Telangana

Telangana is set to experience a volatile weather pattern over the coming week, with maximum temperatures rising to 44°C alongside recurring thunderstorms. The IMD has issued warnings for lightning, gusty winds, and thundershowers across multiple districts until May 1, 2026.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of criticising BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao due to an identity crisis. Rama Rao alleged that the Congress government borrowed Rs. 3.70 lakh crore in two-and-a-half years but failed to deliver development.

A Karimnagar sub-inspector was suspended after assaulting a barber over a minor issue, raising questions on friendly policing. The incident, caught on CCTV, went viral, while other cases of alleged police misconduct have also come to light

Ten passengers were injured after a borewell rig rammed into an RTC bus in Narsapur town. The accident, caused by overspeeding and reckless driving, also involved a bike rider. Injured persons were shifted to a government hospital

An auto-rickshaw driver who went missing after escaping a police raid in Mancherial was found dead in a river after nine days. Police suspect he drowned while trying to evade arrest. A case has been registered and investigations are underway

2017-batch IAS officer Prateek Jain assumed charge as Sangareddy Collector after a Telangana reshuffle. He pledged to ensure effective implementation of welfare schemes and monitor development works. Outgoing Collector P. Pravinya has been posted to the Roads and Buildings Department.

SR University, Warangal, recorded over 1,500 internship opportunities and strong placements in 2026, with the highest package reaching Rs 44 lakh per annum. Over 1,300 students were placed across leading companies, including Accenture, Cognizant, Amazon and Deloitte.

Mancherial-based poet Sowmya Modhumpuram has published her debut anthology Waves, earning online appreciation for her reflective poetry. Inspired by life experiences and literature, she aims to write more, including suspense thrillers, and encourages writers to express rather than impress.

Discontent is brewing within the Kothagudem Congress unit after 73 members were appointed to the district committee, with senior leaders alleging preference to newcomers. Some have threatened to quit, claiming party norms on seniority were ignored in appointments.

Differences between Ministers Damodara Rajanarasimha and G Vivek Venkat Swamy have raised concerns among Congress leaders in erstwhile Medak. Lack of coordination and separate activities are being seen as a setback for the party ahead of MPTC and ZPTC elections

Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, hosted the International Skull Base Endoscopy Summit 2.0, bringing together over 500 global experts. The three-day event featured lectures, live surgeries and cadaveric workshops focusing on advances in minimally invasive neurosurgery and skull base techniques.

Poultry India participated in World Veterinary Day 2026 celebrations at CVSc Rajendranagar, focusing on collaboration between academia and industry. Experts highlighted career opportunities in poultry science and encouraged students through technical sessions and an elocution competition.

Self-enumeration for Census 2027 has begun in Hyderabad’s core urban region covering GHMC and surrounding corporations. The online portal will remain open till midnight, allowing households to submit details, receive SE ID and prepare for enumerator verification visits.

Farmers in Kurumidda village of Ibrahimpatnam constituency are continuing their 43-day protest against land acquisition for Future City radial roads, demanding scrapping of both Future City and Pharma City projects. The agitation has drawn support from women’s organisations and activists.

Charminar Express was halted at Aler station in Telangana after smoke and sparks were seen from a wheel due to brake binding in an S5 coach. The issue was quickly controlled by railway staff, and the train resumed safely without casualties

An RTC driver was allegedly assaulted by a passenger in Nalgonda after a dispute over a bus stop at IT Tower. The incident occurred on a Palle Velugu bus en route to Hyderabad. Police have registered a complaint and begun investigation.

A petty dispute over a Rs 10 curry packet turned violent in RC Puram, where a man attacked two brothers with a sword inside their shop. The victims sustained injuries, and police launched a manhunt for the accused.

Telangana will witness intense heat with temperatures up to 44°C across multiple districts till April 29, the IMD said, while forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in the evenings due to a low-level trough influencing weather conditions.

Two women were killed and three others, including two children, injured when an autorickshaw rammed into a culvert on NH-65 in Sangareddy district. The victims were returning to Hyderabad after visiting a dargah. Police registered a case.

Two government teachers in Adilabad district were suspended for alleged misconduct with students. Cases were registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, and investigations are under way following complaints by parents.

The bifurcation exposed fiscal imbalances and divergent growth paths, with Andhra Pradesh relying on central support and Telangana pursuing investment-led growth

Abhilasha Abhinav was transferred as district Collector and replaced by Bhavesh Mishra. Administrative reshuffle also saw changes in ITDA Utnoor, with new postings aimed at strengthening governance and development administration across departments

A Hyderabad businessman was booked after allegedly behaving indecently with an air hostess on a flight. He reportedly took her photos without consent and acted inappropriately when confronted. Police at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport detained him after landing

Three people were injured after a speeding TGRTC bus rammed into a water tanker on Janwada Road near Mookila, Hyderabad outskirts. The driver was rescued from the cabin, victims hospitalized, traffic disrupted briefly, and authorities are investigating the cause