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Malkajgiri traffic police booked 227 persons during weekend drunk driving enforcement drives. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders, while 10 individuals recorded Blood Alcohol Concentration levels above 300 mg/100 ml. All accused will appear before the court in connection with the cases.

Police in Sangareddy district uncovered an alleged murder conspiracy involving a woman and her lover after investigating a missing person complaint. The accused allegedly killed the woman’s husband, buried the body in a farm field and attempted to mislead investigators.

Two youngsters died after their motorcycle rammed into a roadside tree near Kondapur in Sangareddy district early Sunday. The victims, returning from temple jathara festivities in Machepally, were not wearing helmets and sustained fatal head injuries in the crash.

Historians and heritage experts have identified a rare Kakatiya-era granite sculpture depicting Emperor Ganapatideva, his wife Somaladevi and royal preceptor Visveswara Sivacharya at Totapalli village in Siddipet district, marking the first such identification of the royal couple in Telangana.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said the Telangana government remains committed to developing a Green Pharma City and a life sciences park. He clarified that the Pharma City project had not been cancelled and criticised remarks on scrapping Future City.

Telangana DGP CV Anand has formed a dedicated tech team to accelerate AI adoption in policing. The initiative aims to integrate major platforms like CCTNS and Hawkeye under a unified system, improving crime investigation, traffic management and operational efficiency across the State.

A drunk auto-rickshaw driver allegedly rammed into a police constable during drunk driving checks in Banjara Hills on Friday night. The injured constable was shifted to hospital and is stated to be stable. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

The notorious piracy platform iBomma has reportedly resurfaced online, prompting a fresh complaint from the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have launched an investigation, identified suspected IP addresses, and sought assistance from Google to trace those involved.

A 24-year-old man died by suicide after the woman he was in a relationship with allegedly refused to marry him, in Nagole.

Major infrastructure works across Hyderabad’s KBR Park, Uppal Junction and IIIT Junction are set to intensify monsoon traffic congestion. The projects include flyovers, underpasses and the Uppal elevated corridor, with diversions already affecting commuters across key city routes and junctions.

Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, has inaugurated a Central Ambulance Command Centre and connected ambulance system to enhance emergency response across Hyderabad’s ORR trauma corridors. The facility enables real-time monitoring, specialist-guided care and faster intervention during the critical golden hour.

Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University has announced new academic programmes for 2026–27 in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and TISS. The courses include BTech, BSc and MA programmes in AI, data analytics, mathematics, computing and public policy, along with BA degrees in humanities.

The 1 Telangana Battalion NCC under the Hyderabad Group has begun its Annual Training Camp–IV, with 650 cadets from 15 institutions participating. The programme focuses on discipline, leadership, weapon training and personality development, along with competitions and awareness sessions on social issues.

Telangana’s Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes received a poor response during the first phase of DOST counselling, with around 55 colleges recording zero admissions. Experts and colleges cited inadequate industry partnerships, limited apprenticeship opportunities and concerns over practical learning as major reasons.

The Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police solved five cybercrime cases and arrested seven persons during a week-long crackdown conducted between May 17 and 23. Officials also secured refunds worth Rs 23.3 lakh for victims in cases involving investment frauds and digital arrest scams.

MLR Institute of Technology recorded more than 621 job offers during its 2026 placement season, with the highest package reaching Rs 51 LPA. Leading recruiters including Microsoft, Infosys and Deloitte participated, offering opportunities across software development, AI, cloud computing and fintech sectors.

The Telangana Forest Development Corporation organised a community-driven seed ball-making programme at Dhanvantari Vanam in Hyderabad to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity. More than 80 morning walkers participated in the initiative aimed at boosting urban green cover and promoting grassroots conservation.

The redevelopment of Malkajgiri railway station is nearing completion, with 95 per cent of the works finished under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Residents have urged SCR authorities to expedite pending works and inaugurate the upgraded station, expected to open within two months.

A 58-year-old farmer in Medak district died after suffering a heart attack at a paddy procurement centre, with delays in purchase allegedly contributing to distress. The incident has sparked political allegations and renewed demands for faster procurement operations

A leopard was spotted on the Ediraguttalu-Subbampet road in Cherla mandal of Kothagudem district. Videos of the animal went viral on social media, while forest officials advised residents and people entering forests to remain cautious.