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A minor fire broke out at Terminal 1 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Thursday evening due to a short circuit. The blaze, reported around 6.10 pm, was swiftly brought under control by emergency response teams.

Polling in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry witnessed strong voter turnout under peaceful conditions, with Puducherry recording the highest participation at 89.08 per cent. Assam saw enthusiastic rural and tribal participation, Kerala maintained disciplined polling, and Puducherry showcased innovative voter engagement with a robot greeting electors.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has accused Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy of misusing his office to advance private real estate interests, alleging coercion, demolition, and manipulation of land records in Vattinagulapally. He detailed a case involving Satish and Pallavi Shah, whose ownership of 27 acres was upheld by multiple surveys and the High Court.

A 75-year-old retired employee from Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, was tricked into a cyber fraud scheme that began with a WhatsApp job offer. Fraudsters initially gained his trust by transferring small sums before luring him into a Telegram group promising high returns on investments.

Authorities at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, in coordination with local police, intercepted two individuals allegedly transporting 30 Rolex watches valued at Rs 18 crore. Investigators suspect the consignment was part of an organised smuggling racket targeting major cities.

Amulya Balmuri, originally from Karimnagar and now based in Dallas, has been crowned Miss Telugu USA 2026. A Goldman Sachs professional and writer, she stood out among 100 contestants and won the title at the grand finale held on April 4

A Hyderabad court sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a 2018 rape and criminal intimidation case in Mailardevpally. The convict was also fined and the victim was awarded compensation of Rs 3 lakh

BRS working president KT Rama Rao received a grand welcome in Jagtial during his visit to meet senior leader T Jeevan Reddy. Reddy expressed his intention to join the party after meeting K Chandrashekhar Rao, ending his long association with Congress

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has directed District Agriculture Officers to enforce stricter norms for fertiliser sales, mandating biometric authentication and PoS receipts. Farmers, however, complain about difficulties in accessing smartphones and scanners due to worn fingerprints and ageing skin.

An attempt to encroach four acres of school land in Patancheru triggered outrage after a building was demolished using bulldozers. Activists alleged violation of court orders and demanded government action to protect the land from illegal occupation.

An NIA notice to CPI (ML) Mass Line State secretary Potu Ranga Rao under UAPA has sparked a political row in Khammam. Party leaders and others alleged harassment, while the agency summoned him for questioning in connection with a 2025 case

The Telangana High Court has directed the State government to submit a case-wise compliance report on payment of retiral benefits. The court warned of strict action if delays continue, as thousands of retired employees are still awaiting their dues.

Korutla MLA Dr K Sanjay criticised MARKFED officials for delaying maize procurement and inaugurated a centre himself after a last-minute postponement. Farmers, waiting for over a month, had been protesting against repeated delays

President Droupadi Murmu underscored the urgent need for a spiritual connection with nature while receiving Vriksha Vedam 2.0 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Appreciating the Green India Challenge, she noted the plantation of nearly 19.6 crore saplings over eight years and urged citizens to take collective responsibility for environmental protection.

Siddipet police solved a major burglary within 72 hours after a doctor’s house in Burugupalli was looted. Investigations revealed that retired army man Narendrula Srikanth, working as a security guard in Ramagundam, masterminded the crime. The gang tied up residents with charging cables and fled with gold, cash, and valuables.

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A worker injured in the Jalavihar RO water plant explosion on PVNR Marg, Hyderabad, died while receiving treatment. Two others remain hospitalised. Authorities suspect excessive pressure in the RO unit or compressor as the cause.

Security agencies have revealed that ISI is directing operatives to set up terror modules across North India. Increased scrutiny in Jammu and Kashmir has forced a shift, with focus on recruitment, training, and logistics through inter-state networks

A parking dispute in Bihar’s Forbesganj turned fatal after a driver was killed in an attack and the accused was later lynched by a mob. Police have launched an investigation and are working to identify those involved in the violence

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Srijana has instructed builders and real estate associations to strictly follow construction norms, environmental standards, and regulatory compliance. At a meeting with developers, she emphasised safety measures at construction sites, dust and noise pollution control, and adherence to sanctioned plans.

The Vande Mataram controversy deepened as NCP-SP MP Fauzia Khan said singing the national song goes against her religious beliefs. The row follows Indore councillors refusing to sing it, sparking debate on religious freedom and whether such acts should be voluntary

Police in Mancherial arrested two men for allegedly stealing silver, cash and US dollars from a house in Mulkalla village. The accused confessed during interrogation, and the stolen items were recovered. A case had earlier been registered against unknown persons.

C. D. Gopinath, one of Indian cricket’s most respected figures and the last surviving member of the team that secured India’s first-ever Test victory, passed away at 96 in Chennai. He captained Madras, served as a national selector, chaired the selection committee, and managed the Indian team during the 1979 England tour.

The Israel Defence Forces said it killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, personal secretary and nephew of Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, in Beirut. Israel also claimed strikes on Hezbollah weapons sites and crossings in Lebanon, while separately alleging the killing of a Hamas operative posing as a journalist