Telangana

A farm labourer died and several others were injured after a tractor trolley overturned near the Andhra Pradesh-Telangana border in Khammam district. The victims were returning from chilli fields when the accident occurred, with two women reported critical

A year after the Bhu Bharati Act rollout, land disputes in Telangana remain unresolved, with rising rejections and administrative confusion. Farmers continue to face difficulties due to unclear rules, lack of legal support systems and discrepancies in land records

Dr Pippiri Chandrashekhar, Medak’s first general surgeon, will receive the Lifetime Excellence in Public Healthcare 2026 award for over three decades of service. He has performed over 40,000 surgeries and contributed extensively to rural healthcare and charitable initiatives

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to procure 30 LMT of boiled rice from Telangana and release pending dues of Rs 1,468.94 crore. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi gave in-principle approval, while discussions also covered Fortified Rice Kernel distribution.

Tension prevailed in Medipally village of Rangareddy after BRS leaders were arrested for violating prohibitory orders ahead of a proposed debate on pharma land issues. Police intervened amid clashes between BRS and Congress leaders and deployed forces in the area.

Electricity artisans called off their strike after discussions with Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka at Praja Bhavan. The government assured resolution of their issues through dialogue with TRANSCO officials, citing summer demand and the need for uninterrupted power supply.

Telangana government employees staged lunch-hour demonstrations across Hyderabad and district offices on Friday, demanding implementation of the Second Pay Revision Commission, release of pending pension dues worth ₹13,000 crore and rollout of the Old Pension Scheme.

Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy said legal opinion has been sought on a request to take action against BJP MP Tejaswi Surya over his remarks comparing Telangana’s formation with Pakistan’s separation from India. The issue was raised after a minister’s complaint.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government for failing to fully disburse the promised Rs 1 crore compensation to families of Sigachi industrial fire victims. He alleged discrepancies in payments and demanded immediate release of pending amounts.

A Telangana SEEEPC survey revealed about 89,000 children are engaged in daily wage work, highlighting severe economic inequality across caste groups. The study by the Telangana government shows higher incidence among SC and ST communities

The Shastripuram Road Over Bridge was inaugurated in Hyderabad on Friday, easing traffic towards NH-44, PVNR Expressway and RGIA. The four-lane structure is expected to significantly reduce travel time for around one lakh daily commuters across surrounding localities.

A 62-year-old retired school principal died in a fire accident at her Begumpet residence while performing daily prayers. Police said her saree caught fire while lighting a lamp, and she succumbed to severe burn injuries at the spot.

Customs officials at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport seized around 3 kg of hydroponic marijuana from a woman arriving from Bangkok. The passenger was detained, and investigations are underway to trace the source and possible international links.

A 21-year-old engineering student died by suicide in her hostel room in Hyderabad’s Petbasheerabad, reportedly unable to cope with her father’s recent death. Police recovered a note expressing emotional distress and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Two young men died after their motorcycle crashed into a tree at Yadgarpally crossroads in Keesara on Thursday night. Police said overspeeding caused the accident when the rider lost control at a sharp curve while returning from a trip.

Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress Party government of underpaying compensation to Sigachi Industries blast victims, alleging safety violations, delayed justice, and failure to fulfill ₹1 crore promise to affected families nearly a year later

Jangaon police arrested a man and his second wife for allegedly plotting to kill his two minor sons over a land dispute. The murder plan was foiled after the hired killer alerted the children’s mother

The Telangana High Court stayed a trial court order enforcing a Lok Adalat award on 90.08 acres in Kapra village, granting interim relief to the State, which claims the land is evacuee property and alleges the award was obtained fraudulently

BRS working president KT Rama Rao assured full support for Telangana athletes to compete internationally and stressed the need for a strong sports policy, while distributing prizes at the KCR Cricket Cup and promising improved infrastructure if the party returns to power

An expert group led by Justice B Sudershan Reddy analysed the Telangana caste survey (SEEEPC 2024) and found that 135 of 242 castes are more backward than the state’s average Comprehensive Backwardness Index score of 81. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are three times more backward than General Castes, while Backward Classes are 2.7 times more backward.

The Telangana High Court has directed several MLAs accused of defecting from the BRS to the Congress to file their counters by May 6. The order came during hearings on petitions filed by BRS legislators seeking disqualification of defectors.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Assistant Divisional Engineer S. Saidulu from Devarakonda, Nalgonda, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 30,000.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana is emerging as a major hub for aerospace, defence and space sectors, with strong growth and exports. He invited US collaboration in technology, research and manufacturing during a meeting with a US delegation.

Dhanbad gram panchayat in Kothagudem district denied an NOC for SCCL blasting operations, citing pollution and safety concerns. Villagers raised issues over health, jobs and displacement, while officials assured that the grievances would be taken up with higher authorities