Telangana

Facing procurement delays and lack of drying platforms, farmers in Narayanpet district resorted to drying paddy in a crematorium in Kosgi, highlighting ground-level distress in Kodangal constituency despite procurement operations resuming on Monday.

Amid farmer protests and unseasonal rains damaging paddy stocks, Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to accelerate procurement, safeguard crops, and enhance storage, as arrivals rise during the crucial Rabi marketing season

Senior BRS leaders congratulated actor-turned-politician Vijay on his party TVK’s electoral victory in Tamil Nadu. They described the win as historic, reflecting people’s aspirations, and expressed confidence in his leadership for future development and inclusive growth.

A fire accident in Khammam’s Chintakani mandal destroyed hundreds of quintals of maize and killed nearly 60 sheep. The incident, reportedly caused by burning crop residue, has triggered protests by farmers demanding compensation and procurement support.

Former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan suffered her seventh consecutive electoral defeat, losing the Mylapore constituency in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Despite a long political career, she has been unable to secure a win in multiple contests over the years.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over law and order, alleging failure to protect citizens following a firing incident in Karimnagar. He accused the police of bias and highlighted past policing measures under the BRS regime.

ACB officials caught a GHMC junior assistant in Hyderabad for allegedly demanding ₹5 lakh to process house construction permission. She was arrested after accepting ₹1 lakh as bribe near Yousufguda checkpost and is being produced before court.

Hyderabad cartoonist Chiluveru Mrityunjay won first prize in a national competition organised by Cartoon Watch magazine on World Cartoonist Day 2026. His artwork contrasting war and peace in Bastar earned praise for its powerful social message.

NIMS is set to adopt Artificial Intelligence tools for diagnosis and patient care through a collaboration with IISc Bengaluru and TANUH Foundation. The partnership will focus on developing AI-based healthcare solutions, research, and precision medicine applications.

Women from a colony in Jaggayyapet village staged a protest in Bheemini mandal over the lack of drinking water supply under Mission Bhageeratha. They alleged that they were forced to consume unsafe stream water and demanded immediate action from officials

A farmer from Kyatanpally village allegedly attempted suicide outside the Narayanpet Collector’s Office over a pending land ownership dispute. Security personnel prevented the attempt during the Prajavani programme, and the farmer was rushed to hospital. His condition is reported to be stable

Nava Limited constructed a waiting hall at Paloncha Government Hospital and an aqueduct near Jogarao pond under its CSR initiative. MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao inaugurated both facilities and appreciated the company’s contribution towards healthcare, irrigation and farmers’ welfare in the region

Rumours of fuel shortages have triggered unsafe petrol storage practices across Hyderabad. People are storing fuel in homes and vehicles, raising fire risks. Officials and fire safety experts have warned against such practices, citing danger of explosions and strict regulations.

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a red alert for hailstorms and thunderstorms in Telangana while warning of a severe heatwave in northern districts with temperatures above 44°C. The state is expected to witness extreme and contrasting weather conditions.

A fast-track court in Bellampalli sentenced a kirana shop owner to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in 2020 under provisions of the POCSO Act

A three-day youth drama festival will be held at Ravindra Bharati in Hyderabad from May 6. Organised by the Telangana Sangeet Natak Akademi, the event will feature nine plays daily, with free entry for all attendees.

Religious leaders in Hyderabad are urging the Muslim community to actively participate in the Census. Highlighting risks of underrepresentation, ulema stressed awareness through mosques and community support, especially as the self-enumeration deadline approaches.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao called for statewide protests over alleged delays in crop procurement and failure to establish adequate procurement centres. He accused the Telangana government of neglecting farmers and demanded procurement of all crops at MSP without conditions

Farmers staged protests in Telangana’s Khammam district over alleged delays in maize and paddy procurement. Protesters locked a PACS CEO inside an office in Madhira constituency, while another group staged a rasta roko demanding procurement of rain-damaged crops

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Police traced the movements of armed dacoits involved in the PMJ jewellery showroom robbery in Karimnagar through CCTV footage near Vemulawada. The burglars fired at staff, injured four persons and escaped with around 1 kg gold after the daring daytime theft

An explosion involving two oxygen tanks in Hyderabad’s Jalpally area caused panic and injured three people. The blast damaged nearby houses, with partial roof collapses reported. Police shifted the injured to hospital, and an investigation is underway.

A new study finds Kawal Tiger Reserve has enough prey to support over 35 tigers but lacks a breeding population. Experts stress the need for wildlife corridors, reduced human conflict, and possible assisted tiger dispersal for successful conservation.

A young engaged couple died by suicide in separate incidents in Bahrain and Jagtial. Sai Kumar allegedly died under financial and work pressure in Bahrain, while his fiancee Sruthi ended her life in Siripur village after learning about his death