Hyderabad

Jubilee Hills police arrested a man accused of cheating a married woman of nearly Rs 1 crore by claiming to possess supernatural powers. The suspect allegedly targeted wealthy women on social media and remained absconding for four years.

Jubilee Hills police arrested a burglary suspect who attempted to hide stolen diamond rings in garbage at his residence. The accused, identified as Anand Mukhiya, is believed to be part of a Bihar-based gang. Stolen property worth Rs 14 lakh was recovered.

A delegation from Ameerpet Gurudwara Sahib invited BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao to attend the Khalsa Sajna Divas or Vaisakhi celebrations on April 14. The event in Ameerpet is expected to draw over 8,000 devotees.

The Telangana government has increased Dearness Allowance for TGSRTC employees by 2.1 per cent, raising it to 52.8 per cent with effect from January 1, 2026. The decision will benefit employees statewide and add a monthly financial burden of Rs 2.82 crore.

Hyderabad police have begun conducting drug tests on rowdy-sheeters following a rise in criminal activities. Of the 250 individuals screened so far, around 190 tested positive for marijuana, prompting authorities to intensify action against narcotics suppliers in the city.

Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal suspended seven third-year MBBS students for six months and expelled them from the hostel after they allegedly ragged juniors, following complaints lodged with authorities and police over the incident

C D Gopinath, last surviving member of India’s team to win its first Test against England, passed away at 96 in Chennai. He was a former captain of Madras State and Ranji Trophy star, remembered for his cricketing legacy

Dacoit: A Love Story is a moody, character-driven film where Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur deliver strong performances. Blending love, heartbreak, and revenge, the film’s intense narrative and atmospheric visuals offer a gripping, though occasionally slow, cinematic experience

Telangana Power Generation Limited (TG GENCO) has issued a final notice to artisans on strike, directing them to return to duty within 24 hours or face termination. The corporation invoked the Telangana Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), declaring the strike illegal.

The Telangana High Court has directed the GHMC to act on a complaint regarding an alleged encroachment in Tarnaka, stressing that demolition costs must be recovered from violators rather than the public exchequer. Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar emphasised that civic authorities have a statutory duty to enforce town planning laws.

Telangana Basketball Association launches its first professional junior league, Telangana Junior Basketball League, featuring under-15 and under-18 boys and girls categories. Six city franchises will compete, with trials starting April 10, giving young athletes a professional platform to showcase talent

Amulya Balmuri, originally from Karimnagar and now based in Dallas, has been crowned Miss Telugu USA 2026. A Goldman Sachs professional and writer, she stood out among 100 contestants and won the title at the grand finale held on April 4

A Hyderabad court sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a 2018 rape and criminal intimidation case in Mailardevpally. The convict was also fined and the victim was awarded compensation of Rs 3 lakh

Korutla MLA Dr K Sanjay criticised MARKFED officials for delaying maize procurement and inaugurated a centre himself after a last-minute postponement. Farmers, waiting for over a month, had been protesting against repeated delays

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A worker injured in the Jalavihar RO water plant explosion on PVNR Marg, Hyderabad, died while receiving treatment. Two others remain hospitalised. Authorities suspect excessive pressure in the RO unit or compressor as the cause.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Srijana has instructed builders and real estate associations to strictly follow construction norms, environmental standards, and regulatory compliance. At a meeting with developers, she emphasised safety measures at construction sites, dust and noise pollution control, and adherence to sanctioned plans.

Telangana will implement facial recognition-based attendance in all private degree colleges from 2026–27 to ensure accurate tracking. Colleges must comply with DOST admission rules, adopt AI-enabled learning support, and may face action for non-compliance.

Secunderabad GRP and RPF arrested retired Army officer Annapu Reddy Srinivas Reddy for chain snatching on running trains. Gold ornaments worth Rs 6.75 lakh were recovered. Suspect cited financial losses in stocks and online betting as motive.

KIMS Sunshine Hospital, Begumpet, inaugurated its SAFE Spine Surgery Suite, featuring advanced technologies such as spine navigation, endoscopy, and ultrasonic bone scalpel. The facility enables minimally invasive procedures, ensuring precision, minimal blood loss, faster recovery, and improved patient outcomes.

Care Hospitals, Banjara Hills, completed over 2,000 stapedotomy surgeries under Dr N Vishnu Swaroop Reddy, restoring hearing for patients with otosclerosis and other conductive hearing loss conditions. The milestone highlights expertise in advanced ENT surgical care.

SkyKings FC secured a dominant 7-0 win over Social Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division football league championship. Ajith, Thouthang and Yuganth Kamli scored braces, while Mahender added one goal in a one-sided contest

Cyberabad Police solved seven cybercrime cases in a week, arresting 10 suspects across multiple states. Cases included trading, job, loan, and digital frauds. Authorities recovered Rs 74.28 lakh for victims and advised reporting cybercrime via helpline 1930.

Ribhav Verma maintained his lead after the third round of the IGU Hyderabad Amateur Golf Championship despite an even-par 72. He holds a three-shot advantage over Parth Raman Sood heading into the final round at Boulder Hills