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Unseasonal rains and gales hit Mancherial and Adilabad Tuesday evening, soaking paddy, maize, and jowar stocks at procurement centres and market yards. Farmers staged protests demanding compensation and procurement of wet grains, while power outages disrupted villages until restoration Wednesday morning

Unseasonal rain and strong winds damaged paddy stocks in Karimnagar district Tuesday night. Trees and electric wires were uprooted, disrupting power supply. Electricity staff restored services by 3 a.m. after clearing debris, while soaked crops at procurement centres added farmer distress

Thunderstorms and gales devastated Telangana, soaking paddy and maize stocks at procurement centres, worsening farmers’ woes amid delayed government purchases. Heavy  rainfall in Sangareddy, Siddipet, and Medak caused crop losses, prompting demands for immediate procurement before monsoon entry predicted within a week 

Overnight thunderstorms brought relief to Hyderabad and surrounding districts after a month-long heatwave. Widespread showers, gusty winds, and cloud cover cooled conditions. Mahabubnagar recorded the highest rainfall at 112 mm, while Hyderabad areas saw steady moderate rains, easing summer discomfort 

DR Congo faces an early-stage Ebola outbreak with 101 confirmed cases and up to 220 suspected deaths. Caused by the Bundibugyo strain, authorities plan a 4–6 month response using surveillance, isolation, and safe burials amid rising infections

President Trump, 79, underwent a three-hour preventive exam at Walter Reed, sparking scrutiny over age and health transparency. The White House insists he remains in excellent health, though critics cite limited disclosures and concerns about cognitive decline ahead of midterms

ED raided former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in Thiruvananthapuram over the CMRL-Exalogic case. Investigators probed alleged monthly payments to his daughter’s firm, Exalogic Solutions. The Kerala High Court cleared ED’s probe, escalating political stakes for CPI(M) leadership

  Tamil Nadu CM Joseph C. Vijay visits New Delhi Wednesday to meet PM Modi and FM Sitharaman, seeking financial aid and project approvals. His trip follows TVK’s historic electoral debut, forming a coalition government after winning 108 Assembly seats 

NASA unveiled a $20 billion plan for a permanent lunar base, announcing three missions this year to deliver rovers, science payloads, and infrastructure. The program aims to prepare for astronaut landings in 2028 and establish sustained human presence by 2032 

A 28-year-old woman from Uganda who developed Ebola-like symptoms after arriving in Bengaluru has been shifted to the state-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital. Her samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune, while health officials continue monitoring her condition

The Trump administration announced that 10,000 additional white South Africans, mainly Afrikaners, will be admitted to the US as refugees this year. The move raises the refugee cap while broader refugee admissions from other conflict-hit regions remain largely restricted

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will hold its annual two-day Mahanadu 2026 virtually from its central office in Mangalagiri on May 27–28, instead of the originally planned three-day physical event in Nellore. The decision follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation amidst the West Asia conflict.

The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on May 27 regarding petitions challenging the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Petitioners argue the exercise could disenfranchise genuine voters by requiring proof of ancestral linkage to names in the 2002/2003 rolls.

A long-standing rivalry between neighbours in Patharlapalli village of Ellanthakunta mandal, Karimnagar, turned violent on Tuesday, leading to the death of Nandikonda Raju and injuries to his son Nishanth, who is currently hospitalised.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into their second successive IPL final with a 92-run win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1. Skipper Rajat Patidar smashed 93 off 33 balls as RCB posted 254/5 before bowling GT out for 162

Two ganja peddlers from East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, were convicted by the Jagtial court and sentenced to seven years in prison for transporting 16 kg of ganja in an autorickshaw in Kodimyal in 2021.

Defending champion Coco Gauff advanced to the second round of the French Open with a commanding 6-4, 6-0 win over Taylor Townsend. The World No. 4 overcame an early scare before dominating, and will next face Egypt’s Mayar Sherif

A 23-year-old chain snatcher from East Godavari was caught and beaten by locals at Kompally, Hyderabad, after attacking a woman and stealing her gold chain.

Mango farmers in Mancherial district are cutting down orchards due to poor yields caused by unseasonal rains. Cultivation has drastically reduced over the past few years, forcing many to shift to alternative crops or sell land for real estate.

Villagers of Vallur in Medak district staged a rasta roko on NH-44 demanding an underpass from NHAI, citing frequent accidents and injuries while crossing the highway.

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has introduced mandatory Ebola screening for all international arrivals, following WHO’s declaration of Ebola as a global health emergency.

A Congress councillor in Medak, from Bujrampet ward, threatened suicide during a municipal meeting, alleging interference from fellow Congress leaders and denial of development funds.

The 8th Indian Open Para Athletics Championships 2026 began in Bengaluru with stellar performances. Nishad Kumar won long jump gold, Rakshitha Raju dominated the 1500m T11, and Chaitanya Pathak, Mohammed Basil, Vivek Sharma, and Sharmila also clinched top honours

Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and Dutch Grandmaster Benjamin Bok qualified for the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess LAN Finals in Mumbai. The winner will advance to the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris after defeating top global Grandmasters