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India could witness a below-normal monsoon in 2026 amid signs of a possible strong El Nino event. Experts have warned that weaker rainfall may affect agriculture, water availability and food prices while increasing the risk of prolonged heatwaves in several regions.

NAREDCO Telangana has signed an MoU with ESCI to enhance skill development in the construction and infrastructure sectors. The collaboration will introduce specialised training and certification programmes focused on global standards, sustainability, and emerging technologies to build a future-ready workforce.

In a first, the UPSC has released the provisional answer key for Civil Services Preliminary Examination Papers I and II shortly after the exam. Candidates can submit objections online with supporting documents until May 31, after which experts will finalise the answer key.

Doctors at Care Hospitals, Hitec City, successfully performed a minimally invasive mitral valve replacement on an 84-year-old woman with severe heart and kidney complications. The advanced procedure offered a safer alternative to conventional open-heart surgery and significantly improved the patient’s condition.

Doctors at Medicover Hospitals, Financial District, successfully treated a four-year-old boy with a congenital heart defect using a minimally invasive transcatheter procedure instead of open-heart surgery. The child recovered quickly and became active within a day after the treatment.

Dr P Vijay Anand Reddy, Director of Apollo Cancer Centres and Founder of the CURE Foundation, received the Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Civil Investiture Ceremony in New Delhi for his significant contributions to cancer care and oncology.

NIFT Hyderabad organised its Graduation Project Showcase 2026, featuring innovative projects by undergraduate and postgraduate students across fashion, retail, AI, branding, and technology domains. The event included project displays, a fashion show, and awards recognising creativity, innovation, and commercial viability.

Hyderabad-based Abyom SpaceTech and Defence has successfully completed India’s first fully in-house reusable liquid rocket engine qualification test campaign. The milestone strengthens indigenous reusable launch technology, supports defence applications, and advances the company’s reusable rocket and cryogenic engine development programme.

Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced diversions and restrictions around Mir Alam Tank Eidgah on May 28 for Eid-ul-Azha prayers. Traffic movement in Bahadurpura, Tadban, and nearby areas will be regulated, with special parking and alternative routes arranged for devotees and commuters.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged a Rs 1,000 crore land scam involving 179 acres in Shamshabad and demanded a SIT or CID probe. He accused officials of illegally converting government land into private property and sought strict action against those responsible

The University of Hyderabad has opened applications for PG admissions 2026–27, offering 1,295 seats across various programmes. Most admissions will be based on CUET (PG) scores, while MTech courses will use GATE scores. Applications are open until June 8.

A remand prisoner accused in a mobile snatching case escaped from Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad on Monday night while undergoing treatment after allegedly swallowing iron nails in jail. Police and jail authorities have launched a search operation to trace him.

A Hyderabad-based surgeon successfully performed a remote robotic-assisted urological surgery from Tongji Hospital in China on a patient in Hyderabad. The landmark procedure, conducted over 3,900 km with real-time precision, highlights advances in tele-robotic surgery and cross-border medical collaboration.

The Telangana government and RTC are planning a 100-acre integrated bus terminal at Jeedimetla to ease traffic congestion in western Hyderabad. The project will include city and interstate terminals, EV charging facilities, and parking infrastructure under the PM e-Drive scheme.

The Regional Passport Office, Hyderabad, announced that Passport Seva services will remain closed on May 28 following the revised Eid-ul-Zuha holiday schedule. All appointments fixed for May 28 have been rescheduled to May 27, and applicants have been informed through official messages.

A local court in Hyderabad sentenced a 24-year-old man to five days’ imprisonment for allegedly misbehaving with a woman and creating a public nuisance in Malakpet. Police registered an e-petty case following the victim’s complaint, and the accused was shifted to Chanchalguda prison.

A moving bus caught fire on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road near Abdullapurmet on Tuesday while travelling from RGI Airport towards Hayathnagar. The driver escaped safely, firefighters doused the flames, and traffic movement was temporarily disrupted as authorities began investigating the cause.

Cyber fraudsters allegedly duped cattle traders in Hyderabad by displaying fake payment app screenshots during livestock purchases. Police said traders in Kanchanbagh and Rajendranagar lost over Rs 1 lakh and urged sellers to verify bank credits before handing over animals ahead of Eid al-Adha.

Vikarabad police arrested a 46-year-old man for allegedly using a fake vehicle registration number on his motorcycle to avoid traffic challans. The fraud came to light after the actual vehicle owner received repeated penalties, prompting a police investigation using surveillance footage.

An ICMR-led clinical trial involving Hyderabad institutions found Ayurvedic formulations therapeutically equivalent to conventional iron-folic acid supplements in treating anaemia. Researchers said the traditional alternatives may offer safer treatment options with fewer gastrointestinal side effects for patients struggling with synthetic supplements.