Hyderabad

A Venkateshwar Reddy led a protest against Sunrisers Hyderabad alleging neglect of Telangana cricketers in IPL selections. He urged the franchise and IPL Governing Council to ensure opportunities for local players in the team

The Telangana civil supplies department has seized 3,699 illegal domestic LPG cylinders and 70 small cylinders between March 12 and April 3, valued at Rs 1.10 crore. A total of 1,275 cases and 216 FIRs were registered under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act.

The FNCC-Pullela Gopichand Badminton League will begin on April 4 at FNCC and run for five weeks. Top players from across India will participate, with teams competing for prize money funded through team entry fees

The Hyderabad Police’s Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST) has intensified its vigilance against the sale of chemically ripened mangoes in city markets. Commissioner VC Sajjanar cautioned citizens to avoid fruits with unnatural colour, odour, or taste, as they may be ripened using hazardous chemicals like Calcium Carbide.

The India Art Festival has opened in Hyderabad at the Jubilee Hills Convention Centre, featuring over 3,000 artworks by nearly 300 artists across 30 galleries. The festival runs until April 5.

The Kanchanbagh police in Hyderabad arrested three men, including a 19-year-old youth, for repeatedly stealing gold ornaments from his own house. The trio have been remanded in judicial custody.

IMT Hyderabad hosted its convocation for the 2024–2026 batch, awarding degrees, medals, and a distinguished achievement award. Transworld chairman Ramesh S Ramakrishnan urged graduates to embrace courage and purpose in leadership.

The Forum for Good Governance objected to plans for constructing religious structures on the Musi river banks before completing its cleaning. It urged the government to prioritise river rejuvenation, calling the proposal to install a Shiva statue in polluted waters inappropriate

The Indian School of Business (ISB) marked its 25th anniversary with the graduation of its 25th Post Graduate Programme in Management cohort, comprising 417 students. The event also recognised scholars from ISB’s Fellow and Executive Fellow Programmes in Management.

The three major civic bodies of Hyderabad – GHMC, CMC and MMC – together collected Rs 2,558 crore in property tax for the 2025-26 financial year. Within GHMC, Khairatabad Zone emerged as the highest contributor.

Telangana teachers have demanded immediate release of the PRC report and pending DA instalments, highlighting delays in salary revisions, unpaid dues worth thousands of crores, and financial hardships faced by employees and retired teachers awaiting pension benefits.

Three individuals, including a couple, were arrested in Hyderabad for orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme under the banner of Veerabhadra Trading. The accused lured nearly 290 investors with promises of high monthly returns, collecting around Rs 30 crore.

Hyderabad traffic police will enforce restrictions around Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills on April 5 due to ongoing works under the H-CITI project. Roads near KBR Park will follow a one-way trial system between 11 am and 1 pm to facilitate construction of a steel flyover and underpass. Citizens are advised to plan ahead, use navigation apps, and consider public transport or carpooling.

The Telangana government has begun implementing the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, requiring educational institutions to record and submit detailed information about foreign nationals and OCI cardholders. Institutions must furnish data such as passport details, course information, and academic performance to the FRRO within 24 hours of admission.

Over 17,900 building and layout permissions and occupancy certificates were issued through the BuildNow portal across GHMC, CMC and MMC in 2025-26, generating Rs 1,172.08 crore in revenue, with CMC contributing the highest share.

A 22-year-old woman from Ramanthapur has filed a complaint with Uppal police alleging harassment by a relative who falsely claimed she was his wife, made threatening calls, and damaged her reputation after she refused his marriage proposal.

Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are keeping temperatures in Hyderabad and several Telangana districts below the usual April heat levels. The IMD has forecast such weather conditions to continue till April 9 due to a trough across the peninsula.

The BRS accused the Congress government in Telangana of misrepresenting sand mining revenue data and increasing prices without transparency. The party raised concerns over possible revenue leakages and demanded clarification and complete disclosure from the Chief Minister’s Office

With water levels in Singur reservoir falling sharply, HMWSSB is preparing to begin emergency pumping operations. Officials say the move will ensure uninterrupted water supply to parts of Hyderabad and GHMC areas despite declining reservoir levels.

BRS whip KP Vivekananda accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of mishandling the Hyderabad Metro Rail project and favouring real estate interests. He alleged land diversion and lack of progress, while also criticising BJP leaders for failing to secure central support

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said Telangana will be developed into the Textile Capital of South Asia, with a focus on green textile hubs. Speaking at ATEXCON 2026, he highlighted infrastructure support, cotton production and textile heritage

Medipally police cracked the murder of a man who went missing in December, recovering skeletal remains near the Musi River in Korremula. Investigators said a workplace dispute led to the killing, with suspects confessing during interrogation.

A 33-year-old man released on bail in his wife’s murder case died by suicide in Raidurgam, Hyderabad. Police said the accused, arrested after allegedly killing his wife during a domestic dispute in December, hanged himself near Nanakramguda.

An FIR has been registered in Nizamabad following allegations of community dog killings in Yellammagutta. PETA India and SAFI raised the issue, while Maneka Gandhi intervened. Police booked unknown persons under BNS and PCA Act provisions. Investigation is underway