Telangana

Dr Radhakrishna Pulikanti, faculty at College of Veterinary Science, Korutla, has received the Dr B R Ambedkar National Icon Award for Veterinary Excellence. He was recognised for his contributions to academia, student mentoring, and livestock productivity research initiatives.

Telangana is proceeding with road development under the Hybrid Annuity Model despite opposition allegations of irregularities, with tenders evaluated and recalled where needed, as officials plan to begin works in June following agreement finalisation.

Severe heatwave conditions prevailed across erstwhile Adilabad district, with temperatures touching 44.3°C in several areas. A farm labourer died of suspected sunstroke in Bheempur mandal, as extreme heat forced residents indoors and disrupted daily activities.

Forest department restrictions on tasar silkworm cultivation inside Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary have alarmed 650 tribal families in Mancherial. Authorities cite conservation concerns, while officials say alternative land is being allotted to protect livelihoods and sustain sericulture activity.

AIMIM is contesting local body elections in Gujarat across around 400 wards for the first time, with Asaduddin Owaisi leading the campaign. The party is also active in West Bengal, where it is contesting 12 seats in the upcoming polls.

KPMG plans to cut 10 per cent of its US audit partners after an early retirement push fell short, joining a broader wave of global layoffs as companies restructure and increasingly adopt artificial intelligence-driven operations.

A domestic dispute in Sangareddy turned fatal after a man allegedly killed his wife with a pestle and later died by suicide. The incident in Siddhpur village left the couple’s children orphaned, with police launching an investigation.

Bus services resumed across Telangana after TGSRTC employees called off their three-day strike following an agreement with the government on 11 percent fitment, bringing relief to commuters and restoring normal transport operations statewide.

The TGSRTC strike has been withdrawn following successful talks with the State government, with 100 per cent bus services resuming from the first shift on Saturday. The move brings relief to commuters affected by disrupted transport services across Telangana

The TGSRTC employees’ strike ended after nearly 15 hours of talks with the Telangana government. With key issues addressed, bus services will resume from Saturday, bringing relief to lakhs of commuters affected by disruptions across Hyderabad and the State

Talks between the TGSRTC JAC and the State government concluded successfully after the government agreed to implement 10 percent PRC, merge RTC with the government, and conduct union elections.

The NGRI has submitted a detailed survey report on the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel to Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy. The report highlights stress zones, seepage patterns, and factors behind the February 2025 roof collapse.

Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy announced that paddy arrivals have begun in 20 districts, while procurement is pending in 13 due to delayed transplantation. He urged officials to accelerate MSP operations, strengthen logistics, and ensure timely payments to farmers.

A Class X student from ZPHS Kothapally in Medak district, died by suicide at her home in Podichenpally Thanda, Papannapet mandal.

Gutha Sukender Reddy urged the Telangana government to choose between Rythu Bharosa and fine rice bonus schemes after evaluating benefits. He flagged farmer dissatisfaction, procurement issues, lack of Central support, and criticised opposition politicisation.

Talks between the TGSRTC JAC and the Telangana government continued late into Friday over the ongoing strike. While the government has reportedly agreed to 29 of 32 demands, discussions are still on key issues including RTC merger, PRC implementation and union elections

The BRS party staged a Maha Dharna at the Khammam collectorate demanding immediate government action to resolve issues faced by maize and paddy farmers. Leaders accused the Congress government of neglecting farmer welfare and failing to establish procurement centres, leaving farmers vulnerable to exploitation by middlemen.

Union Minister of State for Home, Bandi Sanjay Kumar has warned of strong protests if the Telangana government does not withdraw its decision to establish a dumping yard near Sirsapalli in Huzurabad mandal.

Industry associations in Hyderabad have urged the government to allow a six-month transition period for the implementation of the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation (HILT) policy. They stressed that no additional charges should be levied for shifting utilities like electricity and water.

Telangana Cheriyal artist Dhanalakota Saikiran was honoured by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan during the ‘Artist-in-Residence’ programme. Representing the State along with NP Gnaneshwar, he received national recognition for his contribution to traditional Cheriyal painting

The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) has announced its Annual Excellence Awards 2026, inviting entries across 21 categories spanning industry, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The Telangana government has reshuffled seven IPS officers, appointing B. Sumathi as the new Malkajgiri Police Commissioner and Tarun Joshi as the Commissioner of Cyberabad.

The RTC strike in Telangana entered its third day, paralysing public transport and leaving lakhs of commuters stranded across Hyderabad and other districts. Protests erupted at multiple depots, with workers alleging government apathy towards their demands.

Tension prevailed at Jangaon RTC depot as workers and BRS leaders staged a protest demanding fulfilment of promises. A scuffle broke out with police, while an RTC driver attempted suicide amid ongoing unrest over pending issues