Telangana

The Telangana government’s proposed relocation of Chenchus from Amrabad Tiger Reserve raises serious constitutional and humanitarian concerns — Adivasis are forest custodians, not intruders

Vikarabad police solved the mystery of two missing women from Tandur, discovering they were murdered and buried at a farmhouse in Chevella. The victims, Mahboob Bee and Abida Begum, were allegedly killed by Kareema Bee, her husband Rahman, and Nayeem after a loan dispute.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said people are disillusioned with the Congress government and are waiting for K Chandrashekhar Rao’s return as Chief Minister. He also accused BJP of manipulating voter lists and lacking grassroots presence in Telangana

Sai Bageerath, accused in a POCSO case registered at Petbasheerabad police station, surrendered before police in Hyderabad on Saturday evening after evading arrest for a week. Conflicting reports emerged on whether he voluntarily surrendered or was apprehended by police teams.

Farmers in Jangaon and Mahabubabad districts staged protests over delays in paddy and maize procurement, alleging official negligence and shortage of transport vehicles. A farmer falling at police officers’ feet during a protest in Vadlakonda highlighted the growing distress among cultivators

Delay in allocating land for a Kendriya Vidyalaya in Jagtial has sparked a political controversy between the BJP and Congress. Nizamabad MP D Arvind announced a Dharma Deeksha protest, while residents demanded that classes begin in a temporary building next academic year

Sarvodaya Youth Organisation has launched a free computer training centre at Konayimakula in Geesugonda mandal, Warangal, to empower rural women and girls.

The restoration of the 700-year-old Utnoor fort in Adilabad district is nearing completion under a Rs 3.90 crore project undertaken jointly by the Telangana Heritage department and ITDA-Utnoor, with authorities planning to promote the site as a major tribal heritage tourist attraction

A gynaecologist at Siddipet Government Medical College allegedly left a surgical mop inside a woman's abdomen after delivery, leading to severe pain and emergency treatment at a private hospital.

Adilabad SP Akhil Mahajan urged people to stay alert against cyber fraudsters and avoid sharing OTPs or financial details. He said 15 cyber fraud cases were reported this week and highlighted recent incidents involving APK files, Instagram scams and fake KYC requests

The BRS accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of shielding POCSO case accused Bandi Sai Bageerath and demanded inclusion of a reputed public prosecutor in the SIT probe. RS Praveen Kumar questioned police handling, alleged delays and inconsistencies in the investigation

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has intensified efforts to achieve complete door-to-door garbage collection across its jurisdiction. Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy reviewed sanitation operations in several areas and directed SAT vehicle drivers to ensure every household is covered without exception.

Bandi Sai Bageerath, accused in a POCSO case registered at Petbasheerabad police station, has evaded police summons for eight consecutive days despite the High Court refusing to grant him protection from arrest.

Karimnagar police conducted searches at the residence of Bandi Sai Bageerath in Jyothinagar following a lookout notice issued against him in a POCSO case. Teams also searched his relatives’ homes and extended the operation to Hyderabad after he failed to surrender.

Telangana will begin the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls on June 25 with house-to-house enumeration. Draft rolls will be published on July 31, while claims and objections can be filed till August 30. The final electoral roll will be released on October 1

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has announced traffic diversions on Uppal Ring Road from May 17 due to corridor works. The road towards Warangal will be closed, with alternative routes issued for commuters and heavy vehicles advised to use the Outer Ring Road via Hayathnagar.

Kanchanbagh police arrested a five-member gang involved in mobile phone snatching and pocket picking in Hyderabad. Fourteen mobile phones were seized. The gang reportedly erased device details before selling them to a receiver, who was also taken into custody.

Villagers from Thimmapur and nearby areas remembered former HRC chairman Gunda Chandraiah as an inspiration who guided and supported thousands. The retired High Court judge, who passed away at 72, was praised for helping poor litigants and motivating youth to excel

A 21-year-old man sustained serious injuries after jumping off a building while being chased by monkeys in Narsapur town of Medak district. Locals blamed civic authorities for failing to control the growing monkey menace despite repeated complaints

Kothagudem Superintendent of Police B Rohith Raju distributed Rs 55.60 lakh in government-sanctioned rewards to 10 surrendered Maoists. The beneficiaries belonged to different cadres and were encouraged to utilise the money wisely for rehabilitation and sustainable livelihoods

Kothagudem youth Raj Thalluri is making his Tollywood directorial debut with Harudu starring actor Venkat. The film, produced by VR Entertainments, is set for worldwide release on May 15 and is expected to later stream on leading OTT platforms

Telangana Tourism Development Corporation, with the Telangana Chefs Association, organised a mango pickle-making workshop in Hyderabad. Celebrity chef Sanjay Thumma demonstrated traditional methods, while participants learned spice blending and preservation techniques rooted in Telangana’s culinary heritage.

The programme aims to promote physical fitness, youth empowerment, leadership development, social responsibility, and employment opportunities among young people

Nearly 2,000 trees around KBR Park in Hyderabad have been felled for flyovers and underpasses, triggering concerns over green cover loss. GHMC says translocation plans are underway, while civic groups protest large-scale tree removal under infrastructure expansion works.