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The Hyderabad Public School Society felicitated Padma Shri awardee Dr G. Venkat Rao for his outstanding contributions to medicine and healthcare. The HPS alumnus and AIG Hospitals director was praised for his pioneering work in gastrointestinal and oncological surgeries.

EBG Group has inaugurated Vajram Electric, a manufacturing and distribution hub in Hyderabad with a Rs 25 crore investment. The facility is expected to generate over 450 jobs and support 11 business verticals across electric mobility, electronics, and other sectors.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has revised the first-year Intermediate examination pattern from 2026–27 to reduce rote learning and encourage conceptual understanding. Major changes include fewer long-answer questions, reduced marks, and internal assessments across Mathematics, CEC, humanities, and language subjects.

Malkajgiri Traffic Police booked 1,093 cases during a special drive against triple riding and dangerous driving on May 27. Officials imposed fines worth Rs 13.09 lakh, with Begumpet recording the highest number of violations during the enforcement operation.

Five youths were allegedly thrashed by local residents after reportedly misbehaving with a young woman near the CCS office in Basheerbagh. Residents intervened after hearing her screams and alerted police, who have registered a case and launched an investigation.

A major fire broke out at a centering material shop in Bholakpur, Musheerabad, on Thursday. Firefighters controlled the blaze within two hours, preventing it from spreading to nearby shops. No injuries were reported, and police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Claw Culture has launched India’s first claw-exclusive entertainment destination at Sarath City Capital Mall in Hyderabad. The venue features premium claw machines, digital gameplay, and collectible prizes, aiming to redefine arcade entertainment while targeting Gen Z, families, and pop-culture enthusiasts.

Residents of newly formed Malkajgiri and Cyberabad Municipal Corporations are urging HMWSSB to extend the 20-kilolitre free water supply scheme to their areas. The Water Board has forwarded requests to the government, citing financial implications and awaiting a final decision.

AI-generated fake medical prescriptions are enabling easy access to antibiotics, psychotropic medicines, and habit-forming drugs, alarming doctors and chemists in Telangana. Experts warn that unchecked online medicine sales and poor verification systems could worsen antibiotic misuse and threaten public health.

Adilabad police arrested three members of an interstate gang involved in stealing heavy vehicles from highways and fuel stations across Telangana, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Police said the accused dismantled stolen vehicles within a day and sold the parts for huge profits.

Goshamahal Police reunited a mentally unstable and physically disabled woman with her family after finding her wandering in Nagarkhana. Using clues from her dialect, police traced her village in Wanaparthy district and reunited her with her son within hours.

A police constable on patrol saved the life of an assistant lineman who suffered a severe electric shock in Karwan. The constable administered CPR after the victim stopped breathing, helping restore his pulse before he was rushed to hospital for treatment.

A joint survey of Defence land for two proposed alternative roads near Safilguda in Secunderabad has been completed, marking a key milestone. The MMC awaits land transfer approvals, with the project aimed at easing congestion around AoC Circle.

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.