Telangana

BRS working president K T Rama Rao condemned the demolition of an 800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva temple in Warangal, accusing the Telangana government of neglecting heritage conservation and destroying historical structures in the name of development.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government citing NCRB 2024 data showing a sharp rise in cybercrime, missing persons and crimes against women and children. He held the state leadership responsible for worsening law and order conditions.

The wife of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray was allegedly murdered by her domestic help at their Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad. The accused is absconding, while police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Authorities have reportedly registered a case over the demolition of an 800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva temple in Warangal. The complaint alleges the structure was destroyed for school construction and seeks action against officials for alleged violations of heritage protection laws.

An engineering student was allegedly stabbed to death in Hyderabad’s Chilkalguda after meeting a woman with whom he had reportedly been in a relationship for four years. Police have launched an investigation after the woman’s relatives allegedly attacked the victim on Thursday night.

Telangana played out an entertaining 3-3 draw against Gujarat in the National Under-20 Men’s Football Championship league phase in Narainpur. Abbas scored twice, including a stoppage-time goal, while Jaydev Sharma added another strike for Telangana on Thursday

BRS has announced a Karimnagar bandh on Saturday protesting the attack on MLA Gangula Kamalakar’s camp office, allegedly carried out by BJP workers. Party leaders accused Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar of provoking the violence and demanded his resignation

Mancherial police arrested two men for selling spurious cotton seeds in Perikapalli village of Bellampalli mandal. Authorities seized 55 kilograms of seeds during the operation.

A man in Kothagudem, Telangana, was arrested after attempting to attack police officers with a sickle during drunk-driving checks near Sammakka Sarakka Temple.

The Centre-led by Narendra Modi has consistently prioritised political loyalty over federal cooperation, denying Telangana its fair share of resources

Voluntary organisations and political parties in Telangana have extended support to farmers opposing land acquisition for Pharma City. At an all-party meeting convened by TPJAC, participants demanded a white paper on land use and strict implementation of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013.

Tension flared in Huzurabad when BJP activists attempted to storm MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy’s camp office following his remarks against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. Police, anticipating unrest, set up barricades and prevented entry.

Unseasonal rains accompanied by gusty winds damaged maize and jowar produce across Adilabad district, leaving farmers distressed. Crops transported to local markets and stored on farm platforms were drenched, while 15,000 quintals of jowar remained unprocured at Jainath market yard.

Local BRS leaders in Nirmal alleged that party spokesman Manne Krishank was tortured by jail officials and moved unsafely in violation of norms. Krishank claimed harassment despite being granted bail by the High Court.

The State government has drawn up plans to merge the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education with the School Education department. The government might issue an ordinance before amending the Telangana Intermediate Education Act 1971.

TGRPDCL Chairman Musharraf Faruqui announced that the state’s renewable energy capacity stood at 10,642 MW in 2025–26, with plans to scale up to 29,645 MW by 2029–30. Addressing farmers in Rangareddy, he highlighted the effective implementation of the PM-KUSUM scheme, which allows farmers to set up solar plants on agricultural and barren lands.

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud has urged the inclusion of Backward Classes (BCs) in the national census, alongside SCs and STs, highlighting that the lack of accurate BC data weakens social justice.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank was rearrested by Nirmal police shortly after securing bail from the High Court in an assault and trespassing case. He was taken into custody in connection with a pending case related to a social media post against the Congress government.

The Karimnagar police have registered a case against 13 BJP workers following an attack on the local MLA camp office. The complaint was filed by the camp office in-charge, leading to charges under multiple BNS sections

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has directed officials to expedite works on the Dindi Lift Irrigation Scheme, including level fixation at the off-take point and barrage construction at Pothireddypalli. He emphasised enhancing canal capacity and finalising clearances by May 15.

The TG EdCET 2026 hall tickets will be available online from May 9 at 10 a.m. Applications with a late fee of Rs 5,000 can still be submitted on May 8 and 9.

The Telangana Gazetted Headmasters Association (TGHMA) has extended support to the proposed merger of the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education with the School Education Department. The association believes the move will reduce academic pressure on students after Class X.

The Telangana Pollution Control Board announced the State Best Environmental Performance Awards 2026 to recognise institutions and industries for achievements in pollution control and waste management. The awards will be presented on World Environment Day, with nominations open until May 15.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan alleged large-scale corruption in Telangana’s education sector, claiming inflated tender costs and favouritism in contracts. He also raised concerns over women’s safety in Hyderabad and criticised the functioning of the police force under the present government.