Hyderabad

Hyderabad-based Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies announced that its generic version of Ozempic (semaglutide injection), developed with Apotex, has received tentative approval from the USFDA. The drug will be marketed in the United States by Apotex Corp.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of deceiving people and alleged a land scam in the name of Pharma City. He also criticised the Congress government over municipal politics and urban development plans.

The Sikh community in Telangana will celebrate the 327th Khalsa Panth Foundation Day (Vaisakhi) from April 13 to 15 with religious events, including Vishaal Deewan, Nagar Keertan and Amrit Paan ceremonies at Gurudwara Saheb Ameerpet and Guru Gobind Singhji playgrounds.

Music composer Harris Jayaraj announced a special concert in Hyderabad on April 26, featuring original singers and popular Telugu film songs. The event promises an international-level experience, with organisers expecting a grand musical evening for fans in the city.

Shortage of commercial and auto LPG in the city is affecting auto rickshaw services and the hotel industry. With restricted supply, eateries are switching to firewood while auto drivers queue at government outlets to avoid higher fuel prices.

A mega job fair will be held on April 16 at Kings Palace in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad, offering employment opportunities in sectors such as pharma, healthcare, IT, education and banking. Candidates with a minimum qualification of SSC can attend the free-entry interviews.

Vigilance and Enforcement officials found attendance lapses, illegal middlemen and pending tax dues during surprise inspections across 20 government offices in Hyderabad. Authorities urged citizens to report irregularities through a toll-free number to curb misuse of public resources.

Telangana Employees JAC has demanded suspension of Excise Commissioner C Hari Kiran, alleging abusive behaviour towards Nizamabad Deputy Commissioner V Somi Reddy. The JAC sought a departmental inquiry, condemning his conduct and calling for immediate disciplinary action against the senior officer.

Singer Mangli and advocate Subba Rao have filed complaints against each other in Hyderabad, alleging fraud and harassment. Subba Rao accused Mangli of cheating him of Rs 10 crore in a microfinance scheme, while Mangli claimed the lawyer was spreading false allegations of a Rs 150 crore fraud and threatening to defame her.

The Housing Department’s auction of commercial shops in double-bedroom housing complexes in Rangareddy district saw mixed response, with strong demand in Shankarpally and Narsingi but weak participation in other locations. More auctions are scheduled next week across Hyderabad and nearby districts.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao paid tributes to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary, highlighting the reformer’s vision of social justice and recalling welfare initiatives implemented during the BRS government aimed at empowering backward and marginalised communities.

Hyderabad police conducted a cordon and search operation in Mangalhat early on Saturday, seizing LPG cylinders, liquor from belt shops, and undocumented vehicles. Nearly 200 policemen participated in the drive covering several Dhoolpet localities under the supervision of DCP Golconda.

Hydraa is taking up massive demolitions in Ameenpur municipality and has mobilised massive forces anticipating people's opposition to demolitions.

Telangana is considering scrapping the Rs 500 per quintal bonus for fine paddy following the Centre’s advice, amid rising surplus stocks, fiscal pressure, and concerns over crop imbalance ahead of the upcoming Rabi season.

At least 16 bus passengers were injured when a private rammed into a truck on NH-65 near Kodad. The bus was on its way to Eluru from Hyderabad

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Another inmate of a tribal residential school died after a book rack collapsed on him in the hostel. He was the fourth student to die in the last two years in Asifabad residential schools

The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged gang rape of a newlywed woman in Hyderabad by her husband and his associates. The NCW Chairperson has directed the Telangana DGP to register an FIR, arrest the accused, and ensure a time-bound investigation.

A 15-year-old boy allegedly assaulted a 13-year-old girl in Kacheguda after befriending her on Instagram. Police said the suspect lured her to a secluded location before committing the crime.

The Cyberabad Police have invoked the Preventive Detention Act against five inter-state dacoits from Bihar, accused of carrying out a violent jewellery heist at Chandanagar in August 2023.

Prof. Aftab Hussain of IIIT-Hyderabad has proposed a contactless sleep monitoring system using flexible pressure sensors embedded in a mattress topper. The innovation, which earned him the Young Faculty Research Fellowship under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, can detect falls and predict risks by analysing sleep patterns and movement.

Daniel’s Cricket Academy will conduct summer coaching camps at Vidyanagar and Jubilee Hills from April 15 to June 1. The camps aim to train young cricketers under professional guidance, providing skill development opportunities during the summer break

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has appointed Dr G Satheesh Reddy, former DRDO Chairman and leading defence scientist, as honorary advisor (R&D). His role will focus on advancing multidisciplinary research, industry collaboration, and innovation aligned with national priorities.

The Telangana Irrigation Department has barred media entry into its headquarters, Jala Soudha, allowing only individuals with valid identity cards. Notices enforcing the rule have been displayed at entry points, sparking strong objections from journalists.