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Siddipet District Principal and Sessions Judge K Sai Ramadevi urged people to utilise the National Lok Adalat scheduled on March 28 to settle cases. She asked advocates and police officials to encourage disputing parties to resolve matters instead of prolonged court litigation

Women and Transgenders Organizations Joint Action Committee expressed support for women living along the Musi river banks affected by the Musi Riverfront Development Project. The group criticised exemption from Social Impact Assessment and urged the government to hear concerns of affected communities.

A local court sentenced a man to five years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a Rs 5,000 fine for sexually harassing a minor girl in a case reported at Chandrayangutta in 2019.

A local court sentenced Lalu Prasad Yadav to life imprisonment and imposed a Rs 5,000 fine for the murder of E Praveen near Miyapur Bus Stop in February 2023. The killing followed a drunken quarrel over Rs 2,000.

Punjab Kings have revealed their redesigned match jersey for IPL 2026, featuring the franchise’s signature red and blue colours and a pattern evolving from the lion emblem into diamond shapes, symbolising the development of raw talent into elite performance.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of weakening TGSRTC to pave the way for privatisation. He demanded release of Rs 2,804 crore dues under the Mahalakshmi scheme and promised to raise RTC employees’ issues in the Assembly

The West Asia crisis has renewed focus on India’s dependence on imported LPG. Former CSIR chief Raghunath Mashelkar urged the Union government to adopt Dimethyl Ether (DME), with Hyderabad’s IICT developing technology to produce the fuel from industrial carbon emissions

Twenty-one Naga civilians detained by Kuki villagers and armed men in Manipur’s Ukhrul district were released after negotiations between officials and community leaders. Security forces conducted operations in the area amid tensions along the Ukhrul-Imphal road

The HMDA announced Rs 4 lakh crore infrastructure projects for Hyderabad Metropolitan Area up to 2050, covering roads, bridges, skywalks, elevated roads, and RoBs/RuBs. A workshop on the Comprehensive Mobility Plan discussed additional metro and MMTS networks.

India strongly rejected Pakistan’s allegations of involvement in the Afghanistan conflict, calling Islamabad a long-time state sponsor of terrorism. The MEA said Pakistan lacks credibility on cross-border terror and criticised its air strikes on Afghanistan during Ramadan

The Hyderabad Task Force and Mangalhat police busted an illegal electronic cigarette racket and arrested a 23-year-old student. Police seized 282 banned vapes worth Rs 8.7 lakh. The accused allegedly sold the products online, mainly targeting college students

The Pahadishareef police arrested a woman for allegedly stealing gold ornaments from handbags at function halls in Hyderabad. Police said the accused posed as an invitee at events and targeted unattended bags. A suspect sheet has been opened against her

The death toll in the Rajahmundry milk adulteration case has risen to 13 after another victim died of acute renal failure. Authorities found the milk was contaminated with toxic Ethylene Glycol. The vendor has been arrested and seven victims remain critical

LPG shortages in Hyderabad have led households, eateries, and hostels to temporarily switch to firewood stoves, while electric alternatives like induction stoves see cautious demand. Firewood supply remains stable, with prices ranging from Rs 4–Rs 12 per kg.

A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Mancherial, linked to the West Asia conflict, has hit small eateries hard. Owners are resorting to firewood and electric stoves, while some have temporarily shut down, as authorities assure measures are underway to restore supply.

Hundreds of fishermen from Tamil Nadu working in Iran and nearby countries are stranded as war disrupts transport and maritime operations. Families have raised concerns while authorities say evacuation is not possible now due to the closure of air and sea routes

India’s diversified oil imports from over 40 countries and strategic reserves covering more than 70 days of demand have strengthened its ability to handle global energy shocks caused by the Iran conflict, a senior government official said.

A man from Mancherial district died by suicide at his residence in Neredmet in Hyderabad. His family alleged that he was under severe mental distress due to harassment by his wife, an Excise Inspector. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation

BRS Rajya Sabha MP B. Parthasaradhi Reddy urged the Centre to treat the rising cancer burden as a national priority and launch mass screening programmes, while another BRS MP demanded a ban on the herbicide Paraquat Dichloride citing health risks.

Belagavi Police arrested a woman accused of luring wealthy men through social media, trapping them at a lodge and robbing them. Police seized property worth Rs 32.86 lakh and are searching for her absconding accomplice who allegedly supplied information about targets

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the House functions strictly according to rules and no member can speak at any time or on any subject. His remarks came a day after a resolution seeking his removal from office was defeated.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned that India’s energy security has been compromised due to flawed foreign policy and urged the government to prepare for potential fuel shortages. His remarks come amid reports of LPG shortages affecting businesses across the country.

The Rangareddy district administration has issued fresh notifications to acquire land in Kandukur mandal for an industrial park, a university educational zone and a radial road. The move has triggered fresh concern among farmers who have already been protesting similar acquisition proposals.

A BSF DIG’s convoy was attacked in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills amid unrest linked to GHADC elections. A vehicle was burnt and some personnel were injured. Authorities imposed curfew, suspended mobile internet, and postponed the April 10 polls following the violence