Telangana

Boath MLA Anil Jadhav urged the government to support farmers whose maize and jowar crops were damaged in fires caused by electrical short-circuits in Adilabad district. Officials said crops, pipes and sprinklers belonging to several farmers were damaged in the incidents

A woman and her two daughters drowned in an open well at Borgi village in Sangareddy district after one of the girls accidentally slipped into the water. The mother and elder sister also drowned while attempting to rescue her, police said

A man named Shravan Reddy has been booked by Vanasthalipuram police in Hyderabad for allegedly harassing and threatening a young woman after she rejected his advances. He reportedly stalked her for months and later threatened her at her residence.

An assistant engineer of NPDCL in Adilabad was arrested for cheating a private teacher from Nizamabad of Rs 1.70 crore by promising employment for her daughter and profits from share trading.

Stubble burning is emerging as a serious concern in Khammam district, with repeated fire accidents causing heavy losses to farmers. Officials and farmer leaders have urged cultivators to avoid burning crop residue and adopt safer methods to manage agricultural waste

MANUU has announced new academic programmes, including MSc Industrial Chemistry, MSc Bioinformatics, and MA Film Making for 2026–27. The university is also offering new diploma and certificate courses and has opened admissions for 127 programmes across India.

Farmers across erstwhile Warangal districts staged protests, including rasta roko and dharnas, against delays in maize and paddy procurement. They accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers, citing corruption in procurement centres and unfulfilled promises made during Rahul Gandhi’s Farmers’ Declaration.

The Telangana Prohibition and Excise Task Force arrested a man in Madhapur and seized 350 grams of ganja. The accused allegedly purchased and sold the drug locally. He was taken into custody and handed over to police for further investigation.

Ambati Rayudu has taken charge as Head of Cricket Operations at HCA. He aims for corruption-free cricket, merit-based selections, open trials, and professionalized operations. The ACS Unit, led by Justice Vijender, will ensure transparency and integrity in Hyderabad cricket

Mahindra University hosted the International Arbitration Confluence 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together judges and legal experts to discuss arbitration, technology, and dispute resolution. The event also featured an MoU signing with HNLU for academic and research collaboration.

Six people were arrested in Telangana for illegally hunting protected animals in forest areas of Shadnagar and Makthal. Police seized weapons and mobile phones used in the crimes. The gang had reportedly been operating for over a year.

Apollo Hospitals has introduced Cerament G, a new injectable bone graft solution for treating infections and aiding bone healing. The technology aims to reduce amputations, improve recovery, and enhance mobility for patients with trauma and diabetic foot complications.

ITP Aero has begun expansion of its Hyderabad operations with a new facility set to be operational by 2027. The project will create over 350 jobs and boost India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities while supporting growing global demand.

Police recovered a bike suspected to have been used in the PMJ jewellery dacoity from Dharmapuri temple town in Jagtial district. Investigators believe the burglars may have crossed the Godavari river on foot and escaped towards Maharashtra through rural routes

Adilabad police arrested trader Mohammed Rafeeq for allegedly cheating farmers by refusing to pay for cotton procured from them. He was also accused of cheating a youngster under the guise of providing jobs. Police registered a case and launched an investigation

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy joined protesting farmers at Alwal junction in Siddipet district and criticised the State government over delays in paddy procurement. He accused officials of poor preparedness and warned that expected rains could damage harvested crops at procurement centres

A Telangana heritage group has urged the government to stop the demolition of an 800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva temple in Warangal. The move has sparked concerns over heritage loss, with activists questioning permissions and the necessity of removing the structure.

The Telangana Minorities Study Circle has announced free UPSC coaching for 2027 aspirants from minority communities. Applications open May 7 and close May 31. Eligible graduates can apply online, with selection based on a screening test scheduled for June 14.

An auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad bravely stopped a chain-snatching attempt by ramming the suspect’s bike. Despite being attacked, he helped police catch the offender. The police later identified and honoured him for his courage and responsible action.

Congress leaders in Khammam district have started Praja Darbars to reconnect with the public amid growing dissatisfaction against the government. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and DCC president Nuthi Satyanarayana Goud are using the initiative to improve public outreach before future elections

Minsiter Sridhar Babu called upon the industries to train the engineers to make them industry-ready. Industries must take up the task as their responsibility, he said

Mancherial police arrested two persons, including a mining engineering student, for allegedly burglarising the house of a retired SCCL employee and stealing gold, silver ornaments and cash. Police recovered 311 grams of gold and 1 kg of silver ornaments from the accused

The Telangana government faces criticism over an alleged halt in urea sales. BRS leader Harish Rao accused the administration of harming farmers and mismanaging fertiliser supply, warning that continued restrictions could deepen the agrarian crisis across the state.

A 38-year-old farmer was allegedly axed to death by his cousins at Narsapur (B) village in Utnoor mandal of Adilabad district following a family dispute. The victim succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at RIMS-Adilabad on Tuesday