Telangana

Hyderabad traffic police seized a BMW in Jubilee Hills after discovering a Chinese-style flip number plate system during a drunk driving check. The driver, found intoxicated, was booked for DUI and cheating, while police launched further investigation into the illegal modification.

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy inaugurated a police station in Kannepalli and stressed improving public safety through technology, while also promoting road safety awareness during events held across Mancherial and adjoining districts

KT Rama Rao warned of protests against delays in SCCL medical board meetings affecting coal workers’ dependents, accused the coal company of irregularities, and demanded timely action while also targeting the state government over alleged administrative lapses

Kalyan Jewellers expanded its presence in Telangana with a new showroom in Medipally, inaugurated by Sreeleela. The launch includes special discounts on gold, diamond and silver jewellery, along with the brand’s transparent pricing model.

Hyderabad and districts across Telangana are set to experience intense heatwave conditions, with the IMD issuing an orange alert till April 16. Temperatures are expected to rise above 44°C, with several districts already recording highs above 41°C.

Hyderabad traffic police caught 466 persons during a weekend drunken driving drive, with the majority being two-wheeler riders. Twelve individuals recorded high BAC levels. All offenders will be produced before court for legal proceedings, officials said.

A 16-year-old intermediate student in Adilabad died by suicide after failing in two subjects. The incident occurred in Danthenpelli village of Utnoor mandal, with police registering a case and initiating an investigation based on a complaint by her mother

A 22-year-old software professional in Siddipet donated her first salary to families of farmers who died by suicide, inspired by her father, a social activist. She distributed sarees and cash to widows, continuing her father’s long-standing support efforts

A 17-year-old student in Siddipet died by suicide hours after failing in two subjects in the intermediate exams. The incident occurred while his parents were away making arrangements for his sister’s upcoming marriage, leaving the family in deep grief

More than half of CEC students failed the Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 in Telangana, with pass percentages below 50 in both years. HEC recorded the lowest performance, while MPC and BiPC streams fared significantly better, according to TG BIE data.

Telangana Police, along with GRP and RPF, apprehended two women at Secunderabad railway station for transporting 7.8 kg of ganja from Visakhapatnam. The accused, residents of Araku Valley, were allegedly paid to deliver the contraband to a local contact.

Resident welfare associations have opposed the 18% GST on maintenance charges announced by Nirmala Sitharaman, warning of increased costs for residents. RWAs are planning a nationwide campaign seeking exemption, despite the government clarifying applicability thresholds.

PDS rice smuggling networks are thriving across Telangana, with syndicates diverting ration supplies from beneficiaries and transporting them to neighbouring States. Police across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri have seized large quantities of rice in multiple raids over the past week.

Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 results were declared with a 75.61 per cent pass rate for second-year students, marking an improvement over last year. Girls outperformed boys in both years. Medchal and Jayashankar Bhupalpally topped districts, while recounting facilities have been opened.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) has released the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations 2026 schedule. Exams will begin on May 13 and end on May 21, while practical and additional examinations will continue till May 28 across Telangana.

A coal miner’s daughter from Mancherial secured second rank in Telangana intermediate BiPC results with 995 marks. Renka Vaishnavi also topped erstwhile Adilabad district and aims to pursue medicine, bringing pride to her family and district

Malkajgiri traffic police have announced diversions ahead of IPL 2026 matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Heavy vehicles will be rerouted across key corridors, with parking and traffic plans issued to manage spectator rush during Sunrisers Hyderabad fixtures.

Malkajgiri traffic police booked 286 persons during a weekend drunk driving drive. Courts sentenced 30 offenders to jail and imposed fines on others, while 10 individuals recorded high blood alcohol levels. The drive reflects intensified enforcement against drunken driving in Hyderabad.

BRS MLA V. Sunitha Laxma Reddy urged the Telangana government to urgently resolve the irrigation water crisis in Medak and Narsapur constituencies, citing delayed release from Singur project and warning that thousands of acres of crops are at risk.

Writer and BRS leader V. Prakash joins Telangana Today’s Powerful Conversation podcast, sharing insights on politics, writing and personal experiences in an engaging discussion that explores leadership, ideology and real-life perspectives.

Telangana DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy said there is no information on Maoist leader Ganapathi’s reported surrender and clarified there is no urban naxal presence in the State, while highlighting ongoing road safety awareness initiatives under the Arrive-Alive programme.

Telangana Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 results recorded a 75.61 per cent pass rate in second year, with girls outperforming boys. The first-year exams saw a 66.94 per cent pass percentage, officials announced while releasing the results on Sunday.

In a large-scale anti-encroachment drive, the Telangana government’s Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) reclaimed 861 acres of government land valued at Rs 15,000 crore in Sangareddy district.

Telangana rowers finished runner-up in the Under-15 category of the inaugural All India indoor rowing championship in Cuttack. The team won two gold, three silver and two bronze medals, finishing second in the overall medals tally in the event