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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his visit to Raebareli, warned of a severe economic crisis affecting common people, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign tour, and alleged that government policies were benefiting industrialists while farmers, youth and small traders suffered
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Water levels in major irrigation projects across the erstwhile Adilabad district have dropped sharply due to severe heat wave conditions. Farmers and municipalities are worried about irrigation and drinking water shortages as reservoirs continue losing water through evaporation and reduced inflows
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Water supply in several areas of Hyderabad was disrupted after a major pipeline from Patancheru to Hyder Nagar was damaged during NHAI road-widening works. HMWSSB has initiated emergency repairs, with Managing Director K. Ashok Reddy overseeing the restoration efforts.
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UPI accounted for 85.5 per cent of India’s digital payment transaction volume in H2 2025, according to the RBI. While RTGS dominated transaction value, India’s digital payments ecosystem recorded massive growth over the last decade, driven by smartphones and cashless infrastructure
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An SC, ST Commission member visited Karjelli village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district to probe allegations against forest officials over boundary marking and trench digging affecting 50 Dalit families dependent on podu cultivation. The families alleged that their livelihood was being threatened
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Traffic authorities relocated a 40-year-old Peltophorum tree from Begumpet’s Shyamlal junction as part of junction improvement works. Officials said the initiative aimed to improve traffic movement and safety while preserving the city’s green cover through scientific translocation methods.
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Trading activity in the Jagtial mango market has slowed significantly as north Indian traders stay away due to poor-quality fruit and reduced export demand amid the Iran-Israel conflict. Farmers are facing losses as mango prices and transportation demand continue to decline
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LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Companies list for Hyderabad highlights leading employers across IT, finance, and FMCG sectors. Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon dominate, while PepsiCo stands out as the only food and beverage company, reflecting the city’s diverse job market.
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A history exam question on “brahmanical patriarchy” at Banaras Hindu University sparked controversy after members of the Brahmin community alleged ideological bias. Critics claimed the question targeted a community, while others raised concerns over political influence in educational institutions
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The AIFF conducted the AFC Fitness Course Level 1A at the Inspire Institute of Sport from May 14 to 18. The programme, led by Japanese AFC instructors, was attended by 19 coaches and aimed at improving football fitness training standards in India
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Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya were included in India’s ODI squad for the Afghanistan series, subject to fitness clearance. Shubman Gill will captain the side, while KL Rahul replaces Rishabh Pant as vice-captain of the Indian Test team
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The Telangana government’s decision to fix the upper age limit for government recruitments at 44 years for one year has triggered mixed reactions among unemployed youth, with aspirants aged 45 and 46 expressing disappointment over exclusion from the revised policy
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Severe heatwave conditions have led to nearly 50% drop in footfall in Hyderabad’s Old City markets. Traders report declining sales as tourists and shoppers avoid daytime visits due to lack of facilities, heat stress, and traffic congestion, worsening financial strain.
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The UPSC will, for the first time, release the provisional answer key for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination immediately after the test on May 24. Candidates can submit representations until May 31, which will be reviewed by subject experts. This move aims to enhance transparency and provide timely feedback to aspirants.
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JNTU-Hyderabad has postponed the TG PGECET examination scheduled for May 28 to June 1 due to the Bakrid festival. The university said examinations on other dates will continue as planned and hall tickets can be downloaded from May 22.
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Indian National Congress criticised the Centre over the second fuel-price hike in a week, warning of rising inflation and economic distress. Congress leaders accused the Modi government of failing to safeguard India’s energy security and demanded a concrete fuel pricing action plan
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A woman in Hyderabad’s Alwal area was arrested for allegedly murdering her six-year-old daughter after reportedly believing the child was an obstacle to her extramarital relationship. CCTV footage allegedly exposed the crime, which was initially registered as a suspicious death case.
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A young woman in Hyderabad was allegedly raped by two men after being lured with a fake film shoot job offer. The victim was treated at Gandhi Hospital, and Jubilee Hills Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
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BRS alleged that the Congress government acted on the Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme only after the party announced a padayatra. Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy accused the government of delaying works and increasing project costs through negligence.
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Supreme Court of India directed continued judicial custody of two men arrested over violence during the Noida workers’ protest while hearing allegations of custodial torture by Uttar Pradesh Police. The court also sought responses on journalist Satyam Verma’s preventive detention related to the case
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The University of Hyderabad has extended the deadline for online applications to its PhD programmes for the July 2026 session till May 21. Candidates can apply through the university portal, while all eligibility conditions and admission guidelines remain unchanged.
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A first-year MA Economics student of University of Hyderabad died by suicide after jumping into a campus pond amid a dispute over missing hostel laptops. A note recovered from his room denied involvement in the alleged theft
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BRS accused Congress MP Vem Narender Reddy of illegally transferring assigned lands through the Bhu Bharati portal and using them for granite mining in Mahabubabad district. The party demanded a judicial inquiry and restoration of lands to beneficiaries
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During PM Narendra Modi’s Oslo visit, CSIR signed agreements with Norwegian institutions to boost cooperation in climate, clean energy, oceans, and health research. The partnerships focus on innovation, sustainability, carbon capture, offshore energy, and academic exchanges between India and Norway
