Telangana

More than half of CEC students failed the Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 in Telangana, with pass percentages below 50 in both years. HEC recorded the lowest performance, while MPC and BiPC streams fared significantly better, according to TG BIE data.

Telangana Police, along with GRP and RPF, apprehended two women at Secunderabad railway station for transporting 7.8 kg of ganja from Visakhapatnam. The accused, residents of Araku Valley, were allegedly paid to deliver the contraband to a local contact.

Resident welfare associations have opposed the 18% GST on maintenance charges announced by Nirmala Sitharaman, warning of increased costs for residents. RWAs are planning a nationwide campaign seeking exemption, despite the government clarifying applicability thresholds.

PDS rice smuggling networks are thriving across Telangana, with syndicates diverting ration supplies from beneficiaries and transporting them to neighbouring States. Police across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri have seized large quantities of rice in multiple raids over the past week.

Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 results were declared with a 75.61 per cent pass rate for second-year students, marking an improvement over last year. Girls outperformed boys in both years. Medchal and Jayashankar Bhupalpally topped districts, while recounting facilities have been opened.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) has released the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations 2026 schedule. Exams will begin on May 13 and end on May 21, while practical and additional examinations will continue till May 28 across Telangana.

A coal miner’s daughter from Mancherial secured second rank in Telangana intermediate BiPC results with 995 marks. Renka Vaishnavi also topped erstwhile Adilabad district and aims to pursue medicine, bringing pride to her family and district

Malkajgiri traffic police have announced diversions ahead of IPL 2026 matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Heavy vehicles will be rerouted across key corridors, with parking and traffic plans issued to manage spectator rush during Sunrisers Hyderabad fixtures.

Malkajgiri traffic police booked 286 persons during a weekend drunk driving drive. Courts sentenced 30 offenders to jail and imposed fines on others, while 10 individuals recorded high blood alcohol levels. The drive reflects intensified enforcement against drunken driving in Hyderabad.

BRS MLA V. Sunitha Laxma Reddy urged the Telangana government to urgently resolve the irrigation water crisis in Medak and Narsapur constituencies, citing delayed release from Singur project and warning that thousands of acres of crops are at risk.

Writer and BRS leader V. Prakash joins Telangana Today’s Powerful Conversation podcast, sharing insights on politics, writing and personal experiences in an engaging discussion that explores leadership, ideology and real-life perspectives.

Telangana DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy said there is no information on Maoist leader Ganapathi’s reported surrender and clarified there is no urban naxal presence in the State, while highlighting ongoing road safety awareness initiatives under the Arrive-Alive programme.

Telangana Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 results recorded a 75.61 per cent pass rate in second year, with girls outperforming boys. The first-year exams saw a 66.94 per cent pass percentage, officials announced while releasing the results on Sunday.

In a large-scale anti-encroachment drive, the Telangana government’s Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) reclaimed 861 acres of government land valued at Rs 15,000 crore in Sangareddy district.

Telangana rowers finished runner-up in the Under-15 category of the inaugural All India indoor rowing championship in Cuttack. The team won two gold, three silver and two bronze medals, finishing second in the overall medals tally in the event

Five days after the demolition of a dilapidated Zilla Parishad High School building in Patancheru, officials claimed the collapse was accidental during NHAI’s road widening works. Their delayed statement has drawn criticism, with Telangana Praja Sangala JAC Chairman Y Ashok Kumar demanding a panchnama report.

A controversy erupted after Deputy Commissioner V Somi Reddy accused Excise Commissioner C Hari Kiran of verbal abuse. Employee unions demanded suspension, while opposition parties criticised the government, alleging bias in appointments and raising concerns over workplace environment and governance.

BRS leaders inspected the venue in Jagtial for a public meeting on April 20, where party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao will induct senior leader T Jeevan Reddy. The party expects around one lakh attendees at the event.

A Sub-Inspector from Tiryani police station in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district was suspended over corruption allegations. The action was taken by the Multi Zone DIG after an inquiry report confirmed his alleged involvement while serving in Kagaznagar

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the Congress government, accusing them of deceiving farmers and misusing power in municipal elections. He alleged that the Congress was running a “land scam” under the guise of Pharma City and misleading people with promises of “Future City” projects.

At a meeting in Khammam, BC Welfare Association leader Gundala Krishna demanded statutory recognition for OBCs within the Women's Reservation Bill, stressing the need for a sub-quota for OBC women. He criticised the government for pushing the bill without conducting a caste-based census.

Decades-old roadside trees in Madinaguda under Cyberabad Municipal Corporation limits were heavily trimmed, sparking concern among residents over loss of greenery. Authorities said the joint TGSPDCL and CMC drive aimed to prevent electrical hazards caused by trees near live wires.

Yashoda Hospitals and NIEPID organised the National Autism Stakeholders Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together over 500 experts, policymakers, and families. The event focused on autism awareness, care, and policy reforms, alongside the inauguration of a Child Development Centre.

The Union government’s proposed delimitation exercise in 2029 could significantly alter the political map of Telangana, particularly in erstwhile Adilabad. The district may gain five new Assembly constituencies, while Mancherial is tipped to become the headquarters of a new Parliament segment.