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The India Obesity Commission has revised obesity guidelines for Indians, lowering the BMI threshold for obesity from 25 to 23 and making waist circumference a compulsory diagnostic tool. The updated norms also recognise mental health conditions as obesity-related co-morbidities.
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The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 following allegations of irregularities. The Government of India has ordered a CBI inquiry, while the NTA announced that the examination will be re-conducted on dates to be announced shortly.
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Landscaped greenery and vertical gardens under several Hyderabad flyovers are drying up due to rising summer temperatures and inadequate watering. Citizens have raised concerns over poor maintenance, while GHMC officials said efforts are underway to restore the greenery before the monsoon season.
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Former Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy has assumed charge as State Security Advisor at the Integrated Command and Control Centre in Hyderabad. He will advise the government on policing, internal security, crime control, narcotics and road safety.
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The BRS has demanded an immediate rollback of the commercial LPG price hike, calling it harmful to workers and businesses. K T Rama Rao said the increase would fuel inflation, impact jobs, and worsen economic stress, while also criticising the Centre and State government.
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Upon taking charge as the news DGP of Telangana, CV Anand stressed on the need to use modern methods to enhance policing as criminals too were evolving with new methods. He also directed SsP and CPs to remain in their respective districts and focus strictly on law and order duties.
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A 13-year-old boy drowned in a pond at Chedwai village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district while playing near it. His body was recovered the next day. Police registered a case and are questioning children who were with him.
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The Vahan Portal rollout in Telangana faced initial technical issues but is now stabilising, with over 59,000 temporary registrations completed. Authorities are working to clear pending cases and expand services as part of efforts to digitise transport operations.
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Five workers died and 13 were injured after a crane collapsed on a shed at a cement unit in Shankarpally. The victims were taking shelter from rain when the mishap occurred. Rescue teams used cutters to free those trapped
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The 26th formation day of the BRS was celebrated across Khammam district with party cadres and leaders organising events at multiple levels. Leaders highlighted the party’s role in achieving Telangana statehood under K Chandrashekhar Rao’s leadership
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Karimnagar rural police raided an illegal gambling centre in Subashnagar and arrested 17 persons. Cash worth Rs 6.75 lakh, vehicles and mobile phones were seized, and the case was later handed over to Three Town police.
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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi will hold a key meeting on April 27 in Hyderabad, chaired by K Chandrashekhar Rao. The meeting is expected to focus on organisational restructuring, membership expansion and future political strategy.
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Warangal police arrested four members of an inter-State gang involved in smuggling hash oil and seized contraband worth Rs 2.50 crore. The accused were travelling to Mumbai to sell the drugs when they were intercepted based on a tip-off.
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Tilak Varma’s maiden IPL century guided Mumbai Indians to a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. The win ended MI’s losing run, with Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling and strong team support playing a key role in the result.
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Secunderabad Cantonment Board’s plan to directly collect Transfer of Property Tax from June 1 has sparked confusion, with registration officials citing lack of legal backing. Stakeholders warn the move could disrupt property transactions and create hardship for citizens and developers.
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Malkajgiri She Teams nabbed 88 persons during a special drive against harassment of women. Acting on 106 complaints, police registered cases, counselled offenders and addressed serious incidents including stalking, molestation and blackmail, reinforcing measures to ensure women’s safety.
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Amazon.in has launched an AI Store to help customers discover and shop for AI-powered consumer electronics. The store features a wide range of products across categories, as search trends show strong year-on-year growth in demand for AI-enabled devices
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Workers of the Cement Corporation of India unit in Adilabad are worried after the Union government invited tenders to sell machinery as scrap. They fear the move signals closure, ending hopes of revival and impacting livelihoods dependent on the factory.
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Police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad booked three traders for allegedly diverting PDS rice in Jainoor mandal. A total of 64 quintals of rice was seized during inspections, and investigations have been launched into the illegal activity.
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A 45-year-old woman, Oora Sammakka, died after suffering an electric shock while hanging clothes at her residence in Yellanda village of Wardhannapet mandal. She was rushed to hospital but was declared dead on arrival
