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A wedding in Medak district turned into mourning when 30-year-old Varaprasad from Jangarai died in a road accident just three days before his marriage. Police have registered a case, and the village remains in shock over the sudden tragedy.

The Telangana Asthitva Vedika (TAV), a non-political think tank, was formally launched at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad to protect and promote Telangana’s cultural identity. Eminent personalities including advocate V Prakash, journalist Pittala Ravinder, and irrigation expert Sridhar Rao Deshpande are leading the forum.

Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to waive crop loans and neglecting farmers in Khammam district. He criticised Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao and other local ministers for ignoring maize and paddy procurement, alleging they were more focused on commissions than welfare.

A 32-year-old man, Shyam Raj, lost his life after a speeding Benz car hit him on the Cable Bridge at Madhapur in the early hours of Sunday. Madhapur police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

IIT Gandhinagar has developed a hydrogel-based technology that simplifies colon-related surgeries by providing a stable cushion beneath tumours during endoscopic procedures. Clinical trials are the next step toward making this technology widely available for colon cancer treatment.

A sudden spell of gusty winds and thunderstorms hit Hyderabad and Cyberabad on Sunday evening, leading to waterlogging on major roads and uprooting of trees in several localities including Quthbullapur, Kompally and Alwal.

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag admitted his team squandered a winnable match against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens. Despite assessing the pitch well and clawing back through spin, fielding lapses and poor execution proved costly.

The Israeli military announced the killing of Hezbollah commander Ali Rida Abbas and over 150 fighters in strikes conducted just before a US-mediated ceasefire took effect. Abbas, a senior figure in Hezbollah’s armed wing, was the fourth commander from Bint Jbeil killed since October 2023.

Pakistan plans to repay the remaining USD 1.5 billion of a USD 3.5 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates by April 23, aided by International Monetary Fund inflows and Saudi Arabia support, helping stabilise foreign exchange reserves

Indian Railways earned Rs 6813.86 crore from scrap sales in FY 2025-26, exceeding its target. Non-fare revenue also rose significantly, supporting infrastructure upgrades and passenger services without increasing fares, the government said

Dinesh Trivedi is likely to be appointed India’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh amid efforts to reset bilateral ties. Current envoy Pranay Verma has been named ambassador to Belgium and the EU, though no official announcement has been made yet

Nagulmeera Sheik, a Mathematics teacher from Nereducherla in Suryapet district, has reached the finals of the America’s Favourite Teacher contest in the United States. With 15 years of teaching experience across UAE, Africa, and India, he now teaches in Georgia.

Sreenidi Deccan FC suffered a 2-0 loss to Real Kashmir FC in their final Phase 1 match in Srinagar. The team finished fourth in the standings and will now move into the Championship Stage of the league

Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy opposed the proposed dumping yard near Iloni Mallanna temple, warning of land value decline and farmer losses. He vowed to intensify agitation and resist the project, even if it leads to police cases

IIT Gandhinagar has developed a hydrogel-based drug delivery technology that helps surgeons remove colorectal tumours more safely and precisely by lifting tissue during endoscopic surgery. The innovation has shown success in pre-clinical trials and may advance to human clinical testing

Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 53 and Anukul Roy’s support helped Kolkata Knight Riders chase down 155 and defeat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets. KKR ended their winless run with a dramatic comeback after their bowlers restricted RR earlier

President Donald Trump announced that US negotiators will travel to Pakistan for renewed talks with Iran, aiming to extend a fragile ceasefire set to expire midweek. Iran has yet to confirm participation, though its parliament speaker Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf stressed diplomacy would continue despite deep differences.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association rejected claims by unrecognised entities, asserting its sole authority to administer cricket in Telangana. It clarified there are no court restrictions on its functioning and warned of legal action against attempts to mislead stakeholders

A 48-year-old man in Kanpur allegedly drugged and killed his 11-year-old twin daughters before slitting their throats. Shashi Ranjan Mishra was arrested. Police cite possible mental distress, while investigations and forensic analysis are ongoing

Konthoujam Govindas Singh said additional CAPF troops will return after elections in West Bengal and other states. He urged peace amid shutdown calls following ethnic violence and assured security, relief measures, and compensation for recent incidents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Jhargram, framed the upcoming West Bengal assembly election as a battle to protect the state’s identity. He accused the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government of favouring infiltrators, neglecting tribal regions, and presiding over corruption and extortion.

Rajnath Singh said India does not provoke others but will firmly respond to attacks, referring to Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror incident. Speaking in Tamil Nadu, he backed BJP ahead of April 23 Assembly polls

The Char Dham Yatra began with the opening of Gangotri Temple and Yamunotri Temple on Akshaya Tritiya. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami assured smooth arrangements as new entry rules and restrictions sparked attention

Darshan Kumar, younger brother of Gulshan Kumar, died at 70 in Delhi. Known for shaping T-Series, he played a key behind-the-scenes role. Tributes poured in, including from Mika Singh