Hyderabad

India Basketball League, operated by ACG Sports, announced eight foundation cities for India’s first professional basketball league at an event in Delhi. Six cities will compete in the inaugural 2027 season, while fans will help decide the participating teams

Md Adnan Hasan starred with victories in the boys under-8 60m and 200m races at the Hyderabad Kids Athletics Championship held at Gymkhana Ground. Several young athletes delivered notable performances across multiple age-group events in the competition

SkyKings FC secured a dominant 6-1 victory over OK Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship semifinal at Sreenidi Deccan Arena. Rosangzela starred with a hat-trick, while Srinidish Razavarapu, Ruattuanga and Ajith also found the net

The Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police in Hyderabad solved two cyber fraud cases between May 3 and 9, arresting two accused involved in fake online investment schemes.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) conducted a special e-waste collection drive across all circle offices to promote safe disposal of electronic waste. Residents deposited old devices while officials raised awareness on environmental and health impacts of improper e-waste handling.

RV Karnan has urged residents of the CURE region, covering GHMC, CMC and MMC areas, to complete Census self-enumeration by Sunday. The process can be done online via se.census.gov.in in 10–15 minutes using one SE ID per household.

Activists of Save KBR Park and NGOs will form a human chain near Indo-American Cancer Hospital protesting tree felling around Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park (KBR Park) for infrastructure works, demanding environmental impact assessment and public consultation from GHMC.

Hyderabad police have intensified efforts to trace the suspects involved in the murder of Tanuja Ranjan, wife of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray, at Jubilee Hills. Special teams have been sent to different States after the accused reportedly fled the city.

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JB Institute of Engineering and Technology and Bhaskar Engineering College celebrated Placement Day 2026 in Hyderabad, highlighting strong placement performance. More than 740 students secured jobs, with over 900 offers made by around 40 companies, including Amazon, Infosys and Cognizant

Kalasagaram is hosting Vaggeyakara Uthsavam, a 12-hour Carnatic music festival in Hyderabad, as a tribute to Annamacharya on his 618th birth anniversary, featuring senior and young artistes along with a rare jalatarang performance.

Khairatabad Police Station police arrested two repeat offenders accused of stealing mobile phones from homes where residents slept with open doors during summer nights. Police recovered 22 stolen phones, while one accused was found to have 29 prior criminal cases.

A retired bank employee from Old Alwal has alleged that she was cheated of Rs 3.75 crore by a man posing as an insurance executive. The accused reportedly promised huge profits before disappearing, prompting the victim to approach the police.

Two men posing as Enforcement Directorate officials allegedly attempted to extort money from Vindhya Bullion Company in Hyderabad’s Sanathnagar by using fabricated complaints and threats. The company later approached police, who have launched an investigation into the incident.

The Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering in Secunderabad conducted the award distribution ceremony for TES-47 officer cadets. Lieutenant General Neeraj Varshney honoured cadets for excellence in academics, training and sports, while urging them to prepare for technology-driven warfare challenges.

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is expanding EV charging infrastructure across Hyderabad to support the phased introduction of electric buses. Charging stations are operational at several depots, with 13 more planned as part of the State’s green public transport initiative.

A POCSO case has been registered against Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, following allegations by a minor girl in Hyderabad. Bageerath has filed a counter-complaint accusing the girl’s family of attempting to extort Rs 5 crore

Hiyya Dino Mandi Restaurant has opened at GPR Multiplex in Kukatpally, Hyderabad. Inaugurated by Manchu Manoj and Suma Kanakala, the dinosaur-themed restaurant promises a unique dining experience for families and children, with plans for expansion across the city.

A 49-year-old woman who accidentally fell into the Musi River near Amberpet spent the night trapped in the water before being rescued on Saturday morning by HYDRAA, DRF, and Fire Department personnel.

Yashoda Hospitals Group has been featured in the ‘World’s Best Hospitals 2026’ rankings by Newsweek and Statista for the eighth consecutive year, with its Somajiguda, Secunderabad, and Malakpet units earning recognition among India’s top hospitals.

The makers of ‘Rowdy Janardhana’ released a new still featuring Vijay Deverakonda on his birthday. Directed by Ravi Kiran Kola, the action entertainer stars Keerthy Suresh and is set in 1980s East Godavari, with a worldwide release planned for December 2026

Around 2,000 police personnel will be deployed for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public meeting at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad. Tight multi-layer security, CCTV surveillance, bomb disposal squads and NSG support have been arranged for crowd control, safety and emergency response.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government over the Tummidihatti project, questioned conflicting statements by Ministers, demanded immediate Medigadda repairs, and alleged delays, inadequate allocations and misleading claims regarding the Pranahita-Chevella project.

Cyberabad police held a coordination meeting with bankers to strengthen action against rising cybercrime cases, including mule accounts and digital frauds. Officials highlighted losses of ₹438 crore in 2025 and urged faster response mechanisms and improved bank-police coordination.