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The Handball Association of Hyderabad will conduct its general body meeting on June 11 at Hotel Taj Mahal, Secunderabad. HAH president Ch. Franklin announced the schedule, which will bring together members to discuss key organizational matters and future plans

The 59th Telangana State-ranking Chess Tournament will take place at Meridian School, Madhapur, on May 24 for boys and girls in the under-7 to under-15 categories. Registrations close at 6 p.m. on May 23, with no spot entries allowed

Telangana Football Association, under the aegis of AIFF, will conduct a referee development course in Hyderabad from June 4–7. The program includes training on laws of the game, match management, fitness, and modern refereeing techniques. Limited seats available

Indian mountaineer Tulasi Reddy Palpunoori from Hyderabad successfully summited Mount Everest after years of discipline and endurance training. Once a foodie seeking fitness, he transformed his lifestyle into a passion for mountaineering, completing global expeditions before achieving his Everest dream

The Telangana government announced revised minimum wages ranging from Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 20,000 per month, effective from June 1. The decision, announced by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, is expected to benefit over 1.11 crore workers across the State.

B. Sandeep’s blazing 162 and Mohd Azharuddin’s breathtaking 38-ball 116 headlined a high-scoring day in the HCA B-Division T-20 tournament, which featured dominant centuries, close finishes, and big wins across multiple encounters

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said 80 per cent of paddy procurement had been completed and accused BRS leaders of disrupting the process. He also criticised the opposition over farmers' issues and defended the government's handling of a POCSO case

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao announced constituency-wise in-charges for all 119 Assembly segments as part of a digital membership enrolment programme. Training sessions, booth-level camps and organisational restructuring plans will follow before membership renewal and fresh enrolments begin.

BRS announced a padayatra in June demanding immediate completion of the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme. Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress government of delaying the project, neglecting irrigation works and compromising Telangana’s water interests.

Sardar Mahal near Charminar is nearing completion of restoration works and will soon open to the public with a café, art gallery, cultural centre and heritage accommodation. The ₹30-crore project is being overseen by QQSUDA.

The Telangana Heritage Department conducted a Swachhata Drive at the historic Gunfoundry Protected Monument in Hyderabad along with heritage organisations and volunteers. The initiative focused on cleanliness, awareness and preservation of heritage structures while encouraging public participation in safeguarding cultural landmarks.

Top players, including internationals and state-ranked competitors, have been given top seedings for the Telangana State Senior Ranking Carrom Tournament to be held in Hyderabad from May 23–26. Around 270 players from across the state will participate in the competition.

Hyderabad has joined the global flower-shaped gelato trend with the launch of petal-sculpted ice cream at Milano Ice Cream. Inspired by European viral desserts, the visually striking treat priced at ₹300 is attracting dessert lovers and social media attention.

A major fire broke out at an apparel shop in SYJ Complex, Pathergatti, Hyderabad, early on Friday. Fire tenders from multiple stations rushed to the spot. No casualties have been reported so far, and firefighting operations are currently underway.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka sought additional Central assistance and borrowing relief for the Young India Integrated Residential Schools project, requesting increased borrowing limits and exemption for education-related loans during his meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka met Union Minister G Kishan Reddy in New Delhi and sought Central support for Singareni expansion plans, coal gasification initiatives, Koyyagudem Block-III allocation and faster processing of the Tadicherla Block-III mining lease.

Bangladesh's historic 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan reshaped the ICC World Test Championship standings, pushing India to sixth place while increasing pressure on Shubman Gill's side to produce consistent performances in the ongoing WTC cycle.

The Telangana Cabinet will meet on May 23 at the State Secretariat to discuss key issues including Indiramma Illu Phase-II, road projects, irrigation works, welfare schemes, land registration value revision, job recruitments and proposed austerity measures across government departments.

Hyderabad-based businessman Srikanth Badiga has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of the World Free Zones Organisation for a second four-year term from 2026 to 2030. The election took place during the organisation’s annual assembly and global congress in Panama.

Traffic authorities relocated a 40-year-old Peltophorum tree from Begumpet’s Shyamlal junction as part of junction improvement works. Officials said the initiative aimed to improve traffic movement and safety while preserving the city’s green cover through scientific translocation methods.