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BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao said BRS would scrap the proposed Future City project and restore Pharma City after returning to power. He accused the Congress government of diverting land meant for pharmaceutical industries towards commercial and real estate activities.

The historic Medak fort is set for a major restoration with a Rs 10 crore project aimed at conservation and tourism development. Authorities plan visitor amenities, a ropeway proposal, and a regional tourist circuit linking key heritage and religious sites.

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy alleged that the Congress government was compromising Telangana’s water rights by backing the Godavari-Kaveri river linking project before the State’s share in Godavari waters was finalised. He warned of statewide agitation if Telangana’s interests were affected.

Hyderabad will host a Telangana folk music concert on June 6 at Pindi Pulla Reddy Gardens, LB Nagar, featuring Clement and regional artistes. The six-hour event will showcase folk traditions of Telangana, with tickets available online starting at ₹349.

Telangana continues to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with Khammam recording the highest temperature at 45°C, according to IMD Hyderabad data. Several northern and eastern districts, including Ramagundam, Nizamabad and Adilabad, also reported extreme daytime heat and warm night conditions.

The Telangana School Education department is planning to introduce external assessments for Class I to IX students from the 2026-27 academic year to improve learning outcomes and reduce the gap between students' actual abilities and high pass percentages in schools.

Telangana continued to experience intense heat conditions as temperatures soared between 40°C and 44.8°C across districts on Tuesday, according to IMD data. Adilabad remained the hottest, while several areas in Hyderabad also recorded above-normal temperatures amid persistent summer heat.

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.

The Bhadrachalam Bar Association urged the Telangana government to withdraw its order abolishing mobile courts in agency areas, warning that transferring judicial powers to RDOs and Sub-Collectors could delay justice delivery and cause hardship to tribal communities and poor litigants

A black buck was found dead under suspicious circumstances near Shikhar Khana village in Sangareddy district on Monday. Forest officials and a veterinarian examined the carcass and said the animal died after a sharp object pierced its body accidentally.

A 25-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband and another person in Telangana’s Mancherial district following ongoing family disputes. Police registered a murder case after the victim’s parents accused the husband and his family of dowry harassment

The Congress government in Telangana faces criticism for appointing retired officials and political defectors to advisory and nominated posts, allegedly deviating from its Udaipur Declaration. Several key appointments, including former bureaucrats and BRS leaders, have triggered political controversy.

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.

Telangana women rowers excelled at the ASMITA Women’s League Rowing Championship in Gorakhpur, winning medals across categories. The team clinched the Sub-Junior Overall Championship Trophy, earning recognition as the “Hyderabad Queens” and bringing pride to the state with their stellar performance

A joint forum of women’s and transgender organisations in Telangana has urged police to immediately arrest the accused in a POCSO case registered at Pet Basheerabad. The group also raised concerns over delays in the investigation and circulation of the survivor’s images online.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao met Australian High Commissioner Philip Green and Consul General Hillary McGeachy in Hyderabad to discuss investment opportunities, technology collaboration and educational partnerships aimed at strengthening Telangana-Australia economic relations and creating global opportunities for youth.

India has prohibited sugar exports till September 30, 2026, under a new DGFT notification. However, exports to the European Union and the US under tariff quota schemes, along with certain authorised and government shipments, have been kept outside the scope of the ban.

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