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The Telangana government has transferred T-SAT from the IT and Communications Department to the Education Department. The move, formalised through an order by the Chief Secretary, aims to streamline satellite-based educational services and improve access for rural and underprivileged communities.

The Krishna River Management Board approved water releases from the Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar reservoirs to meet the drinking water needs of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh till August 15. Telangana raised concerns over Andhra Pradesh allegedly utilising more water than its allocated share.

Farmers in erstwhile Telangana districts, including Nalgonda and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, staged protests by burning paddy stocks over delays in procurement and transport to warehouses. They demanded immediate procurement and smoother logistics, citing hardships caused by prolonged delays

Telangana is witnessing rising heatwave conditions as maximum temperatures crossed 40°C in several districts. Nizamabad recorded the highest temperature at 42.5°C, while Hyderabad touched 38.7°C amid dry weather and declining thundershower activity

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has made submission of an anti-drug affidavit mandatory for 2026-27 admissions. Lecturers’ association urged a simpler declaration to avoid inconvenience. Admissions begin May 12, with classwork scheduled to start on June 1

BRSV State president Gellu Srinivas Yadav accused the Congress and BJP of working together in Telangana and alleged political suppression of BRSV leaders. He also demanded the dismissal of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay over a POCSO case registered against his son.

The BRS has launched an extensive cadre restructuring and membership drive across Telangana under K. Chandrashekar Rao’s leadership. The party plans booth-level reorganisation, training programmes and intensified grassroots outreach ahead of upcoming elections, focusing on public issues and mobilisation.

The Telangana government has deferred the proposed merger of intermediate and school education, deciding to continue admissions as usual this year. The move follows recommendations from the Education Commission and technical hurdles, with a final decision to follow legislative discussion.

The IMD has forecast a rise in temperatures across Telangana from Tuesday, with mercury levels expected to increase by 2°C to 3°C after brief thundershowers. Several districts may record highs between 41°C and 44°C as dry conditions return.

The TG EAPCET 2026 engineering stream examination commenced smoothly across Telangana on Saturday, with over 34,000 students appearing in the morning session. More than 2.10 lakh candidates have registered for the engineering stream exams scheduled over three days across the State.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government citing NCRB 2024 data showing a sharp rise in cybercrime, missing persons and crimes against women and children. He held the state leadership responsible for worsening law and order conditions.

The Telangana government’s proposal to establish 10 pharma villages has seen little progress over the past two-and-a-half years amid farmer opposition, land acquisition challenges and concerns from industry bodies over environmental clearances and infrastructure feasibility.

AIG Hospitals has launched ‘Beat the Heat’ in Hyderabad to educate citizens on heatstroke prevention, symptoms and first aid amid rising summer temperatures in Telangana. The initiative focuses on awareness camps, expert talks and practical guidance for emergency response.

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.

The HRDA Telangana has expressed concern over a Supreme Court ruling allowing medical negligence cases to continue against deceased doctors’ estates. The association warned of emotional and professional implications, urging a national review of the judgment’s long-term impact.

KT Rama Rao accused the Congress-led Telangana government of negligence after farmers died at procurement centres amid heavy rains in Mancherial, demanding compensation and faster crop procurement as harvested produce remains uncollected in unsafe conditions

Four farmers died and six were injured after a tin-roof shed collapsed during unseasonal rains and strong winds in Mancherial district, Telangana, while they were protecting paddy, prompting calls for government relief and improved procurement and safety measures

Telangana continues to face intense heatwave conditions with temperatures crossing 43°C in several districts, including Adilabad, Medak and Nizamabad, while Hyderabad recorded around 40.6°C, with IMD and TSDPS data showing localized spikes up to 45°C-plus

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Telangana Congress government of frequent transfers and centralisation in TGSWREIS alleging irregularities in officer appointments and procurement processes while demanding vigilance and ACB inquiry into misuse of welfare funds

A road accident on NH-65 near Zaheerabad killed two pilgrims and injured three others when a speeding car hit a stationary mini goods vehicle. Victims were returning from a temple visit; police have registered a case