Telangana

Farmers staged a rasta-roko protest at Ambajipet procurement centre in Medak district over delays in paddy procurement. The protest came a day after a 45-year-old farmer died by suicide, with farmers blaming the government for prolonged procurement and transport issues.

A major fire broke out at an apparel shop in SYJ Complex, Pathergatti, Hyderabad, early on Friday. Fire tenders from multiple stations rushed to the spot. No casualties have been reported so far, and firefighting operations are currently underway.

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC) has amended the licence of Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (NPDCL) to include the Cooperative Electric Supply Society (CESS) in Rajanna-Sircilla.

A woman in Gorilapadu thanda, Kusumanchi mandal, Khammam district, allegedly attacked her husband with a knife during a family dispute, leaving him injured. The police registered a case and began investigation.

The Telangana Public Schools proposal promises better education and infrastructure, but its competitive model may deepen educational inequality and weaken neighbourhood schools

A lorry caught fire near Sultanabad Mandal in Peddapalli district on Wednesday due to hot weather conditions. The driver and cleaner escaped unhurt, while the cabin was completely gutted.

The Telangana High Court allowed the withdrawal of an anticipatory bail petition filed by Bandi Sai Bageerath after his arrest in a POCSO case registered at Petbasheerabad police station.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed the police to modernise operations, strengthen accountability, and intensify action against organised crime, cybercrime, and food adulteration.

Malkajgiri police have warned citizens against fraudulent websites and fake booking links offering IPL tickets for the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match on 22 May.

A 17-year-old intermediate student in Kumram Bheem Asifabad attempted suicide by jumping into a well after being scolded by her parents for skipping a bath.

Following a major robbery at PMJ jewellery shop in Karimnagar, Commissioner of Police Gaush Alam conducted surprise inspections of jewellery shops, lodges, and hotels. Senior police officials joined the inspections to ensure compliance with safety norms.

Three children tragically drowned in the temple koneru at Kondapur, Medipalli mandal, Jagtial district, after entering the water to swim. Despite being rushed to hospital, they were declared brought dead.

A 45-year-old farmer from Medak district committed suicide after failing to sell his paddy despite waiting for 20 days at a procurement centre.

A heritage walk was organised in Karimnagar as part of Tourism Week under the Prajapalana Pragathi Pranalika 99-day programme. The event, themed “Heritage Walks & Local Guide Development,” was flagged off by district officials.

The Telangana government, led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, has urged citizens to stay indoors during peak noon hours following an IMD heatwave warning.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of neglecting slum residents in Khairatabad constituency and alleged delays in civic works, drinking water supply issues and poor infrastructure, while warning of protests if authorities fail to resolve the problems.

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.