Telangana

Hyderabad police formed multiple special teams to investigate the killing of advocate Khaja Moizuddin, who was allegedly run over by a speeding car in Nampally. Investigators are analysing CCTV footage, vehicle ownership records and mobile phone data to identify the suspects.

GHMC, CMC and MMC have intensified monsoon preparedness works, including desilting nalas, strengthening retaining walls and improving flood safety measures across Hyderabad. Officials aim to prevent waterlogging and urban flooding as the city braces for the upcoming rainy season.

Cyberabad police imposed traffic restrictions at Novopan Junction on NH-65 due to ongoing Vehicle Underpass construction works. Diversions for commuters travelling between Sangareddy and Patancheru came into effect on Sunday and will continue until the completion of the project.

Hyderabad traffic police announced temporary diversions at Mehdipatnam and along the PVNR Expressway due to skywalk construction and CCTV pole erection works. The restrictions will remain in force from Sunday evening until Monday morning, affecting traffic towards RGIA, Masab Tank and Rethibowli.

Raidurgam police booked four youngsters for dangerous driving in Knowledge City under Cyberabad limits after a late-night interception on Niloufer Road. A police constable sustained hand injuries while attempting to stop the speeding car. The accused were later taken into custody.

Malkajgiri traffic police booked 227 persons during weekend drunk driving enforcement drives. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders, while 10 individuals recorded Blood Alcohol Concentration levels above 300 mg/100 ml. All accused will appear before the court in connection with the cases.

Police in Sangareddy district uncovered an alleged murder conspiracy involving a woman and her lover after investigating a missing person complaint. The accused allegedly killed the woman’s husband, buried the body in a farm field and attempted to mislead investigators.

Two youngsters died after their motorcycle rammed into a roadside tree near Kondapur in Sangareddy district early Sunday. The victims, returning from temple jathara festivities in Machepally, were not wearing helmets and sustained fatal head injuries in the crash.

Historians and heritage experts have identified a rare Kakatiya-era granite sculpture depicting Emperor Ganapatideva, his wife Somaladevi and royal preceptor Visveswara Sivacharya at Totapalli village in Siddipet district, marking the first such identification of the royal couple in Telangana.

Addressing the party meeting in Amberpet on Sunday, Rama Rao said the State Cabinet had decided to replace existing electricity meters with prepaid meters across rural and urban areas, including agricultural connections.

Official estimates indicate Telangana’s GSDP growth has slowed after the Congress government assumed office, compared to the high-growth phase witnessed under the previous BRS regime. Economists warn that continued moderation could impact employment generation, investments, tax revenues and future welfare expenditure.

Poor families in Telangana are facing difficulties in availing benefits under the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes due to delays in processing applications and fund allocation. Expenditure under the welfare schemes has significantly declined across Minority, SC and ST departments.

The Telangana government has decided to procure additional maize, jowar and sunflower stocks following protests by farmers and Opposition parties over procurement delays. The State allocated additional funds for procurement after the Centre failed to respond to repeated appeals for assistance.

Doctors at AINU, Banjara Hills, successfully removed a 20 cm pumpkin-sized kidney tumour from a 53-year-old patient from Kurnool. The complex surgery involved an open radical nephrectomy. Post-operation, the patient recovered well, with tests confirming the tumour was cancerous.

A youngster, Jasti Srinidh, was found hanging under suspicious circumstances near LMD on the outskirts of Karimnagar. With his hands reportedly tied, police suspect possible foul play and have launched an investigation into whether it is a case of murder.

Six people died of suspected sunstroke in the erstwhile Adilabad district amid severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures crossing 46°C in several mandals. The deaths occurred across farm fields, worksites and towns, highlighting rising health risks during extreme summer conditions.

The BC Study Circle in Siddipet will organise a four-day Artificial Intelligence workshop from May 27 to equip students with emerging technology skills. Students from Class 10 to postgraduate level can enrol. MLA T. Harish Rao urged participation.

Tension prevailed in Kosgi municipality in Kodangal constituency after residents alleged that Congress workers carried out demolitions of commercial establishments despite a court stay order. The incident sparked protests, heated arguments and allegations of unauthorised action during road widening works.

Tamil Nadu began their title defence with emphatic wins in both men’s and women’s divisions, while Telangana crushed Assam 67-31 in Level II. The 76th Junior National Basketball Championship in Puducherry showcased strong state performances on day one

The Telangana Cabinet approved DISCOMs’ participation in the Union Government’s RDSS scheme to strengthen the power sector, sanctioned Rs 587 crore for Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation land acquisition and announced the launch of Indiramma Housing Scheme’s second phase on June 1, 2026.

The Telangana government has operationalised the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy (HILTP) with detailed guidelines and launched a dedicated online portal to facilitate relocation of polluting industries from the city’s core urban region.

Two brutal murders in Suryapet and Hyderabad have shaken Telangana, raising concerns over law and order. A BRS worker was hacked to death in Suryapet, while a city advocate was allegedly killed in a planned attack in Hyderabad, triggering political allegations

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the Congress government’s decision to centralise grocery procurement for welfare hostels, alleging possible irregularities and demanding restoration of the district-level procurement system through District Procurement Committees.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said the Telangana government remains committed to developing a Green Pharma City and a life sciences park. He clarified that the Pharma City project had not been cancelled and criticised remarks on scrapping Future City.