Hyderabad

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Indian junior women’s hockey team coach Tim White praised the country’s growing youth talent pool during the India-Australia Under-18 exposure series in Bhopal. He highlighted the importance of developing senior-ready players ahead of the Junior Women’s Asia Cup in China this September

Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Ishan Kishan said the Chennai pitch was difficult for chasing after his unbeaten 70 guided SRH into the IPL play-offs against Chennai Super Kings. Heinrich Klaasen also praised the aggressive approach and challenging conditions after SRH’s important victory

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to accelerate land acquisition and complete works for the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) on a war footing

BRS working president KT Rama Rao congratulated Malladi Rushi, a student from the Chiluka Nagar division, for securing the state-level first rank in the EAPCET with 156.63 marks. Accompanied by Uppal MLA Bandaru Lakshma Reddy, Rama Rao presented a Rs 1 lakh cheque to Rushi at his Nanakramguda residence

A Circle Inspector (CI) of police, Raju Naik, currently attached to the DGP office, has been booked by the Khammam Two-Town police. He is accused of deceiving a married woman by falsely promising marriage

A 35-year-old motorcyclist, Tamballa Ramu, died on the spot after his bike collided with a speeding milk van at Mangapuram crossroads in Khammam's Tallada mandal. The accident occurred late Monday night when the van reportedly made a U-turn without signaling

Tension escalated at Rajapet village in Wanaparthy district on Tuesday as frustrated paddy farmers staged a protest and set fire to their own paddy sacks

A woman identified as Shwetha was found stabbed to death on the fourth floor of the Ratnadeep Building in Kavadiguda, Hyderabad. The unidentified assailant fled the scene after the attack, prompting the Gandhinagar police to launch an investigation

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted simultaneous raids at the properties of Hyderabad Water Board General Manager S.L. Kumar and his relatives. Officials seized ₹1.10 crore in cash, gold, silver, and documents for multiple properties in an alleged disproportionate assets case

Fuel prices in Hyderabad were raised on Tuesday for the second time in four days. The latest revision increased both petrol and diesel by 99 paise

A six-year-old girl, Tanvika, was allegedly murdered by her mother, Rekha, in Hyderabad's Alwal area. Police stated that the mother threw the child into a water tank because she viewed her as a hurdle to an extramarital affair

A third-year engineering student from Choutuppal was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his classmate in Ibrahimpatnam. The suspect reportedly coerced the victim into consuming alcohol before taking her to a room and raping her

The Telangana Technical Education Department has released the TG POLYCET 2026 admission schedule. First phase counselling begins May 27, with registration from May 21. Seat allotments will be announced by June 6, while academic sessions are set to start on June 9

Save Musi Movement has demanded that the Telangana government release the Environmental Impact Assessment report for the Gandhi Sarovar and Musi Riverfront project. The group has also raised concerns over transparency, environmental impact, funding, and alleged bypassing of statutory assessments

Mehdipatnam police arrested a man for allegedly using a fake number plate on his scooter to avoid traffic challans. The original registration number belonged to a Nizamabad resident, who filed a complaint after receiving repeated fines. Vehicle was seized

A mega job mela will be held in Hyderabad on May 19 at Fateh Bagh, Erragadda, from 7 am to 12:30 pm. Companies from multiple sectors, including IT, pharma and banking, will offer jobs. SSC and above candidates are eligible

Hyderabad Police have launched SOCEYE, an AI-based social media surveillance system designed to detect and track harmful online content. The platform enables real-time monitoring, automated alerts and analysis, helping identify objectionable posts and maintain public order during sensitive incidents

Thousands of chemists and druggists in Hyderabad and nearby districts will observe a one-day shutdown on May 20 to protest against digital e-pharmacies, unfair pricing practices and relaxed online drug retail rules. Associations also raised concerns about public health and prescription verification

Traffic diversions and road closures linked to the Uppal Elevated Corridor works are causing severe congestion and delays for commuters in Hyderabad. Officials said the diversions could continue for another five to six months as pillar construction progresses on the corridor.

Hyderabad reports that the Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav Committee will conduct Karra Puja on June 25 at 5 pm, marking the start of preparations for the 72nd Khairatabad Ganesh idol ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, with height and theme to be announced

The Supreme Court has restrained tree felling in the eco-sensitive zone of Hyderabad’s KBR National Park and issued notices to the Centre and Telangana government. The plea challenges reduction of the buffer zone, citing environmental concerns linked to infrastructure expansion plans

The CETI Foundation honoured journalists from across the country at the Naseem Arifi Media Awards 2025 in Hyderabad. Speakers highlighted the contribution of Urdu journalism, concerns over mainstream media credibility, and the need to preserve the legacy of Urdu media.

Telangana is witnessing intense heatwave conditions with both daytime and night-time temperatures remaining above normal. Hyderabad and Warangal are experiencing warmer nights, reducing recovery time from extreme heat and increasing health risks, according to IMD data and the State Heatwave Action Plan.