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Telangana will experience intense heat with temperatures up to 44°C, followed by evening thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next four days, the IMD said, warning of volatile weather conditions across most districts till April 22.

Villagers of Jevula Thanda in Sangareddy staged a rasta roko protesting a month-long drinking water shortage, forcing residents to fetch water from distant sources and disrupting livelihoods amid inaction from Mission Bhagiratha officials.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to procure 30 LMT of boiled rice from Telangana and release pending dues of Rs 1,468.94 crore. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi gave in-principle approval, while discussions also covered Fortified Rice Kernel distribution.

A Telangana SEEEPC survey revealed about 89,000 children are engaged in daily wage work, highlighting severe economic inequality across caste groups. The study by the Telangana government shows higher incidence among SC and ST communities

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana is emerging as a major hub for aerospace, defence and space sectors, with strong growth and exports. He invited US collaboration in technology, research and manufacturing during a meeting with a US delegation.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya’s remarks comparing Telangana’s formation to Partition triggered a political controversy. While Telangana MPs remained silent in Parliament, BRS leaders strongly criticised the comments and demanded an unconditional apology from the BJP leadership.

The Railway Ministry has approved new and extended train services between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Charlapalli–Narasapur and Narsapur–Tirupati weekly expresses, along with the extension of the Indore Humsafar Express and increased frequency of the Kakinada Town Express.

Telangana has announced a comprehensive heatwave action plan, mandating water bells in schools and reduced Anganwadi hours, while designating malls and public buildings as cooling centres. Authorities have also issued an Orange Alert with temperatures expected up to 44°C.

KT Rama Rao criticized the Congress government for failing to uphold B. R. Ambedkar’s ideals, accusing it of neglecting welfare schemes and social justice commitments, while highlighting BRS initiatives and Telangana statehood achievements during Ambedkar Jayanti events

An all-party meeting in Bhadrachalam demanded the demerger of five gram panchayats merged with Andhra Pradesh for the Polavaram project. Leaders said residents were facing issues and urged the Centre to introduce a bill to merge them back into Telangana.

Despite a below normal monsoon forecast for India, IMD indicates that Telangana and other South Indian states may receive normal to above-normal rainfall. A positive Indian Ocean Dipole could further boost late-season rains in the region.

Telangana is preparing to revise land registration values by up to 30 per cent, potentially increasing costs for homebuyers. The move, driven by revenue concerns, will impact residential, commercial and agricultural properties across key districts including Hyderabad’s growth corridors.

Telangana has the lowest healthcare worker-to-population ratio in South India, according to the National Health Profile. The State faces a 27 per cent shortfall, with significant vacancies in doctors, nurses and support staff, raising concerns over rural healthcare delivery.

Telangana government’s revised breakfast scheme proposes limited servings such as two idlis or pooris, raising concerns among teachers over student nutrition. The scheme, covering 18.79 lakh students, is set to relaunch from June 12 with a modified menu.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of deceiving people and alleged a land scam in the name of Pharma City. He also criticised the Congress government over municipal politics and urban development plans.

Vigilance and Enforcement officials found attendance lapses, illegal middlemen and pending tax dues during surprise inspections across 20 government offices in Hyderabad. Authorities urged citizens to report irregularities through a toll-free number to curb misuse of public resources.

G Naishik Reddy of Telangana stunned top seed Prasad Ingale to win the men’s singles crown at the All India tennis tournament in Raipur. The Hyderabad player remained unbeaten, defeating rivals in straight sets to clinch the title without dropping a set

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has launched ‘Hyderabad Streat’, a new culinary destination celebrating Telangana’s rich food culture. The concept offers travellers an authentic taste of Hyderabad through traditional dishes, street food and regional flavours designed for modern airport dining.

Delays in the centralised tendering process and pending student measurements may force students in Telangana government schools to begin the academic year 2026-27 in old uniforms, with concerns also raised over deadlines, payments and supply timelines.

Telangana has been declared free of Maoist armed activity after 42 CPI (Maoist) cadres, including top commanders, surrendered before police. Authorities recovered 36 firearms, ammunition and gold, marking a major breakthrough in counter-insurgency operations across the State.