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The Telangana Technical Education Department has released the TG POLYCET 2026 admission schedule. First phase counselling begins May 27, with registration from May 21. Seat allotments will be announced by June 6, while academic sessions are set to start on June 9

A retired headmaster in Khammam is struggling to access Rs 60 lakh in pending retirement benefits despite a court directive for clearance of dues. Battling cancer and severe financial distress, he has appealed to the Telangana government for urgent intervention

Save Musi Movement has demanded that the Telangana government release the Environmental Impact Assessment report for the Gandhi Sarovar and Musi Riverfront project. The group has also raised concerns over transparency, environmental impact, funding, and alleged bypassing of statutory assessments

Mehdipatnam police arrested a man for allegedly using a fake number plate on his scooter to avoid traffic challans. The original registration number belonged to a Nizamabad resident, who filed a complaint after receiving repeated fines. Vehicle was seized

A mega job mela will be held in Hyderabad on May 19 at Fateh Bagh, Erragadda, from 7 am to 12:30 pm. Companies from multiple sectors, including IT, pharma and banking, will offer jobs. SSC and above candidates are eligible

Hyderabad Police have launched SOCEYE, an AI-based social media surveillance system designed to detect and track harmful online content. The platform enables real-time monitoring, automated alerts and analysis, helping identify objectionable posts and maintain public order during sensitive incidents

The Central Information Commission has ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is not a public authority under the RTI Act, overturning its 2018 order. The decision shields BCCI from mandatory disclosures despite its public cricketing role

Ishan Kishan’s fluent 70 and Pat Cummins’ three-wicket burst propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, securing their IPL 2026 playoff berth. Gujarat Titans also advanced, while CSK’s knockout hopes remain slim

For the BJP, the shift from ‘war mode’ to ‘governance mode’ means shedding the jhumlas that helped it rise in West Bengal and Assam.

The Trump-Xi summit highlighted China’s growing assertiveness and America’s strategic uncertainty

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India is largely free from Naxalism, terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, and Northeast insurgency, while promising rapid development in Bastar and urging acceptance of surrendered Maoists into mainstream society

Arvind Kejriwal defended arrested AAP leader Deepak Singla, alleging political targeting by the BJP through the ED, while the BJP accused the party of repeated financial wrongdoing involving several leaders facing corruption and money laundering investigations

A devastating collision involving a tempo carrying engagement ceremony guests and a container trailer on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar killed 13 people and injured 20, prompting compensation announcements and an investigation into possible overspeeding and overloading

Thousands of chemists and druggists in Hyderabad and nearby districts will observe a one-day shutdown on May 20 to protest against digital e-pharmacies, unfair pricing practices and relaxed online drug retail rules. Associations also raised concerns about public health and prescription verification

Traffic diversions and road closures linked to the Uppal Elevated Corridor works are causing severe congestion and delays for commuters in Hyderabad. Officials said the diversions could continue for another five to six months as pillar construction progresses on the corridor.

**Excerpt:** Adani Enterprises has agreed to pay a $275 million civil penalty to the U.S. Treasury's OFAC to settle potential liabilities over the inadvertent import of Iranian LPG through a Dubai-based middleman.

Hyderabad reports that the Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav Committee will conduct Karra Puja on June 25 at 5 pm, marking the start of preparations for the 72nd Khairatabad Ganesh idol ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, with height and theme to be announced

A couple, Athelli Praveen and Jyothi from Sheripally, died after their bike was hit by a car in Pidiched, Gajwel mandal. The accident occurred while they were returning home from a function. A case has been registered

DGP CV Anand reviewed the Maoist situation and anti-extremist operations at the Special Intelligence Branch in Hyderabad. Telangana police said 820 underground Maoist cadres surrendered between 2024 and 2026, along with 334 firearms, including several sophisticated weapons.

BRS leaders staged protests across erstwhile Karimnagar district demanding the resignation of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar over a POCSO case linked to Sai Bhageerath. Tensions escalated as BJP workers staged counter-protests, prompting police intervention to control the situation

The Supreme Court of India ruled that a high court registrar general cannot independently initiate disciplinary proceedings against a judicial officer without approval from the chief justice or authorised judges, while hearing a case involving a dismissed Uttarakhand woman judicial officer

The Supreme Court has restrained tree felling in the eco-sensitive zone of Hyderabad’s KBR National Park and issued notices to the Centre and Telangana government. The plea challenges reduction of the buffer zone, citing environmental concerns linked to infrastructure expansion plans

Traders said demand for gold jewellery had dropped sharply due to rising prices and changing consumer sentiment, which has affected their livelihood.

The CETI Foundation honoured journalists from across the country at the Naseem Arifi Media Awards 2025 in Hyderabad. Speakers highlighted the contribution of Urdu journalism, concerns over mainstream media credibility, and the need to preserve the legacy of Urdu media.