Telangana

Paddy procurement is not a game of numbers. It is a system meant to protect farmers from distress

Several mandals in the erstwhile Khammam and Warangal districts witnessed severe heatwave conditions with temperatures touching 46 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Multiple suspected heatstroke deaths were reported from Khammam, Mulugu and Bhupalpally districts as temperatures remained well above normal levels

A youth allegedly attempted to rape his mother at Jagannathapuram village in Paloncha mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district. He allegedly assaulted her after she resisted. Family members and locals intervened before police took the accused into custody and registered a case

The BJP’s Telangana unit, led by N. Ramchandra Rao, has urged Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to prioritise the Godavari-Cauvery Interlinking of Rivers project and repair damaged barrages.

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy criticised the Congress government for neglecting farmers during the paddy procurement crisis, demanding immediate procurement by May 31 and compensation for families of farmers who died at procurement centres.

A total of 44,205 candidates registered for Civils Preliminary Examination in Hyderabad and 29,609 appeared for the paper – I. Further, the number of candidates taking the paper – II have come down to 29,262, with absentees at 14,943.

Political interference and bribery allegations have surfaced in the transfer process of Panchayat secretaries in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. Employees alleged pressure from politicians and payment of bribes for favourable postings ahead of the counselling process beginning on Monday

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has launched a pilot project called Bus lo Bharosa by installing CCTV cameras in 175 buses in Adilabad to enhance passenger safety.

Senior BRS leader Koppula Eashwar alleged that the Congress government failed in Yasangi crop procurement and staged a rasta roko in Dharmaram. He also demanded compensation for toddy tappers after a fire accident destroyed toddy trees spread across 11 acres

The Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 Paper – I was considered one of the toughest in recent years, with a heavy focus on current affairs and case-study-based governance questions. Aspirants struggled, and experts predict lower qualifying marks across categories.

Telangana is facing an intense heatwave, with several districts recording temperatures above 46°C. Kumuram Bheem Asifabad reported the highest at 46.5°C, while Hyderabad touched 42.7°C.

Medak police cracked a major theft case reported in Cheelapally village and recovered 929 grams of gold and 1.7 kg of silver ornaments. Two persons were arrested, while police said the prime accused was involved in several theft cases across Medak and Kamareddy districts

TGSRTC has launched a pilot CCTV surveillance system in 175 buses in the Adilabad region under its ‘Bussullo Bharosa’ initiative. The system aims to enhance passenger safety, monitor driver behaviour and assist police investigations through real-time surveillance and recorded footage.

Severe heat wave conditions continued across the erstwhile Adilabad district for the fourth consecutive day, with temperatures crossing 46 degrees C in several mandals. At least 10 people reportedly died of sunstroke in Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts

The IMD has forecast the onset of pre-monsoon thundershowers across Telangana from May 28, bringing relief from the ongoing heatwave. Temperatures are expected to remain high until Wednesday before falling by 2–3°C, with thunderstorms and gusty winds likely statewide.

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy alleged that delays in paddy procurement had pushed farmers into distress in Medak district. After visiting procurement centres, he accused rice mills and the Congress government of negligence, claiming farmers suffered health issues and financial losses

Former Minister S Niranjan Reddy alleged large-scale irregularities in paddy procurement and transport contracts in Wanaparthy. He demanded MSP procurement for damaged paddy, sought a Vigilance inquiry into tender allotments, and warned of BRS protests over delayed justice in Sridhar Reddy’s murder case

A Telangana woman and her two daughters, stranded in Bahrain due to visa overstay and the absence of a birth certificate for the younger child, finally returned to Hyderabad after intervention by the Indian Embassy, MHA and expatriate support organisations.

Hyderabad police formed multiple special teams to investigate the killing of advocate Khaja Moizuddin, who was allegedly run over by a speeding car in Nampally. Investigators are analysing CCTV footage, vehicle ownership records and mobile phone data to identify the suspects.

GHMC, CMC and MMC have intensified monsoon preparedness works, including desilting nalas, strengthening retaining walls and improving flood safety measures across Hyderabad. Officials aim to prevent waterlogging and urban flooding as the city braces for the upcoming rainy season.

Cyberabad police imposed traffic restrictions at Novopan Junction on NH-65 due to ongoing Vehicle Underpass construction works. Diversions for commuters travelling between Sangareddy and Patancheru came into effect on Sunday and will continue until the completion of the project.

Hyderabad traffic police announced temporary diversions at Mehdipatnam and along the PVNR Expressway due to skywalk construction and CCTV pole erection works. The restrictions will remain in force from Sunday evening until Monday morning, affecting traffic towards RGIA, Masab Tank and Rethibowli.

Raidurgam police booked four youngsters for dangerous driving in Knowledge City under Cyberabad limits after a late-night interception on Niloufer Road. A police constable sustained hand injuries while attempting to stop the speeding car. The accused were later taken into custody.

Malkajgiri traffic police booked 227 persons during weekend drunk driving enforcement drives. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders, while 10 individuals recorded Blood Alcohol Concentration levels above 300 mg/100 ml. All accused will appear before the court in connection with the cases.