Telangana

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.

Five youths were allegedly thrashed by local residents after reportedly misbehaving with a young woman near the CCS office in Basheerbagh. Residents intervened after hearing her screams and alerted police, who have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Several promises made by the Congress party under its Minority Declaration ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections are yet to be implemented in Telangana. Despite significant budget allocations for minority welfare schemes, expenditure and execution remain low across education, scholarships and employment initiatives

A major fire broke out at a centering material shop in Bholakpur, Musheerabad, on Thursday. Firefighters controlled the blaze within two hours, preventing it from spreading to nearby shops. No injuries were reported, and police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Claw Culture has launched India’s first claw-exclusive entertainment destination at Sarath City Capital Mall in Hyderabad. The venue features premium claw machines, digital gameplay, and collectible prizes, aiming to redefine arcade entertainment while targeting Gen Z, families, and pop-culture enthusiasts.

Residents of newly formed Malkajgiri and Cyberabad Municipal Corporations are urging HMWSSB to extend the 20-kilolitre free water supply scheme to their areas. The Water Board has forwarded requests to the government, citing financial implications and awaiting a final decision.

The BRS will participate in the ERC public hearing on Friday regarding the Congress government’s proposed Rythu DISCOM. A delegation led by KT Rama Rao will present objections and raise concerns over the proposal’s impact on Telangana farmers and the power sector.

AI-generated fake medical prescriptions are enabling easy access to antibiotics, psychotropic medicines, and habit-forming drugs, alarming doctors and chemists in Telangana. Experts warn that unchecked online medicine sales and poor verification systems could worsen antibiotic misuse and threaten public health.

Adilabad police arrested three members of an interstate gang involved in stealing heavy vehicles from highways and fuel stations across Telangana, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Police said the accused dismantled stolen vehicles within a day and sold the parts for huge profits.

Forest officials in Adilabad are facing trouble due to AI-generated tiger photographs going viral on social media. A fake tiger image shared by a youngster in Neradigonda triggered panic among villagers, forcing officials to verify the claims and monitor the situation closely

Goshamahal Police reunited a mentally unstable and physically disabled woman with her family after finding her wandering in Nagarkhana. Using clues from her dialect, police traced her village in Wanaparthy district and reunited her with her son within hours.

A police constable on patrol saved the life of an assistant lineman who suffered a severe electric shock in Karwan. The constable administered CPR after the victim stopped breathing, helping restore his pulse before he was rushed to hospital for treatment.

PETA India and Zahrah S. Khan have proposed using a mechanical elephant for Hyderabad’s Bibi-ka-Alam Muharram procession, replacing live animals traditionally rented from other states. The initiative aims to prevent animal suffering and improve public safety during large gatherings.

 New Delhi: The Government Railway Police (GRP), Secunderabad, in coordination with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), seized Rs 1,22,70,000 in suspected hawala money from a passenger travelling from Mumbai (Maharashtra) to Secunderabad (Telangana) on the Devagiri Express, officials said on Thursday. The accused has been identified as Vijay Ambadas Gupta, 40, son of Ambadas Gupta […]

Cyberabad Police have warned against rising cyber frauds involving fake astrology, tantra and vashikaran services on social media. Scammers lure victims through ads, extract money in stages and resort to intimidation. Citizens are urged to report incidents via 1930.

Two persons were injured after a speeding car crashed into a truck taking a U-turn near Doctors Colony in LB Nagar during the early hours of Thursday. The car was badly damaged in the collision, while one of the occupants sustained serious injuries.

Kothagudem District Collector Ankit inspected a paddy procurement centre in Chunchupalli mandal and directed officials to protect paddy stocks from unseasonal rains, speed up procurement and transportation, and ensure transparency and timely payments to farmers

Farmers in Khammam expressed disappointment after Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka reportedly did not review paddy and maize procurement issues during his district visit. Farmer groups raised concerns over delayed payments, pending stock lifting and fears of crop damage due to rains.

A joint survey of Defence land for two proposed alternative roads near Safilguda in Secunderabad has been completed, marking a key milestone. The MMC awaits land transfer approvals, with the project aimed at easing congestion around AoC Circle.

Heavy rain and strong winds caused extensive damage to paddy stored at procurement centres across the erstwhile Medak district. Farmers staged protests blaming delayed procurement by the government, while uprooted trees and electric poles disrupted traffic and power supply in several areas

The BRS organised a Rythu Mahadharna in Vanguru mandal protesting delays in procurement operations. Addressing farmers, RS Praveen Kumar criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and failing to resolve procurement-related issues