Telangana

Reeds FC received a walkover because Social Sporting FC failed to show up for the match in the TFA C-Division football league championship at Gymkhana Ground here on Saturday.

A Hyderabad father and son were felicitated by police for exposing an LPG cylinder theft racket after noticing a weight discrepancy. Their complaint led to arrests and seizure of illegally refilled cylinders, highlighting the importance of consumer vigilance.

GHMC has opened help desks across circle offices to assist citizens with LRS-2020 applications. The government has extended the payment deadline till July 31, 2026, offering a 25% rebate on fees to encourage plot regularisation.

BV Raju Institute of Technology, Narsapur, inaugurated a new academic block named after Ratan Tata, former Chairman of the Tata Group. Chief guest V Rajanna of TCS praised Tata’s ethical leadership and urged institutions to nurture talent with strong values.

A standing maize crop spread across two acres was damaged in Adilabad due to an alleged electric short-circuit, causing a loss of Rs 1.80 lakh. Farmers sought compensation as officials began assessing damage and studying recurring fire incidents.

The BRS has demanded withdrawal of GOMs 7, opposing direct transfer of fee reimbursement to students’ accounts. T Jeevan Reddy said the move would burden students and criticised the Congress government over unfulfilled promises and policy changes affecting welfare schemes

Nine-year-old Vihaan Ram from Siddipet scaled Mount Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak, adding to his achievements after conquering Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Pathalsu. He promotes a drug-free lifestyle and aims to complete the seven summits, including Mount Everest.

Franklin mentions that Heinrich Klaasen, who bats at a challenging position in the South African lineup, needs to adapt his approach based on the game situation and focus on building partnerships.

A plumber has been arrested for allegedly killing a man during a drunken altercation in Moula Ali and hiding the body under a kitchen platform. The crime came to light four months later when skeletal remains were discovered.

INCOIS has received the Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2025 for its vital role in ocean-related disaster warnings. The organisation provides crucial early alerts and advisories, strengthening India’s disaster preparedness and response systems.

Five underground mines in SCCL’s Srirampur Area achieved over 100 percent coal output in April, while overall production lagged behind targets due to poor performance of OCPs. Officials are taking steps to improve output and address operational challenges.

Hyderabad restaurants are likely to increase Biryani and other food prices due to rising LPG costs and supply issues. Owners say the hike could be Rs 30–40 per plate as they struggle to manage growing operational expenses.

Department of Telecommunication launched a new Cell Broadcasting system to alert people during emergencies, with the coordination of NDMA.

Water in Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar has turned green, prompting concern among authorities. Officials attribute the change to monsoon vegetation and summer heat, while intensifying monitoring and testing to ensure safe drinking water supply across Hyderabad.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna and BRS cadres staged a rasta-roko in Adilabad district demanding procurement centres for Bengal gram and jowar. Protesters accused the Congress government of delaying procurement arrangements and causing inconvenience to farmers and growers in rural areas

A woman travelling on the Bagmati Express gave birth to a baby boy after developing labour pain near Warangal railway station on Saturday. Railway officials halted the train at Ramagundam and shifted the mother and newborn to Godavarikhani Government Area Hospital

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has extended the deadline for payment of advanced supplementary exam fees with a late fee of Rs 3,000 till May 4. The extension applies to first- and second-year students and failed candidates.

Hyderabad police arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly using a fake number plate belonging to another vehicle, causing wrongful traffic challans to be issued. A case was registered in Saidabad after the affected owner filed a complaint.

A newly married couple was found dead under suspicious circumstances at Kukatpally on Saturday. The man was found hanging, while the woman was found unconscious. Both were declared brought dead at a hospital. Police have launched an investigation.

Three District Reserve Guard personnel, including an inspector, were killed and another injured in an IED blast during a de-mining and search operation near the Kanker-Narayanpur border in Chhattisgarh on Saturday. Police said Maoists had planted several explosives in the region

Commuter groups have raised concerns over Telangana’s proposal to introduce free MMTS travel, citing financial shortfalls, operational constraints, and potential overcrowding. They suggest a targeted reimbursement model instead, while highlighting unresolved infrastructure gaps and last-mile connectivity issues.

Around 6,000 people performed Bhujangasana simultaneously at Kanha Shanti Vanam near Hyderabad, setting a new Asia record during the 50-day countdown to International Yoga Day. The event, organised by MDNIY, aimed to promote yoga as a daily practice.

Cyberabad Police have imposed restrictions under Section 163 of BNSS ahead of NEET-UG 2026, prohibiting gatherings within 200 metres of exam centres and ordering closure of nearby internet and photocopy shops to ensure smooth conduct of the examination.

A driver sustained minor injuries after his car overturned on the Outer Ring Road near Thukkuguda on Saturday. The accident occurred after a tyre burst, causing loss of control. The injured driver was shifted to hospital for treatment.