Telangana

Unidentified miscreants stole 50 filled commercial gas cylinders and 32 empty cylinders from a gas agency godown amid rising prices crossing Rs 3,360 per cylinder suspected black market resale motive Police investigation is underway to trace culprits and recover stolen

Experts highlight importance of regular sunscreen use amid rising heat, stressing reapplication every 2–3 hours, adequate coverage, and correct usage. The report also lists popular lightweight SPF 50 sunscreens offering hydration, sun protection, and suitability for various skin types

Digital detox is emerging as a growing trend as people take breaks from social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube to reduce overstimulation, improve focus, and manage mental fatigue caused by constant scrolling, notifications, and online comparison culture

Hyderabad reported a fatal road accident involving Prabhas film 'Fauji' crew at Abdullapurmet when a production vehicle lost control and hit a median killing one crew member and injuring five others who were hospitalised as police began investigation probe ongoing

HYDRAA demolished illegal stone crushing units and RMC plants in Rangareddy following environmental concerns and Opposition pressure. The action triggered a political row, with the BRS alleging links between one of the units and a Minister in the State Cabinet

A road accident on NH-65 near Zaheerabad killed two pilgrims and injured three others when a speeding car hit a stationary mini goods vehicle. Victims were returning from a temple visit; police have registered a case

A massive midnight fire in Hyderabad gutted roadside furniture shops between Pragathi Nagar and Bachupally, destroying at least eight units and causing heavy losses. No casualties were reported, and authorities are investigating the cause after firefighting operations contained the blaze

The Sangareddy District Badminton Championship will be held from May 17 to 19 at Ameenpur, featuring sub-junior boys and girls across five age categories. Online entries close on May 14, with no provision for spot registrations

Telangana Cabinet orders a CBI probe into power purchase agreement, approves land value revision, clears OTS scheme for dues, and plans solar projects, while assuring procurement support to farmers hit by unseasonal rains

The Telangana High Court set aside a Family Court order restraining a wife from approaching her husband, citing lack of medical evidence. The Bench held that serious findings like mental illness require credible proof and cannot be based on allegations alone

The Telangana High Court has asked the State government to clarify the fee reimbursement mechanism, questioning the lack of a timeline for clearing dues to institutions. The court warned of action if counter-affidavits are not filed by June 24

Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to accelerate paddy procurement and protect farmers from unseasonal rains. With crops damaged across districts, the government has ramped up storage, logistics, and monitoring to minimise farmer losses

Warangal Task Force and Narsampet police arrested eight persons involved in counterfeit currency printing and a fake exchange scam, seizing cash, equipment and vehicles, exposing a network operating across multiple districts in Telangana

Facing procurement delays and lack of drying platforms, farmers in Narayanpet district resorted to drying paddy in a crematorium in Kosgi, highlighting ground-level distress in Kodangal constituency despite procurement operations resuming on Monday.

Amid farmer protests and unseasonal rains damaging paddy stocks, Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to accelerate procurement, safeguard crops, and enhance storage, as arrivals rise during the crucial Rabi marketing season

Senior BRS leaders congratulated actor-turned-politician Vijay on his party TVK’s electoral victory in Tamil Nadu. They described the win as historic, reflecting people’s aspirations, and expressed confidence in his leadership for future development and inclusive growth.

A fire accident in Khammam’s Chintakani mandal destroyed hundreds of quintals of maize and killed nearly 60 sheep. The incident, reportedly caused by burning crop residue, has triggered protests by farmers demanding compensation and procurement support.

Former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan suffered her seventh consecutive electoral defeat, losing the Mylapore constituency in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Despite a long political career, she has been unable to secure a win in multiple contests over the years.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government over law and order, alleging failure to protect citizens following a firing incident in Karimnagar. He accused the police of bias and highlighted past policing measures under the BRS regime.

ACB officials caught a GHMC junior assistant in Hyderabad for allegedly demanding ₹5 lakh to process house construction permission. She was arrested after accepting ₹1 lakh as bribe near Yousufguda checkpost and is being produced before court.

Hyderabad cartoonist Chiluveru Mrityunjay won first prize in a national competition organised by Cartoon Watch magazine on World Cartoonist Day 2026. His artwork contrasting war and peace in Bastar earned praise for its powerful social message.

NIMS is set to adopt Artificial Intelligence tools for diagnosis and patient care through a collaboration with IISc Bengaluru and TANUH Foundation. The partnership will focus on developing AI-based healthcare solutions, research, and precision medicine applications.

Women from a colony in Jaggayyapet village staged a protest in Bheemini mandal over the lack of drinking water supply under Mission Bhageeratha. They alleged that they were forced to consume unsafe stream water and demanded immediate action from officials

A farmer from Kyatanpally village allegedly attempted suicide outside the Narayanpet Collector’s Office over a pending land ownership dispute. Security personnel prevented the attempt during the Prajavani programme, and the farmer was rushed to hospital. His condition is reported to be stable