Telangana

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 has triggered outrage across Telangana’s medical community, with doctors’ associations, students, and public health experts condemning the systemic failure, blaming the National Testing Agency and the Central Government, and demanding reforms to safeguard merit and credibility in medical admissions.

Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, accused in a POCSO case, has evaded arrest and sought anticipatory bail from the Telangana High Court. Meanwhile, the police officials planto re-record the victim’s statement, while Bageerath remains absconding.

A 45-year-old woman died after being electrocuted while drying clothes at her residence in Narregudem under Ameenpur division in Sangareddy district. The clothesline reportedly came into contact with a live electric wire, leading to the fatal incident on Tuesday

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao chaired a meeting with party leaders and members to discuss organisational restructuring and measures to strengthen the party across Telangana

A month-long free coaching programme for TG POLYCET and competitive examinations concluded at Kagaznagar in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. Conducted voluntarily by District Science Officer Katakam Madhukar and government teachers, the initiative benefited 150 financially poor students from different parts of the district

Farmers in the villages near Nirmal-Mancherial route gather and protested on the road, causing traffic. They demanded the government address the inconvenience caused due to the gunny bag shortage.

Election of co-option members in Bhainsa municipality was halted, sparking protests by councilors who alleged political pressure behind the decision.

High-speed truck collision on Khammam-Warangal National Highway leaves two people dead.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy warned District Collectors against negligence in paddy and maize procurement as farmers across Telangana faced delays, shortages of gunny bags and transport facilities, and crop damage due to unseasonal rains. Officials were directed to take immediate corrective measures.

The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 following allegations of irregularities. The Government of India has ordered a CBI inquiry, while the NTA announced that the examination will be re-conducted on dates to be announced shortly.

Farmers in erstwhile Telangana districts, including Nalgonda and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, staged protests by burning paddy stocks over delays in procurement and transport to warehouses. They demanded immediate procurement and smoother logistics, citing hardships caused by prolonged delays

Five people died and at least ten were injured after a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bidar overturned and fell into a roadside gorge on the Bidar–Zaheerabad road in Sangareddy

KT Rama Rao criticised both the BJP and Congress over the handling of a POCSO-related case involving Bandi Bhageerath, alleging political silence and inaction. He took a sharp dig at governance slogans, escalating the political controversy in Telangana

Vemula Prashant Reddy has demanded the arrest of Bandi Bhageerath in connection with a controversial POCSO case, alleging delays in police action and political interference. He called for an impartial investigation and protection for the minor victim, while also criticising counter-allegations and urging accountability from leaders involved.

Telangana is witnessing rising heatwave conditions as maximum temperatures crossed 40°C in several districts. Nizamabad recorded the highest temperature at 42.5°C, while Hyderabad touched 38.7°C amid dry weather and declining thundershower activity

A chemical tanker caught fire on NH-65 near Madgi in Sangareddy, but a major disaster was averted after firefighters quickly controlled the blaze

A software employee identified as Madhuri died by suicide at her residence in Madinaguda. Police suspect personal issues led to the incident. Her father alerted neighbours after unanswered calls, following which her body was discovered

The POCSO case involving Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has drawn sharp reactions from activists and actor Manchu Manoj, who called for swift, transparent and impartial investigation into the allegations

Police arrested three persons in connection with the murder of Dalit youth Jula Vamshi, a private security guard who went missing on April 29. Investigators said the accused lured him to Hyderabad, killed him and dumped the body near Gudulagandi

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has made submission of an anti-drug affidavit mandatory for 2026-27 admissions. Lecturers’ association urged a simpler declaration to avoid inconvenience. Admissions begin May 12, with classwork scheduled to start on June 1

Deputy Commissioner of Police Ritiraj visited Petbasheerabad police station to oversee the POCSO case against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son. She confirmed a detailed investigation plan, victim re-examination, and assured that justice will be delivered after proper inquiry

Despite Telangana’s progress in school enrolment and educational access, child absenteeism in rural schools persists, widening learning gaps and increasing dropout rates

An FIR registered by Petbasheerabad police against Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, contains allegations of repeated sexual abuse, emotional manipulation and coercion of a minor girl. The complaint also alleges intimidation, circulation of private information and incidents leading to self-harm attempts

BRS leaders in erstwhile Khammam demanded the arrest of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son, Bandi Bhageerath, in connection with a POCSO case. The party also sought Bandi Sanjay’s removal from the Union Cabinet and action against police officials.