Telangana

Two youngsters died after their motorcycle rammed into a roadside tree near Kondapur in Sangareddy district early Sunday. The victims, returning from temple jathara festivities in Machepally, were not wearing helmets and sustained fatal head injuries in the crash.

Historians and heritage experts have identified a rare Kakatiya-era granite sculpture depicting Emperor Ganapatideva, his wife Somaladevi and royal preceptor Visveswara Sivacharya at Totapalli village in Siddipet district, marking the first such identification of the royal couple in Telangana.

Addressing the party meeting in Amberpet on Sunday, Rama Rao said the State Cabinet had decided to replace existing electricity meters with prepaid meters across rural and urban areas, including agricultural connections.

Official estimates indicate Telangana’s GSDP growth has slowed after the Congress government assumed office, compared to the high-growth phase witnessed under the previous BRS regime. Economists warn that continued moderation could impact employment generation, investments, tax revenues and future welfare expenditure.

Poor families in Telangana are facing difficulties in availing benefits under the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes due to delays in processing applications and fund allocation. Expenditure under the welfare schemes has significantly declined across Minority, SC and ST departments.

The Telangana government has decided to procure additional maize, jowar and sunflower stocks following protests by farmers and Opposition parties over procurement delays. The State allocated additional funds for procurement after the Centre failed to respond to repeated appeals for assistance.

Doctors at AINU, Banjara Hills, successfully removed a 20 cm pumpkin-sized kidney tumour from a 53-year-old patient from Kurnool. The complex surgery involved an open radical nephrectomy. Post-operation, the patient recovered well, with tests confirming the tumour was cancerous.

A youngster, Jasti Srinidh, was found hanging under suspicious circumstances near LMD on the outskirts of Karimnagar. With his hands reportedly tied, police suspect possible foul play and have launched an investigation into whether it is a case of murder.

Six people died of suspected sunstroke in the erstwhile Adilabad district amid severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures crossing 46°C in several mandals. The deaths occurred across farm fields, worksites and towns, highlighting rising health risks during extreme summer conditions.

The BC Study Circle in Siddipet will organise a four-day Artificial Intelligence workshop from May 27 to equip students with emerging technology skills. Students from Class 10 to postgraduate level can enrol. MLA T. Harish Rao urged participation.

Tension prevailed in Kosgi municipality in Kodangal constituency after residents alleged that Congress workers carried out demolitions of commercial establishments despite a court stay order. The incident sparked protests, heated arguments and allegations of unauthorised action during road widening works.

Tamil Nadu began their title defence with emphatic wins in both men’s and women’s divisions, while Telangana crushed Assam 67-31 in Level II. The 76th Junior National Basketball Championship in Puducherry showcased strong state performances on day one

The Telangana Cabinet approved DISCOMs’ participation in the Union Government’s RDSS scheme to strengthen the power sector, sanctioned Rs 587 crore for Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation land acquisition and announced the launch of Indiramma Housing Scheme’s second phase on June 1, 2026.

The Telangana government has operationalised the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy (HILTP) with detailed guidelines and launched a dedicated online portal to facilitate relocation of polluting industries from the city’s core urban region.

Two brutal murders in Suryapet and Hyderabad have shaken Telangana, raising concerns over law and order. A BRS worker was hacked to death in Suryapet, while a city advocate was allegedly killed in a planned attack in Hyderabad, triggering political allegations

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the Congress government’s decision to centralise grocery procurement for welfare hostels, alleging possible irregularities and demanding restoration of the district-level procurement system through District Procurement Committees.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said the Telangana government remains committed to developing a Green Pharma City and a life sciences park. He clarified that the Pharma City project had not been cancelled and criticised remarks on scrapping Future City.

A mango orchard in Chikkuduvanipalli village of Karimnagar district caught fire after a suspected electric short circuit on Saturday. The blaze damaged mango trees and destroyed around four tonnes of mangoes before villagers and police personnel brought the situation under control

Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science Warangal signed an MoU with Norway-based SITER Academy to offer internships, Microsoft certification programmes and research collaborations. The initiative aims to improve students’ employability and strengthen AI-related training opportunities for faculty members and students

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said his performance would be assessed by the party leadership and not by media reports. His remarks came amid internal Congress tensions after criticism aired by a television news channel and growing support from party leaders.

Maize farmers in Karimnagar are facing multiple problems during the procurement season, including delayed payments, shortage of gunny bags and transport facilities. Farmers allege they are being forced to sell excess produce to middlemen at prices far below the minimum support price

The Southern States Consumer Coordination Committee has launched surveys and awareness programmes seeking amendments to the Legal Metrology Act. The organisation wants inspections of weights and measures to be conducted once every six months to better protect consumer rights.

Singareni management has initiated special measures to ensure uninterrupted coal production ahead of the southwest monsoon. SCCL has installed heavy-duty pumps in opencast mines and directed officials to strengthen preparedness to maintain steady coal supply to thermal power stations.

Telangana’s seed sector model is being showcased to African nations as a pathway to agricultural progress. Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University Vice-Chancellor Dr. D. Raji Reddy emphasised the state’s global reputation as the "Seed Capital."