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Hyderabad police conducted a special enforcement drive across the Secunderabad Zone against public drinking and smoking. During the operation, more than 100 violators were booked, including individuals consuming marijuana, smoking in public places and drinking alcohol in public areas.
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Retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray’s wife, Tanuja Ranjan, was allegedly murdered by the family’s domestic help from Nepal and her associates in Hyderabad’s Prashasan Nagar. Police suspect robbery as the motive and have launched a multi-agency manhunt to nab the accused.
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Panchayat Raj Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said a decision on the barrage height of the proposed Pranahita-Chevella irrigation project would be taken soon after talks with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Ministers also assured compensation to affected Maharashtra farmers
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The Telangana government has set a timeline to begin the Musi Rejuvenation Project by August 2026 and complete it by December 2027. A Cabinet Sub-Committee led by Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka reviewed project phases, funding, and construction plans.
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BRS activists staged protests across the erstwhile Karimnagar district against the alleged attack by BJP workers on the Karimnagar MLA camp office. Demonstrators accused Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar of provoking the incident and demanded an unconditional apology over the attack allegations
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Kothur police arrested two men for allegedly posing as property owners and cheating ready mix concrete suppliers of Rs 16 lakh in Telangana. The accused reportedly targeted buildings under construction, placed orders with advance payments and later disappeared without clearing pending dues
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Two Indian nationals aboard cruise ship MV Hondius are under observation after probable hantavirus cases were reported. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India is coordinating with WHO as eight cases, including five confirmed and three deaths, have been reported onboard
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The GRP and RPF arrested two interstate drug transporters, including a juvenile, at Secunderabad Railway Station for allegedly smuggling marijuana from Odisha to Gujarat. Police seized 17.9 kg of marijuana worth Rs 8.95 lakh during a surprise checking drive on trains and platforms
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Cyberabad and Malkajgiri She Teams registered multiple cases and arrested several persons during recent drives against harassment of women. Police conducted decoy operations, acted on complaints related to online and physical harassment, and rescued victims in trafficking and Juvenile Justice Act cases
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Air India CEO Campbell Wilson urged employees to cut discretionary spending and defer non-critical costs amid financial pressures from global conflicts and rising fuel prices. The airline ruled out layoffs while adjusting pay timelines under its ongoing transformation plan
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said infiltration and cattle smuggling would become impossible in West Bengal under a BJP government. After announcing Suvendu Adhikari as the BJP legislature party leader, Shah linked the party’s electoral victory to national security and democratic restoration
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The Enforcement Directorate arrested three founders of Gameskraft in a money laundering case linked to alleged fraud and suicides. The agency also conducted raids and seized documents amid an investigation under the PMLA
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Suvendu Adhikari’s rise to becoming West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister has been marked by electoral victories over Mamata Banerjee, aggressive opposition politics and sustained grassroots mobilisation. His leadership in major political agitations helped establish him as the BJP’s strongest face in Bengal
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Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was elected leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, clearing the way for him to become the state’s first BJP Chief Minister. Amit Shah announced the decision after a meeting of newly elected MLAs and party leaders
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Nida Khan has been remanded to police custody till May 11 by a Nashik court in a sexual harassment and religious coercion case at Tata Consultancy Services. The SIT is probing multiple FIRs involving alleged exploitation and forced conversion claims
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A delegation of BRS MLAs and MLCs met DGP CV Anand in Hyderabad, demanding an FIR against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar over alleged attacks on party leaders and offices. The delegation also sought enhanced security for Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy
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A farmer in Mancherial district fell at the feet of an Additional Collector, urging authorities to procure paddy lying at procurement centres for weeks. Farmers alleged severe hardship due to delays, unseasonal rains and lack of timely payments for their produce
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The 90th anniversary of All India Radio was celebrated at the AIR Adilabad station with a walkathon, cultural programmes and tributes to its contribution in spreading awareness about welfare schemes and preserving tribal culture among remote communities in the district
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Political developments involving Bandi Sanjay Kumar in Telangana and K Annamalai in Tamil Nadu have intensified discussions on whether the BJP is pursuing a long-term strategy to weaken strong regional parties before attempting independent expansion across southern Indian states
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Three youngsters were injured after their two-wheeler collided with an oncoming lorry at Lonavelli village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. The injured were shifted to a hospital in Karimnagar, where one of them is reported to be in critical condition
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TiE Hyderabad organised the TiE Women Roadshow at T-Works in Hyderabad to encourage women entrepreneurship and promote the upcoming TiE Women 2026 programme. The initiative offers mentorship, networking, investor access and startup support, with applications open for women entrepreneurs across Telangana
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TalentSprint and IIM Jammu have partnered to launch a four-year eBBA (Honours) degree programme aimed at combining academic excellence with industry relevance. The course focuses on business fundamentals, technology awareness and career readiness in a rapidly evolving digital economy
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an article marking 75 years of the restored Somnath Temple, said Bharat is united by a deep sense of oneness and highlighted the temple’s role as a symbol of India’s resilience, cultural continuity and civilisational strength
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Elangbam Johnson resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party citing failure of the state government to meet people’s aspirations amid ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur since May 2023, which has killed over 260 people and displaced thousands
