Telangana

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy staged a protest during the praja palana programme in Siddipet, criticising the Congress government for delays in procuring paddy and other grains from farmers. The event turned chaotic as BRS cadres stormed the venue, raising slogans against the government.

Civil society organisations, NGOs, and academicians in Telangana have urged the Congress leadership to intervene in the ongoing fee reimbursement crisis. The State government’s GO Ms 7, which mandates direct transfer of funds to students instead of colleges, has been stayed by the High Court.

Khammam housing officials clarified that a Palair Indiramma scheme beneficiary met eligibility criteria despite controversy over her remarks. An enquiry found the family had no land, lived in poor conditions, and had not violated any rules under the scheme.

TG EAPCET 2026 will begin on May 4 with strict entry rules, including a one-minute late policy. Over 90,000 students will appear for the A&P test, while JNTU-H has prohibited wrist watches and electronic gadgets inside exam halls.

Shaik Lateef, an auto driver from Siripuram Kakanagiri in Wyra mandal, has been offering free rides to pregnant women for medical check-ups and childbirth for six years. His dedication earned recognition from former MP Nama Nageswara Rao, who commended Lateef’s service despite rising fuel costs.

Farmers across Telangana staged widespread protests against the Congress government, demanding immediate procurement of maize, paddy, and jowar crops. Demonstrations erupted in Kamareddy, Adilabad, Warangal, Mulugu, and Narayanpet, with farmers squatting on highways and staging rasta rokos.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao declared that Congress has lost public trust in Telangana after two-and-a-half years of governance, citing corruption, scams, and unfulfilled promises. He also criticised the BJP-led Central government over rising LPG prices, urging BRS leaders to organise protests.

Final rites of six persons, including three children, who died in a road accident on ORR near Shamshabad were held in Sircilla. The tragedy left the town in grief, with leaders and residents paying tributes to the victims.

Reeds FC received a walkover because Social Sporting FC failed to show up for the match in the TFA C-Division football league championship at Gymkhana Ground here on Saturday.

A Hyderabad father and son were felicitated by police for exposing an LPG cylinder theft racket after noticing a weight discrepancy. Their complaint led to arrests and seizure of illegally refilled cylinders, highlighting the importance of consumer vigilance.

GHMC has opened help desks across circle offices to assist citizens with LRS-2020 applications. The government has extended the payment deadline till July 31, 2026, offering a 25% rebate on fees to encourage plot regularisation.

BV Raju Institute of Technology, Narsapur, inaugurated a new academic block named after Ratan Tata, former Chairman of the Tata Group. Chief guest V Rajanna of TCS praised Tata’s ethical leadership and urged institutions to nurture talent with strong values.

A standing maize crop spread across two acres was damaged in Adilabad due to an alleged electric short-circuit, causing a loss of Rs 1.80 lakh. Farmers sought compensation as officials began assessing damage and studying recurring fire incidents.

The BRS has demanded withdrawal of GOMs 7, opposing direct transfer of fee reimbursement to students’ accounts. T Jeevan Reddy said the move would burden students and criticised the Congress government over unfulfilled promises and policy changes affecting welfare schemes

Nine-year-old Vihaan Ram from Siddipet scaled Mount Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak, adding to his achievements after conquering Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Pathalsu. He promotes a drug-free lifestyle and aims to complete the seven summits, including Mount Everest.

Franklin mentions that Heinrich Klaasen, who bats at a challenging position in the South African lineup, needs to adapt his approach based on the game situation and focus on building partnerships.

A plumber has been arrested for allegedly killing a man during a drunken altercation in Moula Ali and hiding the body under a kitchen platform. The crime came to light four months later when skeletal remains were discovered.

INCOIS has received the Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2025 for its vital role in ocean-related disaster warnings. The organisation provides crucial early alerts and advisories, strengthening India’s disaster preparedness and response systems.

Five underground mines in SCCL’s Srirampur Area achieved over 100 percent coal output in April, while overall production lagged behind targets due to poor performance of OCPs. Officials are taking steps to improve output and address operational challenges.

Hyderabad restaurants are likely to increase Biryani and other food prices due to rising LPG costs and supply issues. Owners say the hike could be Rs 30–40 per plate as they struggle to manage growing operational expenses.

Department of Telecommunication launched a new Cell Broadcasting system to alert people during emergencies, with the coordination of NDMA.

Water in Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar has turned green, prompting concern among authorities. Officials attribute the change to monsoon vegetation and summer heat, while intensifying monitoring and testing to ensure safe drinking water supply across Hyderabad.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna and BRS cadres staged a rasta-roko in Adilabad district demanding procurement centres for Bengal gram and jowar. Protesters accused the Congress government of delaying procurement arrangements and causing inconvenience to farmers and growers in rural areas

A woman travelling on the Bagmati Express gave birth to a baby boy after developing labour pain near Warangal railway station on Saturday. Railway officials halted the train at Ramagundam and shifted the mother and newborn to Godavarikhani Government Area Hospital