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The Telangana police’s EAGLE Force and Choutuppal police arrested two men from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly transporting 437 kilograms of ganja in an SUV on the Vijayawada highway. Two other accused are absconding, while police continue efforts to trace them.
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Farmers of Nallavalli in Gummadidala mandal have opposed the government’s proposal to acquire 337 acres for an industrial cluster, saying it would affect their livelihoods. Villagers also expressed concerns over a proposed dump yard near Pyaranagar and demanded fair compensation or withdrawal of the project.
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Following recent crime incidents involving domestic workers in Hyderabad, more than 5,000 RWAs have issued security advisories to residents. Communities have been urged to conduct safety audits, verify domestic workers’ credentials, maintain CCTV surveillance, and coordinate closely with local police.
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Ahead of Eid ul Adha celebrations, Telangana police have intensified surveillance against illegal cattle transportation and possible communal disturbances. More than 250 checkpoints have been activated statewide, while officials warned against unlawful actions following recent incidents involving gau rakshak groups and stone pelting.
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A major fire broke out at the Yadadri Ultra Mega Thermal Power Station on Sunday, damaging key components near the Unit 3 boiler feed pump. Officials said no casualties were reported, while preliminary investigations suggest a lubrication oil leak triggered the incident.
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Households that missed the online self-enumeration process for Census 2027 can still register through enumerators during ongoing door-to-door verification visits. GHMC officials said the process will continue until June 9 to ensure no household is left out of the census exercise.
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Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has intensified efforts to achieve complete door-to-door garbage collection across its jurisdiction. Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy reviewed sanitation operations in several areas and directed SAT vehicle drivers to ensure every household is covered without exception.
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Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has announced traffic diversions on Uppal Ring Road from May 17 due to corridor works. The road towards Warangal will be closed, with alternative routes issued for commuters and heavy vehicles advised to use the Outer Ring Road via Hayathnagar.
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Kanchanbagh police arrested a five-member gang involved in mobile phone snatching and pocket picking in Hyderabad. Fourteen mobile phones were seized. The gang reportedly erased device details before selling them to a receiver, who was also taken into custody.
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Telangana Tourism Development Corporation, with the Telangana Chefs Association, organised a mango pickle-making workshop in Hyderabad. Celebrity chef Sanjay Thumma demonstrated traditional methods, while participants learned spice blending and preservation techniques rooted in Telangana’s culinary heritage.
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Nearly 2,000 trees around KBR Park in Hyderabad have been felled for flyovers and underpasses, triggering concerns over green cover loss. GHMC says translocation plans are underway, while civic groups protest large-scale tree removal under infrastructure expansion works.
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BharathCloud has launched its first Cloud Centre at CtrlS Datacenters’ Hyderabad facility as part of its plan to strengthen India’s sovereign AI-ready digital infrastructure. The company aims to invest $100 million over five years to expand cloud infrastructure across the country.
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The southwest monsoon has advanced further into the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Andaman region, and is expected to reach Keralam around May 26. Meanwhile, Hyderabad and Telangana continue to experience intense heat, with isolated rain forecast in some districts.
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NIMS Director Prof Nagari Bheerappa appealed to the public not to believe rumours about an alleged kidney racket scam at the hospital. An outsourcing employee accused of taking money from a patient has been terminated, while Punjagutta police continue their investigation.
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HCLTech has partnered with Red Hat to launch enterprise-grade AI infrastructure solutions aimed at accelerating AI adoption. Built on Red Hat AI Enterprise, the collaboration enables organisations to manage AI workloads efficiently across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments at scale.
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Yashoda Hospitals–Secunderabad inaugurated the two-day Deccan Arthroplasty Summit 2026, bringing together over 500 orthopaedic experts to discuss advancements in robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery, trauma care, sports medicine, and arthroplasty, with live robotic hip and knee surgeries drawing major attention.
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SWAN, along with Youth for Seva, Fountainhead Global School, and forest officials, conducted a clean-up drive at Narsapur Forest to remove plastic waste and spread awareness about responsible environmental practices, wildlife protection, and the dangers posed by littering in eco-sensitive zones.
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The Telangana government has directed schools to submit anti-drug declarations confirming preventive and awareness measures on campuses. Intermediate students will also submit anti-drug undertakings from 2026–27 as part of efforts to curb substance abuse and promote safe educational environments.
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TG EAPCET 2026 results will be declared on May 17 at around 11 am at JNTU-Hyderabad. Candidates from engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy streams can check their scores online through the official TG EAPCET website after the announcement.
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Pet Basheerabad police registered fresh cases against social media users and administrators for allegedly circulating photos, videos and personal details of a minor involved in a POCSO case. Police warned that revealing identities of child victims is punishable under law.
