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Traffic diversions and road closures linked to the Uppal Elevated Corridor works are causing severe congestion and delays for commuters in Hyderabad. Officials said the diversions could continue for another five to six months as pillar construction progresses on the corridor.

Hyderabad reports that the Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav Committee will conduct Karra Puja on June 25 at 5 pm, marking the start of preparations for the 72nd Khairatabad Ganesh idol ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, with height and theme to be announced

DGP CV Anand reviewed the Maoist situation and anti-extremist operations at the Special Intelligence Branch in Hyderabad. Telangana police said 820 underground Maoist cadres surrendered between 2024 and 2026, along with 334 firearms, including several sophisticated weapons.

Telangana is witnessing intense heatwave conditions with both daytime and night-time temperatures remaining above normal. Hyderabad and Warangal are experiencing warmer nights, reducing recovery time from extreme heat and increasing health risks, according to IMD data and the State Heatwave Action Plan.

Sauryaram i of the Archi Horse Racing Academy secured victory in the under-14 jumping category at the HPRC Equestrian Challenge in Hyderabad

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla felicitated TG EAPCET 2026 topper Malladi Rushi at Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad. Resonance Educational Institutions described her achievement as historic, noting that top ranks in EAMCET and EAPCET examinations had traditionally been dominated by boys

Officials seized 173 bottles of injections worth Rs 50,000. Police suspect the supply network extends to Gujarat, from where the injections were allegedly procured in bulk.

A complaint was lodged at Narsingi Police Station against Telugu news channel Maha News for allegedly airing defamatory content targeting BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar’s family. The complainant sought action under the SC/ST Atrocities Act and withdrawal of the broadcasts.

The TCA official asserted that the situation has now escalated into a serious threat to the integrity of Telangana cricket administration.

A man was allegedly assaulted by locals in Ghatkesar after they mistook him for a member of a “Nepali gang”. Police later identified him as a labourer from Assam and ruled out any criminal involvement following preliminary investigation.

A seven-day Samskara Sudha program will be held in Hyderabad's Motinagar and Manikonda to instill cultural, spiritual, and moral values in children. Organised by Sringeri Sharada Peetham’s Aham Brahmasmi Foundation, the camps include pooja training, Sanskrit learning, and guidance from eminent scholars

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Telangana, warning of a severe heatwave till May 20. Temperatures are expected to range between 41°C and 44°C across all districts. Health officials advised precautions against dehydration and heat-related illnesses.

Registrations close on May 25 at 6 pm.

Central Bank of India organised Corporate Customers’ Meet and Exporters’ Meet in Hyderabad to strengthen engagement with key industries. Senior officials interacted with corporates and exporters, highlighting customised financial solutions and innovative banking products to support industrial growth and export-oriented businesses.

A minor fire broke out in an empty coach of the Hyderabad–Jaipur Special Train at Hyderabad railway station on Friday evening before departure. Railway officials brought the fire under control quickly, with no injuries reported. The cause of the incident is under investigation.

Pet Basheerabad police registered fresh cases against social media users and administrators for allegedly circulating photos, videos and personal details of a minor involved in a POCSO case. Police warned that revealing identities of child victims is punishable under law.

BRS MLA Devirreddy Sudheer Reddy and party leaders staged a protest at LB Nagar against the Central government’s fuel price hike. He alleged that the increase in petrol and diesel prices was affecting ordinary people and said protests would continue.

A special court sentenced a man to life imprisonment in a 2021 Balapur sexual assault case involving a minor girl. Two others received three-year prison terms for assisting the offence and threatening the survivor’s family. The court also awarded Rs 4 lakh compensation.

Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam has announced ‘Bommala Palleki’, a video competition aimed at showcasing Telangana’s history, culture and natural beauty through visual storytelling. Participants can submit Telugu videos under multiple themes before the May 29 deadline.

Hyderabad She Teams secured convictions in two harassment cases involving repeated abuse through phone calls and social media platforms. The court sentenced both accused to simple imprisonment and imposed fines for causing mental distress to women victims.