Telangana

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.

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.