Telangana

The Malkajgiri Traffic Police conducted a special enforcement drive against footpath encroachments and carriageway obstructions, booking 3,497 cases and collecting Rs 6.03 lakh in fines. Zone-II recorded the highest violations, with Uppal Traffic Police Station registering 804 cases

A BRS leader launched a free ‘Rakesh Reddy E-Classes App’ in Khammam for students and unemployed youth preparing for government jobs. Leaders said the platform aims to bridge coaching gaps, while also criticising the Congress government over job creation promises

Singareni Collieries CMD Dr Buddhaprakash Jyoti inspected the coal handling plant in Ramagundam-II area, reviewing coal transport and quality systems. He directed officials to complete the new CHP project on schedule, accompanied by Directors and the Area General Manager

Former Rajya Sabha member J Santosh Kumar urged that heatwaves be declared a national disaster, citing their deadly toll. Speaking at IIM-B’s Climate Innovation Summit, he stressed bridging policy gaps, citizen-led climate action, and expanding carbon credit schemes to grassroots projects

A 55-year-old MGNREGS worker died of a suspected heart attack while working at a site in Rebarthi village of Siddipet district on Thursday. Fellow workers attempted CPR before officials visited the site and provided immediate financial relief to the family.

The Telangana government plans to introduce a Unified Card integrating welfare benefits and citizen data across departments. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directed officials to develop an AI-based profiling system aimed at reducing duplication, improving welfare delivery, and streamlining beneficiary tracking

Narsapur MLA V Sunitha Lakshma Reddy accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers waiting at procurement centres. She demanded MSP purchase of rain-soaked paddy and release of pending Rythu Bharosa instalments, warning that farmers will teach Congress a lesson for failed promises

Shaik Lateef, an auto driver-cum-social worker from Wyra mandal in Khammam, is campaigning for admissions to government schools. Using a megaphone, he highlights English-medium teaching, facilities, and mid-day meals, urging villagers to enroll children for a brighter future

A 35-year-old motorcyclist from Minpur died after his bike hit a heap of paddy placed on the road at Isojipet village in Sangareddy district. The victim sustained serious injuries and later died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Pulkal.

The Kazipet Rail Manufacturing Unit is nearing completion and will soon begin producing 200 modern intercity trains over five years. The trains, designed for short-distance travel, will feature advanced safety systems and eco-friendly technology to improve affordable rail connectivity.

Kaveri University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr V Praveen Rao received two national awards for his contributions to agriculture, horticulture and higher education during a national conference in Karnal. The university also received the CHAI Institutional Fellow recognition for academic and institutional excellence.

Police and Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation officials seized 172 cattle during a special drive against illegal transportation in Hyderabad. The animals were shifted to a civic shelter, where veterinary officials examined and provided care to those in distress.

Three persons died of suspected sunstroke in separate incidents in Mancherial district within 24 hours as severe heat wave conditions continued. The victims included an elderly man, a differently abled person and a hamali working at a market yard.

Heatwave conditions have returned across Telangana, with temperatures crossing 46°C in several districts. The IMD has forecast continued heat for three more days until May 31, along with a warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across multiple regions.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao challenged the Congress government to fulfil its promise of constructing 20 lakh Indiramma houses before seeking votes. He accused the government of failing to implement election assurances and demanded a White Paper on housing in Hyderabad.

Police arrested Vaishnav Kishan Das alias Ganesh Maharaj, a rowdy sheeter absconding for 14 years in a murder case. He is accused in 21 cases and allegedly changed identity documents to avoid arrest. Investigation into document fraud is underway.

Teachers, employees, and pensioners have warned the State government of protests if promised pay revision and health cards are not implemented by June 2. Union leaders said assurances remain unfulfilled and demanded action on pending dues and welfare measures.

Police are intensifying the search for suspect Kishan Singh in the murder of senior advocate Khaja Moizuddin in Hyderabad. The car used in the crime has been recovered, and investigators are probing a suspected contract killing linked to a land dispute.

Police in Warasiguda arrested a man accused of posing as an allopathy doctor and running an unauthorised clinic. The accused, V. Ashok, allegedly treated patients illegally despite holding a BAMS qualification. A case has been registered and investigation is ongoing.

The Hyderabad Public School Society felicitated Padma Shri awardee Dr G. Venkat Rao for his outstanding contributions to medicine and healthcare. The HPS alumnus and AIG Hospitals director was praised for his pioneering work in gastrointestinal and oncological surgeries.

EBG Group has inaugurated Vajram Electric, a manufacturing and distribution hub in Hyderabad with a Rs 25 crore investment. The facility is expected to generate over 450 jobs and support 11 business verticals across electric mobility, electronics, and other sectors.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has revised the first-year Intermediate examination pattern from 2026–27 to reduce rote learning and encourage conceptual understanding. Major changes include fewer long-answer questions, reduced marks, and internal assessments across Mathematics, CEC, humanities, and language subjects.

Malkajgiri Traffic Police booked 1,093 cases during a special drive against triple riding and dangerous driving on May 27. Officials imposed fines worth Rs 13.09 lakh, with Begumpet recording the highest number of violations during the enforcement operation.

The Congress government in Telangana has raised nearly Rs.4.14 lakh crore in loans within 30 months, triggering concerns over rising debt and off-budget borrowings. Economists and Opposition parties warned about growing fiscal pressure and increasing repayment burden on the State exchequer.