Hyderabad

Renowned dance guru Swathi Somanath will stage her Kuchipudi dance drama ‘Vatsayana Kamasutra Arthanariswaram’ at Ravindra Bharathi on April 13. The experimental ballet, performed by her disciples, revisits a production she originally choreographed over two decades ago.

A HYDRAA demolition drive in Sangareddy left several families homeless, with residents alleging lack of prior warning. Officials maintained notices were served to the owner. The sudden action triggered panic, with tenants scrambling to save belongings and find shelter.

CBIT organised the Mechanical and Production Engineering Alumni Meet 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together alumni, faculty and students. The event focused on industry insights, career guidance and strengthening alumni connections through interactive sessions and knowledge sharing.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has warned citizens about a water bill fraud where scammers send fake APK files to gain access to mobile phones and banking data. Residents are urged not to download apps from unknown sources or links.

IIIT Hyderabad hosted the Learning & Longevity Symposium 2026, bringing together experts from neuroscience, AI, medicine and design. The event explored learning as a key intervention for healthy ageing, emphasising interdisciplinary collaboration to improve quality of life in later years.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation removed over 50 footpath encroachments in Manikonda and nearby areas during a special drive conducted with police support. The civic body also carried out a sanitation drive in Narsingi Circle, lifting large quantities of garbage and waste.

The Train Travellers Association has urged South Central Railway to roll back the shift of Tungabhadra Express’ terminal from Secunderabad to Kacheguda, saying the move has inconvenienced commuters from city suburbs and increased travel time and expenses.

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Devs Homeopathy Medical College and Hospital organised an awareness rally in Keesara and conducted free medical camps in nearby villages to mark World Homeopathy Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy.

Hyderabad-based Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies announced that its generic version of Ozempic (semaglutide injection), developed with Apotex, has received tentative approval from the USFDA. The drug will be marketed in the United States by Apotex Corp.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of deceiving people and alleged a land scam in the name of Pharma City. He also criticised the Congress government over municipal politics and urban development plans.

The Sikh community in Telangana will celebrate the 327th Khalsa Panth Foundation Day (Vaisakhi) from April 13 to 15 with religious events, including Vishaal Deewan, Nagar Keertan and Amrit Paan ceremonies at Gurudwara Saheb Ameerpet and Guru Gobind Singhji playgrounds.

Music composer Harris Jayaraj announced a special concert in Hyderabad on April 26, featuring original singers and popular Telugu film songs. The event promises an international-level experience, with organisers expecting a grand musical evening for fans in the city.

Shortage of commercial and auto LPG in the city is affecting auto rickshaw services and the hotel industry. With restricted supply, eateries are switching to firewood while auto drivers queue at government outlets to avoid higher fuel prices.

A mega job fair will be held on April 16 at Kings Palace in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, offering employment opportunities in sectors such as pharma, healthcare, IT, education and banking. Candidates with a minimum qualification of SSC can attend the free-entry interviews.

Vigilance and Enforcement officials found attendance lapses, illegal middlemen and pending tax dues during surprise inspections across 20 government offices in Hyderabad. Authorities urged citizens to report irregularities through a toll-free number to curb misuse of public resources.

Telangana Employees JAC has demanded suspension of Excise Commissioner C Hari Kiran, alleging abusive behaviour towards Nizamabad Deputy Commissioner V Somi Reddy. The JAC sought a departmental inquiry, condemning his conduct and calling for immediate disciplinary action against the senior officer.

Singer Mangli and advocate Subba Rao have filed complaints against each other in Hyderabad, alleging fraud and harassment. Subba Rao accused Mangli of cheating him of Rs 10 crore in a microfinance scheme, while Mangli claimed the lawyer was spreading false allegations of a Rs 150 crore fraud and threatening to defame her.

The Housing Department’s auction of commercial shops in double-bedroom housing complexes in Rangareddy district saw mixed response, with strong demand in Shankarpally and Narsingi but weak participation in other locations. More auctions are scheduled next week across Hyderabad and nearby districts.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao paid tributes to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary, highlighting the reformer’s vision of social justice and recalling welfare initiatives implemented during the BRS government aimed at empowering backward and marginalised communities.

Hyderabad police conducted a cordon and search operation in Mangalhat early on Saturday, seizing LPG cylinders, liquor from belt shops, and undocumented vehicles. Nearly 200 policemen participated in the drive covering several Dhoolpet localities under the supervision of DCP Golconda.

Hydraa is taking up massive demolitions in Ameenpur municipality and has mobilised massive forces anticipating people's opposition to demolitions.

Telangana is considering scrapping the Rs 500 per quintal bonus for fine paddy following the Centre’s advice, amid rising surplus stocks, fiscal pressure, and concerns over crop imbalance ahead of the upcoming Rabi season.

At least 16 bus passengers were injured when a private rammed into a truck on NH-65 near Kodad. The bus was on its way to Eluru from Hyderabad