Telangana

Align Technology, a global medical device company, will invest Rs 1,800 crore to set up its first manufacturing facility in India at Hyderabad. The project, expected to generate over 300 jobs, was formalised through an MoU signed with Telangana Life Sciences.

A massive fire in Peddapalli district destroyed over 15 quintals of seed paddy worth Rs 20 lakh after flames from burning stalks spread to stored bags. Strong winds and extreme heat worsened the blaze, affecting multiple farmers across Odela, Kalvasrirampur, and Ellanthakunta mandals.

An eight-year-old girl from Yadavallapudi Bazaar in Narayanapuram village, Tallada mandal, died after accidentally touching live electric wires at an under-construction house.

The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) criticised the Telangana government’s recent minimum wage revision, calling it unscientific and inadequate. CITU State secretary P. Bhaskar said the revision ignored Supreme Court guidelines and union demands, insisting that wages should be set at Rs 26,000.

The Telangana High Court on Thursday expressed concern over the delay in renewing accreditation cards for working journalists, noting that the issue was affecting scribes across the State. The Bench questioned the government’s approach of seeking details only from petitioners, stressing that the matter concerned the entire accredited journalist community.

The Telangana High Court on Thursday permitted withdrawal of the anticipatory bail petition filed by Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, after he was taken into police custody.

The Telangana High Court has quashed two FIRs against Warner Bros. Pictures (India) Pvt Ltd, ruling that the dispute with a local distributor was contractual in nature and did not amount to cheating or criminal breach of trust.

The Telangana High Court on Thursday refused to stay or quash the non-bailable warrants issued against Heera Group MD Nowhera Shaik by the Special Court for PMLA cases. Justice E.V. Venugopal directed her to surrender while asking the Enforcement Directorate and the State Government to file their response.

The RTC will operate special bus services for pilgrims travelling to Kaleshwaram during the Saraswati Pushkaralu from May 21 to June 1. TGSRTC Managing Director Y Nagi Reddy said the services are aimed at ensuring safe and comfortable travel, with advance booking available through the corporation’s official website.

Indian mountaineer Tulasi Reddy Palpunoori from Hyderabad successfully summited Mount Everest after years of discipline and endurance training. Once a foodie seeking fitness, he transformed his lifestyle into a passion for mountaineering, completing global expeditions before achieving his Everest dream

Retailers in Telangana have raised alarm over the rising circulation of counterfeit products and unfair trade practices, including predatory pricing and deep discounting by e‑commerce platforms.

The RSS Telangana has objected to what it termed a smear campaign by sections of the media linking its workers to the controversy surrounding BJP leader Bandi Sanjay.

The University of Hyderabad has issued a stern warning to students against intimidation, abusive behaviour, obstruction of staff, and consumption of intoxicants on campus. The administration said such acts would invite disciplinary measures, including fines, suspension, rustication, or expulsion, and may also lead to police complaints and legal proceedings.

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