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Iranian semiofficial agencies ISNA news agency and Tasnim reported Revolutionary Guard sea mine placement in the Strait of Hormuz, marking danger zones and alternate routes during war, raising tensions amid a fragile ceasefire and potential negotiations

Two fire incidents in Hyderabad saw a house blaze in Red Hills caused by an AC short circuit and a major fire at a chemical storage unit in Jeedimetla, triggering evacuations and large-scale firefighting operations.

President Donald Trump has tasked Vice President J.D. Vance with leading negotiations in Islamabad aimed at securing a long-term settlement with Iran after a fragile ceasefire. The talks follow “Operation Epic Fury,” a US military campaign that weakened Iran’s defence infrastructure and forced Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

'Local' man Shami, a fine exponent of straight seam bowling and movement, will relish the conditions at Eden Gardens and could emerge as a key threat for KKR

The BJP has petitioned the Election Commission to impose a temporary ban on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s campaigning during the ongoing Assembly elections. The BJP accused her of making inflammatory statements against central security forces, including claims that CRPF vehicles were being used to attack people and transport money.

Delhi Capitals finish agonisingly short on 209 for 8 in pursuit of 211; KL Rahul adjudged player of the match

A US court sentenced Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in prison for selling the ketamine that caused the 2023 overdose death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry. Prosecutors said the dealer ran a drug network catering to wealthy clients despite earlier overdose deaths

The Civil Aviation Ministry has announced plans to build a defence airport with a civil enclave in Adilabad, Telangana. The facility will feature a runway capable of handling Airbus A320 aircraft. A field visit and Obstacle Limitation Surfaces study are scheduled for April 17, followed by a master plan.

The United States urged Iran to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran closed the strategic waterway following Israeli strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. The move has cast doubt over a fragile US-Iran ceasefire amid escalating regional tensions and uncertainty over oil shipments

The Union Cabinet has approved draft bills to implement the Women's Reservation Act before the 2029 parliamentary elections. The proposals include raising Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, with 273 reserved for women, and extending the law to Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry.

A heated row broke out in the Indore Municipal Corporation after Congress councillor Fauzia Sheikh Alim refused to sing Vande Mataram, citing her Islamic beliefs. BJP councillors protested, leading to her expulsion from the House by Chairman Munnalal Yadav.

The Indian men’s national football team will participate in the Unity Cup 2026, a four-nation friendly tournament in London featuring Nigeria, Jamaica, and Zimbabwe. India will play Jamaica in the semi-final on May 27, marking its first international outing in the UK since 2002.

The YSR Congress Party has lodged complaints with the NBDA and NCW against Telugu media house Jyothi for allegedly airing derogatory content targeting women and party leaders. YSRCP leaders Lella Appi Reddy and Varudu Kalyani accused the channel of spreading misinformation and violating journalistic ethics.

Native South Kitchen & Brew House has opened in Narsingi, Hyderabad, offering a mix of traditional South Indian recipes from five states alongside modern plant-based and wellness-focused dishes. With sleek interiors, family-friendly amenities, the restaurant aims to be a neighbourhood hub for families, professionals, and food enthusiasts.

Telangana’s plan to merge intermediate with school education must balance interests, ensure fair teacher roles, and curb inequities

Israeli airstrikes devastated central Beirut on Wednesday, hitting residential and commercial areas just hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Lebanon’s health ministry reported at least 89 dead and 700 wounded. President Donald Trump said Lebanon was excluded from the deal due to Hezbollah’s involvement.

Progress at Kalpakkam signals rise of a self-sustaining nuclear ecosystem, strengthening India’s energy security while advancing scientific innovation, strategic autonomy, and long-term economic stability

Kuldip Singh, a 42-year-old former Metropolitan Police officer of Indian origin, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges in connection with a “crash-for-cash” insurance scam in the UK. Singh and his associates staged vehicle collisions, filed fraudulent injury and damage claims, and manipulated police records to cover up their crimes.

In Rasole village of Kangti mandal, Sangareddy district, villagers allegedly tied an Anganwadi teacher, Patlolla Vasanth Kumari, to a tree, accusing her husband of cheating them in an insurance premium collection.

A woman and her mentally challenged daughter went missing from Mirzampet village in Kalvasrirampur mandal, Peddapalli district. The disappearance reportedly followed a heated argument between the woman and her husband, who locked himself inside their house with a pesticide bottle.

Facing mounting debt and limited fiscal space, the Telangana government under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is turning to corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds to support welfare initiatives in education, healthcare, and conservation.

The BRS has demanded the resignation of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, alleging his family-owned firms were involved in illegal mining and land disputes. Party leaders accused him of conflict of interest, claiming he fled Assembly sessions and allowed colleagues to respond on his behalf.

Congress leader Pawan Khera has approached the Telangana High Court seeking interim protection from arrest in a case registered by the Assam Police. The case involves allegations of defamation, forgery, and criminal conspiracy linked to his remarks about Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan.