Telangana

Telangana endured one of its hottest days this summer with temperatures crossing 46 degree Celsius in several districts. Dilawarpur in Nirmal recorded the highest at 46.5 degree Celsius, while other northern and eastern districts also faced extreme heatwave conditions.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka sought additional Central assistance and borrowing relief for the Young India Integrated Residential Schools project, requesting increased borrowing limits and exemption for education-related loans during his meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka met Union Minister G Kishan Reddy in New Delhi and sought Central support for Singareni expansion plans, coal gasification initiatives, Koyyagudem Block-III allocation and faster processing of the Tadicherla Block-III mining lease.

A 69-year-old Kadapa man declared brain dead in Hyderabad has donated his liver and corneas under the Jeevandan initiative. His family’s consent helped save three lives, taking Telangana’s deceased organ donations to 79 in 2026 so far.

TGPSC has raised the upper age limit for recruitment to Assistant Scientist (Analyst Grade-II) posts in the Pollution Control Board from 34 to 44 years, with additional relaxation for reserved categories.

Hyderabad Police traced a woman feared kidnapped from an Attapur hospital after a night-long search. She was later found safe at her Chaderghat residence. Officials clarified the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding between her and friends, not an abduction.

Jubilee Hills Police arrested a domestic helper for allegedly aiding an Instagram-based sextortion racket targeting a minor girl. The accused reportedly shared victim details with the mastermind and extorted ₹9 lakh. Several arrests have been made as investigation continues.

The ACB arrested a woman sub-inspector and a constable in Hyderabad for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 30,000 bribe in an attempt to murder case. Officials recovered cash from a scooter at Bowenpally police station and produced them before court.

Deepthi Mahila Samithi members participated in a Swachhta drive at the NTPC township in Ramagundam on Wednesday, with DMS president Rakhi Samanta highlighting the need for sustained cleanliness practices and encouraging people to adopt hygiene and cleanliness as daily habits.

Senior Congress leader Podem Veeraiah has openly challenged Bhadrachalam MLA Dr. Tellam Venkat Rao’s faction over internal disputes in the party. Upset with the MLA’s dominance in local committees and contracts, several senior leaders threatened to quit Congress and join BRS.

The Telangana government has enhanced the upper age limit for recruitment to uniformed services posts by five years for one year. The relaxation applies to police, fire, prisons, excise, transport and forest departments, providing relief to unemployed youth preparing for recruitment examinations

Chemists and druggists across Telangana joined a nationwide strike against online pharmacies, alleging unfair practices and lack of regulation. While standalone medical shops shut down, hospital-attached pharmacies, Jan Aushadhi Kendras, and large chains like Apollo and MedPlus continued operations.

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla reviewed higher education reforms in Telangana and called for stronger academic standards, research, innovation, and employability outcomes. He announced an upcoming detailed review meeting with Vice-Chancellors to address institutional, academic, and infrastructure-related challenges.

The Telangana Gazetted Junior Lecturers Association has urged the State government to announce a transfer schedule for junior lecturers and staff of government junior colleges. Despite the lifting of the ban on transfers, the Intermediate Education Department has not issued a schedule.

Banjara Hills police arrested a Mallepally resident for allegedly using a fake vehicle registration number to evade traffic challans. The fraud led to fines being wrongly issued to another vehicle owner in Rajendranagar. Investigation is underway to trace the original registration.

The Telangana High Court has directed civic and traffic authorities to intensify action against illegal parking and pavement encroachments in Hyderabad after citizens raised concerns over shrinking road space, blocked footpaths, worsening traffic congestion, and increased risks for pedestrians and emergency vehicles.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 8.705 kilograms of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 3.05 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The contraband was concealed in bottles and food containers. Both accused were arrested under the NDPS Act

powered by blistering centuries from Raghava Pattapu, B. Sandeep, Sai Vikas Reddy, and G. Praneeth Kumar, the HCA A and B-Division T-20 tournament witnessed a massive day of high-scoring encounters and standout individual performances

Southwest Airlines has opened a Global Innovation Center in Hyderabad to strengthen its global business and technology operations. The facility will focus on AI, analytics, engineering, and digital platforms, supporting the airline’s long-term growth and operational efficiency through its India subsidiary.

Hyderabad Police arrested 66 suspects and seized hundreds of ghost SIM cards during ‘Operation Octopus 3.0’, a nationwide crackdown on cybercrime networks allegedly involved in sextortion, impersonation, and digital arrest scams linked to fraud worth over Rs 101 crore.

The Musi River Development Corporation Limited has accelerated boundary demarcation and pillar installation works along key stretches of the Musi River despite ongoing protests by civil society groups opposing land acquisition linked to the ambitious Musi Riverfront Development project in Hyderabad.

The Telangana School Education department is planning to introduce external assessments for Class I to IX students from the 2026-27 academic year to improve learning outcomes and reduce the gap between students' actual abilities and high pass percentages in schools.

DRDO successfully completed trials of the ULPGM-V3 missile in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Developed entirely within India’s defence ecosystem, the missile system is now considered ready for immediate serial mass production.

The Telangana Cabinet will meet on May 23 at the State Secretariat to discuss key issues including Indiramma Illu Phase-II, road projects, irrigation works, welfare schemes, land registration value revision, job recruitments and proposed austerity measures across government departments.