Telangana

Minorities Welfare Minister Mohd Azharuddin and TJS chief M Kodandaram were sworn in as Telangana MLCs after their nomination under the Governor’s quota, ensuring Azharuddin meets the constitutional deadline to continue as a Minister.

Maize farmers in Nagarkurnool’s Tadoor PACS were forced to sleep at the office due to delays in gunny bag supply and procurement. Alleging irregularities and middlemen involvement, farmers demanded immediate action and smoother procurement operations from officials.

Burglars broke into a house in Medipally’s Chengicherla and escaped with gold, silver, cash, and electronics worth several lakhs. The owner, who had travelled to his hometown, returned to find the house ransacked. Police have launched an investigation.

IMD has issued a ‘Take Action’ heatwave warning for Telangana as temperatures surge across the State. Adilabad recorded 45.3°C, the highest, while several districts crossed 40°C. Officials warn dry winds may push temperatures higher in the next 48 hours.

A woman was found murdered in Hyderabad’s Chandanagar area on Monday. Police suspect a personal relationship angle behind the crime and have launched a manhunt for the unidentified accused who fled after the incident.

A 19-year-old engineering student attempted self-immolation on the Osmania University campus and sustained critical burn injuries. Police suspect personal issues behind the incident and are investigating, while the student is undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital.

A private travel bus was destroyed in a fire caused by a technical glitch near Masaipet on NH-44 in Medak. The driver and cleaner escaped unhurt as the vehicle was engulfed in flames before fire services arrived.

BRS will celebrate its 26th Formation Day across Telangana with flag hoisting and a key executive meeting. Leaders will discuss opposition strategy and outreach, while expressing confidence in regaining political ground in the coming years.

A journalist and his five-year-old daughter were found dead under suspicious circumstances in Khammam. His wife and younger daughter were found unconscious and hospitalised. Police suspect foul play and are investigating the incident from all possible angles.

Hyderabad reeled under intense heat on Sunday, with Amberpet recording a high of 42°C. Several localities reported temperatures above 40°C, indicating worsening summer conditions and raising concerns over heatwave impact across the city.

Singareni Collieries’ rescue team will represent India at the International Mine Rescue Competition in Zambia. Trained intensively, the team has a strong track record nationally. The company’s women’s team also recently earned accolades at a national-level competition.

Hyderabad will witness temperatures up to 40°C on Monday, with thunderstorms expected by evening. Across Telangana, intense daytime heat will give way to rain, lightning, and gusty winds, offering temporary relief but signalling unstable weather conditions this week.

Panic gripped Hyderabad airport after a bomb threat email was received on Monday. Security agencies conducted extensive checks and found no explosives. Police suspect a hoax and have launched an investigation into the source of the threatening message.

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TGCSB, in coordination with law and order police units, has launched “Operation Crackdown 2.0” to monitor previously arrested cybercrime offenders and prevent repeat offences. The operation involves a standardised verification protocol across police units.

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has nominated M Kodanda Rama Reddy and former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin to the Telangana Legislative Council. The nominations were formalised through G.O. Ms No. 71 dated April 26.

A farmer in Adilabad, who was rescued earlier in the day from drowning in an irrigation tank, tragically lost his life later while attempting to retrieve his bullock-cart from the same water body. Despite efforts by locals and his parents, he drowned.

Former Minister T Harish Rao emphasised that Telangana’s statehood would not have been possible without the formation of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in 2001. He extended greetings to activists, cadres, and citizens on the party’s 25th foundation day.

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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