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An Adilabad court sentenced Vanole Pandurang and his son Suryakanth to life imprisonment and fined them Rs 1,000 each for murdering Pandurang’s nephew, Vanole Eshwar Rao, in December 2023 during a land dispute.
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The Telangana government has issued a new order making cancer a notifiable disease across the state. All hospitals, clinics, AYUSH centres, and labs must report diagnosed cases and deaths within a month through a centralised portal.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Hyderabad arrested Dr. M Goverdhan, Associate Dean of Agronomy at PJTSAU, Rajendra Nagar, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh.
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Delhi Capitals, led by KL Rahul, aim for a third straight win in IPL 2026 against Gujarat Titans. Sameer Rizvi’s batting form and disciplined bowling have boosted Delhi, while Gujarat seek revival with Shubman Gill’s return and Rashid Khan’s consistency
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The Mumbai Cricket Association will unveil the Ravi Shastri Stand and dedicate stadium gates to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji at Wankhede Stadium on April 9, honouring their contributions to Mumbai and Indian cricket
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The Telangana Human Rights Commission has directed the state government to release irrigation water from the Singur Project to the Vanadurga Project, citing the urgent need to protect nearly 20,000 acres of paddy in Sangareddy district. The Commission ordered the release of 0.30 TMC ft of water for 12 days.
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India’s mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto opened their Badminton Asia Championships campaign with a 21-14, 11-21, 21-15 win over Thailand’s Phuwanat Horbanluekit and Benyapa Aimsaard. They now face Malaysia’s Cheng Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei
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Devdutt Padikkal has emerged as a key player for RCB in IPL 2026, scoring quick runs and showing maturity. He credits past failures for motivating him to work harder, with Dinesh Karthik praising his evolution as a complete T20 batter
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The Telangana government is preparing extensively for Rabi paddy procurement, targeting 90 lakh metric tonnes under MSP operations. With production expected to exceed 148 lakh metric tonnes, over 8,251 purchase centres are being opened across districts, backed by storage and logistics infrastructure.
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The Indian women’s hockey team will tour Argentina from April 13 to 17 for a four-match series at CeNARD, Buenos Aires. The tour offers vital match practice ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 and Asian Games
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Falaknuma FC registered a commanding 6-0 win over OK Sporting FC in the TFA C-Division football league at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Six different players scored for Falaknuma. RBI will face Secunderabad Blues FC in the next fixture
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India reached the finals of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with eight boxers qualifying — six women and two men. Minakshi, Jaismine, Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin led the charge, while Preeti, Priya and Arundhati Choudhary also booked title clashes
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Farmers in Nalgonda staged a protest on the Addanki-Narketpally road, alleging rice millers were forming a syndicate and refusing to pay remunerative prices for fine rice varieties. Prices dropped from Rs. 2,700 per quintal to Rs. 2,250–2,550 after April 1, leading to unrest.
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Ribhav Verma shot a bogey-free six-under 66 to lead the IGU Hyderabad Amateur Golf Championship at Boulder Hills. The 18-year-old from Panchkula holds a two-shot lead over Anshul Mishra, with Parth Raman Sood in third place
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Dhruv Sheoran shot a four-under 67 to lead the opening round of the Rs 1 crore Andhra Open 2026 at EPGC, Visakhapatnam. Khalin Joshi and Chikkarangappa S followed closely, while Subash Tamang impressed with a hole-in-one
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Telangana Football Association president GP Palguna has appealed to the Sports Authority of Telangana to release funds to recognised sports associations. He thanked CM A Revanth Reddy for support and assured transparency in TFA’s financial records and fund utilisation
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The BCCI has selected players from Andhra Pradesh for its upcoming high performance and elite camps at the NCA Centre of Excellence. The list includes Under-16 boys, Under-19 girls and emerging players, with ACA officials expressing pride in the achievement
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US President Donald Trump warned that “whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran fails to meet his 8 pm Washington deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The ultimatum comes amid escalating tensions, Israeli strikes and growing global concerns over the conflict
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Daily labourers and vendors dependent on the Ziaguda Abattoir in Hyderabad staged protests against the GHMC and Congress Government over the facility’s closure. The workers, supported by BRS leaders including Gellu Srinivas Yadav, set a Sunday deadline for reopening, warning of a massive demonstration at GHMC headquarters if their demands are not met.
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The Telangana government has permitted the absorption of PG-qualified doctors into the Directorate of Medical Education. The move aims to streamline specialist placement in teaching hospitals, with doctors joining based on qualification completion and willingness.
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Amid escalating tensions in West Asia following a US ultimatum to Tehran, India advised its nationals in Iran to remain indoors and stay where they are for the next 48 hours, avoiding military installations and upper floors of buildings.
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The BJP has lodged a complaint with Karnataka DGP M.A. Saleem demanding the arrest of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his alleged provocative remarks during an election rally in Assam.
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Private school fees in Hyderabad have surged up to 50% for 2026–27. Parents allege lack of regulation and rising costs. Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s happening and who is affected.
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A gunfight erupted outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul after three assailants opened fire on police. One attacker was killed, two were wounded and captured, while two police officers sustained minor injuries, Turkish authorities said
