Telangana

One person died and another suffered serious injuries after a DCM vehicle rammed into a stationary container truck on the Outer Ring Road near Shamirpet on Monday. Rescue teams conducted an operation to free a trapped victim, while police launched an investigation.

Farmers in Taduru mandal of Nagarkurnool district staged a protest over delays in maize procurement, alleging that officials had failed to procure their stocks despite repeated requests. Traffic movement was disrupted as farmers blocked the road with tractors and demanded immediate action.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao promised round-the-clock drinking water supply to Hyderabad if the party returns to power. He also criticised the Congress government, raised concerns over welfare promises and outlined plans for BRS membership and GHMC polls.

Family members, relatives and residents of Sadasivpalli staged a protest at Algunur Chowk in Karimnagar seeking clarity over the suspicious death of Jasthi Srinidh. Traffic movement was disrupted briefly before police intervened and assured action to the protesters.

Family members of a 22-year-old man staged a protest at Algunur Chowk in Karimnagar, demanding clarity into his suspicious death. Traffic was disrupted on key routes before police intervened and assured an inquiry, after which the protest was withdrawn.

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.