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A fire broke out in a residential building in Nampally’s Red Hills area, triggering panic among residents. Fire personnel brought the blaze under control and evacuated 23 people safely. No casualties were reported, and an investigation is underway.

AIG Hospitals has signed an MoU with ICMR to collaborate on digital health, healthcare management and translational medicine. The partnership will focus on joint research, funding opportunities and innovation aimed at delivering scalable and impactful healthcare solutions.

Salar Jung Museum is hosting Varna Mythri, a retrospective of artist Rumale Chennabasaviah, showcasing around 80 works. The exhibition highlights his nature-inspired art and spiritual depth, marking the first time his works are being displayed in Hyderabad.

GameHouse’s Solitaire Klondike Classic Fun offers a polished mobile version of the classic card game, featuring a strong hint system, league progression and customisation options. However, intrusive ads and occasional glitches slightly impact the overall user experience.

Mahindra University has launched the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Communication and Media to promote collaborative research. The Centre will focus on digital culture, media ethics, and emerging technologies while strengthening academic partnerships and research opportunities for students and scholars.

An Intermediate second-year student from Kishanbagh went missing after failing in one subject. His family lodged a complaint with Bahadurpura police, who registered a kidnapping case and launched efforts to trace the student in Hyderabad.

Two employees of a cash management agency allegedly fled with Rs 1.20 crore meant for ATM replenishment in SR Nagar, Hyderabad. Following an internal audit across 31 ATMs, police registered a case and launched a manhunt, analysing CCTV footage and call data.

Juno Joule Bio Fuels Private Limited has launched a Rs 700 crore Compressed Bio-Gas project in Siddipet district’s Narmetta Industrial Area. The multi-phase cluster will include 10 plants, supporting India’s transition to sustainable and low-carbon energy solutions.

Marri Gold and Diamonds inaugurated its mega showroom near Kukatpally Metro Station in Hyderabad, opened by actor Venkatesh. The launch includes major offers on gold, silver and diamonds, along with value-added schemes and customer savings plans.

Folk singer Mangli lodged a complaint at Panjagutta police station alleging extortion and harassment by an advocate. The case comes amid a counter-complaint filed earlier against her, with police investigating mutual allegations involving financial disputes and threats.

Hyderabad traffic police seized a BMW in Jubilee Hills after discovering a Chinese-style flip number plate system during a drunk driving check. The driver, found intoxicated, was booked for DUI and cheating, while police launched further investigation into the illegal modification.

Kalyan Jewellers expanded its presence in Telangana with a new showroom in Medipally, inaugurated by Sreeleela. The launch includes special discounts on gold, diamond and silver jewellery, along with the brand’s transparent pricing model.

Hyderabad and districts across Telangana are set to experience intense heatwave conditions, with the IMD issuing an orange alert till April 16. Temperatures are expected to rise above 44°C, with several districts already recording highs above 41°C.

Hyderabad traffic police caught 466 persons during a weekend drunken driving drive, with the majority being two-wheeler riders. Twelve individuals recorded high BAC levels. All offenders will be produced before court for legal proceedings, officials said.

More than half of CEC students failed the Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 in Telangana, with pass percentages below 50 in both years. HEC recorded the lowest performance, while MPC and BiPC streams fared significantly better, according to TG BIE data.

Telangana Police, along with GRP and RPF, apprehended two women at Secunderabad railway station for transporting 7.8 kg of ganja from Visakhapatnam. The accused, residents of Araku Valley, were allegedly paid to deliver the contraband to a local contact.

Resident welfare associations have opposed the 18% GST on maintenance charges announced by Nirmala Sitharaman, warning of increased costs for residents. RWAs are planning a nationwide campaign seeking exemption, despite the government clarifying applicability thresholds.

PDS rice smuggling networks are thriving across Telangana, with syndicates diverting ration supplies from beneficiaries and transporting them to neighbouring States. Police across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri have seized large quantities of rice in multiple raids over the past week.

Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 results were declared with a 75.61 per cent pass rate for second-year students, marking an improvement over last year. Girls outperformed boys in both years. Medchal and Jayashankar Bhupalpally topped districts, while recounting facilities have been opened.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) has released the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations 2026 schedule. Exams will begin on May 13 and end on May 21, while practical and additional examinations will continue till May 28 across Telangana.