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Telangana Farmers’ Commission Chairman M Kodanda Reddy triggered controversy after stating that farmers required only three hours of electricity supply for agricultural operations. Opposition parties and farmers’ organisations criticised the remarks, alleging they signalled attempts to weaken the 24-hour free power scheme.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of reducing the rabi paddy procurement target and misleading farmers with false claims. He alleged procurement delays, inadequate lifting of produce and payment issues while demanding immediate procurement of all paddy stocks.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised Telangana Farmers' Commission chairman Kodanda Reddy for stating that three hours of electricity supply was enough for farmers. He alleged that the Congress government was attempting to weaken the 24-hour free power supply system introduced during the BRS regime.

Despite the June 1 deadline for the transfer process, several department heads in Telangana are yet to begin the exercise, prompting criticism from TGEJAC leaders, who warned that delays could create salary-related issues for employees due to Finance Department queries.

Aakash Educational Services Limited signed MoUs with the Indian Army and paramilitary forces to provide scholarships, tuition fee waivers, mentoring and coaching support for personnel, veterans, gallantry awardees, disabled force members and families of martyrs across the country.

Incredible to see her break the world record and win gold on the world stage. Esha, the sky is the limit, my friend," Sindhu posted on X

A Hyderabad court sentenced five Nepali nationals to seven days in jail for harassing a woman near Nizam College PG Hostel on May 27. The Abid Road police arrested the accused, who were later convicted by the Nampally court on Friday.

A modest juice stall near Public Gardens in Nampally, serving health drinks since 1987, has gone viral after an Instagram reel. The stall, run without advertising or branding, now attracts new visitors for its traditional wellness drinks priced at Rs 30.

Police have registered a case at the Jubilee Hills police station in connection with the case involving Chandrashekhar Azad alias Arjun, who allegedly deceived young girls on instagram

The Malkajgiri Traffic Police conducted a special enforcement drive against footpath encroachments and carriageway obstructions, booking 3,497 cases and collecting Rs 6.03 lakh in fines. Zone-II recorded the highest violations, with Uppal Traffic Police Station registering 804 cases

Former Rajya Sabha member J Santosh Kumar urged that heatwaves be declared a national disaster, citing their deadly toll. Speaking at IIM-B’s Climate Innovation Summit, he stressed bridging policy gaps, citizen-led climate action, and expanding carbon credit schemes to grassroots projects

Indian small businesses recorded their strongest growth since 2019 in 2025, according to CPA Australia’s survey. The report highlighted rising optimism for 2026, strong digital adoption, increasing AI investments and continued employment growth despite mounting cost and cybersecurity challenges

Hyderabad residents are expected to witness a rare Blue Micromoon on May 31 as two full moons appear in May 2026. The event combines a Blue Moon and a Micromoon, making the Moon appear slightly smaller and dimmer than usual

The ICC has named four Indians in the match officials panel for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales. Janani N, Vrinda Rathi and Gayathri Venugopalan were selected as umpires, while GS Lakshmi was named match referee.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao challenged the Congress government to fulfil its promise of constructing 20 lakh Indiramma houses before seeking votes. He accused the government of failing to implement election assurances and demanded a White Paper on housing in Hyderabad.

The Congress government in Telangana has raised nearly Rs.4.14 lakh crore in loans within 30 months, triggering concerns over rising debt and off-budget borrowings. Economists and Opposition parties warned about growing fiscal pressure and increasing repayment burden on the State exchequer.

Several promises made by the Congress party under its Minority Declaration ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections are yet to be implemented in Telangana. Despite significant budget allocations for minority welfare schemes, expenditure and execution remain low across education, scholarships and employment initiatives

The BRS will participate in the ERC public hearing on Friday regarding the Congress government’s proposed Rythu DISCOM. A delegation led by KT Rama Rao will present objections and raise concerns over the proposal’s impact on Telangana farmers and the power sector.

Hyderabad-based Kiora Care has launched Ren-IQ, a diagnostic tool for early kidney disease detection using the Cystatin C biomarker. Experts say it offers more accurate and equitable assessment of kidney function, particularly for South Asian populations at higher risk.

PETA India and Zahrah S. Khan have proposed using a mechanical elephant for Hyderabad’s Bibi-ka-Alam Muharram procession, replacing live animals traditionally rented from other states. The initiative aims to prevent animal suffering and improve public safety during large gatherings.