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The Telangana Jail Museum and ‘Feel the Jail’ experience were inaugurated at the Chanchalguda Prison Complex in Hyderabad. The initiative allows visitors to explore prison history and experience simulated imprisonment while promoting awareness about prison reforms and rehabilitation efforts

Teacher and writer Banibrata Mahanta won the Muse India Translation Award 2025 for translating Kusum Khemani’s Hindi novel Lavanyadevi. The award received 103 entries from 18 Indian languages and carries a cash prize of Rs 25,000 along with a framed certificate

EBG Group and British lifestyle brand Carlton London launched Carlton Luxury Furniture, a sustainability-focused furniture initiative. The company plans to open 600 showrooms across 300 cities over five years and mobilise investments of up to Rs 2,000 crore through franchise partners

Senior Maoist leader Pasunuri Narahari alias Santosh reportedly surrendered before the Telangana Police along with his wife. Carrying a Rs 20 lakh reward, Narahari had been underground for nearly three decades and was allegedly associated with the Maoist organisation’s East Regional Bureau

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the alleged NEET question paper leak and demanded a high-level investigation and re-examination. He accused the NDA government of failing to conduct exams securely and said repeated leaks were affecting lakhs of students across the country

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised both the BJP and Congress over their handling of the POCSO case against Bandi Bhageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. He also accused a section of Telugu media of ignoring the issue

A furniture shop employee lost Rs 15 lakh in cash near the Punjagutta flyover in Hyderabad while on his way to deposit the money at a bank. Police registered a case after the cash bag reportedly went missing outside a stamp paper shop

A 13-year-old girl died after allegedly falling into an open water sump at an apartment complex in Miyapur, Hyderabad. Police are investigating the incident from all angles after the victim’s parents raised suspicions and accused the apartment owner of tampering with evidence

The India Obesity Commission has revised obesity guidelines for Indians, lowering the BMI threshold for obesity from 25 to 23 and making waist circumference a compulsory diagnostic tool. The updated norms also recognise mental health conditions as obesity-related co-morbidities.

Farmers in erstwhile Telangana districts, including Nalgonda and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, staged protests by burning paddy stocks over delays in procurement and transport to warehouses. They demanded immediate procurement and smoother logistics, citing hardships caused by prolonged delays

Five people died and at least ten were injured after a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bidar overturned and fell into a roadside gorge on the Bidar–Zaheerabad road in Sangareddy

KT Rama Rao criticised both the BJP and Congress over the handling of a POCSO-related case involving Bandi Bhageerath, alleging political silence and inaction. He took a sharp dig at governance slogans, escalating the political controversy in Telangana

Vemula Prashant Reddy has demanded the arrest of Bandi Bhageerath in connection with a controversial POCSO case, alleging delays in police action and political interference. He called for an impartial investigation and protection for the minor victim, while also criticising counter-allegations and urging accountability from leaders involved.

Telangana is witnessing rising heatwave conditions as maximum temperatures crossed 40°C in several districts. Nizamabad recorded the highest temperature at 42.5°C, while Hyderabad touched 38.7°C amid dry weather and declining thundershower activity

A chemical tanker caught fire on NH-65 near Madgi in Sangareddy, but a major disaster was averted after firefighters quickly controlled the blaze

A software employee identified as Madhuri died by suicide at her residence in Madinaguda. Police suspect personal issues led to the incident. Her father alerted neighbours after unanswered calls, following which her body was discovered

The POCSO case involving Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has drawn sharp reactions from activists and actor Manchu Manoj, who called for swift, transparent and impartial investigation into the allegations

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has made submission of an anti-drug affidavit mandatory for 2026-27 admissions. Lecturers’ association urged a simpler declaration to avoid inconvenience. Admissions begin May 12, with classwork scheduled to start on June 1

Deputy Commissioner of Police Ritiraj visited Petbasheerabad police station to oversee the POCSO case against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son. She confirmed a detailed investigation plan, victim re-examination, and assured that justice will be delivered after proper inquiry

Despite Telangana’s progress in school enrolment and educational access, child absenteeism in rural schools persists, widening learning gaps and increasing dropout rates

An FIR registered by Petbasheerabad police against Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, contains allegations of repeated sexual abuse, emotional manipulation and coercion of a minor girl. The complaint also alleges intimidation, circulation of private information and incidents leading to self-harm attempts

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan said 1.27 lakh households in the CURE region completed online self-enumeration. Over 25,000 personnel were trained for the census exercise, which began on May 11 and will continue till June 9 across the designated urban region.

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A fire broke out in a residential flat at Gajularamaram in Jeedimetla on Monday evening, reportedly after a geyser exploded. An LPG cylinder also exploded during the incident. Fire personnel brought the blaze under control and no casualties were reported