Telangana

The Regional Passport Office in Hyderabad will conduct a special passport drive on May 9, releasing 4,000 appointment slots to manage summer demand. The initiative aims to reduce waiting times and improve access to passport services across five PSKs.

Hyderabad International Airport has launched a luxury retail destination featuring global brands like BOSS, CHANEL, and Michael Kors. Designed as immersive spaces, the stores aim to enhance passenger experience by transforming transit time into a premium shopping opportunity.

Fourteen-year-old Bharatanatyam dancer Sahruda will present her Arangetram at Ravindra Bharathi on May 2. A multi-talented student, she has trained under Guru Gayatri Arnalkar Palesha and has participated in international platforms, marking a significant artistic milestone.

The Vahan Portal rollout in Telangana faced initial technical issues but is now stabilising, with over 59,000 temporary registrations completed. Authorities are working to clear pending cases and expand services as part of efforts to digitise transport operations.

The Directorate of Government Examinations has made arrangements to release the results at 2 pm. The results can be accessed via the website https://bse.telangana.gov.in/

Bids for the northern stretch of Regional Ring Road (Hyderabad) close on April 29, with delays and uncertainty persisting. The Rs 8,535 crore project under NHAI faces design changes, land acquisition funding issues, and pending approval for the southern alignment

  Telangana is reeling under an intense heatwave, with Adilabad hitting 45.3°C and nearby districts like Nizamabad and Ramagundam also crossing 43°C. Hyderabad recorded up to 41.4°C, prompting IMD alerts as widespread heat stress continues across the state.

A 24-year-old man was booked by Jubilee Hills Police Station for allegedly cheating a woman from Kolkata after promising marriage in a live-in relationship. He reportedly absconded, and police are now searching for him following her complaint

 A 19-year-old mining engineering student, Vinesh, died after setting himself ablaze at Osmania University. Reportedly distressed over a failed relationship, he succumbed to severe burn injuries at Gandhi Hospital. Police recovered a suicide note and are currently investigating the tragic incident 

Hyderabad will face intense heat on Tuesday with temperatures reaching 41°C and warm nights. Evening may bring partial cloud cover, light rain, and thunderstorms with gusty winds, offering brief relief but potentially disrupting travel and outdoor activities across the city 

Four additional judges of the Telangana High Court were sworn in as permanent judges on Monday in the presence of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, following a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium earlier this month

The Telangana High Court refused to grant interim relief against demolitions on Bhoodan lands in Khammam district, dismissing an appeal at the admission stage and noting the State’s submission on rehabilitation and infrastructure support for displaced persons

The Telangana High Court imposed Rs 50,000 costs on CDSCO officials for initiating prosecution against a retired employee without basis, calling it a mechanical and mindless use of criminal law and an abuse of the legal process

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy warned of strict action against drug abuse, stating that no one would be spared. He launched Spandana teams for women’s safety and highlighted the rising threat of drugs, drawing parallels with Punjab

The State government transferred several DSP and ACP-rank officers and issued new postings across various districts and wings, including Intelligence, SOT and the DGP office, as part of a routine administrative reshuffle

Telangana police have recovered 1,24,850 lost or stolen mobile phones through the CEIR system since September 2022. The state has also blocked over 4.8 lakh devices, making Telangana the top-performing state in mobile phone recovery, said officials

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy has announced special leave for police personnel on their birthdays and wedding anniversaries. The move aims to boost morale and well-being of the force, with officers directed to implement the order except in extraordinary circumstances

Agro dealers across Telangana observed a one-day strike, keeping nearly 20,000 shops closed. They demanded lower fertiliser prices, reduced transport charges, and removal of the Urea App, saying current policies are increasing the financial burden on farmers

Several Chenchu families in Amrabad Tiger Reserve have urged authorities to speed up their relocation from the core area. While some oppose shifting, others have agreed to move, with 96 families ready for rehabilitation across four hamlets, officials said

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao has announced a major organisational overhaul, linking future election tickets to grassroots performance. He dissolved party committees, except the State unit, and outlined a cadre-driven reset alongside a sharp attack on the Congress government

Karimnagar Two Town police arrested a habitual burglar and recovered Rs 5 lakh in cash and gold ornaments. The accused, previously booked under the PD Act, had committed multiple thefts and was caught following a targeted search operation.

The BRS has announced a major organisational overhaul, including a statewide membership drive and new committee appointments. The party also intensified its criticism of the Congress government, highlighting issues in agriculture, electoral rolls and national policies.

Five workers died and 13 were injured after a crane collapsed on a shed at a cement unit in Shankarpally. The victims were taking shelter from rain when the mishap occurred. Rescue teams used cutters to free those trapped

Hyderabad Police have operationalised a new detention centre at Jogipet in Sangareddy district to house foreign detainees awaiting deportation. Officials said 12 detainees are currently held, and 184 individuals have been deported since 2018.