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Telangana Tourism Development Corporation, with the Telangana Chefs Association, organised a mango pickle-making workshop in Hyderabad. Celebrity chef Sanjay Thumma demonstrated traditional methods, while participants learned spice blending and preservation techniques rooted in Telangana’s culinary heritage.
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Nearly 2,000 trees around KBR Park in Hyderabad have been felled for flyovers and underpasses, triggering concerns over green cover loss. GHMC says translocation plans are underway, while civic groups protest large-scale tree removal under infrastructure expansion works.
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BharathCloud has launched its first Cloud Centre at CtrlS Datacenters’ Hyderabad facility as part of its plan to strengthen India’s sovereign AI-ready digital infrastructure. The company aims to invest $100 million over five years to expand cloud infrastructure across the country.
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The southwest monsoon has advanced further into the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Andaman region, and is expected to reach Keralam around May 26. Meanwhile, Hyderabad and Telangana continue to experience intense heat, with isolated rain forecast in some districts.
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NIMS Director Prof Nagari Bheerappa appealed to the public not to believe rumours about an alleged kidney racket scam at the hospital. An outsourcing employee accused of taking money from a patient has been terminated, while Punjagutta police continue their investigation.
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HCLTech has partnered with Red Hat to launch enterprise-grade AI infrastructure solutions aimed at accelerating AI adoption. Built on Red Hat AI Enterprise, the collaboration enables organisations to manage AI workloads efficiently across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments at scale.
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Yashoda Hospitals–Secunderabad inaugurated the two-day Deccan Arthroplasty Summit 2026, bringing together over 500 orthopaedic experts to discuss advancements in robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery, trauma care, sports medicine, and arthroplasty, with live robotic hip and knee surgeries drawing major attention.
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SWAN, along with Youth for Seva, Fountainhead Global School, and forest officials, conducted a clean-up drive at Narsapur Forest to remove plastic waste and spread awareness about responsible environmental practices, wildlife protection, and the dangers posed by littering in eco-sensitive zones.
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The Telangana government has directed schools to submit anti-drug declarations confirming preventive and awareness measures on campuses. Intermediate students will also submit anti-drug undertakings from 2026–27 as part of efforts to curb substance abuse and promote safe educational environments.
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TG EAPCET 2026 results will be declared on May 17 at around 11 am at JNTU-Hyderabad. Candidates from engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy streams can check their scores online through the official TG EAPCET website after the announcement.
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Scores of BRS women activists staged a protest in Hyderabad demanding the arrest of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son Sai Bageerath in a POCSO case. Protesters alleged police inaction and accused authorities of shielding the accused, leading to detentions
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Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam has announced ‘Bommala Palleki’, a video competition aimed at showcasing Telangana’s history, culture and natural beauty through visual storytelling. Participants can submit Telugu videos under multiple themes before the May 29 deadline.
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A thief broke into the Sai Baba Temple in Attapur and stole the hundi containing about Rs 10,000 along with staff belongings. The incident, captured on CCTV, prompted police to register a case and launch an investigation.
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A major Indian study led by Dr Lokeswara Rao Sajja suggests multiple-artery bypass surgery is safe and more effective for diabetic patients. The PRODICT Trial found high graft patency and reduced stroke risk, challenging conventional heart surgery practices globally.
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The CISF has signed a five-year MoU with the Heartfulness Institute to introduce meditation, mindfulness and wellness programmes for personnel and their families. The initiative aims to reduce stress, enhance emotional resilience and improve overall mental well-being across the force.
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Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute has launched the Roche Ventana DP 600 Digital Pathology System with ICICI Foundation support. The advanced 240-slide scanner enables high-resolution imaging up to 80X magnification, improving speed and accuracy in cancer diagnosis.
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Madhuranagar police have booked a man for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman on the promise of marriage, forcing her to undergo an abortion, and later assaulting her after she confronted him about living with another woman. Investigation is underway.
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Protests continued at the Petbasheerabad police station in Hyderabad as student groups and women’s organisations demanded the arrest of Bandi Sai Bageerath in a POCSO case. Police deployed additional personnel and detained several protesters during Thursday’s demonstrations.
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Private moneylenders in Hyderabad are allegedly using unlicensed chit fund operators to continue illegal lending activities amid intensified police action. Investors are reportedly suffering heavy losses, while operators are accused of coercion, political backing and charging exorbitant repayment amounts.
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The Malkajgiri Police booked 451 cases and removed 76 modified motorcycle silencers during a special enforcement drive against noise pollution on Wednesday. Police imposed fines worth Rs 6.14 lakh across several Hyderabad traffic police station jurisdictions.
