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The 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, along with anniversaries of Babuji Maharaj and Tukdoji Maharaj, was observed at Kanha Shanti Vanam, drawing over 30,000 participants, dignitaries, devotional music performances, and a guided group meditation session.

As more seniors live alone, doctors recommend keeping a geriatric healthcare kit with essentials like glucometers, oximeters, and glucose gels to manage emergencies such as low sugar, hypoxia, and high fever before reaching a hospital.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has urged the Centre to withdraw the additional Rs 10,000 charge imposed on Haj 2026 pilgrims, calling it exploitative and demanding a refund, citing the financial burden on pilgrims amid rising airfare costs.

The Haj Committee of India has asked Haj 2026 pilgrims to deposit an additional ₹10,000 due to increased airfares driven by rising fuel costs and the Middle East crisis. The payment must be completed by May 15, 2026.

The Telangana government has appointed retiring DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy as State Security Advisor for three years. He will advise on law and order, internal security, and crime, with a monthly remuneration of Rs 2.25 lakh and additional official benefits.

Doctors at Osmania General Hospital performed a successful living donor liver transplant on a 22-month-old child suffering from Glycogen Storage Disease Type III. The surgery, conducted under the Aarogyasri scheme, involved the child’s father donating a portion of his liver

A couple who struggled with infertility for over a decade welcomed twins after receiving free treatment at the State-run IVF facility at Gandhi Hospital. The couple had earlier undergone multiple unsuccessful fertility procedures at private clinics before approaching the government hospital

Musheerabad police registered a case against a Mallepally resident who allegedly purchased a stolen bike through an online portal and used it with another vehicle’s registration number. The fraud came to light after the original vehicle owner received traffic challans linked to the bike

V Hanumantha Rao was appointed advisor for BC Welfare in Telangana with Minister of State rank. Retiring DGP B Shivadhar Reddy was named State Security Advisor

Telangana is experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with Adilabad hitting 44.3°C. The IMD has issued alerts for Hyderabad and nearby districts, forecasting continued high temperatures despite chances of isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds in some areas

Telangana Roads and Buildings Department is accelerating delayed Integrated District Offices Complex (IDOC) projects in five districts for completion by June. The facilities aim to improve administrative efficiency, alongside ongoing construction of legislator residence-cum-offices across the state

Telangana Forest Department ordered a major reshuffle, transferring multiple IFS officers across districts including Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad. The administrative move aims to streamline forest governance, with new postings assigned across Telangana’s forest circles and divisions

Tension erupted in Hyderabad’s Rajendranagar after unidentified persons allegedly desecrated a mosque, damaging property and holy books. Police registered a case and increased security, while local leaders visited the site. Authorities assured swift action to identify and arrest those responsible

In Medak district, 17-year-old student Banoth Sai Priya died by suicide fearing exam failure, but later secured 480/600 marks. The incident highlights academic pressure among students, as her strong performance shocked family and raised concerns over mental health awareness

In Telangana’s Mancherial district, tribal communities long engaged in eco-friendly tasar sericulture face restrictions from forest authorities citing wildlife protection, threatening livelihoods. Despite government support and profitable yields, tensions rise over conservation, land access, and sustaining traditional silk farming practices

A special court in Hyderabad sentenced a 29-year-old man to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment under the POCSO Act for sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy over four months in 2023. The accused was arrested following a complaint by the victim’s father

The inaugural season is scheduled for June–July 2026, with detailed fixtures and team announcements expected shortly

SRH rode on a combined batting show to win with eight balls to spare, Ryan Rickelton's record 123 not out goes in vain

Civil organisations and RWAs staged a Satyagraha at Dharna Chowk, Hyderabad, opposing the displacement of families for the Musi River rejuvenation project. They demanded transparency, ecological studies, rehabilitation with dignity, and rejected the Sabarmati riverfront model.

The Telangana High Court heard a plea by Bigg Boss fame Ashu Reddy to quash criminal proceedings against her in a case alleging misappropriation of Rs 9.35 crore under the false promise of marriage.

Hyderabad city police booked Girish Kumar Agarwal, his driver Hanuman Reddy, and two others for misusing sirens and VIP stickers on a private vehicle. One suspect, Nagesh, is absconding.

India’s men’s badminton team finished second in Group A after losing 3-2 to defending champions China in the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026. Ayush Shetty and HS Prannoy won their matches, but India fell short in the crucial doubles contests

The Telangana government has formally acquired Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase I by purchasing 100% equity in L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited. The deal, valued at Rs 1,461.47 crore, transfers responsibility for refinancing LTMRHL’s Rs 13,538.53 crore debt to the state government.

Gujarat Titans will face a confident Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad as both teams enter a crucial phase of the IPL season. While RCB are riding strong momentum, GT will look to improve consistency and strengthen their playoff hopes with a home victory