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The BCCI has announced the schedule for the first phase of IPL 2026 from March 28 to April 12. A total of 20 matches will be played across 10 venues, with the remaining fixtures to be announced after State Assembly election dates

A moving car caught fire on DRDL Road near Chandrayangutta in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The driver and passengers escaped safely after noticing flames from the engine. Fire personnel extinguished the blaze, and Kanchanbagh police are investigating the incident.

ISRO chairman V Narayanan said India plans to collect lunar samples under Chandrayaan-4, while Chandrayaan-5 will feature a heavier lander and rover with a longer mission life. He also highlighted upcoming Venus, Mars and human spaceflight missions

A resolution seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was defeated by a voice vote in the House on Wednesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the opposition for bringing the motion during a two-day debate in Parliament

Social activist Medha Patkar has extended support to Musi Jan Andolan, opposing the Musi Riverfront Development Project. She urged Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy to halt the DPR unveiling, conduct public hearings, review displacement risks, and restore the original 2013 LARR Act

Papannapet police in Medak district solved the murder of a 35-year-old woman within 36 hours after her body was found near Nagasanpally bridge. Police arrested her alleged paramour and another woman for conspiring to kill her over a relationship dispute

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that the TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh borrowed Rs 3.2 lakh crore in two years, nearly matching the Rs 3.3 lakh crore taken during his five-year tenure between 2019 and 2024

Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu said seafood exports are continuing normally despite tensions in the Gulf region. He advised aquaculture farmers not to panic or resort to early harvesting and assured that shrimp demand in the US market is expected to increase

Students and parents staged a protest at Ratnapuri Institute of Technology in Sangareddy district after a faculty member allegedly beat around 15 first-year Polytechnic students over incomplete homework. Student organisations joined the protest and demanded the immediate arrest of the lecturer

Cooking gas shortages in Hyderabad hostels have forced the suspension of staple breakfast items and beverages. Hostels are switching to rice, upma, and poha, with some using induction stoves or firewood. Authorities are urged to prioritise gas supply.

Vanasthalipuram police arrested seven people for allegedly cheating a man in a 400-square-yard land deal at Munuganoor using forged documents, including a sale deed and legal certificates. One suspect remains absconding, and electronic evidence was seized.

In a major anti-Naxal success, 108 Maoists carrying a collective bounty of Rs 3.95 crore surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district. Security forces also seized Rs 3.61 crore in cash, one kg of gold and several weapons from Maoist dumps

The government informed the Rajya Sabha that Census 2027 will collect data on the sex of the head of the household, including a transgender category. The exercise will be conducted in two phases and will also allow citizens the option of self-enumeration

Mangalhat police, with GHMC officials, arrested a meat shop owner for selling unhygienic goat and sheep offal in Hyderabad. Around 300 kg of decomposed meat was recovered. Authorities warn citizens to avoid unauthorised outlets and report violations.

NCERT has introduced a new Class 9 English textbook titled "Kaveri" under the NCF-SE 2023. The revised book reduces the number of texts and includes more works by Indian authors such as Subramania Bharati, Sudha Murty, Temsula Ao and Rabindranath Tagore

Sixty Indians, including Hyderabad residents, stranded in Bahrain, returned safely with help from the Central and Telangana governments. The Bahrain Telugu Association and Gulf Air provided crucial support, while the local community arranged food and essentials during the evacuation.

The Andhra Pradesh government has advised aqua farmers not to panic over the Middle East conflict, saying it will have limited impact on seafood exports. Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu urged farmers to avoid early harvesting and assured that export demand, especially from the US, may improve soon

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of acting as a “real estate mafia” in Telangana, alleging large-scale demolitions of homes in Velugumatla and other areas. He demanded compensation, proper rehabilitation, and promised probe into officials and political beneficiaries

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government and Assembly Speaker over the dismissal of disqualification petitions against 10 defected MLAs, accusing Rahul Gandhi of orchestrating the verdict. He termed it undemocratic and said BRS would explore legal and political options.

Officials of the National Dam Safety Authority have expressed concern over slow and substandard repair works at the Singur Multipurpose Project in Sangareddy district. Limited machinery and workforce could delay completion, affecting irrigation and drinking water supply to surrounding districts and Hyderabad.

SR University celebrated its 24th Annual Sports Day 2026 with students from all departments participating. International athlete Nandini Agasara addressed the event, highlighting the importance of discipline, practice, and determination in sports, while officials encouraged students to maintain fitness and leadership qualities.

Concerns over potential fuel disruptions due to the Middle East geopolitical crisis have triggered discussions on social media about adopting work-from-home policies in India, with users suggesting remote work could reduce commuting, fuel consumption, and overall energy usage.

A 33-year-old man, Banaka Chand, was found dead in the Mallapur canal in Thimmapur mandal on Wednesday morning. Family members alleged foul play after noticing injuries on the body and demanded that police arrest those responsible.

Hyderabad-based Avio Smart Market Stack Limited has signed multiple partnerships with organisations in climate services, agriculture, and carbon markets under Project AVIO Agritech, aiming to promote sustainable farming, carbon credit generation, and technology-driven advisory services for farmers.