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Sankara Eye Hospital celebrated its third anniversary by announcing nearly 12,000 free surgeries for underprivileged patients. The hospital continues to provide quality eye care services while expanding outreach efforts across rural and underserved communities in Telangana.

A mega job fair will be held on May 9 at Red Rose Palace, Nampally, Hyderabad, offering opportunities across multiple sectors including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, IT, education, and banking. Candidates with SSC qualification and above can attend the fair.

Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao took a dig at Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, citing Congress performance in five States. He alleged a pattern in candidate representation and criticised the party’s stance, referring to results in Bengal and Assam.

A moving car caught fire near the Hyderabad High Court after smoke was seen coming from its engine. The driver escaped safely before flames spread. Fire officials quickly doused the blaze, which is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit.

Hyderabad police arrested five more people in the “rich kids trap” case involving fake social media profiles, alleged sexual assault, and blackmail. The network reportedly targeted young women and extorted money, with investigations revealing around 10 suspects so far.

MANUU has announced new academic programmes, including MSc Industrial Chemistry, MSc Bioinformatics, and MA Film Making for 2026–27. The university is also offering new diploma and certificate courses and has opened admissions for 127 programmes across India.

The Telangana Prohibition and Excise Task Force arrested a man in Madhapur and seized 350 grams of ganja. The accused allegedly purchased and sold the drug locally. He was taken into custody and handed over to police for further investigation.

Mahindra University hosted the International Arbitration Confluence 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together judges and legal experts to discuss arbitration, technology, and dispute resolution. The event also featured an MoU signing with HNLU for academic and research collaboration.

Six people were arrested in Telangana for illegally hunting protected animals in forest areas of Shadnagar and Makthal. Police seized weapons and mobile phones used in the crimes. The gang had reportedly been operating for over a year.

Apollo Hospitals has introduced Cerament G, a new injectable bone graft solution for treating infections and aiding bone healing. The technology aims to reduce amputations, improve recovery, and enhance mobility for patients with trauma and diabetic foot complications.

ITP Aero has begun expansion of its Hyderabad operations with a new facility set to be operational by 2027. The project will create over 350 jobs and boost India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities while supporting growing global demand.

A Telangana heritage group has urged the government to stop the demolition of an 800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva temple in Warangal. The move has sparked concerns over heritage loss, with activists questioning permissions and the necessity of removing the structure.

The Telangana Minorities Study Circle has announced free UPSC coaching for 2027 aspirants from minority communities. Applications open May 7 and close May 31. Eligible graduates can apply online, with selection based on a screening test scheduled for June 14.

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.