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Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Srijana inspected Fox Sagar lake on Thursday and directed officials to remove water hyacinth within 10 days. She also reviewed waterlogging-prone areas in Kompally Circle and asked engineers to submit proposals to address the issue.

Telangana will conduct Census 2027 digitally for the first time, using apps and self-enumeration tools. Officials emphasised data security, phased execution, and inclusion, marking a major shift from traditional paper-based census methods

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during his team’s dramatic one-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. The penalty was imposed under the league’s Code of Conduct.

Police in Rawalpindi charged relatives of Imran Khan and PTI members under anti-terror laws after protests near Adiala Jail, while Amnesty International condemned detentions and restrictions on peaceful assembly

As Kerala votes in Assembly elections, citizens emphasise development and stability but highlight unemployment as a key concern. High voter turnout, strong security, and emotional participation mark polling across constituencies in one of the state’s most closely watched contests

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Thursday after a strong rally in the previous session as fresh tensions in West Asia triggered concerns over a possible ceasefire breach, dampening investor sentiment across global markets.

In Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency, Mamata Banerjee faces Suvendu Adhikari, whose affidavit shows higher assets and multiple cases, while Banerjee reports minimal assets and no criminal charges ahead of a high-stakes electoral battle

The rupee depreciated 17 paise to 92.71 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Investors remained cautious due to Iran's threat over talks and concerns about disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.

Tensions are rising between Donald Trump and Europe’s right-wing leaders over the Iran war, as figures like Viktor Orban face backlash, exposing limits to Trump’s efforts to build a unified global conservative alliance

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals received US Food and Drug Administration approval for generic progesterone vaginal inserts, equivalent to Endometrin, boosting its women’s healthcare portfolio and expanding presence in the US fertility treatment market

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy was sexually assaulted by a migrant worker in the Kollur police station limits of Sangareddy district. Family members rescued the child after hearing him cry. Police registered a case and launched an investigation.

The Indian Army rescued 135 tourists stranded in North Sikkim after landslides cut off roads, while around 1,000 remain in Lachen. ‘Operation Him Setu’ continues with support from Border Roads Organisation amid harsh weather

India has been elected to key United Nations Economic and Social Council subsidiary bodies, including science, NGO and coordination panels, while Ambassador Preeti Saran was re-elected to a rights committee, strengthening India’s role in global development governance

Iranian semiofficial agencies ISNA news agency and Tasnim reported Revolutionary Guard sea mine placement in the Strait of Hormuz, marking danger zones and alternate routes during war, raising tensions amid a fragile ceasefire and potential negotiations

Two fire incidents in Hyderabad saw a house blaze in Red Hills caused by an AC short circuit and a major fire at a chemical storage unit in Jeedimetla, triggering evacuations and large-scale firefighting operations.

President Donald Trump has tasked Vice President J.D. Vance with leading negotiations in Islamabad aimed at securing a long-term settlement with Iran after a fragile ceasefire. The talks follow “Operation Epic Fury,” a US military campaign that weakened Iran’s defence infrastructure and forced Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

'Local' man Shami, a fine exponent of straight seam bowling and movement, will relish the conditions at Eden Gardens and could emerge as a key threat for KKR

The BJP has petitioned the Election Commission to impose a temporary ban on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s campaigning during the ongoing Assembly elections. The BJP accused her of making inflammatory statements against central security forces, including claims that CRPF vehicles were being used to attack people and transport money.

Delhi Capitals finish agonisingly short on 209 for 8 in pursuit of 211; KL Rahul adjudged player of the match

A US court sentenced Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in prison for selling the ketamine that caused the 2023 overdose death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry. Prosecutors said the dealer ran a drug network catering to wealthy clients despite earlier overdose deaths

The Civil Aviation Ministry has announced plans to build a defence airport with a civil enclave in Adilabad, Telangana. The facility will feature a runway capable of handling Airbus A320 aircraft. A field visit and Obstacle Limitation Surfaces study are scheduled for April 17, followed by a master plan.

The United States urged Iran to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran closed the strategic waterway following Israeli strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. The move has cast doubt over a fragile US-Iran ceasefire amid escalating regional tensions and uncertainty over oil shipments

The Union Cabinet has approved draft bills to implement the Women's Reservation Act before the 2029 parliamentary elections. The proposals include raising Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, with 273 reserved for women, and extending the law to Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry.