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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

Kavion.ai, in collaboration with CBIT, hosted ‘AI 4 Impact,’ a four-day national-level hackathon and workshop in Hyderabad from April 15–18. The event featured a two-day workshop and a 30-hour hackathon, drawing over 280 participants from 15 institutions.

A fire broke out in a cellar of a multi-storey building in Rikabgunj near Charminar, Hyderabad, causing brief panic on Sunday evening. Firefighters quickly doused the flames. Waste cardboard is suspected, and the cause is under investigation.

A 19-year-old woman was found dead with strangulation marks at her Delhi home, raising suspicion of murder. Police suspect her absconding husband, married three months ago. Forensic teams are probing, CCTV footage scanned, and SDM proceedings initiated

Mancherial Engineers and Architects Welfare Association elected new office-bearers, with Penta Snehadhar as president and Andugula Vikram as general secretary. The new team pledged to address professional challenges and work for the welfare of members

Residents of Rajapur in Peddapalli district halted overburden works at an SCCL opencast mine, citing severe dust pollution and health concerns. Officials later intervened and assured that steps would be taken to address the issue

US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of sweeping military retaliation if negotiations fail. He announced that American representatives would travel to Islamabad for talks, even as reports indicated that tanker traffic in the strategic waterway had nearly halted.

A man allegedly thrashed his six-year-old daughter in a forest area of Mancherial district. A shepherd recorded the incident, and the video went viral on social media, sparking concern over child safety and abuse

The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has won the first prize in the wall calendar category at the 4th Telangana State Public Relations (TGPR) conference. The award was presented by KV Ramana Chary, former advisor to the State government, who praised the university’s branding standards.

J. P. Nadda accused Mamata Banerjee of appeasement politics, cultural damage and misleading governance. Campaigning in Jalpaiguri, he claimed growing public anger against the TMC and expressed confidence in BJP forming a “double-engine” government

Future Kids School emerged overall champions in the Rising Stars Basketball Championship in Hyderabad, winning titles in both boys and girls categories across under-14 and under-19 divisions, showcasing strong performances throughout the tournament

Mallikarjun Kharge alleged delimitation is being misused to divide opposition votes, not empower women. He criticised Narendra Modi over delays in implementing reservation and backed M. K. Stalin ahead of April 23 polls

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has called for the Jaladhara–Jalaharati programme to be treated as a challenge, emphasising water conservation and effective implementation across the state. He directed officials to repair canals and tanks during rains, improve groundwater levels, and ensure temple Pushkarinis are filled.

Thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms brought relief from intense heat across Hyderabad and several Telangana districts. The IMD has forecast continued evening storms and high daytime temperatures, with conditions expected to persist across the State till April 23