Hyderabad

Hyderabad traffic police seized a BMW in Jubilee Hills after discovering a Chinese-style flip number plate system during a drunk driving check. The driver, found intoxicated, was booked for DUI and cheating, while police launched further investigation into the illegal modification.

KT Rama Rao accused the Telangana government of widespread corruption, including in Singareni, alleged a Congress-BJP nexus, demanded a CBI probe, and warned of protests while criticising delays in implementing welfare promises and governance failures

Kalyan Jewellers expanded its presence in Telangana with a new showroom in Medipally, inaugurated by Sreeleela. The launch includes special discounts on gold, diamond and silver jewellery, along with the brand’s transparent pricing model.

Hyderabad and districts across Telangana are set to experience intense heatwave conditions, with the IMD issuing an orange alert till April 16. Temperatures are expected to rise above 44°C, with several districts already recording highs above 41°C.

The inaugural Boulders Classic golf championship with Rs 1 crore prize money will be held in Hyderabad from April 14 to 17, featuring 132 players, including top Indian and international golfers, marking a major addition to the DP World PGTI calendar

Payal from Haryana delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Oceania Open Championship in Bangkok, winning two gold and two silver medals. Trained by the Aditya Mehta Foundation, her success highlights strong grassroots support and India’s growing presence in global sports

Hyderabad traffic police caught 466 persons during a weekend drunken driving drive, with the majority being two-wheeler riders. Twelve individuals recorded high BAC levels. All offenders will be produced before court for legal proceedings, officials said.

More than half of CEC students failed the Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 in Telangana, with pass percentages below 50 in both years. HEC recorded the lowest performance, while MPC and BiPC streams fared significantly better, according to TG BIE data.

India’s Ayush Shetty finished with a silver medal after losing to China’s Shi Yuqi in the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 final. The 20-year-old had an impressive run, defeating top-ranked players to become the seventh Indian to win a medal

Telangana Police, along with GRP and RPF, apprehended two women at Secunderabad railway station for transporting 7.8 kg of ganja from Visakhapatnam. The accused, residents of Araku Valley, were allegedly paid to deliver the contraband to a local contact.

Resident welfare associations have opposed the 18% GST on maintenance charges announced by Nirmala Sitharaman, warning of increased costs for residents. RWAs are planning a nationwide campaign seeking exemption, despite the government clarifying applicability thresholds.

PDS rice smuggling networks are thriving across Telangana, with syndicates diverting ration supplies from beneficiaries and transporting them to neighbouring States. Police across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri have seized large quantities of rice in multiple raids over the past week.

Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 results were declared with a 75.61 per cent pass rate for second-year students, marking an improvement over last year. Girls outperformed boys in both years. Medchal and Jayashankar Bhupalpally topped districts, while recounting facilities have been opened.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) has released the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations 2026 schedule. Exams will begin on May 13 and end on May 21, while practical and additional examinations will continue till May 28 across Telangana.

Malkajgiri traffic police have announced diversions ahead of IPL 2026 matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Heavy vehicles will be rerouted across key corridors, with parking and traffic plans issued to manage spectator rush during Sunrisers Hyderabad fixtures.

Malkajgiri traffic police booked 286 persons during a weekend drunk driving drive. Courts sentenced 30 offenders to jail and imposed fines on others, while 10 individuals recorded high blood alcohol levels. The drive reflects intensified enforcement against drunken driving in Hyderabad.

BRS MLA V. Sunitha Laxma Reddy urged the Telangana government to urgently resolve the irrigation water crisis in Medak and Narsapur constituencies, citing delayed release from Singur project and warning that thousands of acres of crops are at risk.

Writer and BRS leader V. Prakash joins Telangana Today’s Powerful Conversation podcast, sharing insights on politics, writing and personal experiences in an engaging discussion that explores leadership, ideology and real-life perspectives.

Telangana DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy said there is no information on Maoist leader Ganapathi’s reported surrender and clarified there is no urban naxal presence in the State, while highlighting ongoing road safety awareness initiatives under the Arrive-Alive programme.

Telangana Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 results recorded a 75.61 per cent pass rate in second year, with girls outperforming boys. The first-year exams saw a 66.94 per cent pass percentage, officials announced while releasing the results on Sunday.

In a large-scale anti-encroachment drive, the Telangana government’s Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) reclaimed 861 acres of government land valued at Rs 15,000 crore in Sangareddy district.

Telangana Football Association will conduct a D-License coaching course from April 13 to 17 at SkyKings Academy, Bowenpally. A total of 24 candidates will participate in the programme, which will be led by instructor Mihir Thakkar and assistant instructor Zakeer Hussain

Sreenidi Deccan FC will aim to climb to second place when they face Rajasthan United FC in Round 8 of the Indian Football League 2025–26. The team, currently fourth, is coming off a draw, while Rajasthan enter with a win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach Dinesh Karthik praised the team’s resilience after their defeat to Rajasthan Royals, saying IPL is a long tournament. He lauded Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya and others for their performances and character under pressure