Telangana

Department of Telecommunication launched a new Cell Broadcasting system to alert people during emergencies, with the coordination of NDMA.

Water in Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar has turned green, prompting concern among authorities. Officials attribute the change to monsoon vegetation and summer heat, while intensifying monitoring and testing to ensure safe drinking water supply across Hyderabad.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna and BRS cadres staged a rasta-roko in Adilabad district demanding procurement centres for Bengal gram and jowar. Protesters accused the Congress government of delaying procurement arrangements and causing inconvenience to farmers and growers in rural areas

A woman travelling on the Bagmati Express gave birth to a baby boy after developing labour pain near Warangal railway station on Saturday. Railway officials halted the train at Ramagundam and shifted the mother and newborn to Godavarikhani Government Area Hospital

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has extended the deadline for payment of advanced supplementary exam fees with a late fee of Rs 3,000 till May 4. The extension applies to first- and second-year students and failed candidates.

Hyderabad police arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly using a fake number plate belonging to another vehicle, causing wrongful traffic challans to be issued. A case was registered in Saidabad after the affected owner filed a complaint.

A newly married couple was found dead under suspicious circumstances at Kukatpally on Saturday. The man was found hanging, while the woman was found unconscious. Both were declared brought dead at a hospital. Police have launched an investigation.

Three District Reserve Guard personnel, including an inspector, were killed and another injured in an IED blast during a de-mining and search operation near the Kanker-Narayanpur border in Chhattisgarh on Saturday. Police said Maoists had planted several explosives in the region

Commuter groups have raised concerns over Telangana’s proposal to introduce free MMTS travel, citing financial shortfalls, operational constraints, and potential overcrowding. They suggest a targeted reimbursement model instead, while highlighting unresolved infrastructure gaps and last-mile connectivity issues.

Around 6,000 people performed Bhujangasana simultaneously at Kanha Shanti Vanam near Hyderabad, setting a new Asia record during the 50-day countdown to International Yoga Day. The event, organised by MDNIY, aimed to promote yoga as a daily practice.

Cyberabad Police have imposed restrictions under Section 163 of BNSS ahead of NEET-UG 2026, prohibiting gatherings within 200 metres of exam centres and ordering closure of nearby internet and photocopy shops to ensure smooth conduct of the examination.

A driver sustained minor injuries after his car overturned on the Outer Ring Road near Thukkuguda on Saturday. The accident occurred after a tyre burst, causing loss of control. The injured driver was shifted to hospital for treatment.

Two youngsters, Abdul Arsad and MA Rizwanuddin, drowned after a thermocol raft capsized in a stream at Narsapur mandal headquarters. Though local fishermen attempted a rescue, both were declared brought dead at a hospital.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao visited Osmania General Hospital and consoled families of six Sircilla residents killed in an ORR accident at Shamshabad. He assured support in his personal capacity and oversaw arrangements for transporting the bodies.

Farmers in Nirmal and Adilabad districts are facing crop losses allegedly due to electric short-circuits affecting maize and jowar fields. While farmers seek compensation and insurance, power officials deny negligence, citing alternative causes and ongoing safety measures.

Senior citizens and differently-abled persons in Nakrekal are facing hardship as pensions are distributed from a single centre. Former MLA Chirumarthi Lingaiah urged authorities to open more centres and provide basic amenities amid scorching summer conditions.

Hyderabad Police’s Cyber Crime Unit identified and took down 184 social media profiles and 801 ads promoting betting and fake investment scams in April. Six FIRs were registered as part of intensified efforts to curb online fraud targeting Indian users.

Electric vehicle adoption is rising steadily in Karimnagar district, driven by high fuel prices and government incentives. Over 11,000 EVs were registered in three years, with residents increasingly opting for electric bikes to cut fuel costs and expenses.

A 32-year-old woman died by suicide in Jeedimetla after an argument with her live-in partner over a mobile phone recharge. Police said she took the extreme step after he left the house. A case has been registered.

GHMC collected Rs 441.88 crore under its Early Bird property tax scheme in April 2026, surpassing last year’s figures. Over 3.57 lakh taxpayers availed rebates worth Rs 23.25 crore, with Khairatabad zone recording the highest collections among all zones

The Telangana government will provide double-bedroom houses to families displaced during lake restoration works in Hyderabad. Hydraa officials have begun identifying eligible beneficiaries using satellite data, following Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s directive to ensure justice to affected residents

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka assured employee unions that the government is addressing long-pending demands including PRC, DA and health cards. He announced steps to clear ₹6,000 crore pension dues within 100 days and expedite pending bill payments

Inspired by KT Rama Rao, BRTU leader Hamali Srinivas provided insurance to 183 drivers in Uppal. KTR handed over certificates to beneficiaries and praised the initiative, promising to revive the insurance scheme if the party returns to power

Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to prepare detailed technical plans for revival of the Pranahita-Chevella project and proposed talks with Maharashtra. He also reviewed urgent monsoon-time repair works of Kaleshwaram barrages under NDSA guidance