Telangana

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Telangana continues to experience intense summer conditions with Adilabad recording the highest temperature of 44.5 degrees Celsius. While northern districts are facing extreme heat, high humidity levels across central and southern regions are adding to public discomfort.

The origins of Hyderabad’s MMTS can be traced to the ambitious Circular Railway System proposed in the late 1980s. Conceived to reduce congestion through suburban rail connectivity, the project later evolved into MMTS, though experts say the original vision remains only partially realised.

Hyderabad commuters have renewed demands for MMTS expansion, better Metro and TSRTC integration, and a direct rail link to RGIA after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce private vehicle use. Rail users say improved suburban connectivity is essential to easing congestion and lowering emissions.

Two labourers died and another sustained injuries after an old agricultural well collapsed at Jayyaram village in Palakurthy mandal of Peddapalli district on Tuesday. The victims were preparing cement rings inside the well when the incident occurred. Police launched a rescue operation

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to accelerate land acquisition and complete works for the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) on a war footing

BRS working president KT Rama Rao congratulated Malladi Rushi, a student from the Chiluka Nagar division, for securing the state-level first rank in the EAPCET with 156.63 marks. Accompanied by Uppal MLA Bandaru Lakshma Reddy, Rama Rao presented a Rs 1 lakh cheque to Rushi at his Nanakramguda residence

A Circle Inspector (CI) of police, Raju Naik, currently attached to the DGP office, has been booked by the Khammam Two-Town police. He is accused of deceiving a married woman by falsely promising marriage

A 35-year-old motorcyclist, Tamballa Ramu, died on the spot after his bike collided with a speeding milk van at Mangapuram crossroads in Khammam's Tallada mandal. The accident occurred late Monday night when the van reportedly made a U-turn without signaling

Tension escalated at Rajapet village in Wanaparthy district on Tuesday as frustrated paddy farmers staged a protest and set fire to their own paddy sacks

A woman identified as Shwetha was found stabbed to death on the fourth floor of the Ratnadeep Building in Kavadiguda, Hyderabad. The unidentified assailant fled the scene after the attack, prompting the Gandhinagar police to launch an investigation

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted simultaneous raids at the properties of Hyderabad Water Board General Manager S.L. Kumar and his relatives. Officials seized ₹1.10 crore in cash, gold, silver, and documents for multiple properties in an alleged disproportionate assets case

Fuel prices in Hyderabad were raised on Tuesday for the second time in four days. The latest revision increased both petrol and diesel by 99 paise

A six-year-old girl, Tanvika, was allegedly murdered by her mother, Rekha, in Hyderabad's Alwal area. Police stated that the mother threw the child into a water tank because she viewed her as a hurdle to an extramarital affair

A third-year engineering student from Choutuppal was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his classmate in Ibrahimpatnam. The suspect reportedly coerced the victim into consuming alcohol before taking her to a room and raping her

The Telangana Technical Education Department has released the TG POLYCET 2026 admission schedule. First phase counselling begins May 27, with registration from May 21. Seat allotments will be announced by June 6, while academic sessions are set to start on June 9

A retired headmaster in Khammam is struggling to access Rs 60 lakh in pending retirement benefits despite a court directive for clearance of dues. Battling cancer and severe financial distress, he has appealed to the Telangana government for urgent intervention

Save Musi Movement has demanded that the Telangana government release the Environmental Impact Assessment report for the Gandhi Sarovar and Musi Riverfront project. The group has also raised concerns over transparency, environmental impact, funding, and alleged bypassing of statutory assessments

Mehdipatnam police arrested a man for allegedly using a fake number plate on his scooter to avoid traffic challans. The original registration number belonged to a Nizamabad resident, who filed a complaint after receiving repeated fines. Vehicle was seized

A mega job mela will be held in Hyderabad on May 19 at Fateh Bagh, Erragadda, from 7 am to 12:30 pm. Companies from multiple sectors, including IT, pharma and banking, will offer jobs. SSC and above candidates are eligible

Hyderabad Police have launched SOCEYE, an AI-based social media surveillance system designed to detect and track harmful online content. The platform enables real-time monitoring, automated alerts and analysis, helping identify objectionable posts and maintain public order during sensitive incidents

Hyderabad reports that the Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav Committee will conduct Karra Puja on June 25 at 5 pm, marking the start of preparations for the 72nd Khairatabad Ganesh idol ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, with height and theme to be announced

A couple, Athelli Praveen and Jyothi from Sheripally, died after their bike was hit by a car in Pidiched, Gajwel mandal. The accident occurred while they were returning home from a function. A case has been registered

DGP CV Anand reviewed the Maoist situation and anti-extremist operations at the Special Intelligence Branch in Hyderabad. Telangana police said 820 underground Maoist cadres surrendered between 2024 and 2026, along with 334 firearms, including several sophisticated weapons.