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An auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad bravely stopped a chain-snatching attempt by ramming the suspect’s bike. Despite being attacked, he helped police catch the offender. The police later identified and honoured him for his courage and responsible action.

The Telangana government faces criticism over an alleged halt in urea sales. BRS leader Harish Rao accused the administration of harming farmers and mismanaging fertiliser supply, warning that continued restrictions could deepen the agrarian crisis across the state.

ACB officials caught a GHMC junior assistant in Hyderabad for allegedly demanding ₹5 lakh to process house construction permission. She was arrested after accepting ₹1 lakh as bribe near Yousufguda checkpost and is being produced before court.

Hyderabad cartoonist Chiluveru Mrityunjay won first prize in a national competition organised by Cartoon Watch magazine on World Cartoonist Day 2026. His artwork contrasting war and peace in Bastar earned praise for its powerful social message.

The decades-old Red Hills service reservoirs in Hyderabad were cleaned after water in Osman Sagar and Himayath Sagar turned green due to rising temperatures. Officials said the maintenance work was aimed at improving water quality and ensuring smooth operations.

NIMS is set to adopt Artificial Intelligence tools for diagnosis and patient care through a collaboration with IISc Bengaluru and TANUH Foundation. The partnership will focus on developing AI-based healthcare solutions, research, and precision medicine applications.

Rumours of fuel shortages have triggered unsafe petrol storage practices across Hyderabad. People are storing fuel in homes and vehicles, raising fire risks. Officials and fire safety experts have warned against such practices, citing danger of explosions and strict regulations.

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a red alert for hailstorms and thunderstorms in Telangana while warning of a severe heatwave in northern districts with temperatures above 44°C. The state is expected to witness extreme and contrasting weather conditions.

A three-day youth drama festival will be held at Ravindra Bharati in Hyderabad from May 6. Organised by the Telangana Sangeet Natak Akademi, the event will feature nine plays daily, with free entry for all attendees.

Religious leaders in Hyderabad are urging the Muslim community to actively participate in the Census. Highlighting risks of underrepresentation, ulema stressed awareness through mosques and community support, especially as the self-enumeration deadline approaches.

With extreme heat and rising power challenges, gaming in India this summer requires caution. This guide outlines practical tips to prevent device overheating, manage power risks, and ensure safe gaming across mobile, PC, and console platforms.

An explosion involving two oxygen tanks in Hyderabad’s Jalpally area caused panic and injured three people. The blast damaged nearby houses, with partial roof collapses reported. Police shifted the injured to hospital, and an investigation is underway.

A new study finds Kawal Tiger Reserve has enough prey to support over 35 tigers but lacks a breeding population. Experts stress the need for wildlife corridors, reduced human conflict, and possible assisted tiger dispersal for successful conservation.

A fire broke out at the Serilingampally Zonal Commissioner’s Office in Hyderabad on Monday. No casualties were reported. The blaze damaged furniture but was quickly contained. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

Vegetable prices in Hyderabad have surged sharply due to extreme heat and unseasonal rains affecting crop yield and supply. Tomato prices have nearly tripled, while other vegetables also witnessed hikes. Prices may remain high until the monsoon improves supply conditions.

Nearly 16 months after a travel agency manager was shot in Afzalgunj, the accused remain absconding. Despite multi-state searches, police suspect they fled to Nepal. Meanwhile, similar robbery incidents continue to raise concerns over public safety in Hyderabad.

Panic spreads in Bholakpur as fire breaks out in a godown housing plastic. Fire spread to nearby shops and residences too. Fire fighters are struggling to contain the fire

The Telangana Directorate of School Education has tightened attendance rules, linking late arrival and early logout to leave deductions under the FRS system. Repeated violations will lead to casual leave cuts, with possible expansion to government school staff.

GHMC’s Food Safety Wing conducted a special drive across Hyderabad, inspecting 81 food establishments in schools, parks, and bakeries. Officials educated operators on hygiene norms, collected food samples, and issued 14 notices for violations to ensure child-safe food environments.

AIOBCSA organised a conference at the University of Hyderabad to քննարկ the Telangana SEEEPC Survey, where experts raised concerns over data accuracy, called for increased OBC reservations, and highlighted the survey’s importance for the upcoming national caste census.