Telangana

MLR Institute of Technology recorded more than 621 job offers during its 2026 placement season, with the highest package reaching Rs 51 LPA. Leading recruiters including Microsoft, Infosys and Deloitte participated, offering opportunities across software development, AI, cloud computing and fintech sectors.

The Telangana Forest Development Corporation organised a community-driven seed ball-making programme at Dhanvantari Vanam in Hyderabad to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity. More than 80 morning walkers participated in the initiative aimed at boosting urban green cover and promoting grassroots conservation.

The redevelopment of Malkajgiri railway station is nearing completion, with 95 per cent of the works finished under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Residents have urged SCR authorities to expedite pending works and inaugurate the upgraded station, expected to open within two months.

Senior advocate Khaja Moizuddin succumbed to injuries after an SUV allegedly rammed into him near his residence in Nampally on Saturday morning. Family members suspect a pre-planned attack, while police have launched an investigation, including examining the possibility of attempted murder.

Residents led by BRS leaders staged a protest at the HMWSSB office in Khairatabad over inadequate drinking water supply in Hyderabad. LB Nagar MLA Devireddy Sudheer Reddy alleged a major supply shortfall and warned of intensified agitation if the issue remains unresolved.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said businesses and chartered accountants play a key role in economic growth and revenue generation. Speaking at an ICAI convocation in Hyderabad, he highlighted Telangana’s startup success and urged professionals to embrace Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said 16 people died due to heatwave conditions across seven Telangana districts and announced Rs 4 lakh ex gratia for victims’ families. Officials were directed to intensify precautionary measures as severe heatwave conditions are expected till May 26.

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked again in Hyderabad amid soaring crude oil prices linked to the West Asia conflict. Petrol now costs Rs 112.81 per litre, while diesel crossed Rs 100. IOC said fuel shortages reported at some outlets were temporary and localised

An elderly farmer was found dead in a dried-up tank in Puredupalli of Mangapet mandal in Mulugu district, with villagers suspecting sunstroke. The incident occurred amid severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures touching 44°C over the past two days.

Warangal police commissionerate has formed four special teams to curb interstate burglary and chain-snatching gangs. Deployed at Warangal and Kazipet railway stations, the squads will coordinate with GRP and RPF and use surveillance tools to track suspects and prevent crimes.

Three persons died of suspected sunstroke in separate incidents in erstwhile Adilabad district on Saturday amid severe heatwave conditions. Victims included a hostel employee, a farm labourer and a daily wage worker, highlighting the rising toll of extreme temperatures.

A senior advocate, Khaja Moizuddin, suffered serious injuries in a suspected hit-and-run incident at Nampally in Hyderabad. A CCTV clip shows an SUV hitting him. Police have launched an investigation, while family members suspect a pre-planned attack.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud appealed to Congress workers to remain calm and maintain harmony after alleging that a television channel aired fabricated reports aimed at damaging his reputation and creating unrest within the Telangana Congress

A priest and his son died by suicide in Jangaon district, Telangana, allegedly due to financial and family distress.

Tesla has expressed interest in setting up a sales and service centre in Hyderabad, according to the Telangana government. During a meeting with IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu, Tesla India executives confirmed plans to expand operations in the city.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a disproportionate assets case against Special Grade Deputy Collector M. Vamshi Mohan of Medchal–Malkajgiri district. Raids at 13 locations revealed assets worth Rs 6.22 crore, including multiple properties, cash, and gold.

Several mandals in the erstwhile Adilabad district of Telangana recorded extreme heatwave conditions for the third consecutive day, with Sirpur (T) registering the state’s highest temperature at 46.5 degrees Celsius.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad police arrested two men for smuggling spurious cotton seeds in Sirpur (U) mandal. Over 5 quintals of seeds were seized from their possession, which were stored at one of the accused’s residences.

A journalist from Adilabad district has been booked under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act for allegedly abusing and threatening an agriculture extension officer by referring to her caste name during an argument in Echoda mandal.

Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka urged banks to strengthen agriculture and rural infrastructure, highlighting Telangana’s rapid economic growth and ambitious target of becoming a $3 trillion economy by 2047.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Hyderabad Zonal Office, has arrested Nowhera Shaik, founder of Heera Group of companies, in Gurugram for allegedly defrauding over 1.7 lakh investors of Rs 3,000 crore.

A 58-year-old farmer in Medak district died after suffering a heart attack at a paddy procurement centre, with delays in purchase allegedly contributing to distress. The incident has sparked political allegations and renewed demands for faster procurement operations

The Telangana government will implement revised land registration market values from May 28 to boost revenue. At a Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting chaired by Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, officials also discussed finalising industrial policy guidelines and reviewed revenue targets across departments.

Contradictory claims by the Telangana government on paddy procurement have triggered confusion among farmers, with official figures on procurement volumes and payments failing to match announced targets and earlier assurances made by the Civil Supplies Minister.