Hyderabad

Kothagudem Bhadrachalam Bar Association urges establishment of Sessions or Assistant Sessions Court to improve legal access, reduce case transfers, and speed justice for tribal populations, highlighting 600 pending cases and long travel burdens across Telangana and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh regions

TGPSC has issued a notification for 20 Assistant Scientist (Analyst Grade-II) posts in the Telangana Pollution Control Board. Applications will be accepted from April 27 to May 25, with details available on the Commission’s official website

Delhi Public Schools and Pallavi Group of Schools recorded 100 per cent pass in CBSE Class X exams, with 237 students scoring above 95 per cent and 578 centums. Students were felicitated at a Hyderabad ceremony attended by VV Lakshmi Narayana

Members of the Water Works Employees Union staged a protest in Hyderabad against HMWSSB over employee transfers and lack of uniforms. The union alleged violation of transfer norms and demanded proper facilities for staff, including annual uniforms and summer gear

Gleneagles Hospital organised a ‘Ride for a Cause’ motorbike rally in Hyderabad to mark World Liver Day 2026. Over 500 participants joined the event, highlighting this year’s theme on healthy habits and early detection of liver diseases

Telangana students delivered an impressive performance in JEE Main 2026, with five securing 100 percentiles and top ranks. Ritwik Reddy topped the EWS category, while Asna Mallavarapu emerged as the girls’ topper from the State

Former India cricketer Arshad Ayub criticised TG20 as financially unviable and questioned HCA’s governance. He urged elected representation in the Governing Council and called for an early AGM, highlighting concerns over administration and use of external consultants

Telangana High Court pulled up the State for delaying Rs 45 crore compensation to landowners in Jogulamba Gadwal district. Justice NV Shravan Kumar termed the explanation inadequate and directed the concerned official to appear, granting a final opportunity for compliance

Nissan Motor India has inaugurated a new Lakshmi Nissan showroom in ECIL, Hyderabad, strengthening its presence in the region. The facility offers modern amenities and aims to cater to growing customer demand in emerging urban areas

A man allegedly murdered his younger brother and sister-in-law in Hyderabad’s Sultanpura area over a financial dispute. Police suspect the victim’s elder brother and have launched a probe, shifting the bodies for post-mortem examination

Secunderabad Cantonment Board’s plan to directly collect Transfer of Property Tax from June 1 has sparked confusion, with registration officials citing lack of legal backing. Stakeholders warn the move could disrupt property transactions and create hardship for citizens and developers.

Hyderabad’s Manjeera water supply system was disrupted due to power outages caused by dust storms and unseasonal rains. Several areas faced delays in water supply, while officials said efforts are ongoing to restore normal operations and maintain supply elsewhere.

Danish Malewar, a 21-year-old cricketer from Vidarbha, is gaining attention for his strong domestic performances. Signed by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2026, he played a key role in Vidarbha’s Ranji Trophy campaign and is seen as a promising talent

The Indian U17 men’s team will play two friendly matches against Qatar in Doha on April 25 and 28 as part of preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026. Both matches will be held behind closed doors

The AIFF Election Committee, led by Sunil Arora, visited the Football House and reviewed the new governance framework following the adoption of the Supreme Court-approved constitution. The panel will reconvene after amendments to the constitution are completed

Indian junior shooters will begin their campaign at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo, with medal events in 10m Air Rifle Women and 10m Air Pistol Men. India has fielded a strong 71-member contingent for the competition

Mahindra University has signed an MoU with Temple University, USA, to offer a dual bachelor’s-master’s programme and promote academic exchanges. The collaboration aims to enhance global exposure, joint research, and curriculum development for students and faculty

A prisoner who escaped from police custody near Chanchalguda crossroads in Hyderabad was caught within minutes. Sadula Naresh, arrested in vehicle theft cases, was apprehended by police shortly after fleeing, and a fresh case has been registered against him

TGSRTC unions under the Joint Action Committee have announced a statewide strike from April 22 after failed talks with the state government. Leaders are mobilising workers, demanding implementation of promises, merger with the government, and improved pay and job security.

CCOB Jr FC secured a dominant 10-0 win over Social Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground. Ali Kaseri starred with six goals, while Jasim Yadai added two and others contributed to the big victory

A Fly91 flight from Hyderabad to Hubballi was diverted to Bengaluru after hovering mid-air for hours due to adverse weather, triggering panic among passengers. The airline clarified there was no technical issue and termed the diversion a standard safety procedure

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has extended the deadline for payment of fees for Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations till April 23. The extension applies to both first and second-year students under general and vocational streams

Severe thundershowers with lightning and gusty winds are likely to continue across Telangana for another week, IMD Hyderabad said. While evening temperatures may dip slightly, daytime temperatures in over 20 districts will remain high, with alerts issued for multiple regions.

Hyderabad traffic police have issued an advisory ahead of IPL 2026 matches at Uppal stadium, warning of congestion and announcing diversions. Commuters are advised to avoid key routes and use public transport to ease traffic pressure on match days