Telangana

Badruka School of Management (BSM) held its first convocation ceremony in 2026, recognising academic excellence and all-round performance. Top performers were felicitated, while dignitaries emphasised leadership, skills and global competitiveness as students graduated into professional careers.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to establish a green steel plant in Bayyaram and an EV battery hub in Hyderabad. He also proposed steel recycling units, robotics manufacturing parks, and a national skill development institute to boost industrial growth.

Fifty-one students graduated from Amazon’s data centre skilling programme in Hyderabad, designed to train professionals for cloud infrastructure roles. The AWS-backed initiative supports India’s growing demand for data centre talent amid rapid expansion of cloud and AI services.

Maize farmers’ protest over delayed procurement disrupted traffic in Nagarkurnool. Farmers alleged irregularities in the procurement process, including delays in fingerprint verification and transport of stocks. Police intervened, while officials assured that procurement would be expedited.

A woman constable in Hyderabad allegedly attempted suicide after being pressured by her husband, also a constable, to undergo an abortion. She is undergoing treatment after consuming tablets at her residence in Yousufguda. Police are examining the case.

Hyderabad police launched ‘Operation Safe School’ deploying 5,000 personnel to curb tobacco sales near schools. Undercover operations led to action against pan shop owners selling nicotine products to minors under COTPA and JJ Act provisions.

Revanth Reddy’s presence at a breakfast meeting with NDA leaders in New Delhi, a day after the delimitation bill setback, triggered political speculation despite claims it was informal and focused on Hyderabad’s electric bus rollout

Villagers of Jevula Thanda in Sangareddy staged a rasta roko protesting a month-long drinking water shortage, forcing residents to fetch water from distant sources and disrupting livelihoods amid inaction from Mission Bhagiratha officials.

Parts of the erstwhile Adilabad district continued to reel under intense heat wave conditions, with temperatures crossing 44°C in several mandals. Daily life was disrupted as people stayed indoors and farmers suspended agricultural activities amid extreme weather conditions.

The GHMC intensified its footpath encroachment clearance drive across Hyderabad, carrying out demolitions in multiple zones. With police support, officials deployed earthmovers in key locations to reclaim pedestrian spaces and address long-standing encroachment issues across the city.

Protests broke out across Telangana after BJP MP Tejasvi Surya likened the state’s formation to the partition of India and Pakistan. BRS leaders condemned the remarks as insulting to Telangana martyrs and warned of intensified agitation.

Telangana has accelerated scientific restoration of Kaleshwaram barrages. Advanced tests and studies are under way, with designs to be finalised before monsoon. Repairs will begin after rains, aiming to ensure long-term structural safety.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the BJP of deliberately stalling the Women’s Reservation Bill by linking it to delimitation, despite broad political support. He also pressed for the long-pending increase in Telangana Assembly seats under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao distributed laptops to seven underprivileged girl students in Hyderabad under an initiative by the Touch A Life Foundation. The programme, held at his residence, aimed to promote digital access and self-reliance among marginalised communities.

Police in Hanamkonda have arrested five people, including a woman, her brother, and her lover, for plotting and executing the murder of her husband, Bharath, in Mulugu district. The police cracked the case after a missing complaint was filed by Bharath’s father, leading to the arrest and remand of all accused.

Former BRS MP Joginipally Santosh Kumar presented the "Green India Challenge" at a Commonwealth Secretariat meeting in London, highlighting India’s citizen-driven ecological restoration efforts. The initiative has planted 196 million trees, installed over 22,000 rainwater harvesting systems, and revived thousands of water bodies.

The Telangana Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) will conduct a public hearing on May 28 regarding the licence application of the newly formed Telangana Rythu Power Distribution Company Limited (TGRPDCL). Citizens can submit objections or suggestions by May 18.

The Telangana Asthitva Vedika, chaired by V Prakash, has called for collective action to preserve the state’s cultural and historical identity. Warning that rapid modernisation threatens Telangana’s distinct character, the Forum announced its inaugural meeting on April 19 at Ravindra Bharathi.

The Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao criticised the Congress for obstructing the Constitution Amendment Bill on women's reservation, calling it a 'black day'. He accused the party of prioritising the Nehru family's interests over women's representation and condemned Rahul Gandhi's reported opposition citing lack of Muslim reservation.

Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy has warned of intensified protests if the proposed dumping yard at Sirasapalli is not cancelled. He announced that a Joint Action Committee will launch a Padayatra from April 22 if the government does not withdraw the proposal.

Chenchu tribals in Amrabad Tiger Reserve opposed relocation from forest areas, citing livelihood concerns. They urged authorities not to evict them. G Chinna Reddy assured no forced eviction and promised discussions with officials.

The Telangana government has constituted a Cabinet Sub-Committee to draft recommendations for the proposed Rohit Vemula Telangana Bill, 2026, aimed at preventing identity-based discrimination in higher educational institutions. The move comes a day after the Karnataka cabinet approved a similar bill.

Kishan Reddy faced criticism after reversing his stand on Tejasvi Surya’s remarks about Telangana’s formation. While he initially defended the MP, he later called the comments wrong, sparking reactions across political and social circles.

Teams from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) conducted a survey in Adilabad for the proposed airport project, assessing potential obstacles and surrounding areas. The plan includes a defence-civil airport with modern facilities, a 2.5 kilometre runway, and an air traffic control centre.