Telangana

Fresh flowers are increasingly becoming part of urban self-care routines, with many young professionals using floral décor and subscriptions to enhance mood and create calming home environments. The trend reflects a growing interest in wellness-oriented living and mindful lifestyle choices.

A spike in fire accidents across the composite Karimnagar district has been linked to burning of leftover paddy stalks. The practice has damaged orchards, cattle sheds and crops, prompting officials and farmers’ groups to demand awareness drives and preventive measures.

Maize farmers in Karimnagar locked the agriculture market yard gate protesting delays in procurement and shortages of gunny bags, labour and transport facilities. They alleged prolonged waiting under harsh conditions and demanded immediate intervention from officials and market authorities.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao criticised the Telangana Congress government over alleged decline in emergency and humanitarian services, citing a recent hearse vehicle incident. He said the episode reflected a collapse of governance and failure to ensure dignity for citizens.

Farmers blocked the Adilabad-Mancherial road at Birsaipet village demanding immediate maize procurement, citing storage issues and financial losses. Meanwhile, BRS cadres staged protests in Chennur and Bheemaram over delays in paddy procurement and criticised the Telangana government’s handling of the issue.

The IMD has forecast temperatures of up to 43°C in Hyderabad, warning of continuing intense heatwave conditions across Telangana. Health officials have advised residents to avoid outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours and maintain adequate hydration to prevent heat-related illnesses.

A sharp rise in fire accidents across the erstwhile Karimnagar district has been linked to the burning of leftover paddy stalks. Officials and farmers’ associations have urged cultivators to stop the practice, citing damage to farmland, orchards, cattle sheds and soil fertility.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing Telangana’s emergency healthcare system, citing alleged ambulance and hearse service failures in Tandur and Bhadrachalam. He demanded accountability and immediate strengthening of 108 emergency services across the State.

A Hyderabad man was arrested for allegedly driving his newly purchased Volkswagen car at over 200 kmph on the Outer Ring Road. Police traced the accused through CCTV footage after a video of the speeding incident surfaced on social media.

The latest price hike in fuel prices in Hyderabad makes petrol costlier at Rs 115.62 a litre and diesel at Rs 103.76 per litre.

Petrol and diesel prices were increased again across India, taking cumulative hikes to nearly Rs 7.5 per litre within two weeks, as rising crude oil prices, weaker rupee and global tensions pushed import and refining costs higher.

Farmers across Telangana are facing a severe fund crunch ahead of the vanakalam season due to delayed Rythu Bharosa payments, incomplete loan waivers, stalled procurement payments and limited access to fresh crop loans.

A man stabbed his brother to death in Rein bazar locality of Hyderabad following an argument over drinking habits. Police are investigating

Paddy procurement is not a game of numbers. It is a system meant to protect farmers from distress

Several mandals in the erstwhile Khammam and Warangal districts witnessed severe heatwave conditions with temperatures touching 46 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Multiple suspected heatstroke deaths were reported from Khammam, Mulugu and Bhupalpally districts as temperatures remained well above normal levels

A youth allegedly attempted to rape his mother at Jagannathapuram village in Paloncha mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district. He allegedly assaulted her after she resisted. Family members and locals intervened before police took the accused into custody and registered a case

The BJP’s Telangana unit, led by N. Ramchandra Rao, has urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to prioritise the Godavari-Cauvery Interlinking of Rivers project and repair damaged barrages.

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy criticised the Congress government for neglecting farmers during the paddy procurement crisis, demanding immediate procurement by May 31 and compensation for families of farmers who died at procurement centres.

A total of 44,205 candidates registered for Civils Preliminary Examination in Hyderabad and 29,609 appeared for the paper – I. Further, the number of candidates taking the paper – II have come down to 29,262, with absentees at 14,943.

Political interference and bribery allegations have surfaced in the transfer process of Panchayat secretaries in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. Employees alleged pressure from politicians and payment of bribes for favourable postings ahead of the counselling process beginning on Monday

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has launched a pilot project called Bus lo Bharosa by installing CCTV cameras in 175 buses in Adilabad to enhance passenger safety.

Senior BRS leader Koppula Eashwar alleged that the Congress government failed in Yasangi crop procurement and staged a rasta roko in Dharmaram. He also demanded compensation for toddy tappers after a fire accident destroyed toddy trees spread across 11 acres

The Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 Paper – I was considered one of the toughest in recent years, with a heavy focus on current affairs and case-study-based governance questions. Aspirants struggled, and experts predict lower qualifying marks across categories.

Telangana is facing an intense heatwave, with several districts recording temperatures above 46°C. Kumuram Bheem Asifabad reported the highest at 46.5°C, while Hyderabad touched 42.7°C.