Hyderabad

Poor families in Telangana are facing difficulties in availing benefits under the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes due to delays in processing applications and fund allocation. Expenditure under the welfare schemes has significantly declined across Minority, SC and ST departments.

The Telangana government has decided to procure additional maize, jowar and sunflower stocks following protests by farmers and Opposition parties over procurement delays. The State allocated additional funds for procurement after the Centre failed to respond to repeated appeals for assistance.

Doctors at AINU, Banjara Hills, successfully removed a 20 cm pumpkin-sized kidney tumour from a 53-year-old patient from Kurnool. The complex surgery involved an open radical nephrectomy. Post-operation, the patient recovered well, with tests confirming the tumour was cancerous.

A fire broke out near Hyderabad’s KBR National Park on Saturday night, causing panic among locals and commuters. The blaze occurred near Film Nagar junction where flyover construction is ongoing

The Telangana Cabinet approved DISCOMs’ participation in the Union Government’s RDSS scheme to strengthen the power sector, sanctioned Rs 587 crore for Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation land acquisition and announced the launch of Indiramma Housing Scheme’s second phase on June 1, 2026.

The Telangana government has operationalised the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy (HILTP) with detailed guidelines and launched a dedicated online portal to facilitate relocation of polluting industries from the city’s core urban region.

Two brutal murders in Suryapet and Hyderabad have shaken Telangana, raising concerns over law and order. A BRS worker was hacked to death in Suryapet, while a city advocate was allegedly killed in a planned attack in Hyderabad, triggering political allegations

Traffic diversions have been announced at Novopan Junction on NH-65 in Hyderabad from May 24, 2026, due to construction of retaining walls for the Vehicle Underpass project.

A 26-year-old man was arrested by Narsingi police for allegedly molesting a woman at Alkapur Township, Hyderabad, on May 14. The accused, identified as V. Nagaraju of Puppalaguda, was traced through CCTV footage.

The GHMC has beautified over 10 public locations with wall paintings that promote social awareness on cleanliness, environment, waste segregation, greenery, public health, and civic sense, impressing local residents and commuters.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has postponed the Environmental Education exam from May 28 to May 29 due to the state holiday for Eid al-Adha festival.

A suspected cyberattack disrupted the YouTube broadcasts of Telugu channel T News on Saturday. The management alleged that unidentified hackers targeted the platform and filed a complaint with Hyderabad Cybercrime Police seeking restoration of services and strict action against those responsible

Senior advocate Khaja Moinuddin was killed after a speeding vehicle hit him near his residence in Hyderabad’s Masab Tank area. Police suspect a planned attack linked to Waqf land disputes, while investigators question suspects and examine CCTV footage for further evidence

Malkajgiri Municipal Commissioner Vinay Krishna Reddy inspected several colonies in Hyderabad, ordering the removal of unauthorised hoardings, checking trade licences, and directing officials to curb illegal dumping of construction waste to maintain civic cleanliness.

Telangana DGP CV Anand has formed a dedicated tech team to accelerate AI adoption in policing. The initiative aims to integrate major platforms like CCTNS and Hawkeye under a unified system, improving crime investigation, traffic management and operational efficiency across the State.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over delays in crop procurement, alleging farmers were suffering in extreme heat at procurement centres. He demanded immediate government intervention and urged the Cabinet to address procurement-related issues without delay

A drunk auto-rickshaw driver allegedly rammed into a police constable during drunk driving checks in Banjara Hills on Friday night. The injured constable was shifted to hospital and is stated to be stable. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

The notorious piracy platform iBomma has reportedly resurfaced online, prompting a fresh complaint from the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have launched an investigation, identified suspected IP addresses, and sought assistance from Google to trace those involved.

A 24-year-old man died by suicide after the woman he was in a relationship with allegedly refused to marry him, in Nagole.

Major infrastructure works across Hyderabad’s KBR Park, Uppal Junction and IIIT Junction are set to intensify monsoon traffic congestion. The projects include flyovers, underpasses and the Uppal elevated corridor, with diversions already affecting commuters across key city routes and junctions.

Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, has inaugurated a Central Ambulance Command Centre and connected ambulance system to enhance emergency response across Hyderabad’s ORR trauma corridors. The facility enables real-time monitoring, specialist-guided care and faster intervention during the critical golden hour.

Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University has announced new academic programmes for 2026–27 in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and TISS. The courses include BTech, BSc and MA programmes in AI, data analytics, mathematics, computing and public policy, along with BA degrees in humanities.

The 1 Telangana Battalion NCC under the Hyderabad Group has begun its Annual Training Camp–IV, with 650 cadets from 15 institutions participating. The programme focuses on discipline, leadership, weapon training and personality development, along with competitions and awareness sessions on social issues.

Telangana’s Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes received a poor response during the first phase of DOST counselling, with around 55 colleges recording zero admissions. Experts and colleges cited inadequate industry partnerships, limited apprenticeship opportunities and concerns over practical learning as major reasons.