Hyderabad

Hyderabad is experiencing intense heatwave conditions, with temperatures rising between 40°C and 42°C in several areas, according to TSDPS. Multiple localities including Patancheru, Jubilee Hills, and Uppal recorded high temperatures, urging citizens to stay cautious during extreme heat.

During the heatwave, birds and stray animals are suffering from severe thirst and dehydration. NGOs and animal groups are urging citizens to place water bowls and food outside homes. Experts also encourage careful handling of exhausted animals and involving children.

Maison D’Art Banjara will host ‘The Long Parade’, a solo exhibition by artist Annelies Van Baelen, from April 24 to May 23. The show explores colour, identity and emotion through vivid depictions of animals, faces and symbolic forms.

Hyderabad Dance Festival 2026 will be held from April 18 to 26 across nine venues, featuring diverse dance forms. Blending tradition with innovation, the festival includes workshops, performances, and community events supported by the Government of Telangana.

Vigilance officials are conducting checks at the Karimnagar sub-registrar office as part of statewide raids. They are verifying stamp duty, GST collections, and registration records to identify irregularities, procedural lapses, and possible revenue loss.

The Railway Board has extended the Indore–Lingampalli Humsafar Express to Charlapalli and introduced a new weekly Charlapalli–Narsapur train. It has also increased the Kakinada–Lingampalli Express frequency to daily, improving connectivity and travel convenience for passengers.

A postgraduate medical student at Osmania General Hospital died by suicide, triggering concern among doctors in Hyderabad. Medical associations have urged authorities to prioritise mental health support, citing stress, long working hours and lack of emotional support for trainees.

Army Public School, Golconda, achieved a 100% pass rate in CBSE Class X exams. Many students scored above 90%, with Noelle Singh Thakur topping the school. The success highlights the school’s strong focus on quality education and overall development.

Doctors at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad successfully performed a complex Whole Lung Lavage procedure on a patient with a rare lung disease. The 10-hour treatment cleared protein buildup in the lungs, helping improve breathing and overall condition.

Despite ambitious plans to develop Charminar like the Taj Mahal area, basic facilities such as seating are still missing. Visitors struggle daily, while locals and stakeholders question delays in the long-pending redevelopment project despite significant public spending.

A technical glitch disrupted HMWSSB’s customer care and water tanker booking services early Thursday. The issue, affecting the 155313 helpline, was fixed by afternoon with BSNL’s help, and services resumed, with customers again able to book tankers and lodge complaints.

Kaara Technologies has launched Kaara Code, an AI-based platform that helps companies build software faster and more efficiently. It focuses on the full development process, solving delays in testing, integration, and coordination, not just speeding up coding.

BRS is set for a major show of strength in Jagtial on April 20, where party chief K. Chandrashekar Rao will address a public meeting after a long gap. The event also marks senior leader T. Jeevan Reddy’s induction.

Telangana has announced a comprehensive heatwave action plan, mandating water bells in schools and reduced Anganwadi hours, while designating malls and public buildings as cooling centres. Authorities have also issued an Orange Alert with temperatures expected up to 44°C.

A technical glitch in HMWSSB’s IVRS system disrupted customer services, including tanker bookings, across Hyderabad. The helpline remained non-operational, forcing residents to rely on alternative methods. Officials said efforts were underway to restore services at the earliest.

As temperatures rise in Hyderabad, complaints of power cuts have surged across several areas. Residents reported prolonged outages since Wednesday night, while TGSPDCL acknowledged grievances but many claimed issues remained unresolved, affecting daily life and work-from-home routines.

An unidentified man was found hanging from a tree on Kali Khabar Road in Hyderabad on Thursday morning. Police suspect he died by suicide late Wednesday night. Mirchowk police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

A car caught fire on Shamshabad Road near Hyderabad’s outskirts on Wednesday night, halting traffic on NH-44. The driver noticed smoke and stopped the vehicle before flames engulfed it.

The event is open to all affiliated clubs/departments/academies of the Hyderabad District Basketball Association

The Telangana government has directed all state-run hospitals to prepare for possible summer power cuts by keeping generators in working condition and ensuring immediate backup during outages. Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha, in a review meeting, stressed uninterrupted power supply, cooling systems, and adequate drinking water for patients and staff.

Vayuputra Tigers clinched the FNCC-Pullela Gopichand badminton league title with a 6-2 victory over Elegans Eagles in Hyderabad. The final featured competitive matches across categories, with Vayuputra dominating overall. Nikhat Zareen presented the prizes at the closing ceremony

The Telangana government is working to develop key heritage sites in Hyderabad, including Machli Kaman and Charminar, with restoration and infrastructure upgrades planned to boost tourism, improve visitor experience, and preserve the city’s historic character

As per the Central Board of Secondary Education, which released the Class X exams results on Wednesday, 25,263 girls from Telangana secured a pass percentage of 99.93 percent, while 31,127 boys got 99.70 percent. Overall, the State registered a pass percentage of 99.80.

Thousands of new vehicles in Telangana remain stuck at showrooms as permanent registration numbers have not been generated for several days. The disruption, linked to technical issues in the Union government’s Vaahan portal, has left applicants and showroom staff in confusion.