Hyderabad

India enjoyed a successful day at the U23 Asian Championships in Vietnam, with Mansi Lather, Kajal and Sumit winning gold medals. The Indian contingent also secured two silver and three bronze medals in an impressive overall performance at the continental event

M Suhas Preetham and D Varshith won four gold medals each in the men’s section, while Vritti Agarwal and Sri Nithya Sai claimed three golds each in the women’s section at the Telangana Inter-District Swimming Championship in Hyderabad

Several teams, including Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Karnataka, entered the knockout stage of the 76th Junior National Basketball Championship in Puducherry. Haryana upset Karnataka in the men’s section, while Karnataka women defeated defending champions Tamil Nadu in a key clash

Ranga Reddy District Basketball Association will conduct selection trials for under-16 boys and girls on May 30 at Sanathnagar Playground in Hyderabad. Selected players will represent the district in the 11th Youth Inter-District Basketball Championship in June

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy held discussions with Karnataka Minister NS Boseraju on the proposed barrage across River Krishna and water utilisation issues. Both States discussed measures to safeguard mutual interests and address irrigation and drinking water requirements

AIMIM MLA Mohd Majid Hussain and advocate Moizuddin’s son met top police officials seeking a fair probe into the murder case. Police suspect a planned killing involving hired assassins and have launched searches across multiple cities for the accused

The Telangana government has secured a refinancing facility of up to Rs 13,600 crore from IRFC for the Hyderabad Metro Rail project. The move is expected to reduce finance costs, improve financial stability and support future expansion of the metro network

BRS leader T Harish Rao urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to reduce VAT on petrol and diesel, alleging that rising fuel prices were burdening people. He claimed the Telangana government was earning higher revenues through increased fuel taxes while people struggled with inflation

A software engineer was arrested by Abid Road police for allegedly attacking a home guard during vehicle checking at the General Post Office crossroads in Hyderabad. Police said the accused picked up an argument before allegedly assaulting the home guard.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the Congress government, alleging it was functioning reactively under pressure from BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao. He claimed the government acted only after BRS protests and accused it of lacking administrative seriousness and proactive governance

Tension prevailed at Koheda village in Rangareddy district after farmers opposed the government’s attempt to acquire land for a fruit market and government offices. Farmers prevented officials from entering the fields and demanded fair compensation while questioning cancellation of earlier land allotments

Contract workers in Telangana government hospitals staged a protest in Hyderabad, alleging wage discrepancies, PF and ESI irregularities, and poor working conditions. They demanded a minimum wage of Rs 26,000, abolition of the agency system, and improved workplace facilities and safety gear.

Fuel prices in Hyderabad increased again on Monday following the fourth hike in petrol and diesel rates across the country. Petrol is now priced at Rs 115.62 per litre, while diesel costs Rs 103.76 per litre in the city

Doctors at KIMS Hospitals in Hyderabad successfully treated a 26-year-old woman with rare liver failure caused by Weber-Christian disease without a transplant. Advanced immunotherapy and critical care helped her recover fully, and she has now resumed a normal life.

Unidentified burglars stole a collection box from Sri Lakshmi Ganapati Temple in Vaishnavi Nagar, Suraram, on Sunday night. The box was later broken open in a nearby forest area in Gajularamaram, and the cash was taken. Police have launched an investigation.

ACB officials arrested a record assistant in Ameerpet for allegedly accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe to process retirement benefits of a complainant’s mother. The accused was caught red-handed and later produced before the Special Judge for ACB cases in Nampally.

The BRS plans to intensify its agitation against the Congress government over alleged delays in implementing promises made to students and unemployed youth. The party will hold a key meeting and a “Chalo Saroornagar” public event to highlight pending assurances.

Tension prevailed at the Ibrahimpatnam police station after a transport driver was allegedly assaulted by gau rakshaks while transporting cattle. AIMIM leader Samad Bin Abdat accused police of denying medical treatment to the injured driver. Senior officials have ordered an inquiry into the incident.

The upcoming musical fantasy Sing Geetham, directed by legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and produced by Nag Ashwin, has officially introduced lead actors Ayaan as Prathap and Ahilya Bamroo as Gauri

Telangana DGP CV Anand conducted a three-hour inspection of the DGP Office and directed officials to improve cleanliness, repaint office infrastructure and streamline file management. Plans to redesign conference and training halls for better space utilisation were also discussed during the visit.

The University of Hyderabad signed an MoU with INFORM, a newly established Section 8 company, to promote interdisciplinary research and innovation in climate resilience and sustainable development. The partnership aims to transform academic research into scalable solutions and policy-driven initiatives.

Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced reimagines the 2013 classic with upgraded visuals, refined gameplay and expanded exploration. Previewed in Pune, the remake introduces modern stealth mechanics, richer open-world activities and major contributions from Ubisoft’s Indian development teams.

Advi Sesh said "Dacoit has been incredibly heartening, especially with the film connecting with audiences across both Hindi and Telugu markets"

Junior doctors at Gandhi Hospital staged protests after alleged assaults on postgraduate doctors by a patient’s relatives. Medical associations demanded stronger legal protection for healthcare workers, enhanced hospital security measures and immediate enactment of the Telangana Medical Professionals Protection, Safety and Welfare Act.