Hyderabad

FIDE-rated S Srujan Keerthan won the PICA prize money chess tournament in Hyderabad with a perfect five points. Several players secured top positions across open, veterans, women and age-group categories in the competition

Activists staged a protest in Hyderabad demanding public consultation before construction of flyovers near KBR Park. They raised concerns over tree felling, environmental impact and alleged violations of procedures, calling for a halt until proper studies and clearances are completed

At Osmania University’s 109th Foundation Day, economist Mohan Guruswamy warned that unchecked adoption of Artificial Intelligence could weaken the public education sector. He criticised the rise of a "Social Elite" in private institutions where wealth overshadows merit, urging policymakers to safeguard meritocracy.

The Telangana Football Association will organise the Asmita Women’s under-16 football league in Mancherial from April 27 to 30. Eight teams, including Telangana State Sports School and Karimnagar FA, will take part in the tournament

B Radha Krishna’s five-wicket haul was the highlight of the HCA D-Division one-day league matches in Hyderabad. Several teams, including Air India and NFC, registered wins in a series of competitive encounters on Sunday

Hyderabad’s BMJRFT has successfully replaced 129 dialysis machines worth Rs 12 crore with the help of donor contributions. The Trust, known for offering dialysis sessions at Rs 300 compared to much higher costs in corporate hospitals, extended the lifespan of its machines through efficient management before replacing them.

The PDs and PETs Association of Telangana social welfare colleges has urged the government to reconsider assigning caretaker duties to physical directors during summer vacation, citing increased workload and impact on their entitled break

A 19-year-old worker died of electrocution while washing a car at a servicing centre in Banjara Hills. He collapsed after coming into contact with an electric pressure washer and later died during treatment at a hospital

A 22-year-old man in Hyderabad was allegedly assaulted by a policeman while returning home late at night. The victim sustained injuries and sought treatment, while his family has demanded action against the constable for the incident

A 19-year-old youth died after a car hit the bike he was riding pillion on in Hyderabad’s Santoshnagar area. He sustained severe injuries and was declared dead at a hospital, while the rider survived with injuries

Tension prevailed at Puppalgudda toll gate in Hyderabad after traffic was halted for the Chief Minister’s convoy. Motorists protested long delays, raising concerns over VIP movement disrupting public convenience and affecting daily activities

Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 449 persons during weekend drunk driving checks. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Three individuals recorded very high BAC levels. All those booked have been directed to appear before the court

Hyderabad’s H-FAST conducted an awareness meeting with oil manufacturers and suppliers, warning against the sale of loose or adulterated edible oils. Officials stressed strict adherence to food safety norms and cautioned that violations would attract legal action

Telangana Medical Council has invited applications from foreign medical graduates for internship positions. Eligible candidates must apply between April 28 and May 2, submitting required documents and fees, with allocations based on domicile eligibility and available vacancies

A case has been registered against actor Ashu Reddy in Hyderabad over allegations of cheating a software engineer of over Rs 9 crore. The complainant claimed financial transfers and assets were taken under the pretext of marriage

Hyderabad police arrested a Haryana-based man in a multi-level marketing fraud involving around Rs 600 crore. Authorities seized a luxury car and froze Rs 3 crore, while investigations continue to track other suspects and victims across multiple locations

Water tanker demand has surged across Cyberabad areas due to summer heat, with bookings rising sharply. Authorities plan to increase filling stations, while consumers have raised concerns over high prices and poor quality water supplied by private tanker operators

Uppal junction in Hyderabad has been closed from Sunday for elevated corridor works. Traffic police have announced diversions for heavy and small vehicles, and shifted bus services towards Warangal and nearby areas to a temporary stop at Nallacheruvu bund

Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, hosted the International Skull Base Endoscopy Summit 2.0, bringing together over 500 global experts. The three-day event featured lectures, live surgeries and cadaveric workshops focusing on advances in minimally invasive neurosurgery and skull base techniques.

Poultry India participated in World Veterinary Day 2026 celebrations at CVSc Rajendranagar, focusing on collaboration between academia and industry. Experts highlighted career opportunities in poultry science and encouraged students through technical sessions and an elocution competition.

Self-enumeration for Census 2027 has begun in Hyderabad’s core urban region covering GHMC and surrounding corporations. The online portal will remain open till midnight, allowing households to submit details, receive SE ID and prepare for enumerator verification visits.

Farmers in Kurumidda village of Ibrahimpatnam constituency are continuing their 43-day protest against land acquisition for Future City radial roads, demanding scrapping of both Future City and Pharma City projects. The agitation has drawn support from women’s organisations and activists.

Charminar Express was halted at Aler station in Telangana after smoke and sparks were seen from a wheel due to brake binding in an S5 coach. The issue was quickly controlled by railway staff, and the train resumed safely without casualties

MIT researchers have developed injectable “mini livers” that function as satellite organs, potentially transforming treatment for liver failure. Built using hydrogel microspheres, the technology showed sustained function in animal studies and may reduce dependence on donor organ transplants.