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Fifty-four degree colleges in Telangana failed to secure any admissions this academic year, while over 53 per cent of seats remained vacant across institutions. DOST counselling data highlights sharp enrolment gaps, particularly in rural colleges and major universities like Osmania.

The NDA is likely to renominate Harivansh as Rajya Sabha deputy chairman, but Opposition parties have objected, questioning the urgency while the Lok Sabha deputy speaker post remains vacant. The election may be held during the current Parliament sitting

Army troops are on high alert in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, with officials warning of a strong response to any enemy action. The Army also highlighted coordination with locals and announced welfare and environmental initiatives

Salesforce has partnered with NMIMS to digitally transform its admissions process using Agentforce and MuleSoft. The platform enables AI-driven student engagement, automated lead management and streamlined application workflows, enhancing transparency, efficiency and real-time decision-making across the admissions ecosystem.

A 45-year-old woman, Oora Sammakka, died after suffering an electric shock while hanging clothes at her residence in Yellanda village of Wardhannapet mandal. She was rushed to hospital but was declared dead on arrival

The Race Course Pump House in Secunderabad Cantonment is set to be demolished for the NH-44 elevated corridor project between Paradise Circle and Suchitra Junction. Authorities plan to reconstruct the 10 lakh-gallon facility on nearby defence land after approvals.

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea against deletion of names from West Bengal voter lists during revision, calling it premature. The court asked petitioners to approach tribunals and stressed due process ahead of upcoming Assembly elections

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has announced the DOST 2026 schedule for degree admissions. The three-phase process begins on April 15, with seat allotments and reporting spread across May and June. Classes are set to begin from July 1.

Indian stock markets closed nearly 1 per cent lower as US-Iran talks collapsed, raising fears of prolonged conflict and pushing crude oil prices higher, which weighed on investor sentiment across global and domestic markets

A woman from Chaitanyapuri has accused a man of cheating her under the pretext of marriage by posing as an FCI employee. Police say he allegedly demanded dowry and used fake credentials. He has been arrested and fake documents seized.

Two supertankers carrying Iranian crude have reached Indian ports for the first time in nearly seven years under a temporary US sanctions waiver, signalling a brief resumption of oil trade amid global supply concerns

A fire broke out in a residential building in Nampally’s Red Hills area, triggering panic among residents. Fire personnel brought the blaze under control and evacuated 23 people safely. No casualties were reported, and an investigation is underway.

A four-year-old boy died in Mulugu district after allegedly consuming poison-laced Balamrutham placed to tackle monkey menace near an Anganwadi centre. The incident has triggered outrage among residents, raising serious concerns over safety and administrative negligence.

The government has decided to provide NEET, IIT JEE and CLAT coaching to students in KGBVs, along with social welfare and gurukulam schools. Selected students will undergo training in specialised institutions from the next academic year.

Boath MLA Anil Jadhav provided financial assistance to farmers whose maize crop was damaged due to a fire caused by an electric short circuit in Nigini village, and assured support while directing officials to investigate the incident

AIG Hospitals has signed an MoU with ICMR to collaborate on digital health, healthcare management and translational medicine. The partnership will focus on joint research, funding opportunities and innovation aimed at delivering scalable and impactful healthcare solutions.

The BRS has demanded immediate public access to the Dr BR Ambedkar statue in Hyderabad ahead of Ambedkar Jayanti, accusing the Congress government of restricting entry and undermining the ideals of equality and social justice

Salar Jung Museum is hosting Varna Mythri, a retrospective of artist Rumale Chennabasaviah, showcasing around 80 works. The exhibition highlights his nature-inspired art and spiritual depth, marking the first time his works are being displayed in Hyderabad.

GameHouse’s Solitaire Klondike Classic Fun offers a polished mobile version of the classic card game, featuring a strong hint system, league progression and customisation options. However, intrusive ads and occasional glitches slightly impact the overall user experience.

Vijay Varma revealed he trained for nearly 10 months with cards and learned tricks from a magician to prepare for his role in “Matka King.” The series, directed by Nagraj Manjule, will stream on Prime Video from April 17, 2026.

Falaknuma FC were awarded a walkover after the Reserve Bank of India team failed to turn up for their TFA C-Division Football League Championship match at Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad

India’s inflation rose to 3.4 per cent in March under the new CPI series, driven by higher vegetable prices, while pulses and some food items became cheaper. The RBI expects inflation at 4.6 per cent in 2026-27

The BRS demanded a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in Anganwadi mobile phone procurement, questioning pricing and tender details. The demand followed a legal notice by Minister Seethakka, further escalating the political confrontation between the ruling Congress and the opposition.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in West Bengal, accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of corruption and sheltering illegal infiltrators, and said strict action would be taken against those responsible if the BJP comes to power after the Assembly polls