Hyderabad

Mild tension prevailed at Kulsumpura police station in Hyderabad after an automobile theft suspect allegedly attempted self-immolation on the premises. Police said the accused tried to threaten personnel by attempting to set his shirt on fire, but the attempt was foiled in time.

The investigation into the POCSO case against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son, Bandi Sai Bageerath, saw no progress as he sought more time to appear before police. Protests erupted outside Petbasheerabad police station demanding his arrest, while he approached the Telangana High Court for anticipatory bail.

Students of HPS Ramanthapur and Glendale Academy performed exceptionally well in the CBSE Class XII examinations. Raaga Pranavi topped HPS Ramanthapur with 96 per cent, while Glendale Academy achieved a 100 per cent pass result with several students securing above 96 per cent.

BRS leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav has written to the Election Commission of India and GHMC Commissioner alleging irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision programme. The party claimed poorly trained BLOs and confusion over census duties were affecting voter revision work

BRS women leaders have demanded the arrest of Bandi Sai Bhagirath in a POCSO case and accused the police of diluting charges under political pressure. They alleged Union Minister Bandi Sanjay was shielding his son and urged the Centre to dismiss him from the Cabinet while calling for an impartial probe.

Arjun Dahiya shot a bogey-free two-under 70 to take a one-shot lead in Category A on day two of the IGU Andhra Pradesh Junior Boys Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. Ishnidh Virdi and Vihaan Jain remained close behind after 36 holes

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation’s solar-powered model footpath project in Hyderabad is facing delays across key stretches, including Jubilee Hills and Somajiguda. Despite plans for solar canopies and recycled materials, the work has missed its deadline due to execution challenges and manpower shortages.

Centuries by Loknath Naik, Tanmay Agarwal and Gnana Prakash Reddy highlighted the HCA A-Division T20 league-cum-knock-out tournament in Hyderabad. Several high-scoring contests, including a tied game decided in a Super Over, marked an action-packed day across A and B divisions

A POCSO case involving the son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay has triggered outrage in Telangana. Here’s why the allegations, police response and political controversy are drawing massive public attention.

In the CBSE Class XII results declared on Wednesday, girls registered 5.65 percent more passes than boys. A total of 5,518 girls who appeared for the exams recorded a pass percentage of 95.16 whereas 5,518 boys secured 89.51 percent result.

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE ) will release the TG CPGET 2026 notification on May 15, with computer-based entrance tests scheduled for July. Registrations run from May 15 to June 10, with late fee options until mid-June.

India Meteorological Department has issued a red warning for Telangana as temperatures are expected to exceed 44°C in several districts. The heatwave is likely to intensify across the state, with officials warning of very high health risks and urging precautions.

Kukatpally Police arrested a suspended sub-inspector after a woman constable accused him of cheating and sexually exploiting her on the pretext of marriage. The accused was traced after allegedly avoiding investigators and was later produced before a local court.

KIMS Sunshine Hospitals successfully performed a complex jaw reconstruction surgery on a five-year-old boy from Siddipet suffering from a rare jaw fusion condition. The procedure restored mouth opening, improved jaw function and is expected to support normal facial growth in future.

Bharat Rashtra Samithi Vidyarthi and Student Islamic Organisation staged separate protests in Hyderabad against the alleged NEET paper leak. The student groups demanded a transparent Supreme Court-monitored investigation and criticised the Centre and NTA over alleged examination irregularities.

Uber is planning to expand its Hyderabad Centre of Excellence and is exploring a corporate office in Bharat Future City following a meeting between CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who also proposed multi-level parking projects with EV charging facilities

A mega job mela will be held in Hyderabad on May 14 at Khaja Mansion Function Hall, Masab Tank–Banjara Hills Road. Companies from sectors including IT, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and banking will conduct preliminary interviews for candidates with qualifications starting from SSC level.

A five-year-old girl died after allegedly getting trapped in a grill-fitted lift at a women’s hostel in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli area. The child, identified as Bistu Saif, was staying with her grandparents, who worked as security guards at the hostel premises

Senior BRS leaders accused the BJP and Congress of attempting to dilute the POCSO case against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son and demanded his immediate arrest. They also alleged political collusion and selective policing by the Telangana government and police authorities

Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, failed to appear before police for questioning in a POCSO case registered at Pet-Basheerabad Police Station. Investigators have intensified the probe as his anticipatory bail plea is expected to come up for hearing

Ashwini Vaishnaw said proposed bullet train corridors could connect Hyderabad with Bengaluru in just over two hours and Chennai in under three hours. The Centre plans major investments in high-speed rail infrastructure, with land acquisition expected to begin shortly.

Department of Biotechnology has extended the application deadline for the DBT-Research Associateship 2025–26 to May 27. The postdoctoral fellowship supports advanced research in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and offers stipends, HRA and contingency grants to selected researchers.

Healthy ageing is increasingly linked to lifestyle choices rather than genetics alone. Experts highlight quality sleep, regular physical activity, balanced nutrition and stress management as key habits that may improve overall well-being and support longer, healthier lives.

Amazon India said Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have emerged among the fastest-growing markets for Amazon Bazaar, driven by strong demand in fashion, home and electronic accessories categories. Hyderabad led customer growth, while tier-2 and tier-3 cities showed rising online shopping adoption.