Telangana

Women in Sangareddy district have raised concerns over the rise of belt shops in villages, alleging that round-the-clock liquor sales are leading to harassment, domestic violence and hardship for families. Complaints were also made about the reopening of shops despite earlier closures

Kothagudem police have constructed three high-level bridges and six pipe culverts in remote forest areas along the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border to improve connectivity for adivasi hamlets. The infrastructure is expected to help villagers access markets, hospitals and emergency services safely during monsoon seasons

Former Maoist leader Thippiri Thirupati alias Devji appeared for the Intermediate second-year Telugu examination in Korutla after a gap of 40 years. Having recently surrendered before police, he plans to complete his studies and pursue an LLB course to assist the poor legally

A mega job mela will be held in Hyderabad on May 14 at Khaja Mansion Function Hall, Masab Tank–Banjara Hills Road. Companies from sectors including IT, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and banking will conduct preliminary interviews for candidates with qualifications starting from SSC level.

A tractor driver from Ghatkesar was found murdered at Shabhashpally in Medak district on Wednesday. Police suspect unidentified persons killed him and fled with his tractor. CCTV footage is being examined to identify the accused and trace the missing vehicle

Farmers in Khammam staged a protest over delays in maize procurement, alleging glitches in the online system and poor arrangements at procurement centres. Farmers in Kothagudem and Chunchupalli also complained about losses and delays linked to fair average quality standards

A 56-year-old farmer died after being engulfed in flames while attempting to control a fire that spread from burning maize stubble to his standing paddy crop in Kanakapur village of Nirmal district. Police said the incident occurred on Tuesday

A 28-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by unidentified persons in Putnur village of Palakurthy mandal in Peddapalli district. Her body was found by a census enumerator on Wednesday, following which police launched an investigation and shifted the body for postmortem

Ashwini Vaishnaw said proposed bullet train corridors could connect Hyderabad with Bengaluru in just over two hours and Chennai in under three hours. The Centre plans major investments in high-speed rail infrastructure, with land acquisition expected to begin shortly.

Department of Biotechnology has extended the application deadline for the DBT-Research Associateship 2025–26 to May 27. The postdoctoral fellowship supports advanced research in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and offers stipends, HRA and contingency grants to selected researchers.

Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Srikanth Reddy escaped unhurt after a tractor carrying paddy fell on an RTA department vehicle near Chinna Kodur in Siddipet district. A constable sustained minor injuries after a speeding lorry allegedly triggered the accident on Rajiv Rahadari

Amazon India said Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have emerged among the fastest-growing markets for Amazon Bazaar, driven by strong demand in fashion, home and electronic accessories categories. Hyderabad led customer growth, while tier-2 and tier-3 cities showed rising online shopping adoption.

A 16-year-old Intermediate student from Nalgonda district died by suicide in a private college hostel in Madhapur, Hyderabad. The teenager had come to the city for betterment examinations. Police suspect academic stress may have contributed to the incident and are investigating the case.

Mahindra University has opened admissions for its 2026–27 undergraduate programmes and launched the RISE Scholars Programme for BTech students. The university also introduced a new BBA in Infrastructure Management to cater to India’s rapidly expanding infrastructure and development sector.

A 28-year-old woman, Sumalatha, was found murdered in Putnur village of Peddapalli district. A census enumerator discovered her body in a pool of blood, prompting police investigation. Officials suspect the crime occurred on Tuesday night.

Tension prevailed outside Pet-Basheerabad police station after IFTU-led women’s organisations protested demanding arrest of Bandi Bageerath in a sexual assault case. Protesters also sought action against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, prompting police to detain several participants.

Farmers in the erstwhile Medak district staged protests and blocked NH-161 over delays in paddy procurement. They alleged a lack of transportation, gunny bags and other facilities at procurement centres, accusing the government of failing to complete the procurement process on time.

Creative hobbies like candle-making, crochet and handmade flowers are evolving into small businesses for young creators in Hyderabad. With rising demand for personalised products, hobbyists are building brands, participating in pop-ups and turning passions into full-time entrepreneurial ventures.

BRSV activists staged a protest at Lok Bhavan over the NEET-UG paper leak, demanding strict action and resignations of key officials. They blamed the Centre and NTA for repeated failures and sought fresh exam dates without disruption.

Volunteers of Save KBR Park were detained by Banjara Hills police after protesting tree felling near Indo-American Cancer facility. The group alleged early morning detention during a peaceful protest, prompting demands for disclosure of detainees’ status and legal access.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education clarified that students and parents need only submit a simple anti-drug declaration during admissions, not a notarised affidavit. The move follows confusion over the 2026–27 admission guidelines and aims to ease the process.

Farmers rushed jowar produce to Adilabad market yard amid suspension of procurement due to shortages of gunny bags, transport and storage facilities. The sudden influx caused traffic congestion as officials assured procurement would resume from Thursday.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the BJP of double standards in the POCSO case involving Bandi Sanjay’s son. He also criticised the Telangana Congress government, citing rising crimes against women and cybercrime in the state.

Posters declaring POCSO accused Bandi Sai Bageerath as “missing” appeared across Hyderabad, prompting swift removal by municipal staff. The campaign came amid police claims of absconding and a High Court anticipatory bail plea filed by the accused.