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Hyderabad students eyeing overseas education hit by rupee slide
Hyderabad: Hyderabad students who are planning for overseas education are going to be hit hard as the rupee slides not only against the US dollar but also against other currencies. On Monday,…
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Supreme Court objects to bail denial for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam under UAPA
The Supreme Court on Monday, May 18, expressed strong disapproval of a January 2026 judgment that had denied bail to activist Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy…
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Rohingya, Bangladeshi names should be removed from voters list: Kishan Reddy
Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Sunday, May 17, said that the names of any Rohingyas or Bangladeshis should be removed from the voters’ list in the…
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OU to reschedule exams in view of Bakrid 2026
Hyderabad: Osmania University (OU) is going to reschedule the exams that are scheduled for Thursday, May 28 in view of Bakrid 2026. Earlier, based on Telangana government holidays, the varsity had not…
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Hyderabad: FIR against BJP leader Akula Srivani over communal remarks
Hyderabad: A case has reportedly been registered against the BJP’s former corporator of the Saroornagar division, Akula Srivani, over alleged remarks and social media content accused of targeting Muslims. According to the…
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Telangana government to change holiday for Bakrid 2026
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has announced a holiday for Bakrid 2026, a festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide. As per the Telangana calendar, the government has declared the holiday on May 27. However,…
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Hyderabad: Driver recounts night of terror after cow vigilante attack
Hyderabad: The driver of the container attacked by self-proclaimed cow vigilantes in Hyderabad’s Gudimalkapur on the night of May 16 said that the mob refused to believe the vehicle was carrying plywood…
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Bandi Bageerath POCSO case: 24 media houses booked for victim’s identity leak
Hyderabad: The Petbasheerabad police on Sunday, May 17, registered fresh criminal cases against 24 media organisations for allegedly broadcasting and publishing photographs, videos and personal details of a minor girl and her…
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Massive fire erupts in passenger train in Bihar
Patna: A massive fire broke out in one of the coaches of a passenger train bound for Patna. No injuries have been reported, officials said on Monday, May 18. The incident occurred…
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Telangana: Three boys drown in pond in Sangareddy district
Hyderabad: A tragic incident occurred in Ramojipalli village of Raikode mandal in Sangareddy district, where three minor boys drowned in a pond while reportedly going for a swim. The deceased have been…
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VD Satheesan to take oath as Kerala CM today
New Delhi: The swearing-in ceremony of the new Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government, headed by Chief Minister-designate VD Satheesan, is scheduled to be held on Monday, May 18, at the Central…
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Telangana woman dies in US road accident
Hyderabad: A 24-year-old woman from Telangana died in a road accident in Chicago, USA, according to reports received by her family members on Sunday, May 17. The deceased was identified as Navya,…
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Saudi Arabia to begin Umrah visa issuance from May 31
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that Umrah visa issuance for the 1448 AH season will begin on May 31, 2026, corresponding to 14 Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH. Taking…
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Ensure no fake voters, Bangladeshis in SIR: Maharashtra Dy CM to SS workers
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday asked his party workers to keep an eye on the electoral rolls ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state and…
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Saudi Arabia intercepts 3 drones entering airspace from Iraq
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that three drones were intercepted and destroyed after entering the Kingdom’s airspace from Iraq. In an official statement on Monday, May 18, Ministry…
