Telangana

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress and BJP of misleading women by linking reservation to delimitation. He also criticised Revanth Reddy’s silence on remarks about Telangana and demanded accountability from leaders over the issue

Premia Academy achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in CBSE Class 10 examinations for the third consecutive year. All 36 students passed with an average of 82 per cent, with Shaik Ridha topping at 97.4 per cent.

Motorists are facing severe traffic congestion on the NH 44 stretch between Petlaburj and Bahadurpura due to damaged roads, encroachments and narrow carriageways. Peak-hour travel time has increased significantly, with authorities citing infrastructure constraints and ongoing repair requests.

Cyberabad Police Commissioner Dr M Ramesh invoked the PD Act against rowdy sheeter Thanugundla Bala Showreddy alias Badsha, accused in multiple murder cases between 2023 and 2025. Police said he continued criminal activities even after being released on bail.

Dr D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals, has been elected to the AIMBE College of Fellows, placing him among the top global medical and biological engineers. The honour recognises his contributions to medical innovation, research and clinical advancement.

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajashekhar Reddy met Medchal–Malkajgiri Collector Manu Chaudhary and discussed key development issues, including healthcare infrastructure, housing, land protection, encroachments and welfare schemes. The Collector assured that all requests would be examined and appropriate action taken.

Badruka School of Management (BSM) held its first convocation ceremony in 2026, recognising academic excellence and all-round performance. Top performers were felicitated, while dignitaries emphasised leadership, skills and global competitiveness as students graduated into professional careers.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to establish a green steel plant in Bayyaram and an EV battery hub in Hyderabad. He also proposed steel recycling units, robotics manufacturing parks, and a national skill development institute to boost industrial growth.

Fifty-one students graduated from Amazon’s data centre skilling programme in Hyderabad, designed to train professionals for cloud infrastructure roles. The AWS-backed initiative supports India’s growing demand for data centre talent amid rapid expansion of cloud and AI services.

Maize farmers’ protest over delayed procurement disrupted traffic in Nagarkurnool. Farmers alleged irregularities in the procurement process, including delays in fingerprint verification and transport of stocks. Police intervened, while officials assured that procurement would be expedited.

A woman constable in Hyderabad allegedly attempted suicide after being pressured by her husband, also a constable, to undergo an abortion. She is undergoing treatment after consuming tablets at her residence in Yousufguda. Police are examining the case.

Hyderabad police launched ‘Operation Safe School’ deploying 5,000 personnel to curb tobacco sales near schools. Undercover operations led to action against pan shop owners selling nicotine products to minors under COTPA and JJ Act provisions.

Revanth Reddy’s presence at a breakfast meeting with NDA leaders in New Delhi, a day after the delimitation bill setback, triggered political speculation despite claims it was informal and focused on Hyderabad’s electric bus rollout

Villagers of Jevula Thanda in Sangareddy staged a rasta roko protesting a month-long drinking water shortage, forcing residents to fetch water from distant sources and disrupting livelihoods amid inaction from Mission Bhagiratha officials.

Parts of the erstwhile Adilabad district continued to reel under intense heat wave conditions, with temperatures crossing 44°C in several mandals. Daily life was disrupted as people stayed indoors and farmers suspended agricultural activities amid extreme weather conditions.

The GHMC intensified its footpath encroachment clearance drive across Hyderabad, carrying out demolitions in multiple zones. With police support, officials deployed earthmovers in key locations to reclaim pedestrian spaces and address long-standing encroachment issues across the city.

Protests broke out across Telangana after BJP MP Tejasvi Surya likened the state’s formation to the partition of India and Pakistan. BRS leaders condemned the remarks as insulting to Telangana martyrs and warned of intensified agitation.

Telangana has accelerated scientific restoration of Kaleshwaram barrages. Advanced tests and studies are under way, with designs to be finalised before monsoon. Repairs will begin after rains, aiming to ensure long-term structural safety.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the BJP of deliberately stalling the Women’s Reservation Bill by linking it to delimitation, despite broad political support. He also pressed for the long-pending increase in Telangana Assembly seats under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao distributed laptops to seven underprivileged girl students in Hyderabad under an initiative by the Touch A Life Foundation. The programme, held at his residence, aimed to promote digital access and self-reliance among marginalised communities.

Police in Hanamkonda have arrested five people, including a woman, her brother, and her lover, for plotting and executing the murder of her husband, Bharath, in Mulugu district. The police cracked the case after a missing complaint was filed by Bharath’s father, leading to the arrest and remand of all accused.

Former BRS MP Joginipally Santosh Kumar presented the "Green India Challenge" at a Commonwealth Secretariat meeting in London, highlighting India’s citizen-driven ecological restoration efforts. The initiative has planted 196 million trees, installed over 22,000 rainwater harvesting systems, and revived thousands of water bodies.

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) will conduct a public hearing on May 28 regarding the licence application of the newly formed Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company Limited (TGRPDCL). Citizens can submit objections or suggestions by May 18.

The Telangana Asthitva Vedika, chaired by V Prakash, has called for collective action to preserve the state’s cultural and historical identity. Warning that rapid modernisation threatens Telangana’s distinct character, the Forum announced its inaugural meeting on April 19 at Ravindra Bharathi.