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The Centre has suspended its directive requiring airlines to offer 60 per cent seats free of charge from April 20, following industry concerns. The policy will remain in abeyance pending review, while existing seat selection rules and charges continue

The Khammam forest department, with CSR support from HDFC Bank, is upgrading primary schools in tribal areas with modern facilities, aiming to improve infrastructure, enhance learning environments and reduce dropout rates among students in remote forest villages.

Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are keeping temperatures in Hyderabad and several Telangana districts below the usual April heat levels. The IMD has forecast such weather conditions to continue till April 9 due to a trough across the peninsula.

Google has introduced Gemma 4, its most advanced open AI model family, featuring improved reasoning, multimodal capabilities and support for agentic workflows. Released under an Apache 2.0 license, it enables developers to build and deploy AI applications efficiently across devices.

Nikhat Zareen, Priya and Preeti Pawar entered the semifinals at the Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, assuring India of three medals. Nikhat will face Olympic champion Wu Yu next, while Deepak bowed out in the men’s 70kg quarterfinals.

The BRS accused the Congress government in Telangana of misrepresenting sand mining revenue data and increasing prices without transparency. The party raised concerns over possible revenue leakages and demanded clarification and complete disclosure from the Chief Minister’s Office

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has come under criticism for claiming implementation of six guarantees in Telangana, with political observers and opposition questioning the claims, while his recent remarks in Kerala and past statements have also triggered controversies.

With water levels in Singur reservoir falling sharply, HMWSSB is preparing to begin emergency pumping operations. Officials say the move will ensure uninterrupted water supply to parts of Hyderabad and GHMC areas despite declining reservoir levels.

BRS whip KP Vivekananda accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of mishandling the Hyderabad Metro Rail project and favouring real estate interests. He alleged land diversion and lack of progress, while also criticising BJP leaders for failing to secure central support

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said Telangana will be developed into the Textile Capital of South Asia, with a focus on green textile hubs. Speaking at ATEXCON 2026, he highlighted infrastructure support, cotton production and textile heritage

Medipally police cracked the murder of a man who went missing in December, recovering skeletal remains near the Musi River in Korremula. Investigators said a workplace dispute led to the killing, with suspects confessing during interrogation.

ACB officials recovered cash, gold and unregistered documents during surprise inspections at sub-registrar offices and residences in Hanamkonda. Unauthorised agents, pending documents and suspicious digital transactions were found. A detailed report will be submitted to the government for action

A 33-year-old man released on bail in his wife’s murder case died by suicide in Raidurgam, Hyderabad. Police said the accused, arrested after allegedly killing his wife during a domestic dispute in December, hanged himself near Nanakramguda.

An FIR has been registered in Nizamabad following allegations of community dog killings in Yellammagutta. PETA India and SAFI raised the issue, while Maneka Gandhi intervened. Police booked unknown persons under BNS and PCA Act provisions. Investigation is underway

A 50-year-old labourer, M Pochaiah, died by suicide in Ghatkesar after allegedly facing severe financial difficulties and debt. He had recently sold his house for his daughter’s marriage. Police have launched an investigation into the incident

A 26-year-old software engineer, Ishika Yadav, died by suicide in Miyapur allegedly due to dowry harassment by her husband. The couple had married in February. Police have launched an investigation following a complaint from her family

Actor Ram Charan has revealed that the talkie portions of director Buchi Babu Sana’s rural action drama Peddi have been completed, with only one song remaining to be shot. The film features Janhvi Kapoor and an ensemble cast.

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy donated blood for Thalassemia patients at Arundhati Hospital in Dundigal and urged youth to donate regularly. He highlighted his social service initiatives, including free surgeries and the ‘Gift A Smile’ programme

With rising summer temperatures and increasing water demand, HMWSSB has stepped up water drawal from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar. Officials cite groundwater depletion, while assuring that supply from Godavari, Krishna and Manjeera sources remains stable.

In a late-night raid at a Kondapur pub, Telangana’s EAGLE Force and Cyberabad police identified eight individuals consuming drugs. Substances detected included marijuana and methamphetamine, with a case booked under the NDPS Act and investigation underway.

A study of 5,000 Indian heart patients reveals that 80 percent classified as low to moderate risk suffered heart attacks, highlighting flaws in Western risk calculators and urging Indians to prioritise lifestyle changes beyond routine diagnostic scores.

Maruti Suzuki added 502 new service touchpoints in FY26, marking its largest expansion and taking the total to 5,926 nationwide. The company plans to scale up to 8,000 touchpoints by FY2030-31 while maintaining steady growth in sales

Huzurabad observed a successful bandh led by MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy against the proposed dumping yard near Sirsapalli. Shops remained closed, protests were held, and a hunger strike was announced if the government does not withdraw its decision

The Election Commission of India has directed employers to grant paid holidays to voters on polling day in states and UTs headed for Assembly elections and bypolls, warning that violations will attract penalties under the Representation of the People Act.