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Assam Police arrested a suspected ULFA-I militant, Rontu Asom alias Biren Chetia, in Sivasagar district, recovering arms and explosives. The operation follows intensified anti-insurgency efforts amid concerns over attempts by the banned outfit to revive activities in Upper Assam

The United States announced a phased closure of its Peshawar consulate, shifting diplomatic responsibilities to Islamabad while citing staff safety and resource efficiency. Washington said engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and broader US-Pakistan relations will continue through remaining missions

US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause in “Project Freedom” naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress in Iran negotiations and international requests, while maintaining the blockade amid ongoing tensions, military pressure, and the waterway’s critical role in global energy security

The United States has proposed a UN Security Council resolution accusing Iran of threatening global shipping and destabilising the Strait of Hormuz.

Civil Supplies Commissioner M Stephen Raveendra inspected the Pedakaparthi procurement centre in Nalgonda, directing officials to expedite paddy unloading and transport.

Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced that Telangana will set up a compressed biogas plant in Gambhiraopet mandal to curb pollution from paddy straw burning and boost farmers’ income.

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited plans to launch two new affordable health insurance schemes targeting tier II and III cities, while strengthening its presence in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with significant growth in claims settlement, premiums, and policy numbers.

A farmer collapsed and died of a heart stroke while making paddy heaps in Shankarapatnam mandal of Karimnagar district on Tuesday evening. He was rushed to a private hospital but declared dead on arrival.

Two Telangana students secured top-10 ranks in JEE Main Paper 2 (BArch/BPlanning) results. Several others excelled across categories, highlighting the State’s strong performance, while Kerala and Uttar Pradesh candidates secured 100 percentiles in the national-level examination

The Telangana High Court has upheld the Forest Department’s stand in a decades-old dispute over mining in Garla reserve forest, ruling that the land is part of notified forest and that mining leases were granted on a flawed revenue classification.

HCA’s annual league begins May 12. The Apex Council has introduced a POSH committee, revamped academy programs, and a dedicated grievance system, reinforcing transparency, corruption-free cricket, and the development of elite cricketers across Hyderabad

Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87 guided Chennai Super Kings to an eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Kartik Sharma contributed 41 not out as CSK dominated with spinners Hosein and Noor, leaving DC’s playoff hopes in jeopardy

The Telangana High Court has stayed a 2008 order of the now-defunct BIFR that restrained the State from reacquiring 891 acres of land allotted to IDPL at Balanagar, Hyderabad. The Court held that the order violated principles of natural justice and noted that the land had already been resumed by the government in 2008.

BRS leaders accused the Congress government in Telangana of shielding illegal mining operations and delaying action against stone crushers. They alleged the involvement of Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, demanded his removal, and sought a CBI probe into irregularities.

India’s expanding data centre ecosystem is placing a significant strain on water and energy resources

A petition has been filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the appointment of retired IPS officer B. Shivadhar Reddy as State Security Adviser, arguing that the move is arbitrary, lacks statutory backing, and equates the post with the Chief Secretary without legal basis.

Police investigations into the PMJ Jewellery showroom dacoity in Karimnagar revealed that the gang stayed in a Dharmapuri lodge before the crime, used rural routes to travel, and abandoned bikes with tampered number plates in different districts.

India’s U15 and U17 boxers excel at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, winning key bouts via stoppages and unanimous decisions, underlining the depth of India’s young talent and strengthening hopes for future international boxing success

India is gaining from the China+1 shift but structural bottlenecks, weak supply chain, and policy gaps still hold it back

Accidents on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road are largely caused by drowsiness, reckless driving, overspeeding, and tyre bursts. Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has directed officials to prioritise road safety, improve emergency response, and enhance awareness among motorists.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested 56 people in April across multiple states for cybercrime offences, seized mobile phones and chequebooks, and shut down 184 social media profiles running 801 illegal gaming and betting ads.

The Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, and the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) held their second regulatory forum in Hyderabad, focusing on knowledge-sharing, advanced GMP practices, and collaborative inspection approaches to strengthen public health standards.

The Telangana government has, for the first time, appointed a non-IAS officer, K. Sarada, as secretary of TGSWREIS after repeated bureaucratic transfers and leaves. The move is linked to centralising procurement of education kits worth Rs 880 crore, with tenders being awarded to select agencies.

Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has identified her niece Claire Mazumdar, a US-based biotech entrepreneur and CEO of Bicara Therapeutics, as her future successor. The transition will happen gradually as part of the company’s long-term leadership and succession planning strategy