Telangana Today - Hyderabad - May 05, 2025

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May 05, 2025

Weaver ends life in Siricilla

Bathula Vittal took the extreme step reportedly due to rising debts; he was out of work for one-and-half years

1 min

India cuts Baglihar water flow to Pak

Plans similar measures at Kishanganga dam on Jhelum river

1 min

Over 30 suffer injuries as buses collide

At least 30 persons suffered injuries in an accident involving a private bus and a RTC bus at Maheshwaram in Ranga Reddy district on Saturday evening.

1 min

NIMS doctors secure top ranks in NEET SS-2024

Young doctors from Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences have secured 12 top ranks, including first rank, at the national level National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Super Speciality (NEET SS)-2024 results, which were released a few days ago.

1 min

Heatwave threat eases, rains in May

State likely to receive thundershowers till May 12: MET Dept

1 min

NEET-UG begins amidst tight security

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2025, for admissions into MBBS courses, commenced on Sunday under elaborate security arrangements in Hyderabad.

1 min

Thunderstorms, hailstorms lash city

Thunderstorms accompanied with lightning, gusty winds and hailstorms lashed parts of Hyderabad and its surrounding districts on Sunday evening.

1 min

Roadwayz Theatre to stage its hit play on May 16

Known for its engaging and impactful performances that both entertain and raise awareness on pressing social issues, Roadwayz Theatre Group, is back with its latest production 'Sandhya, Tum Kahaan Ho\", a thought-provoking play centered around Alzheimer’s disease.

1 min

Chief Secy inspects demolition works

Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao on Sunday inspected the Metro Rail Corridor in the old city and examined the demolition works from Darul Shifa to Shalibanda Junction, where several impacted structures were being removed.

1 min

Fraudsters target policy holders

Use fake calls, emails to trick citizens into paying for false renewals

2 mins

Dial 100 helps fisherman bitten by snake

A fisherman who was bitten by asnake near the outskirts of Bheerpur mandal headquarters was rescued on Saturday night after he himself alerted the police on the ‘Dial 100’ facility.

1 min

Free Asthma screening camp

Care Hospitals, Musheerabad on Sunday announced a free Asthma awareness and screening camp ‘Breath in Every Moment of Life’ to be held from 10 am to 4 pm on Tuesday, May 6, which is also World Asthma Day.

1 min

25-year-old woman jumps to death

A 25-year-old woman died by suicide at Jeedimetla on Saturday night.

1 min

15 held for gambling, Rs 89,160 cash seized

Fifteen persons were arrested for indulging in banned gambling at a function hall here on Saturday night.

1 min

Two arrested for smuggling liquor

Two persons were apprehended for allegedly smuggling banned desi daru or illicit liquor brewed in Maharashtra, by an auto-rickshaw at Dollara village in Jainath mandal on Sunday.

1 min

Don’t trust rumours, says RGUKT-Basar

Officials of RGUKT-Basar urged the public not to trust rumours being circulated on social media platforms with regard to the release of admission notification for the 2025-26 academic year.

1 min

Car passengers hurt after wooden logs fall off lorry

Former Minister T. Harish Rao came to the rescue of the road accident victims on NH-65 at Peddapur in Sangareddy district on Sunday.

1 min

Sitting judge of Telangana High Court passes away

Telangana High Court's sitting judge Justice Maturi Girija Priyadarsini passed away here on Sunday following a brief illness.

1 min

Over 230 nabbed for drunk driving

The Cyberabad traffic police during a special drunken drive conducted on Saturday night caught 238 persons including 187 two wheeler riders, 4 three wheeler drivers, 45 car drivers and remaining heavy vehicle drivers.

1 min

Job fair on May 7

A job fair is being held at Khaja Mansion Function Hall, Masab Tank, on May 7 from 8 am to 2 pm.

