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BRS working president KT Rama Rao has called for more novels and literature grounded in Telangana’s historical and cultural heritage. Receiving the new edition of Kondamallu from poet Goreti Venkanna, he praised author Vardhelli Venkateshwarlu for highlighting the voices of the Chenchu community.
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The Telangana High Court vacation bench on Thursday admitted the anticipatory bail plea of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son, Sai Bageerath, accused in a POCSO case. Justice T. Madhavi Devi posted the matter to Friday after heated arguments between counsels.
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Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Thursday instructed district Collectors to deploy all available trucks and vans for paddy transport, even diverting vehicles from non-priority uses.
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The AIDSO staged a protest in Hyderabad demanding strict action over the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak. The students’ body sought a judicially supervised probe, full disclosure of findings, and reforms to ensure transparency and accountability in national-level examinations.
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The Telangana Prantha Upadhyaya Sangam has urged the State government to conduct the Badi Bata admission drive in June, citing teachers’ engagement in census work. In its representation, the association pressed for implementation of GO 190, release of transfer schedules with promotions, and inclusion of autoimmune diseases under preferential categories.
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The National Fisheries Development Board, along with the Department of Fisheries and the Ministry of Cooperation, will host a national workshop on fisheries cooperatives in Hyderabad on May 15.
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A TGSRTC bus lost control at the Rathifile bus stop in Hyderabad on Thursday, causing panic among commuters. One youth sustained serious leg injuries after being struck, and was rushed to Gandhi Hospital.
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The Allahabad High Court adjourned till July 20 the hearing on a plea seeking an ASI survey of the Gyanvapi mosque’s wazukhana area, excluding the disputed structure claimed as a Shivling by Hindus and a fountain by the Muslim side
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Fans observed cricket star Virat Kohli interacting with an older Instagram post from German-South African travel vlogger LizLaz in April 2026
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The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has unveiled sweeping reforms in the examination system effective from 2026‑27. Practical exams will now be held in both years for science subjects, internal assessments introduced in mathematics and humanities, and MEC students will get separate papers.
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The Supreme Court criticised the Rajasthan government over illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary, citing “administrative apathy”. The court summoned senior officials to appear on May 20 and sought compliance reports on measures to curb mining and protect the fragile ecosystem
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The Hyderabad district administration is preparing for the annual fish prasadam distribution to asthma patients at Nampally exhibition grounds on June 8. Minister Ponnam Prabhakar reviewed arrangements with officials and Bathini family members on Thursday.
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The Supreme Court observed that free and fair elections are part of the Constitution’s basic structure and require an Election Commission that is independent and seen as independent. The court was hearing challenges to the 2023 law governing appointments of election commissioners
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The GHMC, IIT Kharagpur and AIIMS New Delhi have signed an MoU to launch advanced water quality monitoring in Hyderabad. The project, set to begin later this year, will establish a next-generation surveillance and early-warning system using AI and plasma spectroscopy to detect contaminants and strengthen water governance across Telangana.
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Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy has directed cable operators and internet service providers to remove unused wires and ensure active cables are properly secured.
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Actor Mouni Roy and businessman Suraj Nambiar announced their separation after four years of marriage. In a joint statement, they requested privacy, denied sensational media narratives, and said they would continue to cherish their friendship moving forward
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Intermediate toppers in Telangana have largely opted for government institutions, with Nizam College emerging as the most preferred destination in the DOST 2026 first‑phase allotment.
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Commerce has once again emerged as the most sought-after stream in Telangana’s undergraduate admissions, with over 23,000 students opting for it in the first phase of DOST 2026 seat allotments.
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons and stressed keeping the Strait of Hormuz open during talks in Beijing. The summit also focused on trade, Taiwan, energy security, fentanyl controls and broader US-China relations
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Karimnagar police have arrested three members of an interstate gang involved in the sensational PMJ jewellery shop dacoity on May 3, 2026. The accused, hailing from Bihar and West Bengal, were caught with cash, mobile phones, SIM cards, and fake Aadhaar cards.
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The Maharashtra government signed an MoU with AM Intelligence Labs for a ₹1.14 lakh crore investment to build a green data centre park and AI compute hub in Mumbai. The renewable energy-powered project aims to boost AI infrastructure and generate thousands of jobs
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Arjun Dahiya retained a slender one-shot lead over Vihaan Jain after the penultimate round of the IGU Andhra Pradesh Junior Boys Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. With three strokes separating the top four, a thrilling final day awaits across all categories
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India will face Jamaica in the Unity Cup semi-final in London later this month as Khalid Jamil prepares the Blue Tigers for the SAFF Championship and other upcoming international tournaments.
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Girls secured nearly two‑thirds of seats in the first phase of Telangana’s Degree Online Services (DOST) 2026 allotment, with 16 of 20 faculty toppers being female. Out of 56,147 seats allotted, 36,302 went to girls, underscoring their dominance in higher education admissions this year.
