Telangana

Two brothers in Hyderabad drowned in Kowkuru lake after reportedly slipping into deep water while bathing despite not knowing how to swim. Locals alerted authorities, and rescue teams recovered the bodies as police continue investigating the tragic incident

Five persons, including three members of a family and two motorcyclists, were killed in a high-speed collision between a sports bike and a Hyundai Verna on Palakonda bypass road in Mahabubnagar early Monday morning.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of defying Congress ideology by aligning the State’s development vision with the Gujarat Model, which Rahul Gandhi has long opposed.

BRS general secretary R.S. Praveen Kumar accused police of negligence and political interference in a POCSO case against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son, alleging pressure on the victim’s family and media suppression, while demanding SIT probe and immediate arrest.

Telangana is set for a renewed heatwave, with IMD forecasting a sharp rise in temperatures up to 44°C across northern and central districts by midweek, following brief relief from scattered thunderstorms.

BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao will preside over a crucial meeting at his Erravelli residence on Tuesday afternoon, joined by senior leaders including K.T. Rama Rao, to deliberate on organisational restructuring, membership drives, appointments, and strengthening of party committees.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to reduce fuel use, gold purchases and edible oil consumption due to global economic pressures while attacking Congress and expressing confidence that BJP would form the next government in Telangana.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao extended Mother’s Day greetings, paying heartfelt tributes to his mother and wife for their sacrifices and support, calling them his greatest strengths.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay dismissed the POCSO case against his son as politically motivated, asserting loyalty to the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He accused the Congress of failing to deliver on promises and criticised their leadership in Telangana.

Paddy shifting in Karimnagar district has been delayed due to shortage of vehicles, unloading bottlenecks at rice mills, and lack of hamalis. Farmers fear crop damage from unseasonal rains as thousands of bags remain piled up at procurement centres.

Over 200 people, including environmentalists and NGO members, protested near Indo-American Hospital and KBR National Park against alleged green cover loss due to excavation works. The demonstration featured slogans, symbolic black attire and a participatory performance involving citizens of all ages.

Two men from Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh, including an actor, died after their car crashed into a container truck on the Outer Ring Road near Adibatla in the early hours of Sunday. Police suspect rash and negligent driving.

Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 351 individuals during weekend drunk-driving checks, including 292 two-wheelers, 30 three-wheelers and 29 four-wheelers. Five drivers recorded very high alcohol levels. Cases have been registered, and all offenders have been directed to appear before court.

HCAH Rehab & Recovery Hospitals hosted the inaugural Recovery One Conference 2026 in Hyderabad, focusing on rehabilitation and reducing avoidable disability. Experts from across healthcare sectors discussed making recovery a core part of India’s healthcare system beyond emergency treatment and discharge.

L V Prasad Eye Institute organised the eighth edition of Whitathon in Hyderabad to spread awareness about retinoblastoma in children and raise funds for treatment. Around 2,000 participants joined the marathon event supporting free care and future eye cancer research initiatives.

Residents of Madhu Park Ridge in Bandlaguda organised a ‘Musi Dandi March’ to protest against land acquisition for the Gandhi Sarovar Project linked to the Musi Riverfront Development. Protesters raised concerns over displacement, environmental impact and residents’ rights during the demonstration.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s presence at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hyderabad programmes drew attention due to a POCSO case against his son, even as he accompanied Modi at official and public events.

A 24-year-old air-conditioning technician, Mohd Hussain alias Waseem, was beaten to death by a group of unidentified persons in Hyderabad’s Attapur on Saturday night. The attackers allegedly snatched his mobile phone before chasing and assaulting him with metal knuckles.

Padma Devender Reddy has demanded the dismissal of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar after a POCSO case was filed against his son, criticising Prime Minister Modi’s silence and accusing both BJP and Congress of shielding the accused.

A two-day district-level badminton selection trial and tournament will be organised on May 23 and 24 at Hi-Tech City Colony. Players from various age-group and masters categories can participate, while top performers will qualify for the State-level badminton tournament.

B Meenakshi, a student of SCCL Polytechnic College, secured first rank in the mining category of the Andhra Pradesh Common Entrance Test by scoring 82 out of 200 marks. She credited her teachers, principal and parents for supporting her academic achievement.

Six Sikh couples got married free of cost during a Samuhik Vivah Samagam at Gurudwara Baram Bala in Hyderabad’s Kishanbagh. The initiative supported economically struggling families, with religious leaders and hundreds of devotees attending the traditional mass wedding ceremony.

The Petbasheerabad police will record the victim’s statement in a POCSO case registered against Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay. The complaint alleges inappropriate behaviour during a New Year’s Eve party. Bandi Sanjay has denied the allegations.

A three-year-old girl, Priyansha, died after allegedly falling into a water sump near her house in Janwada village of Mokila on Sunday. Family members and local residents searched for the missing child before neighbours found her drowned in the sump.