programmes for the July 2026 session till May 21. Candidates can apply through the university portal, while all eligibility conditions and admission guidelines remain unchanged.

A first-year MA Economics student of University of Hyderabad died by suicide after jumping into a campus pond amid a dispute over missing hostel laptops. A note recovered from his room denied involvement in the alleged theft

BRS accused Congress MP Vem Narender Reddy of illegally transferring assigned lands through the Bhu Bharati portal and using them for granite mining in Mahabubabad district. The party demanded a judicial inquiry and restoration of lands to beneficiaries

An alleged harassment incident in Alkapur Township, Hyderabad, captured on CCTV, has raised safety concerns after a teenage boy reportedly misbehaved with a woman returning home from school with her child. Police are investigating the footage and residents demand stricter surveillance.

A Hyderabad family met with a tragic accident near Alamogordo in New Mexico, leaving Purna Gopi Avala dead and other family members seriously injured. The family is now facing mounting medical and funeral expenses.

Mumbai Indians suffered injury setbacks after Quinton de Kock was ruled out with a wrist tendon injury and Raj Angad Bawa sustained a thumb ligament tear. Both players will continue rehabilitation at home, while replacements will be announced according to IPL guidelines

Sachin Tendulkar visited the SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Sports Academy in Ahmedabad, where he interacted with young athletes, parents and trainees. He stressed the importance of grassroots sports development and encouraged children to enjoy sport while learning discipline, resilience and teamwork

Seven iconic venues across England, including Lord’s, Edgbaston and The Oval, will host matches during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament will feature key clashes such as India versus Pakistan and conclude with the final at Lord’s on July 5

The Telangana Throwball Association distributed kits to the boys’ and girls’ teams selected for the 31st Sub-Junior National Throwball Championship in Indore. D Rishi and M Varshika were named captains of the Telangana boys’ and girls’ teams respectively

Y Chaitanya Reddy’s explosive century could not save Central Excise from defeat against Balaaji in the HCA A-Division T-20 tournament. Vallepe Murthy, P Kranthi, P Nishanth and Srikar Reddy Yedla also delivered standout performances in the B-Division matches

Government Degree College (Autonomous), Khairatabad organised “Praja Palana Pragathi Pranalika – Education Week” featuring literary activities, yoga sessions, SDG awareness initiatives, Library Day celebrations, and women empowerment programmes, along with the release of “Illumine Literati 2026” and multiple academic collaborations.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. has commissioned Cargo Terminal 2 at Hyderabad airport, featuring advanced cold-chain infrastructure, sustainability measures, and an annual handling capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes, expandable to 100,000 metric tonnes, to strengthen India’s growing air logistics and cargo network.

India Meteorological Department has issued a five-day red alert for Telangana as temperatures in several districts are expected to cross 44°C. Hyderabad and neighbouring districts remain under orange alert, while isolated rain and thundershowers are forecast in some areas later this week.

Ramgopalpet Police recovered a bag containing Rs 1.2 lakh that was accidentally left in an autorickshaw by a passenger rushing for his father’s surgery. CCTV footage helped trace the vehicle, and the driver later returned the cash intact and was felicitated.

Advertising Standards Council of India’s AdWise advertising literacy initiative has reached over 10.6 lakh students across India, helping them recognise advertisements, understand influencer marketing, and make informed digital choices through multilingual, age-appropriate classroom sessions focused on media and advertising literacy.

The origins of Hyderabad’s MMTS can be traced to the ambitious Circular Railway System proposed in the late 1980s. Conceived to reduce congestion through suburban rail connectivity, the project later evolved into MMTS, though experts say the original vision remains only partially realised.

Hyderabad commuters have renewed demands for MMTS expansion, better Metro and TSRTC integration, and a direct rail link to RGIA after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce private vehicle use. Rail users say improved suburban connectivity is essential to easing congestion and lowering emissions.