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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.

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.