Hyderabad

Former BRS MP B Vinod Kumar welcomed the High Court direction on the Kaleshwaram report and urged the Telangana government to stop vendetta politics. He called for urgent repairs to Medigadda barrage, warning of water scarcity risks

BRS leaders welcomed the Telangana High Court verdict restraining action on the Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. They termed it a win for natural justice and demanded that the government expedite pending repair works for farmers

NCB Hyderabad seized 69 kg of Alprazolam and arrested three people during a raid on an illegal drug manufacturing unit in Moula Ali. Officials also recovered chemicals used for Ephedrine production, with contraband valued at Rs 17.40 crore.

Cognizant has partnered with OpenAI to scale Codex across enterprise clients, integrating the AI coding tool into its engineering workflows. The collaboration aims to enhance software development through automation, while combining human expertise with AI-driven capabilities.

UPES Dehradun announced its transition into an AI-first university, partnering with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Edu across campus. The initiative aims to integrate AI into learning, research, and teaching for over 20,000 students and faculty members.

Redwood Software has inaugurated its India technology centre in Hyderabad to drive AI-powered automation and innovation. The company plans to hire over 300 professionals by 2027, strengthening its global operations and supporting more than 7,000 customers worldwide.

Premia Academy staged its second theatre production, ‘Sitayan – The Shadow of Flame’, offering a modern take on Sita’s journey. The play highlighted resilience and strength while providing students a platform to showcase their artistic growth before theatre experts.

Cyberabad Police have booked 22 cases and arrested 28 people in a major crackdown on food adulteration over four months. Authorities seized adulterated goods worth ₹64 lakh, exposing illegal units using unsafe ingredients and operating without proper licences.

The Telangana Football Association will conduct summer coaching camps across all district associations, providing equipment and support. The initiative aims to strengthen grassroots football development and offer structured training opportunities for young players across the state

The RTC strike disrupted normal life in Hyderabad, leaving commuters stranded at major bus stations like JBS and Rathifile. With limited SETWIN services and no regular buses, passengers faced long waits and turned to expensive private transport options.

TGSRTC has urged employees not to join the ongoing strike, warning it may be illegal during ongoing conciliation talks. The management emphasised dialogue, citing legal provisions and cautioning workers about wage cuts and disciplinary action.

Tree removal for Hyderabad’s H-CITI infrastructure project has impacted greenery along a key stretch near KBR Park. GHMC says necessary permissions were obtained and measures are in place to minimise loss as road and excavation work progresses.

The TGRTC strike disrupted transport services in Hyderabad’s Old City, with buses running on limited routes. Commuters faced long waits, overcrowded vehicles, and higher fares, while auto drivers cited LPG shortages and long fuel queues for the increase.

A 43-year-old colony welfare association president died by suicide at his Hayathnagar residence. A note reportedly blamed local police and others for harassment. Relatives staged a protest, while police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the High Court’s stay on Justice PC Ghose Commission report, calling it political vendetta by the Congress government, defending Kaleshwaram project, urging focus on farmers’ irrigation needs and criticising alleged misuse of institutions

Hyderabad Metro Rail increases services to 56 trains across all hours due to RTC strike, reducing wait times on key corridors. Frequencies improved on Miyapur-LB Nagar and Nagole-Raidurg lines, with possible extension of last train beyond 11 pm for commuters

BRS leader T. Harish Rao said the High Court verdict on the Justice PC Ghose Commission reaffirmed that truth prevails. He urged the Congress government to avoid vindictive politics and expedite Medigadda barrage repairs to protect farmers’ interests.

The RTC strike has severely disrupted Hyderabad’s public transport system, leaving lakhs of commuters stranded. With most buses off roads and talks failing between the government and unions, Metro stations witnessed heavy rush while temporary transport arrangements are being explored.

Telangana schools will close for the 2025–26 academic year on Thursday, with a 50-day summer break starting April 24. Schools will reopen on June 12, while results of SA-II exams will be declared and parent-teacher meetings held.

The Telangana High Court restrained the State government from acting on the Ghose Commission report on alleged Kaleshwaram irregularities, citing procedural lapses. However, it upheld the legality of the Commission’s formation, granting relief to KCR, Harish Rao and others.

A man climbed a high-tension electricity tower in Hyderabad’s Motinagar, alleging that police refused to accept his complaint. Carrying a petrol bottle, he prompted a tense situation as police and local leaders attempted to persuade him to come down.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar urged RTC employees to withdraw their strike, assuring that most demands would be resolved. He said a committee is reviewing key issues, while warning that disruption of bus services would inconvenience lakhs of daily passengers.

RTC strike disrupted bus services across Adilabad region, leaving villagers stranded and forcing reliance on costly private transport. Women and rural commuters faced hardship, urging the government to restore services and ease inconvenience.

RTC employees blocked bus operations across depots, halting services and leaving passengers stranded. Private buses faced resistance, police ensured order, and commuters turned to autos and interstate buses amid widespread transport disruption in Telangana