Hyderabad

Minister Seethakka issued a legal notice to BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao, alleging a defamatory campaign over Anganwadi mobile phone procurement. She demanded removal of social media posts and an apology within 48 hours, denying any role in the tender process.

Tension prevailed at Punjagutta police station after an altercation between police and advocate S. Subbarao in a cheating case linked to folk singer Mangli. A breath analyser test showed alcohol presence, which Subbarao disputed, alleging harassment. No case was registered.

A clinical trial published in NEJM shows stem cell-based ‘living pharmacy’ treatment may eliminate the need for daily insulin in Type 1 diabetes patients. Most participants achieved insulin independence, though challenges like immune rejection still remain.

TGCHE has released the DOST 2026 notification for degree admissions in Telangana. Registration begins April 15, with a three-phase counselling process. The first seat allotment will be announced on May 14, and classes are scheduled to begin on July 1.

Telangana is preparing to revise land registration values by up to 30 per cent, potentially increasing costs for homebuyers. The move, driven by revenue concerns, will impact residential, commercial and agricultural properties across key districts including Hyderabad’s growth corridors.

Telangana has the lowest healthcare worker-to-population ratio in South India, according to the National Health Profile. The State faces a 27 per cent shortfall, with significant vacancies in doctors, nurses and support staff, raising concerns over rural healthcare delivery.

The Telangana School Education Department has released the TG TET June 2026 notification. The computer-based test will be held from June 15 to 30. Online registrations open on April 15 and will continue until April 30 through the official website.

The Assam government approached the Supreme Court of India challenging Telangana High Court granting transit anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case over allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, with hearing expected soon this week

Experts have criticised the delay in initiating repairs to barrages under the Kaleshwaram project, questioning the government’s response timeline after structural damage was reported, and raising concerns over the impact on farmers and irrigation infrastructure.

A man allegedly killed his wife following a domestic dispute in Shamshabad. The couple, migrant workers from Odisha, were employed at a brick kiln. Police have taken the accused into custody and launched an investigation into the incident.

Hyderabad is set to experience intensified dry heat this week, with temperatures nearing 40°C and rising further across Telangana. The IMD has ruled out thundershowers, warning of a gradual temperature increase over the next few days.

A Hyderabad devotee donated over Rs 1 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams’ Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust in Tirupati, supporting free treatment for critical illnesses at the Sri Venkateswara Temple

Three members of a family including an infant and a police constable died in separate road accidents in Vikarabad on Monday morning.

A controversy erupted after remarks targeting the Bhattaraju community, sparking calls for dignity and respectful political discourse. The caste slur has reignited debate on caste sensitivity, social justice, and declining standards of public language in Telangana politics

Former Hyderabad Cricket Association secretary T Seshnarayan has announced his decision to contest for the post of president in the upcoming HCA elections. He pledged to work with all stakeholders, promising constructive measures and revival of Hyderabad cricket

Hyderabad Cricket Association Secretary Jeevan Reddy assured stakeholders that the body is on the path to revival. He announced reforms including digitisation of player records, engaging Sportsmechanics for transparency, and reducing league matches to three days after consensus among clubs

Telangana’s finances show strain as tax collections fall short of projections and borrowing rises. CAG data highlights widening deficits, weak non-tax revenue and concerns over fiscal discipline, raising fears of increasing financial stress in the coming years

Sunrisers Hyderabad face unbeaten Rajasthan Royals in an IPL clash at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. With SRH struggling in bowling and Royals powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the match promises a stern test for the home side

An Intermediate second-year student from Kishanbagh went missing after failing in one subject. His family lodged a complaint with Bahadurpura police, who registered a kidnapping case and launched efforts to trace the student in Hyderabad.

Two employees of a cash management agency allegedly fled with Rs 1.20 crore meant for ATM replenishment in SR Nagar, Hyderabad. Following an internal audit across 31 ATMs, police registered a case and launched a manhunt, analysing CCTV footage and call data.

Juno Joule Bio Fuels Private Limited has launched a Rs 700 crore Compressed Bio-Gas project in Siddipet district’s Narmetta Industrial Area. The multi-phase cluster will include 10 plants, supporting India’s transition to sustainable and low-carbon energy solutions.

BRS leader Y Satish Reddy challenged Minister D Seethakka to order a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in Anganwadi phone procurement. He questioned the purchase of 4G devices at higher prices and raised concerns over tender processes

A street near Begumpet in Hyderabad named ‘James Bond Street’ appears on Google Maps but has no physical signboards or official records. Residents remain unaware of the name, making it a curious case of a location existing only on a digital platform

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said Telangana will fast-track repairs of Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages. A steering committee has been formed, with focus on completing designs, tests and rehabilitation works to restore KLIS operations