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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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JNTU-Hyderabad has postponed the TG PGECET examination scheduled for May 28 to June 1 due to the Bakrid festival. The university said examinations on other dates will continue as planned and hall tickets can be downloaded from May 22.
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The University of Hyderabad has extended the deadline for online applications to its PhD programmes for the July 2026 session till May 21. Candidates can apply through the university portal, while all eligibility conditions and admission guidelines remain unchanged.
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A Hyderabad family met with a tragic accident near Alamogordo in New Mexico, leaving Purna Gopi Avala dead and other family members seriously injured. The family is now facing mounting medical and funeral expenses.
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Hyderabad: Congress MP from Nagarkurnool Mallu Ravi on Tuesday defended Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay amid the raging controversy over the POCSO case registered against the latter’s son, Bandi Sai Bhageerath. Addressing the media at Gandhi Bhavan, Mallu Ravi questioned how a man could be held responsible for a mistake allegedly committed […]
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted simultaneous raids at the properties of Hyderabad Water Board General Manager S.L. Kumar and his relatives. Officials seized ₹1.10 crore in cash, gold, silver, and documents for multiple properties in an alleged disproportionate assets case
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A third-year engineering student from Choutuppal was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his classmate in Ibrahimpatnam. The suspect reportedly coerced the victim into consuming alcohol before taking her to a room and raping her
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Thousands of chemists and druggists in Hyderabad and nearby districts will observe a one-day shutdown on May 20 to protest against digital e-pharmacies, unfair pricing practices and relaxed online drug retail rules. Associations also raised concerns about public health and prescription verification
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Traffic diversions and road closures linked to the Uppal Elevated Corridor works are causing severe congestion and delays for commuters in Hyderabad. Officials said the diversions could continue for another five to six months as pillar construction progresses on the corridor.
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Hyderabad reports that the Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav Committee will conduct Karra Puja on June 25 at 5 pm, marking the start of preparations for the 72nd Khairatabad Ganesh idol ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, with height and theme to be announced
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DGP CV Anand reviewed the Maoist situation and anti-extremist operations at the Special Intelligence Branch in Hyderabad. Telangana police said 820 underground Maoist cadres surrendered between 2024 and 2026, along with 334 firearms, including several sophisticated weapons.
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Telangana is witnessing intense heatwave conditions with both daytime and night-time temperatures remaining above normal. Hyderabad and Warangal are experiencing warmer nights, reducing recovery time from extreme heat and increasing health risks, according to IMD data and the State Heatwave Action Plan.
