Telangana

Malkajgiri Police Commissioner B Sumathi went undercover on her first day to assess women’s safety in Hyderabad. She faced harassment at a bus stand before police intervened. Instead of filing cases, she counselled the youths and stressed respect for women.

FAIMA has raised concerns over delays in NEET SS 2025 counselling, citing repeated postponements due to court cases. The association says many doctors are facing financial hardship and warns the delay could lead to a shortage of specialists.

A dispute over an unpaid bill led to a violent attack at a restaurant in Saroornagar, Hyderabad. Staff were injured after being assaulted by a group of men. Police have registered a case and are searching for the absconding suspects.

A Hyderabad court sentenced a 40-year-old man to seven days in jail for harassing a Bengali actress near Charminar. The accused was quickly arrested after the victim filed a complaint, and the court delivered a prompt judgment.

The University of Hyderabad has opened applications for its Executive MBA programme for 2026–28. Designed for working professionals, the course combines flexible learning with academic depth. Interested candidates must apply online and appear for a written test by May 17.

Hyderabad will witness Zero Shadow Day on Saturday at 12:12 pm, when shadows briefly disappear as the Sun reaches directly overhead. Birla Planetarium is hosting a free session to help people observe and understand this rare astronomical phenomenon.

Millet Marvels has launched a national campaign encouraging people to include millets in one daily meal. Supported by Nagarjuna and backed by IIMR and Nutrihub, the initiative promotes healthier eating habits and sustainable food practices across India.

KNRUHS has announced counselling for MPH admissions for the 2026–27 academic year on May 11 in Warangal. Eligible candidates must attend in person with documents. Fees vary by quota, and the seat matrix will be released online beforehand.

Sankara Eye Hospital celebrated its third anniversary by announcing nearly 12,000 free surgeries for underprivileged patients. The hospital continues to provide quality eye care services while expanding outreach efforts across rural and underserved communities in Telangana.

A 45-year-old woman died instantly after iron column boxes and scaffolding collapsed on her at a house construction site in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. The incident occurred during unseasonal rains and strong winds on Tuesday evening.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to implement its Farmers’ Declaration and key promises, alleging betrayal of farmers. He warned of protests, challenged loan waiver claims and demanded immediate procurement to prevent further agrarian distress

Police arrested two nurses and others for allegedly selling a newborn baby after falsely informing parents that the infant had died in a Medak hospital. The baby was traced to Siddipet and reunited with the parents 24 days later.

The HRDA Telangana has expressed concern over a Supreme Court ruling allowing medical negligence cases to continue against deceased doctors’ estates. The association warned of emotional and professional implications, urging a national review of the judgment’s long-term impact.

Police have arrested a 19-year-old youth and his mother for allegedly killing her live-in partner in Chintal, Hyderabad. The duo reportedly attacked the victim after disputes and attempted to dispose of the body before being exposed during a cover-up attempt.

Hyderabad experienced brief relief from heat after overnight thundershowers, but temperatures climbed again by mid-morning. The IMD forecasts highs around 39°C, while northern Telangana districts continue to record peak temperatures above 40°C.

BRS leaders T. Jeevan Reddy and N. Diwakar Reddy demanded criminal action against officials and Rs 50 lakh compensation for families of four farmers killed in a shed collapse, alleging negligence and delays in paddy procurement during the Yasangi season.

A 45-year-old woman died in Kumram Bheem Asifabad after construction scaffolding and iron column boxes collapsed on her amid gusty winds and unseasonal rain. The victim, a widow, suffered fatal head injuries while working at the site.

Unseasonal rains and strong winds in Mancherial district disrupted life, killing four farmers when a shed collapsed and injuring six others, while damaging paddy at procurement centres, cutting power lines, blocking roads, and causing widespread agricultural and transport losses

KT Rama Rao accused the Congress-led Telangana government of negligence after farmers died at procurement centres amid heavy rains in Mancherial, demanding compensation and faster crop procurement as harvested produce remains uncollected in unsafe conditions

Four farmers died and six were injured after a tin-roof shed collapsed during unseasonal rains and strong winds in Mancherial district, Telangana, while they were protecting paddy, prompting calls for government relief and improved procurement and safety measures

Civil Supplies Commissioner M Stephen Raveendra inspected the Pedakaparthi procurement centre in Nalgonda, directing officials to expedite paddy unloading and transport.

Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced that Telangana will set up a compressed biogas plant in Gambhiraopet mandal to curb pollution from paddy straw burning and boost farmers’ income.

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited plans to launch two new affordable health insurance schemes targeting tier II and III cities, while strengthening its presence in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with significant growth in claims settlement, premiums, and policy numbers.

A farmer collapsed and died of a heart stroke while making paddy heaps in Shankarapatnam mandal of Karimnagar district on Tuesday evening. He was rushed to a private hospital but declared dead on arrival.