Telangana

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said the Telangana government remains committed to developing a Green Pharma City and a life sciences park. He clarified that the Pharma City project had not been cancelled and criticised remarks on scrapping Future City.

A mango orchard in Chikkuduvanipalli village of Karimnagar district caught fire after a suspected electric short circuit on Saturday. The blaze damaged mango trees and destroyed around four tonnes of mangoes before villagers and police personnel brought the situation under control

Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science Warangal signed an MoU with Norway-based SITER Academy to offer internships, Microsoft certification programmes and research collaborations. The initiative aims to improve students’ employability and strengthen AI-related training opportunities for faculty members and students

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said his performance would be assessed by the party leadership and not by media reports. His remarks came amid internal Congress tensions after criticism aired by a television news channel and growing support from party leaders.

Maize farmers in Karimnagar are facing multiple problems during the procurement season, including delayed payments, shortage of gunny bags and transport facilities. Farmers allege they are being forced to sell excess produce to middlemen at prices far below the minimum support price

The Southern States Consumer Coordination Committee has launched surveys and awareness programmes seeking amendments to the Legal Metrology Act. The organisation wants inspections of weights and measures to be conducted once every six months to better protect consumer rights.

Singareni management has initiated special measures to ensure uninterrupted coal production ahead of the southwest monsoon. SCCL has installed heavy-duty pumps in opencast mines and directed officials to strengthen preparedness to maintain steady coal supply to thermal power stations.

Telangana’s seed sector model is being showcased to African nations as a pathway to agricultural progress. Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University Vice-Chancellor Dr. D. Raji Reddy emphasised the state’s global reputation as the "Seed Capital."

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has postponed the Environmental Education exam from May 28 to May 29 due to the state holiday for Eid al-Adha festival.

Former minister G Jagadish Reddy condemned the murder of BRS leader Chintalapati Madhu in Suryapet and alleged Congress activists were involved. He also questioned the role of certain police officials and demanded strict punishment for those responsible for the killing

Telangana DGP CV Anand has formed a dedicated tech team to accelerate AI adoption in policing. The initiative aims to integrate major platforms like CCTNS and Hawkeye under a unified system, improving crime investigation, traffic management and operational efficiency across the State.

A drunk auto-rickshaw driver allegedly rammed into a police constable during drunk driving checks in Banjara Hills on Friday night. The injured constable was shifted to hospital and is stated to be stable. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

The notorious piracy platform iBomma has reportedly resurfaced online, prompting a fresh complaint from the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have launched an investigation, identified suspected IP addresses, and sought assistance from Google to trace those involved.

A 24-year-old man died by suicide after the woman he was in a relationship with allegedly refused to marry him, in Nagole.

Major infrastructure works across Hyderabad’s KBR Park, Uppal Junction and IIIT Junction are set to intensify monsoon traffic congestion. The projects include flyovers, underpasses and the Uppal elevated corridor, with diversions already affecting commuters across key city routes and junctions.

Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, has inaugurated a Central Ambulance Command Centre and connected ambulance system to enhance emergency response across Hyderabad’s ORR trauma corridors. The facility enables real-time monitoring, specialist-guided care and faster intervention during the critical golden hour.

Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University has announced new academic programmes for 2026–27 in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and TISS. The courses include BTech, BSc and MA programmes in AI, data analytics, mathematics, computing and public policy, along with BA degrees in humanities.

The 1 Telangana Battalion NCC under the Hyderabad Group has begun its Annual Training Camp–IV, with 650 cadets from 15 institutions participating. The programme focuses on discipline, leadership, weapon training and personality development, along with competitions and awareness sessions on social issues.

Telangana’s Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes received a poor response during the first phase of DOST counselling, with around 55 colleges recording zero admissions. Experts and colleges cited inadequate industry partnerships, limited apprenticeship opportunities and concerns over practical learning as major reasons.

Adilabad Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan visited remote tribal villages in Gadiguda mandal as part of an outreach programme. He encouraged education, self-employment and road safety, while advising tribals to stay away from ganja, avoid child marriages and consult qualified doctors

A political row erupted in Sangareddy after Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy laid the foundation for development works worth Rs 3.68 crore in Ameenpur and Beeramguda divisions. Congress leader Kata Srinivas Goud alleged the works were meant to be launched by district in-charge Minister G Vivekananda

BRS leaders and farmers staged a rasta roko at Kalvasrirampur market yard in Peddapalli district, demanding faster paddy and maize procurement. Protesters alleged irregularities in weighing, accused officials of cheating farmers and sought immediate government intervention to ease procurement-related hardships

AGC Asia Pacific India Private Limited inaugurated the AAPI Innovation Hub at IIT Hyderabad Technology Research Park to strengthen industry-academia collaboration. The initiative aims to support Digital Transformation talent through internships, collaborative research and innovation-focused projects involving AGC engineers, students and researchers

The Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police solved five cybercrime cases and arrested seven persons during a week-long crackdown conducted between May 17 and 23. Officials also secured refunds worth Rs 23.3 lakh for victims in cases involving investment frauds and digital arrest scams.