Hyderabad

The RTC Joint Action Committee (JAC) has called for a strike beginning Tuesday midnight, threatening to disrupt bus services across Hyderabad. The State government is preparing contingency measures, including deploying private drivers, but unions warn of safety risks.

Telangana minister D Sridhar Babu said the state is taking concrete steps to become a sports hub, including plans for a Sports University. The Badminton Association of Telangana also elected its new executive committee for the 2026–2030 term

Telangana Cricket Association questioned political influence in HCA affairs, citing statements by former officials. It raised concerns over the use of the Chief Minister’s name, lack of action on complaints, and alleged interference in cricket administration

Abhishek Sharma’s explosive century and Eshan Malinga’s four-wicket haul powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding 47-run win over Delhi Capitals. SRH posted a massive total before restricting DC despite brief resistance from their middle order

The much-awaited talks between the Telangana government-appointed committee and the TGSRTC Joint Action Committee ended in deadlock, paving the way for an indefinite RTC strike from midnight. Despite appeals from senior officials for four weeks’ time to address concerns, unions rejected the proposal.

JR Abhishek won the title after defeating Adhyayan Banerjee in a tie-break, with both scoring 10.5 points from 12 rounds. Gopalkrishna Maheshwari finished third with 10 points in a closely contested tournament

Nizam Basketball Academy defeated Good Training Academy 77-45 after a strong all-round performance in the BM John Vinayasager Basketball Tournament in Hyderabad. Balaji and Majid starred as Nizam dominated the game after taking control from the first half

Hyderabad’s Ayushi Prajapati won the 63 kg category in the Telangana State powerlifting championship to qualify for the national meet. The 18-year-old will compete in the junior category for the first time and aims to win an international medal

The Telangana High Court has struck down a government tender that bypassed handloom societies in the State, reaffirming that procurement of dress materials and bedsheets for educational institutions must follow the mandate of G.O.Ms.No.1.

Rangareddy Collector C Narayana Reddy has directed officials to cancel the allotment of double bedroom houses if beneficiaries fail to reside in them. He emphasised that all beneficiaries must relocate to their allotted homes, and any difficulties should be reported to officials.

The Telangana government has lifted the ban on employee transfers, effective May 1–31, 2026, but excluded staff engaged in census duties. Teachers and other employees expressed disappointment as the clause dashed their hopes of relocation.

Abhishek Sharma smashed a brilliant 138 off 68 balls as Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 242/2 against Delhi Capitals. Supported by Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen, SRH dominated with aggressive batting and built a strong platform in Hyderabad

Trainee Assistant Superintendents of Police from the National Police Academy and Group-I officers from the RBVRR Telangana Police Academy visited Central Prison Cherlapalli as part of their field training. Dr. Soumya Mishra, Director General of Prisons & Correctional Services, briefed them on prison administration and highlighted initiatives such as de-addiction centres and the “Nivrutti” programme for women inmates.

A seven-day Samskara Sudha programme will be held at Sri Rukmini Panduranga Kshetram in Hyderabad from April 24 to 30. Organised by Aham Brahmasmi Foundation, the initiative aims to impart cultural and spiritual values to children through rituals, scriptures, interactive activities, and devotional sessions.

TEDxHyderabad 2026 featured 14 speakers and multiple performances under the theme ‘Fire-Up’. Experts from healthcare, environment and social sectors shared insights, inspiring over 1,200 attendees with ideas on innovation, awareness and meaningful change.

A mega job fair will be held in Hyderabad on April 25 at Masab Tank, offering jobs across sectors including IT, healthcare, banking, and education. Candidates with SSC qualification and above can attend free preliminary interviews at the venue.

A man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly killing his younger brother and sister-in-law in Sultanpura over a financial dispute. Police said a heated argument escalated, leading to the fatal stabbing of both victims. Investigation is underway.

Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced night-time diversions from 12 am to 6 am on Tuesday and Wednesday due to Skywalk construction at Mehdipatnam. Alternate routes have been issued for vehicles coming from Masab Tank, Tolichowki, and surrounding areas.

Students of Aakash Educational Services Limited in Telangana delivered strong results in JEE Main 2026, with Jayanth Shekhar securing a top rank. Several others also achieved high percentiles, highlighting consistent performance and effective academic training

A former software engineer was arrested in Hyderabad for cultivating ganja plants on his house terrace. Excise officials seized 17 plants capable of yielding 10 kilograms of ganja. The accused allegedly took to cultivation after addiction.

The University of Hyderabad and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited inaugurated a Centre of Excellence in Digital Twin Technology. The facility will support research, innovation, and skilling in simulation and AI, strengthening industry–academia collaboration in aerospace and advanced engineering.

The first batch of Haj pilgrims from Telangana will depart for Saudi Arabia on May 4, 2026, from RGI Airport, Shamshabad. Nearly 9,607 pilgrims will travel in batches over 20 days, with additional pilgrims expected after quota adjustments. T

IMD Hyderabad has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across most Telangana districts for the next 48 hours. The weather pattern of hot days followed by evening storms is expected to continue until April 27.

Contract sanitation, security, and patient care workers in Telangana government hospitals staged a protest in Hyderabad demanding a minimum wage hike to Rs 26,000 and better benefits. Led by AITUC, they submitted memorandums to health department officials.