Telangana

The Telangana Health Minister assured the public that no Ebola cases have been reported in the state. Surveillance teams are monitoring passengers from affected countries, isolation wards have been set up, and hospitals are on high alert following WHO’s declaration of Ebola as a global health emergency.

Hyderabad police have arrested seven suspects in connection with the murder of advocate Khaja Moizuddin, who was fatally run over outside his residence. The SUV used in the crime has been recovered, and police say the murder was planned weeks in advance by hired assassins.

Osmania University Arts College principal Prof C Kasim said the Rs 1,000 crore promised by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for university development has not been released yet. He urged the government not to delay implementation of the assured funding

A POCSO court in Hyderabad sentenced Chilkur Sandeep to 20 years’ imprisonment and fined him Rs 50,000 for sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2019. The court also awarded Rs 3 lakh compensation to the victim.

Textbook prices for Telangana’s intermediate first-year students have risen by 14–38 percent despite syllabus cuts, with Physics seeing the steepest hike. While subjects like English, Chemistry, and Maths have become cheaper, Botany and Zoology remain unchanged.

Villagers of Seethampet in Khammam district have innovatively modified a tractor water tanker into a mini fire engine at a cost of Rs 30,000 to tackle frequent fire accidents caused by stubble burning.

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

A Medchal court has granted three days’ police custody of Bandi Sai Bageerath, the prime suspect in a POCSO case registered at Petbasheerabad. Police sought custody for further investigation after discovering erased data on his mobile phone.

A brief drizzle brought relief to people in Mancherial town amid intense heat wave conditions. While the IMD predicted a delayed southwest monsoon, light showers on Tuesday helped reduce soaring temperatures that had remained above 44 degrees Celsius in the district

DRDA Assistant Project Director Kura Narsimhulu was trapped inside a malfunctioning lift at the Integrated District Officers Complex in Rajanna-Sircilla for nearly 90 minutes. Staff later rescued him and raised concerns over poor lift maintenance affecting employees and visitors

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.

Seven persons reportedly died of sunstroke in separate incidents across the erstwhile Adilabad district between Monday and Tuesday. Victims included daily wage workers, labourers and elderly persons as severe heat conditions continued to affect several parts of the region

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.

The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned the killing of senior advocate Khaja Moizuddin in Hyderabad and sought a swift investigation. The lawyer was allegedly run over by an SUV near Masab Tank, with police registering a murder case and probing the incident.

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.

The Regional Passport Office, Hyderabad, announced that Passport Seva services will remain closed on May 28 following the revised Eid-ul-Zuha holiday schedule. All appointments fixed for May 28 have been rescheduled to May 27, and applicants have been informed through official messages.

A local court in Hyderabad sentenced a 24-year-old man to five days’ imprisonment for allegedly misbehaving with a woman and creating a public nuisance in Malakpet. Police registered an e-petty case following the victim’s complaint, and the accused was shifted to Chanchalguda prison.

A moving bus caught fire on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road near Abdullapurmet on Tuesday while travelling from RGI Airport towards Hayathnagar. The driver escaped safely, firefighters doused the flames, and traffic movement was temporarily disrupted as authorities began investigating the cause.

Cyber fraudsters allegedly duped cattle traders in Hyderabad by displaying fake payment app screenshots during livestock purchases. Police said traders in Kanchanbagh and Rajendranagar lost over Rs 1 lakh and urged sellers to verify bank credits before handing over animals ahead of Eid al-Adha.

Vikarabad police arrested a 46-year-old man for allegedly using a fake vehicle registration number on his motorcycle to avoid traffic challans. The fraud came to light after the actual vehicle owner received repeated penalties, prompting a police investigation using surveillance footage.

An ICMR-led clinical trial involving Hyderabad institutions found Ayurvedic formulations therapeutically equivalent to conventional iron-folic acid supplements in treating anaemia. Researchers said the traditional alternatives may offer safer treatment options with fewer gastrointestinal side effects for patients struggling with synthetic supplements.

The Lodh Kshatriya Graduate Association and Lodh Kshatriya Seva Sangh felicitated students who excelled in SSC, Intermediate, graduation and postgraduation examinations at an event in Dhoolpet. Community leaders encouraged students to pursue higher education with discipline and dedication.

Oota has launched its new restaurant in Hyderabad’s Hitec City, offering a menu inspired by Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Nizami cuisines. Operated by Total Environment Hospitality, the restaurant features regional classics, traditional desserts and locally inspired cocktails.