Telangana

The 90th anniversary of All India Radio was celebrated at the AIR Adilabad station with a walkathon, cultural programmes and tributes to its contribution in spreading awareness about welfare schemes and preserving tribal culture among remote communities in the district

Three youngsters were injured after their two-wheeler collided with an oncoming lorry at Lonavelli village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. The injured were shifted to a hospital in Karimnagar, where one of them is reported to be in critical condition

Unseasonal rain accompanied by strong winds damaged standing crops across the erstwhile Karimnagar district. Paddy stored at procurement centres and crops awaiting transport were soaked in rainwater, while mango orchards in Peddapalli and Jagtial districts also suffered damage

A man was booked for allegedly raping his 50-year-old mother-in-law in a village in Vatpally mandal of Sangareddy district. Police said the woman had visited the accused’s residence to resolve disputes between the couple when the incident took place

An acute shortage of warehouse space in Adilabad has delayed jowar procurement, forcing officials to explore storage options in Maharashtra. Farmers have staged protests and are reportedly selling produce to private traders at lower prices due to delays in government procurement

Two persons died and two others were injured after a bike rammed into a bullock cart in Veenavanka of Karimnagar district on Thursday night. The victims were returning to Jammikunta after attending a relative's function when the accident took place

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar urged citizens to conduct proper background verification before hiring domestic workers, especially after the alleged involvement of a Nepalese housemaid in the murder of former Andhra Pradesh DGP Vinay Ranjan Rao’s wife in Jubilee Hills.

Hyderabad police formed special teams to trace suspects involved in the murder of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray’s wife, Tanaja Ranjan, at their Jubilee Hills residence. Police suspect the housemaid and accomplices planned the crime and fled with valuables.

Telangana is set to experience a return of dry heatwave conditions by May 10, with IMD forecasting a rise in temperatures by 2–4°C after brief relief from thundershowers. Several districts may see mercury levels touching 41–44°C.

K T Rama Rao congratulated Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace for becoming India’s first space-tech unicorn valued at $1 billion. He said the achievement highlights the strength of Telangana’s startup ecosystem and the potential of Indian innovation in the space sector.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao condemned the demolition of an 800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva temple in Warangal, accusing the Telangana government of neglecting heritage conservation and destroying historical structures in the name of development.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Telangana government citing NCRB 2024 data showing a sharp rise in cybercrime, missing persons and crimes against women and children. He held the state leadership responsible for worsening law and order conditions.

The wife of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray was allegedly murdered by her domestic help at their Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad. The accused is absconding, while police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Authorities have reportedly registered a case over the demolition of an 800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva temple in Warangal. The complaint alleges the structure was destroyed for school construction and seeks action against officials for alleged violations of heritage protection laws.

An engineering student was allegedly stabbed to death in Hyderabad’s Chilkalguda after meeting a woman with whom he had reportedly been in a relationship for four years. Police have launched an investigation after the woman’s relatives allegedly attacked the victim on Thursday night

Telangana played out an entertaining 3-3 draw against Gujarat in the National Under-20 Men’s Football Championship league phase in Narainpur. Abbas scored twice, including a stoppage-time goal, while Jaydev Sharma added another strike for Telangana on Thursday

BRS has announced a Karimnagar bandh on Saturday protesting the attack on MLA Gangula Kamalakar’s camp office, allegedly carried out by BJP workers. Party leaders accused Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar of provoking the violence and demanded his resignation

Mancherial police arrested two men for selling spurious cotton seeds in Perikapalli village of Bellampalli mandal. Authorities seized 55 kilograms of seeds during the operation.

A man in Kothagudem, Telangana, was arrested after attempting to attack police officers with a sickle during drunk-driving checks near Sammakka Sarakka Temple.

The Centre-led by Narendra Modi has consistently prioritised political loyalty over federal cooperation, denying Telangana its fair share of resources

Voluntary organisations and political parties in Telangana have extended support to farmers opposing land acquisition for Pharma City. At an all-party meeting convened by TPJAC, participants demanded a white paper on land use and strict implementation of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013.

Tension flared in Huzurabad when BJP activists attempted to storm MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy’s camp office following his remarks against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. Police, anticipating unrest, set up barricades and prevented entry.

Unseasonal rains accompanied by gusty winds damaged maize and jowar produce across Adilabad district, leaving farmers distressed. Crops transported to local markets and stored on farm platforms were drenched, while 15,000 quintals of jowar remained unprocured at Jainath market yard.

Local BRS leaders in Nirmal alleged that party spokesman Manne Krishank was tortured by jail officials and moved unsafely in violation of norms. Krishank claimed harassment despite being granted bail by the High Court.