Hyderabad

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

Former national footballer Nithyasheelan passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 57. The Telangana Football Association and players observed two minutes of silence during training and league matches to honour his contribution to the sport

Cyberabad Police arrested Idadasu Apparao from Visakhapatnam for posting abusive comments on actress Renu Desai’s Instagram reel using a fake account. Authorities traced his activity and advised the public to report cybercrime via the 1930 helpline.

The Indian women’s boxing team delivered a dominant performance at the Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar, securing 10 medals, including four gold. Every team member won a medal, highlighting India’s growing strength and consistency in continental boxing competitions

Hyderabad’s junctions are being beautified with eye-catching animal sculptures, including elephants, giraffes, bears, camels, and flamingos. While these installations add charm and photo spots, officials are urged to improve maintenance and prevent fading and dust accumulation.

Ayush Shetty entered the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Championships with a straight-games win, while PV Sindhu and other Indian players exited the tournament, leaving Shetty as the lone Indian singles contender

India’s U20 women’s team endured tough defeats at the AFC Asian Cup but showed clear signs of development, ending their campaign with a 3-1 win over Chinese Taipei and gaining valuable experience against top continental sides

Khalin Joshi extended his lead to three shots after the third round of the Andhra Open 2026, carding a one-under 70, while Yash Majmudar and Rashid Khan remained in contention heading into the final round

ICRISAT marked 55 years of research impact in dryland agriculture at its Patancheru headquarters, highlighting its contributions to climate-resilient farming, global partnerships and science-led innovation, while reaffirming its commitment to supporting smallholder farmers across Asia and Africa