Telangana

Dr P Vijay Anand Reddy, Director of Apollo Cancer Centres and Founder of the CURE Foundation, received the Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Civil Investiture Ceremony in New Delhi for his significant contributions to cancer care and oncology.

NIFT Hyderabad organised its Graduation Project Showcase 2026, featuring innovative projects by undergraduate and postgraduate students across fashion, retail, AI, branding, and technology domains. The event included project displays, a fashion show, and awards recognising creativity, innovation, and commercial viability.

Hyderabad-based Abyom SpaceTech and Defence has successfully completed India’s first fully in-house reusable liquid rocket engine qualification test campaign. The milestone strengthens indigenous reusable launch technology, supports defence applications, and advances the company’s reusable rocket and cryogenic engine development programme.

Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced diversions and restrictions around Mir Alam Tank Eidgah on May 28 for Eid-ul-Azha prayers. Traffic movement in Bahadurpura, Tadban, and nearby areas will be regulated, with special parking and alternative routes arranged for devotees and commuters.

Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of Bakrid goat and sheep sales on May 27 and 28. Diversions will be in place on key city routes, including Tolichowki–Attapur and surrounding corridors, during peak evening and night hours.

A local court in Hyderabad sentenced a youth to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine in a 2022 Amberpet POCSO case. The accused was convicted for sexually assaulting a minor after allegedly luring her on false promises.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged the Telangana government to procure rain-affected paddy and maize at MSP without deductions, citing heavy farmer losses due to unseasonal rains. He also demanded immediate compensation, power restoration and relief measures for farmers.

Hyderabad experienced a welcome break from an intense heatwave as overnight showers, thunder and gusty winds brought monsoon-like conditions to the city. Moderate rainfall, recorded at several locations, provided much-needed relief to residents after weeks of scorching temperatures.

Amberpet police busted a Bengaluru-based fake job racket that allegedly cheated unemployed youth by offering bogus software jobs and forged appointment letters. Four persons were arrested, and police suspect nearly 40 victims may have been duped in the large-scale cyber fraud.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar inaugurated 60 new electric buses at the TGSRTC Kukatpally depot, stating that the expansion of electric public transport would help reduce pollution. He also announced upcoming RTC union elections and assured welfare measures for RTC employees.

Unseasonal rain, hailstorms and strong winds damaged paddy, maize and chilli stocks at procurement centres across parts of the erstwhile Warangal and Khammam districts. A man died in a lightning strike, while uprooted trees caused damage in several mandals.

A mango farmer and his family died by suicide in Wanaparthy district allegedly due to mounting financial losses and pressure over loan repayments. Police said the farmer recorded a video message before his death. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

Heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds lashed parts of the erstwhile Mahabubnagar and Nalgonda districts, damaging paddy and maize stocks at procurement centres, inundating low-lying areas, and disrupting power supply in several places across the region.

A truck driver sustained serious injuries after his vehicle rammed into a stationary container truck on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada National Highway. Hayathnagar police and rescue teams took nearly an hour to pull the trapped driver from the mangled cabin and shift him to hospital.

The Jubilee Hills police registered a case against a YouTube channel for allegedly sharing morphed videos and false content targeting veteran actor K Chiranjeevi. The action followed a complaint by advocate Ramakrishna Miryala, who submitted screenshots and video clips as evidence.

Heavy winds late Tuesday night disrupted power in Hyderabad, tripping pumps at Manjira Phase-I & II stations and halting water supply. Repairs are underway, with officials urging residents to conserve drinking water until restoration across affected areas is completed

A youth, Mukesh Kumar Jha, was allegedly murdered by his roommate Khan in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Tuesday night after a dispute over money. Khan reportedly stabbed Mukesh in the chest, killing him instantly. Police registered a case and launched investigation

Farmers in Medak staged rasta-roko protests Wednesday, blaming the Congress government for rain-soaked paddy due to delayed procurement. Demonstrations erupted in Toopran mandal and other villages, with farmers demanding immediate lifting of stocks. Police intervention sparked heated arguments during the agitation

Heavy rains in Karimnagar Tuesday night soaked hundreds of quintals of paddy stored in open procurement centres. Farmers, angered by delayed government purchases, demanded immediate procurement of wet and discolored stocks without conditions

Villagers rescued a stranded man from a swollen stream in Pyaravaram, Jharasangam mandal, using a ladder and rope Wednesday morning. Heavy overnight rains revived streams across Medak, disrupting traffic at Yasapur in Raikode mandal as water overflowed a low-level bridge

Unseasonal rains and gales hit Mancherial and Adilabad Tuesday evening, soaking paddy, maize, and jowar stocks at procurement centres and market yards. Farmers staged protests demanding compensation and procurement of wet grains, while power outages disrupted villages until restoration Wednesday morning

Unseasonal rain and strong winds damaged paddy stocks in Karimnagar district Tuesday night. Trees and electric wires were uprooted, disrupting power supply. Electricity staff restored services by 3 a.m. after clearing debris, while soaked crops at procurement centres added farmer distress

Thunderstorms and gales devastated Telangana, soaking paddy and maize stocks at procurement centres, worsening farmers’ woes amid delayed government purchases. Heavy  rainfall in Sangareddy, Siddipet, and Medak caused crop losses, prompting demands for immediate procurement before monsoon entry predicted within a week 

Overnight thunderstorms brought relief to Hyderabad and surrounding districts after a month-long heatwave. Widespread showers, gusty winds, and cloud cover cooled conditions. Mahabubnagar recorded the highest rainfall at 112 mm, while Hyderabad areas saw steady moderate rains, easing summer discomfort