Telangana

Telangana will begin the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls on June 25 with house-to-house enumeration. Draft rolls will be published on July 31, while claims and objections can be filed till August 30. The final electoral roll will be released on October 1

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has announced traffic diversions on Uppal Ring Road from May 17 due to corridor works. The road towards Warangal will be closed, with alternative routes issued for commuters and heavy vehicles advised to use the Outer Ring Road via Hayathnagar.

Kanchanbagh police arrested a five-member gang involved in mobile phone snatching and pocket picking in Hyderabad. Fourteen mobile phones were seized. The gang reportedly erased device details before selling them to a receiver, who was also taken into custody.

Villagers from Thimmapur and nearby areas remembered former HRC chairman Gunda Chandraiah as an inspiration who guided and supported thousands. The retired High Court judge, who passed away at 72, was praised for helping poor litigants and motivating youth to excel

A 21-year-old man sustained serious injuries after jumping off a building while being chased by monkeys in Narsapur town of Medak district. Locals blamed civic authorities for failing to control the growing monkey menace despite repeated complaints

Kothagudem Superintendent of Police B Rohith Raju distributed Rs 55.60 lakh in government-sanctioned rewards to 10 surrendered Maoists. The beneficiaries belonged to different cadres and were encouraged to utilise the money wisely for rehabilitation and sustainable livelihoods

Kothagudem youth Raj Thalluri is making his Tollywood directorial debut with Harudu starring actor Venkat. The film, produced by VR Entertainments, is set for worldwide release on May 15 and is expected to later stream on leading OTT platforms

Telangana Tourism Development Corporation, with the Telangana Chefs Association, organised a mango pickle-making workshop in Hyderabad. Celebrity chef Sanjay Thumma demonstrated traditional methods, while participants learned spice blending and preservation techniques rooted in Telangana’s culinary heritage.

The programme aims to promote physical fitness, youth empowerment, leadership development, social responsibility, and employment opportunities among young people

Nearly 2,000 trees around KBR Park in Hyderabad have been felled for flyovers and underpasses, triggering concerns over green cover loss. GHMC says translocation plans are underway, while civic groups protest large-scale tree removal under infrastructure expansion works.

Gautam Sanjay Sujanani of Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club topped the juniors section

Registrations close on May 25 at 6 pm.

BharathCloud has launched its first Cloud Centre at CtrlS Datacenters’ Hyderabad facility as part of its plan to strengthen India’s sovereign AI-ready digital infrastructure. The company aims to invest $100 million over five years to expand cloud infrastructure across the country.

The southwest monsoon has advanced further into the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Andaman region, and is expected to reach Keralam around May 26. Meanwhile, Hyderabad and Telangana continue to experience intense heat, with isolated rain forecast in some districts.

NIMS Director Prof Nagari Bheerappa appealed to the public not to believe rumours about an alleged kidney racket scam at the hospital. An outsourcing employee accused of taking money from a patient has been terminated, while Punjagutta police continue their investigation.

HCLTech has partnered with Red Hat to launch enterprise-grade AI infrastructure solutions aimed at accelerating AI adoption. Built on Red Hat AI Enterprise, the collaboration enables organisations to manage AI workloads efficiently across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments at scale.

Yashoda Hospitals–Secunderabad inaugurated the two-day Deccan Arthroplasty Summit 2026, bringing together over 500 orthopaedic experts to discuss advancements in robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery, trauma care, sports medicine, and arthroplasty, with live robotic hip and knee surgeries drawing major attention.

SWAN, along with Youth for Seva, Fountainhead Global School, and forest officials, conducted a clean-up drive at Narsapur Forest to remove plastic waste and spread awareness about responsible environmental practices, wildlife protection, and the dangers posed by littering in eco-sensitive zones.

Former Telangana State Human Rights Commission chairman Justice Chandraiah passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 72 while undergoing treatment for a respiratory ailment. The former High Court judge and legal services leader hailed from Jannaram mandal in Telangana

Singareni Collieries Company Limited has taken a historic step by preparing women employees to work as heavy dumper operators in open cast mines. Thirteen women completed HMV training and are expected to be considered for future recruitment as dumper operators

The Telangana government has directed schools to submit anti-drug declarations confirming preventive and awareness measures on campuses. Intermediate students will also submit anti-drug undertakings from 2026–27 as part of efforts to curb substance abuse and promote safe educational environments.

TG EAPCET 2026 results will be declared on May 17 at around 11 am at JNTU-Hyderabad. Candidates from engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy streams can check their scores online through the official TG EAPCET website after the announcement.

BRS MLA D. Sudheer Reddy has demanded an SIT probe into alleged irregularities in Group-I recruitment and sought repeal of GO 29 and GO 46. He urged the Telangana government to release job notifications and address unemployment concerns among youth.

Hyderabad Police have launched an inquiry into an alleged social media smear campaign targeting Telangana High Court judge Justice Madhavi Devi. Cyber Crime and Task Force teams are coordinating to identify those responsible, following concerns raised during a POCSO case hearing.