Hyderabad

A delegation of BRS MLAs and MLCs met DGP CV Anand in Hyderabad, demanding an FIR against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar over alleged attacks on party leaders and offices. The delegation also sought enhanced security for Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy

Political developments involving Bandi Sanjay Kumar in Telangana and K Annamalai in Tamil Nadu have intensified discussions on whether the BJP is pursuing a long-term strategy to weaken strong regional parties before attempting independent expansion across southern Indian states

TiE Hyderabad organised the TiE Women Roadshow at T-Works in Hyderabad to encourage women entrepreneurship and promote the upcoming TiE Women 2026 programme. The initiative offers mentorship, networking, investor access and startup support, with applications open for women entrepreneurs across Telangana

TalentSprint and IIM Jammu have partnered to launch a four-year eBBA (Honours) degree programme aimed at combining academic excellence with industry relevance. The course focuses on business fundamentals, technology awareness and career readiness in a rapidly evolving digital economy

A Hyderabad-based pulmonologist has urged the Centre to take proactive measures following the Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard MV Hondius, warning that long Covid patients may face a higher risk of severe illness and calling for traveller monitoring, rodent control and public awareness

Vayyaarie Sarees opened its new store in Nizampet with an enthusiastic customer response. The launch event attended by Suma Kanakala featured special inaugural offers, while the founders announced plans to expand the brand with 25 stores across South India

A Hyderabad-based CCMB study tracking tigers across five major Indian reserves found that human disturbance and tourism increase stress levels in tigers and affect breeding behaviour. Researchers recommended stricter regulation of safari vehicles, timings and tourism activities in core forest areas

The Indian School of Business welcomed 839 students to its PGP Class of 2027 across Hyderabad and Mohali campuses. The batch includes professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds, with women accounting for more than 45 per cent of the cohort

Telangana registered the highest number of human trafficking cases in the country in 2024, according to NCRB data. While police rescued 812 persons during anti-trafficking operations, the conviction rate remained poor, with only two convictions recorded in cases that reached courts

NCRB data for 2024 revealed that 99.9 per cent of suspects in POCSO cases in Telangana were known to the victims, including family members, neighbours and friends. More than 2,100 girls were recorded as victims of sexual crimes during the year

Residents of Hyderabad’s CURE area have been asked to complete Census 2027 self-enumeration before the May 10 deadline. Officials said door-to-door field verification by Census enumerators wearing blue attire and carrying ID cards will begin from May 11

A new ICMR-funded study involving NIMS reveals that rising heart failure treatment costs are pushing many Hyderabad families into poverty. Lack of insurance, costly medicines, income loss, and distress financing are leaving households burdened with severe financial stress after cardiac illnesses.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar urged citizens to conduct proper background verification before hiring domestic workers, especially after the alleged involvement of a Nepalese housemaid in the murder of former Andhra Pradesh DGP Vinay Ranjan Rao’s wife in Jubilee Hills.

Hyderabad police formed special teams to trace suspects involved in the murder of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray’s wife, Tanaja Ranjan, at their Jubilee Hills residence. Police suspect the housemaid and accomplices planned the crime and fled with valuables.

Hyderabad is hosting creative Mother’s Day workshops, offering painting, clay art, tote bag design and floral craft sessions. From cafés to art studios, these beginner-friendly experiences provide families with meaningful ways to spend quality time and celebrate the occasion together.

Telangana is set to experience a return of dry heatwave conditions by May 10, with IMD forecasting a rise in temperatures by 2–4°C after brief relief from thundershowers. Several districts may see mercury levels touching 41–44°C.

K T Rama Rao congratulated Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace for becoming India’s first space-tech unicorn valued at $1 billion. He said the achievement highlights the strength of Telangana’s startup ecosystem and the potential of Indian innovation in the space sector.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao condemned the demolition of an 800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva temple in Warangal, accusing the Telangana government of neglecting heritage conservation and destroying historical structures in the name of development.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government citing NCRB 2024 data showing a sharp rise in cybercrime, missing persons and crimes against women and children. He held the state leadership responsible for worsening law and order conditions.

From Araku Valley and Dandeli to Tadoba Tiger Reserve and Horsley Hills, several scenic destinations around Hyderabad offer ideal weekend escapes. Within a few hours’ drive, travellers can enjoy forests, waterfalls, wildlife safaris and peaceful hill station experiences.

The wife of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray was allegedly murdered by her domestic help at their Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad. The accused is absconding, while police have launched an investigation into the incident.

India successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of the indigenous Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) off Odisha. Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force, the system converts unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons, boosting India’s low-cost indigenous defence capabilities

An engineering student was allegedly stabbed to death in Hyderabad’s Chilkalguda after meeting a woman with whom he had reportedly been in a relationship for four years. Police have launched an investigation after the woman’s relatives allegedly attacked the victim on Thursday night

The Centre-led by Narendra Modi has consistently prioritised political loyalty over federal cooperation, denying Telangana its fair share of resources