Telangana

WhatsApp has launched Business AI on WhatsApp in India, enabling eligible businesses to provide AI-powered customer support, automate responses, capture leads and book appointments. The feature will also support UPI payments within chats in the coming weeks.

DGP CV Anand reviewed the functioning of EAGLE Force in Hyderabad and directed officials to intensify anti-drug operations using advanced technology, financial tracking and digital forensics. He also stressed coordination among police units and proposed safety committees in educational institutions.

BRS leader T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in Telangana, accusing it of failing farmers and halting welfare schemes. Addressing a gathering in Kodad, he alleged that promises on jobs, fee reimbursement and community benefits remain unfulfilled.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will be the Chief Guest at Telangana Formation Day celebrations organised by the party’s NRI unit in Malaysia on June 6. The event will be held at the Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

A farmer in Gudipet village, Mancherial, fell at the feet of a revenue officer pleading for the procurement of his paddy produce, reflecting the dire plight of farmers amid delays in the Yasangi season procurement. The incident, captured in a viral video, is being widely circulated on social media platforms.

Former Sirpur (T) MLA Koneru Konappa has accused municipal officials of targeting his poor feeding initiative in Kagaznagar by issuing an eviction notice. He denied allegations of land encroachment, claiming the centre was built within allotted limits.

The Kothagudem Urban Development Authority (KUDA), constituted in October 2024, remains defunct as the State government has yet to appoint a chairman. Despite chairpersons being named for other agencies, KUDA has been overlooked, sparking discontent among Congress and CPI leaders.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu announced that Telangana will double Hyderabad’s infrastructure over the next decade to sustain rapid industrial growth and avoid urban collapse.

TG ECET 2026 hall tickets will be available from May 9 at 11 am. The exam, conducted on May 15, has over 18,000 applicants and enables lateral entry into BE, BTech and BPharmacy programmes across Telangana.

Nava Limited constructed a vaccine room at the Urban Health Centre in Sekhar Banjar, Kothagudem district, under its CSR initiative. Health officials appreciated the company’s contribution to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and supporting patients during vaccination sessions.

Forty quintals of jowar produce stored on a platform were destroyed in a fire at Balanpur village in Adilabad district’s Bazarhathnoor mandal on Thursday. Locals tried to douse the flames, while the cause of the fire is yet to be identified.

Adilabad police arrested five persons for allegedly creating fake Aadhaar cards, voter ID cards and birth certificates in Mavala. Nearly 300 digital documents and five mobile phones were seized, while another accused person remains absconding.

Senior BRS leaders launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in Telangana, accusing it of reducing the three-day "Rythu Mela" to a political spectacle while failing to address farmers’ distress.

Two people were injured after a car carrying five occupants overturned on the PVNR Expressway near pillar 161. The vehicle, travelling from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, lost control and hit a divider, causing traffic disruption before being cleared.

TG EAPCET 2026 will provide instant provisional scores for over 2.10 lakh engineering aspirants, based on a preliminary key. Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, the exam aims to improve transparency and reduce student anxiety.

The Hydraa Police Station at Hussain Sagar remains non-functional a year after inauguration, awaiting legal clearance. Though staff has been deputed and 29 FIRs registered, full operational status is still pending, according to officials of the Hydraa agency.

New findings from LinkedIn show rising caution among Indian job seekers, with 82% checking for scams before applying. However, Gen Z professionals remain vulnerable, prompting LinkedIn to introduce stronger verification, detection and safety measures across its platform.

Skyroot Aerospace has raised nearly $60 million, achieving unicorn status at a $1.1 billion valuation. The funding will support the development and launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, strengthening the country’s private space industry.

Researchers from L V Prasad Eye Institute have warned that contaminated swimming pools may expose children and swimmers to serious eye infections. Doctors advise using goggles, avoiding swimming with contact lenses and maintaining proper hygiene to reduce risks during the summer season.

Amazon India has announced that its Great Summer Sale 2026 will begin on May 8, offering discounts across multiple categories. The sale will also showcase AI-powered shopping tools, affordability options and products from leading technology, fashion and lifestyle brands.

A 21-year-old security guard from Bihar died after a fire broke out at his residence in Mailardevpally, Hyderabad, during the early hours of Thursday. Fire officials suspect a short circuit caused the blaze, which trapped the victim inside the smoke-filled house.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested two forest officials for allegedly accepting a Rs 3.5 lakh bribe from a road contractor in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. The officials were caught red-handed during an ACB trap operation and later produced before a court in Warangal.

BRS leaders condemned the attack on Karimnagar MLA Gangula Kamalakar’s camp office, alleging BJP involvement and blaming Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar for instigating violence. They criticised police inaction and demanded strict action, raising concerns over law and order in Telangana.

Researchers exploring the Haridra River near Medak district discovered stone tools dating from the Paleolithic to Neolithic eras. Archaeologists say the finds confirm prehistoric human presence in the region and contribute significantly to understanding Telangana’s ancient history.