1 min

Bellampalli-Gadchiroli NH works delayed

Locals hope Gadkari visit will revive project

1 min

Rain, hail lash Siddipet; toll plaza damaged

Rains coupled with hailstorms lashed several parts of the erstwhile Medak district on Sunday.

1 min

Rift in Sangareddy Congress unit

Differences between Congress leaders surfaced again in the district, with a section of leaders alleging that loyal Congress leaders were getting a raw deal in Indiramma House Committees, which will play a key role in selecting the Indiramma housing scheme beneficiaries.

1 min

TGEJAC to hold lunch-hour demonstration on May 15

The Telangana State Employees, Gazetted Officers, Teachers, Workers and Pensioners Joint Action Committee (TGEJAC) has decided to hold a lunch-hour demonstration sporting black badges on May 15 and organise a Maha Dharna on June 9 if the State government fails to fulfil the promises made to employees.

1 min

NEET aspirant denied entry for turning up late at exam centre

STATE BUREAU

1 min

Indian student arrested in US for posing as law enforcement

The Guilford County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) in Guilford County, North Carolina in the United States have arrested Kishan Kumar Singh (21), an international student from India on charges of trying to scam an elderly woman in Stokesdale by pretending to be a law enforcement officer.

1 min

Weavers apprehensive of hurdles in loan waiver

Seek clarity on norms, but weren't given details

1 min

Archaeologists find prehistoric rock art in Nalgonda district

Rock bruising of the prehistoric period was explored in a hillock on the outskirts of Ramalingalagudem village at Tipparthi mandal in Nalgonda by archaeologists.

1 min

Krishna water share: Key meet on May 7

To put in place stable water-sharing framework for next 25 yrs

3 mins

Missing the electric bus

Despite the tall talk of promoting environment-friendly electric vehicles, their penetration in the Indian market remains very poor.

2 mins

Growth Mindset in Education

Students with a growth mindset will perceive challenges and setbacks in an entirely different light — as an opportunity to learn

4 mins

Five Killed in freak accidents

ONGOLE (ANDHRA PRADESH)

1 min

One platform for all electoral services

NEW DELHI

1 min

Dismissed trooper appeals for justice

A day after being dismissed from service for allegedly concealing his marriage with a Pakistani woman, CRPF trooper Munir Ahmed on Sunday said he married his cousin nearly a month after getting permission from headquarters last year.

1 min

AP plans to set up 'Creator Land'

Besides creating 25,000 jobs, the creative township will be a hub for film, gaming, music, virtual production, immersive storytelling and Al-driven content, says Naidu

1 min

“Pak ammo can’t last for more than 90 hours”

NEW DELHI

2 mins

India seeks partners, not preachers: EAM

India always advocated on the “Russia realism” , says Jaishankar

2 mins

India's fuel demand rises in April

India’s diesel consumption rebounded in April, recording a 4 per cent increase in demand after months of low or negative growth, driven by the start of summer season with warmer days and nights.

1 min

CII unveils AI governance for board leaders

Industry body CII has released a ‘guidebook on effective adoption and governance of AI for board leaders’, amid the rising use of Artificial Intelligence in businesses and the essential role of board engagement in supporting effective and meaningful AI governance.

1 min

India-UK trade talks may delay

The conclusion of negotiations for three pacts, including the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK may take some more time, as both sides are yet to resolve certain outstanding issues, sources said.

1 min

Maruti's production flexible to roll out both ICE, EV models

NEW DELHI

1 min

'WAVES' to see deals over Rs 1,000 cr: Govt

The inaugural edition of “WAVES Bazaar’ was likely to see business transactions worth over Rs 1,000 crore, as deal-making was still underway, according to the government.

1 min

Centralised KYC system in works: Sebi chairman

Says It should be done quite early

1 min

US may seek tariff reductions: GTRI

Regulatory reforms in deal with India could benefit US firms

1 min

Kim inspects tank factory

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a tank factory and expressed satisfaction over the upgraded structural design of indigenous tanks, while emphasising the need to modernise the military with advanced tanks.

