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Traffic diversions have been implemented at IIIT Junction in Hyderabad due to ongoing flyover and underpass works. The changes, expected to last about one year, aim to manage congestion, with commuters advised to use alternate routes during peak hours.
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for allegedly spreading propaganda against Kerala. He praised Kerala’s development model and compared Revanth with K Chandrashekar Rao and Pinarayi Vijayan, highlighting their long-term vision and leadership
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The NPPA has revised ceiling prices for coronary stents to make life-saving devices more affordable. Hospitals must follow strict pricing rules, display rates, and provide itemised bills, while patients can report overcharging through official channels and mobile apps.
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A woman was murdered by her husband inside a moving vehicle while being escorted by Zaheerabad Police, exposing serious lapses. The incident has sparked outrage over negligence and raised questions about accountability and custodial safety protocols
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Rising living costs and job uncertainty are pushing young Indians to adopt side hustles like freelancing, content creation, and online businesses. While offering financial security and flexibility, managing multiple income streams often leads to stress, burnout, and reduced work-life balance
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Allu Arjun and Atlee announced their pan-India film Raaka, a fantasy-action project backed by Sun Pictures, unveiled on Arjun’s birthday alongside a striking first-look poster featuring a fierce new avatar
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Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha terminated two government employees over alleged links with terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen, reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy and intensifying efforts to eliminate militant networks within government institutions
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Senior Congress leaders criticised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for using allegedly derogatory remarks against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy amid an escalating war of words, saying his conduct set a poor example and diverted attention from key governance issues
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Three persons were killed in a road accident in Hyderabad after a speeding car allegedly driven under influence hit a scooter and pedestrian. The crash sparked protests, while police registered a case and began investigation into the incident
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A 29-year-old man died of electrocution in Medak after coming into contact with live wires while switching on a borewell motor. The victim died on the spot, leaving behind his wife and two young daughters
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T Harish Rao flagged risks in operating Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project and Devadula schemes, warning that frequent pump switching violates engineering norms and could damage infrastructure, urging corrective steps to protect assets and farmers’ interests
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A 28-year-old man died after consuming pesticide in Mancherial. Identified as Bomma Harikrishna, he was hospitalised but succumbed during treatment. Police are investigating the incident, with the motive behind the suicide yet to be determined
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Bharat Rashtra Samithi accused the Congress government of suppressing dissent after cancelling a farmers’ meeting in Wanaparthy district. Leaders plan to approach the High Court, backing protests against the proposed Gollapalli reservoir project
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A US Securities and Exchange Commission case against Gautam Adani advanced as a New York court granted a hearing on his dismissal plea, citing lack of jurisdiction, no investor losses, and disputing alleged bribery and securities fraud claims
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Gold and silver surge sharply on safe-haven demand despite a ceasefire announced by Donald Trump. Precious metals rallied, rupee strengthened, oil prices plunged, and equities gained after the Reserve Bank of India held rates steady
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Telangana High Court pressure forced the Telangana government to begin clearing long-pending retirement dues, benefiting many employees ahead of the April 9 deadline. However, concerns remain as payments appear limited to petitioners despite thousands awaiting benefits
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Artemis II crew surpassed Apollo 13 record for farthest human travel, completing a lunar far-side flyby and capturing images. The mission also tested new science operations, aiding future moon missions and advancing lunar geology research
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Donald Trump shifted from threatening Iran to backing a 14-day ceasefire after mediation efforts, including Shehbaz Sharif. The move aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and avoid prolonged US military involvement
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Reserve Bank of India projected 7.6% GDP growth for FY26 and 6.9% for FY27, with Sanjay Malhotra citing resilience from domestic demand but warning of geopolitical risks, inflation pressures, and global slowdown impacting India’s outlook
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West Bengal recorded its first voter decline after Special Intensive Revision, dropping to 6.75 crore due to removal of duplicate, shifted, and deceased entries. The trend reverses steady growth since 2011 under Mamata Banerjee-led governance
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Reserve Bank of India kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25% as Governor Sanjay Malhotra cited easing inflation and steady growth. However, global uncertainties, crude oil risks, and potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions may impact outlook
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Donald Trump hailed the ceasefire as a “big day for world peace,” pledging US support to ease congestion in the Strait of Hormuz while expressing confidence in stability and reconstruction efforts in Iran
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Mumbai markets surged as Sensex and Nifty jumped over 3% after a two-week ceasefire announcement in US-Israel-Iran tensions. Broad-based buying lifted all sectors, volatility eased, oil prices dropped sharply, while investors await RBI policy amid persistent global uncertainty later today
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