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The Congress claimed the Centre’s finances are weaker than projected after the Reserve Bank of India announced a record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend to the government. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged the payout was boosted through adjustments to the contingency risk buffer
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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announced plans to establish its Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad, expected to become operational in 2026. The facility will create hundreds of roles across technology, analytics and clinical operations, strengthening Telangana’s growing life sciences and innovation ecosystem
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BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to implement promises made to SC and ST communities under the Chevella Declaration. Addressing an LHPS protest, he alleged neglect of tribal welfare, forcible land acquisition and inadequate implementation of welfare schemes
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The Regional Passport Office, Hyderabad, announced that Passport Seva services will remain closed on May 28 following the revised Eid-ul-Zuha holiday schedule. All appointments fixed for May 28 have been rescheduled to May 27, and applicants have been informed through official messages.
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A local court in Hyderabad sentenced a 24-year-old man to five days’ imprisonment for allegedly misbehaving with a woman and creating a public nuisance in Malakpet. Police registered an e-petty case following the victim’s complaint, and the accused was shifted to Chanchalguda prison.
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The Delhi High Court granted interim bail to Sheikh Abdul Rashid from June 25 to 30 to attend his father’s post-death rituals in Srinagar. The Baramulla MP, jailed in a terror-funding case, must surrender on June 2 after his current bail period ends
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A moving bus caught fire on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road near Abdullapurmet on Tuesday while travelling from RGI Airport towards Hayathnagar. The driver escaped safely, firefighters doused the flames, and traffic movement was temporarily disrupted as authorities began investigating the cause.
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Cyber fraudsters allegedly duped cattle traders in Hyderabad by displaying fake payment app screenshots during livestock purchases. Police said traders in Kanchanbagh and Rajendranagar lost over Rs 1 lakh and urged sellers to verify bank credits before handing over animals ahead of Eid al-Adha.
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Droupadi Murmu arrived in Sikkim for a three-day visit featuring a trip to Nathu La along the India-China border, participation in Sikkim University’s convocation, and presentation of the President’s Police Colour to the Sikkim Police amid tight security arrangements
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Vikarabad police arrested a 46-year-old man for allegedly using a fake vehicle registration number on his motorcycle to avoid traffic challans. The fraud came to light after the actual vehicle owner received repeated penalties, prompting a police investigation using surveillance footage.
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Two senior underground CPI (Maoist) leaders, Pasunoori Narahari alias Vishwanath and Medara Danamma alias Latha, surrendered before Telangana police on Tuesday. Telangana DGP CV Anand handed over reward amounts to the leaders, who had been associated with the Maoist movement for decades
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An ICMR-led clinical trial involving Hyderabad institutions found Ayurvedic formulations therapeutically equivalent to conventional iron-folic acid supplements in treating anaemia. Researchers said the traditional alternatives may offer safer treatment options with fewer gastrointestinal side effects for patients struggling with synthetic supplements.
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The Lodh Kshatriya Graduate Association and Lodh Kshatriya Seva Sangh felicitated students who excelled in SSC, Intermediate, graduation and postgraduation examinations at an event in Dhoolpet. Community leaders encouraged students to pursue higher education with discipline and dedication.
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India’s Department of Telecommunications introduced major PM-WANI reforms, including QR-based login for laptops, short-duration Wi-Fi plans, and standardised hotspot names. The measures aim to improve affordable public internet access, strengthen digital infrastructure, and enhance user convenience nationwide by July 2026
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Oota has launched its new restaurant in Hyderabad’s Hitec City, offering a menu inspired by Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Nizami cuisines. Operated by Total Environment Hospitality, the restaurant features regional classics, traditional desserts and locally inspired cocktails.
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BluJ Aerospace has unveiled Gen #2, a commercial-grade VTOL aircraft developed on its VANTIS platform after four years of R&D. Designed for heavy-payload logistics, the aircraft strengthens the company’s ambitions in cargo, infrastructure, defence and future passenger mobility markets.
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An RTC bus driver in Jagtial was reportedly removed from duty after suggesting Congress leaders focus on paddy procurement instead of fuel price protests. The incident sparked political controversy, with BRS leaders accusing the Congress of intolerance before officials reportedly restored the driver’s duties
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TG POLYCET 2026 admission counselling will begin on Wednesday with 33,140 diploma seats available across government and private polytechnics in Telangana. The State has also introduced 10 new diploma programmes, including robotics, semiconductor technology and aircraft maintenance, with 2,220 additional seats.
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Sam Altman said fears of an AI-driven jobs apocalypse may have been overstated, admitting fewer entry-level white-collar jobs were lost than expected. Speaking in Sydney, he stressed that human interaction remains difficult for AI to replace despite growing workplace automation
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Farmers in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district staged protests against delays in paddy procurement, alleging negligence by officials and millers. Unseasonal rains damaged paddy stocks in several mandals, while farmers complained about slow transportation and procurement operations at various centres
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Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for the first time after assuming office. Satheesan discussed key developmental issues concerning the state and sought the Centre’s support, while presenting Modi with a Kathakali dancer statuette as a cultural gift
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The Supreme Court refused to hear a plea challenging Karnataka’s decision to grant cabinet rank to 42 legislators heading boards and corporations, directing the petitioner to seek review in the high court. The plea alleged constitutional violations, office-of-profit concerns, and misuse of public resources
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The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on a plea challenging the Wetlands Rules, 2017, over the allegedly vague definition of “wetland”. Petitioners argued the rules weakened environmental safeguards by excluding several ecologically sensitive water bodies from legal protection under constitutional and environmental principles
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The Union Home Ministry told Karnataka that existing laws like the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita are sufficient to tackle hate speech and hate crimes, questioning the need for a separate state law. The controversial Bill faces opposition over concerns about free speech and potential political misuse
