Telangana

The Department of Financial Services held a meeting in Hyderabad with police, RBI, and CBI officials to review rising digital frauds. The focus was on "Operation Octopus," tackling mule accounts, and urging banks to adopt RBI’s MuleHunter AI tool for better cybercrime prevention.

Farmers in Mancherial district are facing difficulties due to delays in paddy procurement for the Yasangi 2026 season. Despite cultivating 1.22 lakh acres and expecting 2.20 lakh metric tonnes of yield, only a limited number of procurement centres have been opened, leaving farmers worried about crop damage from unseasonal rains and possible distress sales to private traders.

Jana Sakthi Labour Cell State President G Surendar has demanded that Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) raise the salaries of its contract workers to Rs 30,000 per month, citing exploitation and inadequate wages despite decades of service.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police registered a case against unidentified individuals for posting derogatory remarks and objectionable content on social media targeting Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar.

The Congress government will allot BRS-era double-bedroom houses under the Indiramma scheme, starting with a pilot in Mahabubnagar. Beneficiaries will complete unfinished units with State aid, as the government targets one lakh housewarmings in the first phase

Telangana Civil Supplies Department has intensified monitoring and set up border check posts amid a fuel demand surge triggered by panic buying and price-gap exploitation. Oil companies have been directed to increase supply by up to 15 per cent.

BITS Pilani and SMC Corporation (India) have signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence in Industrial Automation and Industry 4.0. The initiative will focus on research, skilling, and innovation to support smart manufacturing and deep-tech startups.

ACB officials caught a Bill Collector in Sadasivapet municipality allegedly accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe linked to a house tax settlement. Officials also conducted searches at the municipal office and questioned staff to examine the involvement of other employees

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered an inquiry and compensation for farmers after a maize crop in Pembi mandal of Nirmal district was allegedly damaged in a fire caused by an electrical short-circuit linked to NPDCL officials’ negligence

Vittu Nayak Thanda in Sangareddy district was selected as Telangana’s best panchayat for 2023-24 based on its performance across nine indicators in the panchayat advancement index. The Union government announced the award on the occasion of Panchayat Raj Day

Crackdowns in traditional drug hubs have pushed marijuana traffickers to shift operations to new areas in Hyderabad, with emerging interstate supply routes and rising consumption among youth, prompting intensified monitoring and enforcement by authorities.

Ongoing underground drainage works near NIMS Hospital caused severe traffic congestion between Khairatabad and Irrum Manzil, blocking 60% of the road. Commuters faced long delays, while GHMC officials said the work would be completed within two days.

Girls outperformed boys in Telangana in the ICSE and ISC 2026 examinations, with pass percentages exceeding 99%. The state recorded strong overall results, mirroring national trends, as CISCE announced recheck and improvement exam schedules.

Gujarat and Telangana police conducted raids in Hyderabad in connection with a child trafficking racket, arresting members of the Murugan gang, which allegedly abducted and sold infants across states and sold 25 children in a year.

An Anti-Corruption Bureau team caught a forest beat officer in Kothagudem district red-handed while accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe for not interfering in cultivation on assigned land. The accused will be produced before a special court in Warangal.

Rising land prices and growing demand for affordable housing are driving a surge in apartment construction across Hyderabad’s Old City, with high-rises replacing independent homes and offering steady rental returns for investors and middle-class buyers.

The 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, along with anniversaries of Babuji Maharaj and Tukdoji Maharaj, was observed at Kanha Shanti Vanam, drawing over 30,000 participants, dignitaries, devotional music performances, and a guided group meditation session.

As more seniors live alone, doctors recommend keeping a geriatric healthcare kit with essentials like glucometers, oximeters, and glucose gels to manage emergencies such as low sugar, hypoxia, and high fever before reaching a hospital.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has urged the Centre to withdraw the additional Rs 10,000 charge imposed on Haj 2026 pilgrims, calling it exploitative and demanding a refund, citing the financial burden on pilgrims amid rising airfare costs.

The Haj Committee of India has asked Haj 2026 pilgrims to deposit an additional ₹10,000 due to increased airfares driven by rising fuel costs and the Middle East crisis. The payment must be completed by May 15, 2026.

BRS has accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of targeting opposition leaders in the phone tapping case, alleging pressure on officials, misuse of police machinery, and surveillance attempts, while demanding a fair and evidence-based investigation into the matter.

The Telangana government has appointed retiring DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy as State Security Advisor for three years. He will advise on law and order, internal security, and crime, with a monthly remuneration of Rs 2.25 lakh and additional official benefits.

Cooperative leaders in Telangana have opposed the government’s move to dissolve elected PACS bodies and replace them with nominated ones, demanding immediate elections, restoration of autonomy, and adherence to democratic principles, citing farmer welfare and sector stability concerns.

V Hanumantha Rao was appointed advisor for BC Welfare in Telangana with Minister of State rank. Retiring DGP B Shivadhar Reddy was named State Security Advisor