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South Central Railway has extended the operation of summer special trains between Charlapalli and Santragachi till the end of June to manage increased passenger demand during the ongoing summer travel season.

Sardar Mahal near Charminar is nearing completion of restoration works and will soon open to the public with a café, art gallery, cultural centre and heritage accommodation. The ₹30-crore project is being overseen by QQSUDA.

Maulana Azad National Urdu University has invited applications for free admissions into five ITI trades at its Hyderabad campus. Students who passed Class 10 and Class 8 are eligible for select courses. The last date for submitting applications is May 26.

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy alleged that the Congress government was compromising Telangana’s water rights by backing the Godavari-Kaveri river linking project before the State’s share in Godavari waters was finalised. He warned of statewide agitation if Telangana’s interests were affected.

The Telangana Heritage Department conducted a Swachhata Drive at the historic Gunfoundry Protected Monument in Hyderabad along with heritage organisations and volunteers. The initiative focused on cleanliness, awareness and preservation of heritage structures while encouraging public participation in safeguarding cultural landmarks.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy urged the Union government to convene a special session of Parliament to pass the 33 per cent women’s reservation bill. He said the INDIA Alliance was ready to support the legislation and accused the Centre of politicising the issue.

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao accused the Telangana government of failing farmers during the ongoing procurement crisis and demanded Rs 25 lakh compensation for families of deceased farmers, besides immediate corrective measures at the Cabinet meeting scheduled on May 23.

Hyderabad will host a Telangana folk music concert on June 6 at Pindi Pulla Reddy Gardens, LB Nagar, featuring Clement and regional artistes. The six-hour event will showcase folk traditions of Telangana, with tickets available online starting at ₹349.

Top players, including internationals and state-ranked competitors, have been given top seedings for the Telangana State Senior Ranking Carrom Tournament to be held in Hyderabad from May 23–26. Around 270 players from across the state will participate in the competition.

Hyderabad has joined the global flower-shaped gelato trend with the launch of petal-sculpted ice cream at Milano Ice Cream. Inspired by European viral desserts, the visually striking treat priced at ₹300 is attracting dessert lovers and social media attention.

Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan has spoken about his approach to form, adaptability in T20 cricket and partnership with captain Shubman Gill during IPL 2026. He also reflected on past milestones, including his Orange Cap season and record-breaking batting achievements.

Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at Veer Bhumi in Delhi on his death anniversary, remembering his vision for youth empowerment, technological progress and India’s democratic and secular values.

Severe heatwave conditions continued in the erstwhile Adilabad region on Thursday, with temperatures reaching up to 46.5°C, according to TSDPS data. Normal life was disrupted, with reports of a sunstroke death, stalled farming activity, and heat-related incidents across the region.

Telangana continues to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with Khammam recording the highest temperature at 45°C, according to IMD Hyderabad data. Several northern and eastern districts, including Ramagundam, Nizamabad and Adilabad, also reported extreme daytime heat and warm night conditions.

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty gaining in early trade amid easing crude oil prices and positive global cues. Investor sentiment improved on hopes of a possible de-escalation in West Asia and stronger global market trends.

Farmers staged a rasta-roko protest at Ambajipet procurement centre in Medak district over delays in paddy procurement. The protest came a day after a 45-year-old farmer died by suicide, with farmers blaming the government for prolonged procurement and transport issues.

The rupee recovered 41 paise from its all-time closing low to 96.45 against the US dollar after reports of easing US-Iran tensions. However, forex markets remain under pressure amid volatile crude prices, geopolitical risks, and sustained dollar demand in global trade.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been fined 10% of his match fee and given one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during a match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. He accepted the match referee’s sanction.

A major fire broke out at an apparel shop in SYJ Complex, Pathergatti, Hyderabad, early on Friday. Fire tenders from multiple stations rushed to the spot. No casualties have been reported so far, and firefighting operations are currently underway.

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal celebrated his 66th birthday on Thursday as veteran actor Jackie Shroff extended wishes on social media. Coinciding with the occasion, Drishyam 3 released worldwide, while fans celebrated Mohanlal’s enduring legacy and contribution to Indian cinema.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary, while Congress leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge offered floral tributes at Vir Bhumi, remembering his contribution to India’s unity, democracy and technological progress.

Actor Mouni Roy shared glamorous pictures and videos from Cannes 2026 amid ongoing speculation surrounding her separation from businessman Suraj Nambiar. The actress turned heads in a crystal-patterned gown, while Suraj dismissed reports about alimony, disputes and third-party involvement.

The Congress is set to join the Tamil Nadu Cabinet for the first time in nearly six decades, with two MLAs taking oath as ministers in the TVK-led government. The move is seen as a major boost to alliance management and political stability.