Hyderabad

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

A 50-year-old labourer, M Pochaiah, died by suicide in Ghatkesar after allegedly facing severe financial difficulties and debt. He had recently sold his house for his daughter’s marriage. Police have launched an investigation into the incident

A 26-year-old software engineer, Ishika Yadav, died by suicide in Miyapur allegedly due to dowry harassment by her husband. The couple had married in February. Police have launched an investigation following a complaint from her family

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy donated blood for Thalassemia patients at Arundhati Hospital in Dundigal and urged youth to donate regularly. He highlighted his social service initiatives, including free surgeries and the ‘Gift A Smile’ programme

With rising summer temperatures and increasing water demand, HMWSSB has stepped up water drawal from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar. Officials cite groundwater depletion, while assuring that supply from Godavari, Krishna and Manjeera sources remains stable.

In a late-night raid at a Kondapur pub, Telangana’s EAGLE Force and Cyberabad police identified eight individuals consuming drugs. Substances detected included marijuana and methamphetamine, with a case booked under the NDPS Act and investigation underway.

A study of 5,000 Indian heart patients reveals that 80 percent classified as low to moderate risk suffered heart attacks, highlighting flaws in Western risk calculators and urging Indians to prioritise lifestyle changes beyond routine diagnostic scores.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and former CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy remembered the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and highlighted his message of love, compassion and faith on Good Friday.

CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to allocate funds for development works, citing lack of vision, delays in fund release, and poor coordination among Ministers in Telangana.

Hyderabad Police have issued an advisory warning citizens against chemically ripened mangoes in city markets, saying some traders are using calcium carbide for artificial ripening. Consumers were urged to stay vigilant and report suspected adulteration to police.

Telangana schools will close for summer vacation from April 24 to June 11, with April 23 declared the last working day for the 2025–26 academic year. SA-II exams for Classes I to IX have been advanced to April 8.

BRS president K. Chandrashekhar Rao paid tributes to Telangana icon Doddi Komaraiah on his birth anniversary, recalling him as the first martyr of the Telangana Armed Peasant Struggle and a lasting symbol of resistance against injustice.

Christians across the city observed Good Friday with special services, prayers, and passion plays. Major churches hosted multilingual gatherings and large congregations. The day commemorated Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, with rituals like the Way of the Cross and solemn masses marking the occasion