Telangana

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority has procured a Rs 2.87 crore amphibious excavator to support lake restoration works, including desilting, dredging and weed removal. The machine will also assist in managing idol immersions during major festivals.

More than 250 women participated in the Women’s Special Run organised by the Hyderabad Runners Society at Sanjeevaiah Park. The event promoted fitness, empowerment and safety awareness, with DCP Lavanya Naik Jadav encouraging women to stay active.

KT Rama Rao criticised the Telangana Hate Speech Bill, calling it vague and prone to misuse. He warned it could curb free speech and target dissent, and urged the government to reconsider the legislation citing constitutional and democratic concerns.

The illegal granite export issue in Karimnagar has resurfaced after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered a CID probe. Earlier investigations revealed tax evasion by several agencies, with penalties imposed, though full recovery of dues remains pending.

Microsoft has halted its controversial “This is an Xbox” marketing campaign following criticism over confusing messaging. The decision comes as the company faces broader questions about Xbox’s identity, Game Pass sustainability and its long-term hardware strategy.

BRS leader Nadipelli Vijith Rao accused Mancherial MLA Premsagar Rao of financial irregularities in development works and alleged a Rs 500 crore scam linked to a proposed industrial park at Vempalli village. He said the party would lodge a complaint with higher authorities.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has released the academic calendar for 2026-27, with junior colleges reopening on June 1. The schedule includes holidays, exam timelines and working days, along with strict instructions for admissions and holiday observance.

The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad has implemented a comprehensive summer action plan, including air coolers, foggers, rain guns and special diets, to protect over 2,100 animals from rising temperatures while also improving visitor facilities during the peak season.

The Telangana Assembly referred the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2026 to a select Committee after objections from BJP, AIMIM and CPI members. The government said the law aims to address emerging challenges while ensuring protection and redress for victims

The BRS met Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla seeking dismissal of Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and a judicial probe into alleged illegal mining. KT Rama Rao accused the Chief Minister of shielding him and warned of intensified agitation if no action is taken.

The Centre is considering invoking the Essential Commodities Act to prevent hoarding of APIs and stabilise medicine prices after disruptions in supply routes such as the Strait of Hormuz triggered a sharp rise in raw material costs for pharmaceutical manufacturers.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and his son were involved in a Rs 1,400 crore land grab in Vattinagulapalli. He demanded action and announced that a BRS delegation would meet the Governor.

Two teachers were suspended following the suicide of a Class VII student from a Telangana Social Welfare Residential School in Chennur, Mancherial district. Officials said the girl had reportedly been under stress due to personal issues and reprimand by teachers.

A man was arrested in Hyderabad’s Attapur area for allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman with an intellectual disability after entering her house when family members were away. Police registered a case following a complaint by the victim’s family.

A Hyderabad businessman was allegedly cheated of Rs 5.7 crore after being lured into investing in an apple trading business with promises of high monthly returns. Cyberabad EOW police registered a case after the accused reportedly went absconding

A man was booked by Medipally police after a 29-year-old woman accused him of cheating her on the promise of marriage. The woman alleged that the suspect developed a relationship with her after meeting through a friendship-based mobile application.

A 28-year-old woman died by suicide in Balapur after her boyfriend allegedly refused to marry her despite a four-year relationship. Police said the woman was upset after he reportedly told her that his family would not accept their relationship.

GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan urged taxpayers to clear outstanding property tax dues before the March 31 deadline under the One-Time Settlement scheme, which offers a 90 per cent waiver on interest. Payments will be accepted only through online platforms.

The Telangana Legislative Council witnessed high drama as BRS MLCs were suspended for the day following protests over alleged mining irregularities linked to Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. The legislators later staged demonstrations and were detained by police.

Future City police arrested three persons, including a Central government employee and a Railways superintendent, after seizing 40 grams of cocaine in Mokila. Investigators suspect an interstate drug supply network involving Bengaluru and Goa.

Sixteen families narrowly escaped after a fire caused by a suspected short circuit engulfed a residential complex in Sangareddy, with an alert resident helping evacuate occupants before firefighters contained the blaze.

An Indian worker was killed in an Iranian strike on a Kuwait facility, raising the death toll of Indian nationals in the West Asia conflict to eight, amid escalating regional tensions and continued attacks on critical infrastructure

CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao said no funds were released for his constituency despite Ministerial approvals. He raised concerns over delays by the Finance Department and criticised diversion of debates through repeated references to Kaleshwaram.

YSRCP General Secretary Nandamuri Lakshmi Parvathi launched a scathing attack on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, accusing him of betraying NTR’s legacy and running the Telugu Desam Party without moral values.