Telangana

The IMD has forecast temperatures of up to 43°C in Hyderabad, warning of continuing intense heatwave conditions across Telangana. Health officials have advised residents to avoid outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours and maintain adequate hydration to prevent heat-related illnesses.

A sharp rise in fire accidents across the erstwhile Karimnagar district has been linked to the burning of leftover paddy stalks. Officials and farmers’ associations have urged cultivators to stop the practice, citing damage to farmland, orchards, cattle sheds and soil fertility.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing Telangana’s emergency healthcare system, citing alleged ambulance and hearse service failures in Tandur and Bhadrachalam. He demanded accountability and immediate strengthening of 108 emergency services across the State.

A Hyderabad man was arrested for allegedly driving his newly purchased Volkswagen car at over 200 kmph on the Outer Ring Road. Police traced the accused through CCTV footage after a video of the speeding incident surfaced on social media.

The latest price hike in fuel prices in Hyderabad makes petrol costlier at Rs 115.62 a litre and diesel at Rs 103.76 per litre.

Petrol and diesel prices were increased again across India, taking cumulative hikes to nearly Rs 7.5 per litre within two weeks, as rising crude oil prices, weaker rupee and global tensions pushed import and refining costs higher.

Farmers across Telangana are facing a severe fund crunch ahead of the vanakalam season due to delayed Rythu Bharosa payments, incomplete loan waivers, stalled procurement payments and limited access to fresh crop loans.

A man stabbed his brother to death in Rein bazar locality of Hyderabad following an argument over drinking habits. Police are investigating

Paddy procurement is not a game of numbers. It is a system meant to protect farmers from distress

Several mandals in the erstwhile Khammam and Warangal districts witnessed severe heatwave conditions with temperatures touching 46 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Multiple suspected heatstroke deaths were reported from Khammam, Mulugu and Bhupalpally districts as temperatures remained well above normal levels

A youth allegedly attempted to rape his mother at Jagannathapuram village in Paloncha mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district. He allegedly assaulted her after she resisted. Family members and locals intervened before police took the accused into custody and registered a case

The BJP’s Telangana unit, led by N. Ramchandra Rao, has urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to prioritise the Godavari-Cauvery Interlinking of Rivers project and repair damaged barrages.

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy criticised the Congress government for neglecting farmers during the paddy procurement crisis, demanding immediate procurement by May 31 and compensation for families of farmers who died at procurement centres.

A total of 44,205 candidates registered for Civils Preliminary Examination in Hyderabad and 29,609 appeared for the paper – I. Further, the number of candidates taking the paper – II have come down to 29,262, with absentees at 14,943.

Political interference and bribery allegations have surfaced in the transfer process of Panchayat secretaries in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. Employees alleged pressure from politicians and payment of bribes for favourable postings ahead of the counselling process beginning on Monday

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has launched a pilot project called Bus lo Bharosa by installing CCTV cameras in 175 buses in Adilabad to enhance passenger safety.

Senior BRS leader Koppula Eashwar alleged that the Congress government failed in Yasangi crop procurement and staged a rasta roko in Dharmaram. He also demanded compensation for toddy tappers after a fire accident destroyed toddy trees spread across 11 acres

The Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 Paper – I was considered one of the toughest in recent years, with a heavy focus on current affairs and case-study-based governance questions. Aspirants struggled, and experts predict lower qualifying marks across categories.

Telangana is facing an intense heatwave, with several districts recording temperatures above 46°C. Kumuram Bheem Asifabad reported the highest at 46.5°C, while Hyderabad touched 42.7°C.

Medak police cracked a major theft case reported in Cheelapally village and recovered 929 grams of gold and 1.7 kg of silver ornaments. Two persons were arrested, while police said the prime accused was involved in several theft cases across Medak and Kamareddy districts

TGSRTC has launched a pilot CCTV surveillance system in 175 buses in the Adilabad region under its ‘Bussullo Bharosa’ initiative. The system aims to enhance passenger safety, monitor driver behaviour and assist police investigations through real-time surveillance and recorded footage.

Severe heat wave conditions continued across the erstwhile Adilabad district for the fourth consecutive day, with temperatures crossing 46 degrees C in several mandals. At least 10 people reportedly died of sunstroke in Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts

The IMD has forecast the onset of pre-monsoon thundershowers across Telangana from May 28, bringing relief from the ongoing heatwave. Temperatures are expected to remain high until Wednesday before falling by 2–3°C, with thunderstorms and gusty winds likely statewide.

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy alleged that delays in paddy procurement had pushed farmers into distress in Medak district. After visiting procurement centres, he accused rice mills and the Congress government of negligence, claiming farmers suffered health issues and financial losses