Hyderabad

A 24-year-old Telugu student from Hyderabad died in Louisiana while rescuing three friends from drowning in the Sabine River. He successfully saved them but was later caught in strong currents and a suspected fishing line entanglement.

BRS cadres staged protests in Mancherial against the arrest of party leader Balka Suman, burning effigies of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and blocking highways. They demanded his immediate release, alleging political vendetta and misuse of police powers.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Dy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, and Congress chief Mahesh Goud met AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge in Hyderabad. They discussed state politics and programmes. Revanth will review the Employees’ Health Scheme covering 17.07 lakh beneficiaries from June

Conventional universities in Telangana have extended summer vacation for degree and PG colleges till June 6 due to severe heatwave conditions. Earlier scheduled to reopen on June 1, institutions cited rising temperatures and extended administrative and academic considerations.

Persons living with Multiple Sclerosis, caregivers, doctors and families gathered in Hyderabad to mark World MS Day. Organised by MSSI Hyderabad, the event focused on awareness, emotional well-being, early diagnosis and the importance of inclusion for those living with MS.

Drug inspectors from the Telangana Drug Control Administration raided a medical shop in Ramanthapur and detected the alleged illegal sale of habit-forming drugs. Codeine cough syrup and tramadol capsules were seized, while multiple violations of drug regulations were found.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused Rahul Gandhi of failing to deliver Congress’s 2023 promises to Telangana auto drivers, including welfare board and Rs 12,000 aid. He cited over 100 suicides, questioning fresh promises in Delhi while old commitments remain unmet 

Many of Telangana’s 1,080 zero-population villages may not be abandoned at all. Duplication, GPS errors and conflicting entries expose flaws in Mission Antyodaya data, raising serious questions about the reliability of Union government’s rural development database

Hyderabad’s Goshamahal Police arrested a 59-year-old organiser for allegedly running an online cricket and racecourse betting racket through WhatsApp.

Telangana DGP CV Anand has urged sweeping reforms in the state police force to enhance accountability, discipline and public service delivery.

Charminar police booked a Yakutpura resident for riding a scooter with a fake registration number plate to evade traffic penalties. The bogus plate led to fines being wrongly imposed on another vehicle owner.

Five persons, including two from Hyderabad, drowned in the River Tungabhadra at Mantralayam in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district while taking a holy dip after attending a pooja.

Farmers under the banner of Pharma City Vyathireka Porata Samithi staged a dharna in Hyderabad demanding repeal of G.O.Ms. 31 and withdrawal of projects involving large-scale acquisition of fertile lands.

RCB captain Rajat Patidar said a strong sense of responsibility among players has been central to the team's success this season. Ahead of the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans, he stressed focusing on team strengths, bowling depth and staying present-minded

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has begun training with players participating in the Andhra Premier League. Though unavailable for matches due to national commitments, his involvement in practice sessions and support for the league have inspired young cricketers and boosted local interest

BJP state president N Ramchander Rao accused the Telangana government of failing in paddy procurement despite funds being provided by the Centre. He alleged negligence, inconsistent statistics, and inefficiency in handling farmers’ concerns.

State Sports Associations in Telangana, along with senior sports administrators and association presidents, submitted a representation seeking the immediate release of long-pending funds. The memorandum was presented to the Sports Minister and senior officials, citing GO and SATG norms

Vikings PC won the CCPL Club League title with a commanding 4-0 victory over Penguin PC in the State of the League Final. The 10-week competition featured over 350 athletes and attracted more than 8,000 spectators across 19 venues

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated world champions Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae in straight games to enter the Singapore Open Super 750 final. The Indian pair fought back strongly in both games to secure their first win over the Koreans

The TGSRTC has ended its special summer discount scheme in Greater Hyderabad, effective May 31. From June 1, regular fares for Metro Deluxe and AC bus services will resume.

M Abhirath Reddy smashed an unbeaten 132 off 58 balls to guide Jai Hanuman to a six-wicket victory over EMCC in the eliminator of the A-Division T20 league-cum-knockout tournament. EMCC had earlier posted a challenging 202 for five

The DOST 2026 second-phase seat allotment results have been announced, with 52,302 students securing provisional admissions. Commerce remained the most preferred stream, while candidates have been asked to complete online self-reporting before participating in the next admission phase.

After weeks of scorching heat, Telangana is set for gradual relief as the IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and light to moderate rainfall from June 1. Maximum temperatures are expected to drop by 2-3°C across the State over the next four days

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a Telangana Cyber Security Bureau inspector for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe in connection with a cyber fraud investigation. Searches at his residence reportedly led to the recovery of unaccounted cash, gold ornaments and property documents.