Hyderabad

Hyderabad-based Abyom SpaceTech and Defence has successfully completed the hot fire test of its BSE-II liquid rocket engine, marking a key step towards developing reusable launch vehicles and advancing indigenous space propulsion and testing capabilities.

BRS won the Ibrahimpatnam Municipal Chairman election amid heavy police presence and objections from Congress councillors seeking a delay. Officials proceeded with the poll, citing High Court orders, and declared T Sudarshan Reddy as Chairman.

AIMIM is contesting 17 seats in the West Bengal Assembly elections in alliance with AJUP, focusing on minority-dominated constituencies. The party has released its first list of 12 candidates, while Asaduddin Owaisi campaigns in the State.

Hyderabad will experience warm weather with temperatures around 36–37°C over the next two days, according to IMD. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are expected in several Telangana districts, with chances of rain continuing till April 11.

South Central Railway announced that the Hyderabad–Tambaram Charminar Express will temporarily originate and terminate at Chennai Beach instead of Tambaram due to redevelopment works at Chennai Egmore station. The change will come into effect from April 5/6 until further notice.

Heartfulness Institute has joined the Global Biodiversity Alliance, aiming to support global efforts to address biodiversity loss. Through its international network, the organisation will help raise awareness and contribute to data collection and conservation initiatives, particularly in India

A mega job fair will be held in Hyderabad on April 6, offering opportunities across multiple sectors. Candidates with SSC qualification can attend. Entry is free, and preliminary interviews will be conducted at the venue.

Cyberabad police arrested two men in Ganesh Nagar and seized 316 grams of MDMA during a raid. The accused allegedly sourced drugs from a local supplier and sold them to customers. A case has been registered.

An autorickshaw driver climbed a cellphone tower in LB Nagar to protest an LPG shortage and long queues for fuel. Police and rescue teams responded quickly, while drivers across the city continue to face difficulties due to supply issues.

BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao condemned the attack on KCR’s Gajwel camp office and accused the Congress leadership of orchestrating it. He demanded immediate arrests and alleged that law and order was deteriorating under the current State government.

The BRS student wing launched a campaign against the Musi Rejuvenation project in Hyderabad. Around 50 teams will tour bastis and colonies along the riverbanks until April 14 to interact with residents and highlight concerns over the project.

BRS leader P Karthik Reddy clarified that the National Green Tribunal only disposed of his petition on the Musi River Rejuvenation project. He said the government assured the tribunal that no work would proceed without securing required environmental clearances.

A WhatsApp group created by youngsters in Godavarikhani to warn members about drunk driving checkpoints was exposed after a member was caught during a police check. The local Sub-Inspector joined the group and warned members through a selfie video.

A CAG report has revealed that 12 departments at Osmania University have been functioning without sanctioned professor posts for years, with some also lacking associate professors. The audit flagged concerns over academic standards and staffing gaps affecting teaching and research.

Three persons were injured after two groups clashed with sticks at Bowenpally Centre Point in Hyderabad on Friday night. In a separate incident, a man was attacked by a group at Falaknuma over financial disputes. Police registered cases and began investigations.

Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Abhishek Sharma has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and received one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during a match against Kolkata Knight Riders

Mary Kom and Bhaichung Bhutia emphasised the need for grassroots investment and structured development at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026. They urged families to encourage sports participation and highlighted the role of initiatives in nurturing young talent

Bamas Akhada won the 26th Hyderabad Kesari wrestling championship held at Barkas Ground. The event, organised during Eid Milan celebrations, featured top wrestlers and promoted traditional kusthi while encouraging youth participation and fitness

A Venkateshwar Reddy led a protest against Sunrisers Hyderabad alleging neglect of Telangana cricketers in IPL selections. He urged the franchise and IPL Governing Council to ensure opportunities for local players in the team

The Telangana civil supplies department has seized 3,699 illegal domestic LPG cylinders and 70 small cylinders between March 12 and April 3, valued at Rs 1.10 crore. A total of 1,275 cases and 216 FIRs were registered under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act.

The FNCC-Pullela Gopichand Badminton League will begin on April 4 at FNCC and run for five weeks. Top players from across India will participate, with teams competing for prize money funded through team entry fees

The Hyderabad Police’s Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST) has intensified its vigilance against the sale of chemically ripened mangoes in city markets. Commissioner VC Sajjanar cautioned citizens to avoid fruits with unnatural colour, odour, or taste, as they may be ripened using hazardous chemicals like Calcium Carbide.

The India Art Festival has opened in Hyderabad at the Jubilee Hills Convention Centre, featuring over 3,000 artworks by nearly 300 artists across 30 galleries. The festival runs until April 5.

The Kanchanbagh police in Hyderabad arrested three men, including a 19-year-old youth, for repeatedly stealing gold ornaments from his own house. The trio have been remanded in judicial custody.