-
President Donald Trump has dispatched envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoffe to Pakistan for continued negotiations with Iran. White House press secretary Karolina Leavitt confirmed that the envoys will meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad.
-
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan to expand horticulture to 50 lakh acres, establish a dedicated cocoa city, and strengthen the agriculture sector. He emphasised natural farming, multi-cropping, and certification-based marketing to boost farmer incomes.
-
Reliance Industries Ltd reported a 12.5% decline in net profit for the March quarter, with earnings at Rs 16,971 crore compared to Rs 19,407 crore a year earlier. The downturn was driven by weakness in its oil and chemicals segment, offsetting gains in telecom and retail.
-
The Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings against the parents-in-law and sister-in-law of a woman in a dowry harassment and bigamy case, ruling that vague and general allegations without specific acts cannot justify prosecution under Section 498A IPC. T
-
Despite expanding health insurance coverage, the government’s promise of a financial safety net is eroding due to spiralling medical costs and persistently low public health spending
-
The NGRI has submitted a detailed survey report on the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel to Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy. The report highlights stress zones, seepage patterns, and factors behind the February 2025 roof collapse.
-
Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced that paddy arrivals have begun in 20 districts, while procurement is pending in 13 due to delayed transplantation. He urged officials to accelerate MSP operations, strengthen logistics, and ensure timely payments to farmers.
-
A Class X student from ZPHS Kothapally in Medak district, died by suicide at her home in Podichenpally Thanda, Papannapet mandal.
-
Gutha Sukender Reddy urged the Telangana government to choose between Rythu Bharosa and fine rice bonus schemes after evaluating benefits. He flagged farmer dissatisfaction, procurement issues, lack of Central support, and criticised opposition politicisation.
-
Talks between the TGSRTC JAC and the Telangana government continued late into Friday over the ongoing strike. While the government has reportedly agreed to 29 of 32 demands, discussions are still on key issues including RTC merger, PRC implementation and union elections
-
JNTU-Hyderabad will conduct surprise inspections at affiliated colleges following complaints that institutions dismissed teaching and non-teaching staff after routine affiliation checks. The university emphasised its responsibility to monitor both autonomous and non-autonomous colleges to ensure quality education.
-
The BRS party staged a Maha Dharna at the Khammam collectorate demanding immediate government action to resolve issues faced by maize and paddy farmers. Leaders accused the Congress government of neglecting farmer welfare and failing to establish procurement centres, leaving farmers vulnerable to exploitation by middlemen.
-
Union Minister of State for Home, Bandi Sanjay Kumar has warned of strong protests if the Telangana government does not withdraw its decision to establish a dumping yard near Sirsapalli in Huzurabad mandal.
-
Industry associations in Hyderabad have urged the government to allow a six-month transition period for the implementation of the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation (HILT) policy. They stressed that no additional charges should be levied for shifting utilities like electricity and water.
-
Telangana Cheriyal artist Dhanalakota Saikiran was honoured by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan during the ‘Artist-in-Residence’ programme. Representing the State along with NP Gnaneshwar, he received national recognition for his contribution to traditional Cheriyal painting
-
The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) has announced its Annual Excellence Awards 2026, inviting entries across 21 categories spanning industry, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
-
A 63-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband Narasimha in Anjaiah Nagar, Jagadgirigutta, Hyderabad. Police say the accused attacked her with a stick inside their home when no other family members were present.
-
The GHMC has introduced a QR code-based grievance redressal system across public spaces in six city zones. With 840 QR codes installed in malls, theatres, and function halls, citizens can now directly report issues and provide feedback to authorities.
-
The Telangana government has reshuffled seven IPS officers, appointing B. Sumathi as the new Malkajgiri Police Commissioner and Tarun Joshi as the Commissioner of Cyberabad.
-
The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini reached Las Palmas, marking its first Canary Islands visit, as part of Lokayan 26 deployment, boosting maritime ties and preparing for a trans-Atlantic voyage to US events
-
Paytm Payments Bank has been barred from conducting any banking business, and the RBI will move the high court to initiate its winding up
-
The RTC strike in Telangana entered its third day, paralysing public transport and leaving lakhs of commuters stranded across Hyderabad and other districts. Protests erupted at multiple depots, with workers alleging government apathy towards their demands.
-
Several BRS leaders were detained by police while heading to Narsampet to attend the funeral of an RTC driver. The action triggered protests, with party leaders accusing the government of preventing them from expressing solidarity with the bereaved family
-
Tension prevailed at Jangaon RTC depot as workers and BRS leaders staged a protest demanding fulfilment of promises. A scuffle broke out with police, while an RTC driver attempted suicide amid ongoing unrest over pending issues
