Telangana

State Government Advisor V Hanumanth Rao recalled his close association with former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, claiming Gandhi had promised to make him Chief Minister before his untimely death. Rao, while paying floral tributes at Gandhi Bhavan, credited Gandhi’s technology-driven vision for the widespread use of mobile phones.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has assured support to citizens opposing the felling of trees around Hyderabad’s KBR Park for road widening. Calling the park an invaluable ecological asset and lung space, he urged the government to adopt alternative proposals and safeguard the city’s greenery through democratic means.

Khammam and Warangal districts are reeling under severe heatwave conditions with temperatures crossing 46°C at several locations. Authorities have urged residents to avoid stepping out during peak afternoon hours, while local markets in Kothagudem remained deserted as the scorching heat kept buyers away.

SCCL's first Battery Energy Storage System in Telangana has delivered encouraging results, helping store surplus solar power and generate savings of Rs. 25.66 lakh. The project has improved energy utilisation and may pave the way for more renewable energy initiatives.

The BRS has appointed in-charges for Assembly constituencies in Khammam and Warangal districts to oversee its digital membership drive. Senior leaders, including MPs and MLAs, have been assigned responsibilities, with training scheduled at Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad to streamline the campaign.

Government doctors in Hyderabad staged a sit-in protest at the Directorate of Medical Education office demanding transparency in transfers. Led by the Telangana Government Doctors Association, the doctors accused senior health officials of avoiding dialogue and warned of a state-wide agitation if their demands are not met.

Student organisations at the University of Hyderabad have demanded an independent fact-finding committee to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of Mayukh Kundu, a first-year MA student. The groups have sought accountability, compensation for the family, and stronger student support mechanisms.

Telangana continues to face an intense heatwave, with Munagala in Suryapet district recording 46.5°C for the second day in a row. Hyderabad too witnessed soaring temperatures, with Karwan touching 43.4°C, while several rural districts reported even higher readings.

Telangana continues to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with Khammam recording the state’s highest temperature at 45°C. Several northern districts also crossed 44°C, while Hyderabad touched 41.3°C, according to IMD data, with severe warm night conditions reported.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar accused the Telangana government of attempting to shield BJP leaders in a POCSO case involving a minor girl. He also alleged failures in law and order and demanded action against those revealing the victim’s identity.

An RTI response from the Airports Authority of India has contradicted Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s statement that work on the proposed Begumpet airport underpass was underway, clarifying that the proposal is still pending approval with AAI headquarters in New Delhi

The Telangana government announced revised minimum wages ranging from Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 20,000 per month, effective from June 1. The decision, announced by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, is expected to benefit over 1.11 crore workers across the State.

Siddipet recorded temperatures above 46 degree C for the second consecutive day, with Gandipally in Akkannapet mandal registering the highest reading of 46.1 degree C. Hot and humid conditions continued across the erstwhile Medak district, forcing people to remain indoors.

Kamatipura police inspector B. Prasad Rao offered his uniform and arranged clothes for a mentally disturbed woman found wandering naked at Bahadurpura crossroads at midnight. The police provided shelter, food, and safety, with the act drawing widespread appreciation online.

An NRI man alleged that traffic police at Trimulgherry insisted on immediate digital payment of a challan while he was travelling with his elderly grandparents for a medical visit. He claimed the delay caused them to miss their appointment and sought official review.

Green volunteers protesting tree felling near KBR Park alleged they were wrongly detained and mistreated by Banjara Hills police. The incident drew NHRC attention, leading to notices. Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while volunteers denied wrongdoing.

The Tella Sakamoto Foundation, USA, has announced a $100,000 grant for a Mining Engineering building at OUCE. The first instalment of Rs 40 lakh was released through the alumni association, with additional support from SCCL for infrastructure development and facilities.

JICA announced the launch of the AGC Asia Pacific India Innovation Hub at IIT-Hyderabad to strengthen Indo-Japan collaboration in digital transformation. The hub will promote AI research, internships, and industry–academia partnerships, fostering practical skill development and innovation in emerging technologies.

The Cyberabad Cybercrime unit arrested a 27-year-old e-commerce employee for allegedly supplying mule bank accounts and banking materials to cyber fraudsters. Police seized cash, cards, and passbooks, while probing a wider network linked to trading scams, fake jobs, and digital arrest frauds.

An electric car driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into several vehicles and a roadside tiffin shop near Vivekananda Nagar Arch in Kukatpally on Thursday morning. Several motorists were injured, while the driver fled after abandoning the vehicle.

The Malkajgiri police arrested four persons for allegedly transporting and selling banned BT-3 cotton seeds in Telangana. Acting jointly with the Agriculture Department and Hayathnagar police, officials seized 600 kilograms of spurious seeds. Another accused, Ram Mohan Reddy, remains absconding.

The Chilkalguda police, along with Gandhi Hospital authorities, shifted six mentally unstable individuals without family support to Second Chance Mission Hospital in Yapral on Thursday. Police officials said the initiative was aimed at ensuring care, protection, and dignity for vulnerable persons.

An IMD study published in MAUSAM has linked prolonged and intense heatwaves across India, including Telangana, to El Niño conditions. Researchers found that strong El Niño events significantly raise temperatures during pre-monsoon months and stressed the need for early Heat Action Plans.

Severe heat wave conditions have disrupted normal life across the undivided Karimnagar district, with temperatures crossing 46 degree C in several places. Six persons reportedly died amid the extreme weather, while trade unions sought revised work timings in Singareni mining areas.