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Senior Congress leaders criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for using allegedly derogatory remarks against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy amid an escalating war of words, saying his conduct set a poor example and diverted attention from key governance issues

Three persons were killed in a road accident in Hyderabad after a speeding car allegedly driven under influence hit a scooter and pedestrian. The crash sparked protests, while police registered a case and began investigation into the incident

A 29-year-old man died of electrocution in Medak after coming into contact with live wires while switching on a borewell motor. The victim died on the spot, leaving behind his wife and two young daughters

T Harish Rao flagged risks in operating Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project and Devadula schemes, warning that frequent pump switching violates engineering norms and could damage infrastructure, urging corrective steps to protect assets and farmers’ interests

A 28-year-old man died after consuming pesticide in Mancherial. Identified as Bomma Harikrishna, he was hospitalised but succumbed during treatment. Police are investigating the incident, with the motive behind the suicide yet to be determined

Bharat Rashtra Samithi accused the Congress government of suppressing dissent after cancelling a farmers’ meeting in Wanaparthy district. Leaders plan to approach the High Court, backing protests against the proposed Gollapalli reservoir project

A US Securities and Exchange Commission case against Gautam Adani advanced as a New York court granted a hearing on his dismissal plea, citing lack of jurisdiction, no investor losses, and disputing alleged bribery and securities fraud claims

Gold and silver surge sharply on safe-haven demand despite a ceasefire announced by Donald Trump. Precious metals rallied, rupee strengthened, oil prices plunged, and equities gained after the Reserve Bank of India held rates steady

Telangana High Court pressure forced the Telangana government to begin clearing long-pending retirement dues, benefiting many employees ahead of the April 9 deadline. However, concerns remain as payments appear limited to petitioners despite thousands awaiting benefits

Artemis II crew surpassed Apollo 13 record for farthest human travel, completing a lunar far-side flyby and capturing images. The mission also tested new science operations, aiding future moon missions and advancing lunar geology research

Donald Trump shifted from threatening Iran to backing a 14-day ceasefire after mediation efforts, including Shehbaz Sharif. The move aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and avoid prolonged US military involvement

Reserve Bank of India projected 7.6% GDP growth for FY26 and 6.9% for FY27, with Sanjay Malhotra citing resilience from domestic demand but warning of geopolitical risks, inflation pressures, and global slowdown impacting India’s outlook

West Bengal recorded its first voter decline after Special Intensive Revision, dropping to 6.75 crore due to removal of duplicate, shifted, and deceased entries. The trend reverses steady growth since 2011 under Mamata Banerjee-led governance

Reserve Bank of India kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25% as Governor Sanjay Malhotra cited easing inflation and steady growth. However, global uncertainties, crude oil risks, and potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions may impact outlook

Donald Trump hailed the ceasefire as a “big day for world peace,” pledging US support to ease congestion in the Strait of Hormuz while expressing confidence in stability and reconstruction efforts in Iran

 Mumbai markets surged as Sensex and Nifty jumped over 3% after a two-week ceasefire announcement in US-Israel-Iran tensions. Broad-based buying lifted all sectors, volatility eased, oil prices dropped sharply, while investors await RBI policy amid persistent global uncertainty later today 

Amid escalating tensions in West Asia following a US ultimatum to Tehran, India advised its nationals in Iran to remain indoors and stay where they are for the next 48 hours, avoiding military installations and upper floors of buildings.

The Strait of Hormuz crisis has intensified as Donald Trump pressures Iran to reopen shipping. Experts outline ceasefire, military intervention, or UN-led action scenarios, warning global oil trade and economic stability remain at risk

Campbell Wilson has resigned as CEO and MD of Air India, with a successor search underway. Chairman N. Chandrasekaran praised his leadership during the airline’s transformation after privatisation

Air India has revised fuel surcharges for domestic and international flights due to rising jet fuel prices. Domestic fares will follow a distance-based structure, while international routes see steeper hikes, reflecting global fuel cost pressures on airlines

A bomb threat email triggered panic at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad in Kukatpally. Police and bomb squads conducted extensive searches across the campus, but no suspicious objects were found. Authorities suspect a hoax and are investigating the sender

Speculation over a cabinet reshuffle in Telangana has put Ministers on edge despite A. Revanth Reddy ruling out immediate changes. Political calculations around social representation and upcoming elections continue to fuel uncertainty within the ruling Indian National Congress

The Health of the Nation 2026 highlights rising non-communicable diseases in Telangana, with obesity surging in Hyderabad and hypertension spiking in Warangal. The findings underline growing risks from sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits

T Harish Rao accused A. Revanth Reddy government of forcibly acquiring lands from marginalised communities and suppressing protests in Parigi. He condemned arrests of leaders and farmers, vowing continued agitation against the proposed industrial park project