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Banjara Hills police arrested a Mallepally resident for allegedly using a fake vehicle registration number to evade traffic challans. The fraud led to fines being wrongly issued to another vehicle owner in Rajendranagar. Investigation is underway to trace the original registration.
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The Telangana High Court has directed civic and traffic authorities to intensify action against illegal parking and pavement encroachments in Hyderabad after citizens raised concerns over shrinking road space, blocked footpaths, worsening traffic congestion, and increased risks for pedestrians and emergency vehicles.
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 8.705 kilograms of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 3.05 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The contraband was concealed in bottles and food containers. Both accused were arrested under the NDPS Act
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Southwest Airlines has opened a Global Innovation Center in Hyderabad to strengthen its global business and technology operations. The facility will focus on AI, analytics, engineering, and digital platforms, supporting the airline’s long-term growth and operational efficiency through its India subsidiary.
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Hyderabad Police arrested 66 suspects and seized hundreds of ghost SIM cards during ‘Operation Octopus 3.0’, a nationwide crackdown on cybercrime networks allegedly involved in sextortion, impersonation, and digital arrest scams linked to fraud worth over Rs 101 crore.
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The Musi River Development Corporation Limited has accelerated boundary demarcation and pillar installation works along key stretches of the Musi River despite ongoing protests by civil society groups opposing land acquisition linked to the ambitious Musi Riverfront Development project in Hyderabad.
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LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Companies list for Hyderabad highlights leading employers across IT, finance, and FMCG sectors. Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon dominate, while PepsiCo stands out as the only food and beverage company, reflecting the city’s diverse job market.
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Severe heatwave conditions have led to nearly 50% drop in footfall in Hyderabad’s Old City markets. Traders report declining sales as tourists and shoppers avoid daytime visits due to lack of facilities, heat stress, and traffic congestion, worsening financial strain.
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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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A woman in Hyderabad’s Alwal area was arrested for allegedly murdering her six-year-old daughter after reportedly believing the child was an obstacle to her extramarital relationship. CCTV footage allegedly exposed the crime, which was initially registered as a suspicious death case.
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A young woman in Hyderabad was allegedly raped by two men after being lured with a fake film shoot job offer. The victim was treated at Gandhi Hospital, and Jubilee Hills Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
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A first-year MA Economics student of University of Hyderabad died by suicide after jumping into a campus pond amid a dispute over missing hostel laptops. A note recovered from his room denied involvement in the alleged theft
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BRS accused Congress MP Vem Narender Reddy of illegally transferring assigned lands through the Bhu Bharati portal and using them for granite mining in Mahabubabad district. The party demanded a judicial inquiry and restoration of lands to beneficiaries
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An alleged harassment incident in Alkapur Township, Hyderabad, captured on CCTV, has raised safety concerns after a teenage boy reportedly misbehaved with a woman returning home from school with her child. Police are investigating the footage and residents demand stricter surveillance.
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Government Degree College (Autonomous), Khairatabad organised “Praja Palana Pragathi Pranalika – Education Week” featuring literary activities, yoga sessions, SDG awareness initiatives, Library Day celebrations, and women empowerment programmes, along with the release of “Illumine Literati 2026” and multiple academic collaborations.
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GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. has commissioned Cargo Terminal 2 at Hyderabad airport, featuring advanced cold-chain infrastructure, sustainability measures, and an annual handling capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes, expandable to 100,000 metric tonnes, to strengthen India’s growing air logistics and cargo network.
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India Meteorological Department has issued a five-day red alert for Telangana as temperatures in several districts are expected to cross 44°C. Hyderabad and neighbouring districts remain under orange alert, while isolated rain and thundershowers are forecast in some areas later this week.
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Ramgopalpet Police recovered a bag containing Rs 1.2 lakh that was accidentally left in an autorickshaw by a passenger rushing for his father’s surgery. CCTV footage helped trace the vehicle, and the driver later returned the cash intact and was felicitated.
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Advertising Standards Council of India’s AdWise advertising literacy initiative has reached over 10.6 lakh students across India, helping them recognise advertisements, understand influencer marketing, and make informed digital choices through multilingual, age-appropriate classroom sessions focused on media and advertising literacy.
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The origins of Hyderabad’s MMTS can be traced to the ambitious Circular Railway System proposed in the late 1980s. Conceived to reduce congestion through suburban rail connectivity, the project later evolved into MMTS, though experts say the original vision remains only partially realised.