1 min

Japan, China snap at each other

Japan and China are accusing each other of violating the airspace around the Japanese-controlled East China Sea islands that Beijing also claims.

1 min

Muizzu slammed for 'false claims'

MALE

1 min

Visa crackdown leads foreign students to reconsider summer travel

On summer break from a PhD program, an international student at University of California, San Diego, was planning a trip with a few friends to Hawaii.

1 min

Xi to visit Russia

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will pay an official visit to Russia from May 7-10, the Kremlin confirmed on Sunday.

1 min

PM Wong returns to power in Singapore

People Action Party gets strong mandate

1 min

BLA terrorists block highway

A major attack by the Fateh Squad of the proscribed terrorist outfit the Baloch Liberation (BLA) in Balochistan’s Mongochar area of Kalat district, has resulted in vandalism of several government buildings, and blocking of the Quetta-Karachi highway.

1 min

UK police arrest several Iranian men

British counterterrorism officers arrested several Iranian men over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target in London, the Metropolitan Police force said.

1 min

Missile strike near Israel's airport

Attempts to intercept the Houthi fired projectile fails

1 min

Sunrisers look to get back to winning ways, take on Capitals

From the pre-season big talk of crossing the 300-barrier, there has been a steady decline in the fortunes of Sunrisers Hyderabad, pushing it to ninth place on points table with six points from three wins.

2 mins

I wanted to hit each ball for four or six: Shepherd

Romario Shepherd, who scored a game-changing half-century for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday night in Bengaluru in the IPL league match, said he was waiting for it for a long time.

1 min

I take the blame, says Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni said he should have converted a couple of more shots and ease the pressure.

1 min

Prabhsimran powers Punjab to 37-run victory

Plays a crucial knock of 91 as PBKS beats LSG

2 mins

KKR wins thriller, Parag knock in vain

Rajasthan goes down fighting; Kolkata playoff hopes alive

2 mins

Sports culture will increase India’s soft power, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India’s soft power will increase with the growth of sports culture in the country and his government is focussed on modernising the sports infrastructure, keeping in mind the dream of hosting 2036 Olympic Games.

1 min

‘HYROX will create more athletes’

Mumbai didn’t just host India’s first HYROX race, it unleashed a fitness phenomenon.

1 min

Yashwanth scales another peak in adventure sports

For Bhukya Yashwanth of Hyderabad, it is yet another milestone reached when he scaled Mt Iso, the highest peak in Manipur, as part of his national mission 'Har Shikhar Par Tiranga', which essentially aims at hoisting the Indian National tri-colour flag on the highest peak of every Indian State.

1 min

Madrid beats Celta as Mbappe scores twice

Trail Barcelona by 4 points ahead of ‘clásico’ in Spanish league title race

1 min

Diljit Dosanjh to make his Met Gala debut

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh is set to make his debut at the Met Gala 2025, billed as fashion's biggest night.

1 min

WAVES Summit: Himesh thanks Modi

Gracing the WAVES Summit 2025, music composer Himesh Reshammiya thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his vision to bring together such a platform.

1 min

Rasha recreates her mom Raveena's famous song

Actress Rasha Thadani, who is also the daughter of actress Raveena Tandon, has recreated her mother's iconic track 'Chalo Ishq Ladaye' with actor Vedang Raina.

1 min

Mouni shoots for Varun Dhawan's new project

After \"The Bhootnii\", actress Mouni Roy is all set to return to the big screen, and this time, she's stepping into the vibrant, laugh-out-loud world of David Dhawan.

1 min

SRINIDHI ON WRONG PERCEPTION ABOUT HER AFTER KGF

SAYS IT'S WRONG WHEN PEOPLE THINK THAT SHE BECAME SELECTIVE

1 min

Farah reunites with her '2 Chinese directors'

Choreographer-director Farah Khan recently had a reunion with her \"2 Chinese directors\".

1 min

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