Telangana

Farmers in the erstwhile Medak district staged protests and blocked NH-161 over delays in paddy procurement. They alleged a lack of transportation, gunny bags and other facilities at procurement centres, accusing the government of failing to complete the procurement process on time.

Creative hobbies like candle-making, crochet and handmade flowers are evolving into small businesses for young creators in Hyderabad. With rising demand for personalised products, hobbyists are building brands, participating in pop-ups and turning passions into full-time entrepreneurial ventures.

BRSV activists staged a protest at Lok Bhavan over the NEET-UG paper leak, demanding strict action and resignations of key officials. They blamed the Centre and NTA for repeated failures and sought fresh exam dates without disruption.

Volunteers of Save KBR Park were detained by Banjara Hills police after protesting tree felling near Indo-American Cancer facility. The group alleged early morning detention during a peaceful protest, prompting demands for disclosure of detainees’ status and legal access.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education clarified that students and parents need only submit a simple anti-drug declaration during admissions, not a notarised affidavit. The move follows confusion over the 2026–27 admission guidelines and aims to ease the process.

Farmers rushed jowar produce to Adilabad market yard amid suspension of procurement due to shortages of gunny bags, transport and storage facilities. The sudden influx caused traffic congestion as officials assured procurement would resume from Thursday.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the BJP of double standards in the POCSO case involving Bandi Sanjay’s son. He also criticised the Telangana Congress government, citing rising crimes against women and cybercrime in the state.

Posters declaring POCSO accused Bandi Sai Bageerath as “missing” appeared across Hyderabad, prompting swift removal by municipal staff. The campaign came amid police claims of absconding and a High Court anticipatory bail plea filed by the accused.

TG EAPCET 2026 results are likely to be declared around May 26. JNTU–Hyderabad has released preliminary keys and response sheets, with objection windows open for engineering and A&P streams. Final results will be announced after expert committee review.

Two daily wage workers died after a car collided with their motorcycle at Mallapur in Nacharam on Tuesday night. The accident occurred near Swagath Function Hall around midnight. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

The Telangana government has transferred T-SAT from the IT and Communications Department to the Education Department. The move, formalised through an order by the Chief Secretary, aims to streamline satellite-based educational services and improve access for rural and underprivileged communities.

Hyderabad researchers at CCMB have discovered a “molecular glue” in plants that traps and disables viruses by forming protein condensates. The breakthrough, published in a leading journal, could aid crop protection and open new possibilities for treating human diseases.

Panic spread in Bollorigudem of Paloncha mandal in Kothagudem district after locals found street dogs gnawing at the severed head of a child. Police rushed to the spot and launched an investigation to identify the deceased and determine how the remains were abandoned.

Telangana is witnessing a steady rise in temperatures after thunderstorm activity subsided across the State. Northern districts recorded temperatures between 42 and 44 degrees Celsius, while Hyderabad touched 39.4 degrees Celsius, with the IMD forecasting further heat surge and continued dry weather conditions

Nine persons were arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attacking police personnel and pelting stones at a cattle transport vehicle suspected of carrying animals for slaughter. The bulls were reportedly being transported for a film shoot, while police officers sustained injuries during the violence

A Nepali gang posing as domestic workers allegedly drugged and robbed a doctor couple in Hyderabad’s Kowkoor area. The accused, employed only two weeks earlier, reportedly looted gold, silver and cash, tied up the victims, damaged CCTV cameras and fled

A Medak bank manager, Yadam Anil, pledged fake gold and diverted funds amounting to over Rs. 1.50 crore. While absconding, his wife, friend, and the bank’s gold loan auditor were arrested. Police revealed he had committed similar fraud earlier in Andhra Pradesh.

Congress leaders and social media users have criticised the Telangana government and police for delaying action in the POCSO case against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son, intensifying political heat around Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s handling of the issue.

Telangana Students Joint Action Committee staged a protest in Hyderabad against the Central government over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Former Minister V. Srinivas Goud demanded the disbanding of the NTA and resignation of the Union Education Minister, citing the uncertainty faced by deserving students.

Farmers across Telangana are staging protests over delays in paddy procurement, citing shortages of gunny bags and trucks. In Yadadri‑Bhuvanagiri and Nalgonda, paddy sacks were burnt in anger. Maize farmers, too, face severe distress as procurement has not begun despite heavy losses from unseasonal rains.

Raghunathapalem village in Khammam district is set to become Telangana’s first pilot solar village, with rooftop solar systems planned for every household. District Collector Divakara TS inspected the ongoing installations and directed officials to expand solar infrastructure to public buildings and community spaces.

Despite reforms and technology‑driven surveillance measures, the Department of Mines and Geology and Telangana Mineral Development Corporation Limited continue to face declining revenues. Auctions of limestone blocks and sand bazaars have not offset sluggish revenue generation, while illegal mining and unauthorised crushing units persist across Telangana.

BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao chaired a six-hour meeting at Erravelli, finalising district-level incharges and launching a digital membership enrolment drive as part of a major organisational restructuring across Telangana.

BRS leader R.S. Praveen Kumar has challenged Union Minister Bandi Sanjay to surrender his son Sai Bageerath to police in connection with a POCSO case, urging devotees at the Hanuman Jayanti Ekta Yatra to question Sanjay over the allegations.