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A Sub-Inspector in Karimnagar allegedly attacked a barber for calling him ‘Anna’ instead of “sir”. The incident, captured on CCTV in a salon, went viral on social media, drawing attention to the officer’s behaviour.

Andhra University will celebrate its centenary on April 27 with participation from Sachin Tendulkar, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, along with several dignitaries, featuring speeches, awards and major announcements

AAP leader Sanjay Singh said the party will seek disqualification of seven Rajya Sabha MPs who quit and plan to join BJP, stating that the anti-defection law does not recognise splits or factions even with a two-thirds majority

The Supreme Court expressed surprise after seized currency notes in a Bihar corruption case were destroyed by rodents, calling it a huge revenue loss and questioning storage conditions while granting bail to the accused woman in the case

All 31,450 seats for the Kedarnath helicopter shuttle service were booked within 90 minutes of opening. Officials said the process saw high demand, with most bookings made directly by pilgrims and measures in place to ensure transparency

Cyberabad SHE Teams conducted 122 decoy operations and caught 32 persons for indecent acts between April 18 and 24. Police also received 31 complaints, rescued a trafficking victim, arrested two accused, and reunited 40 couples through counselling.

In Imphal, protests led by COCOMI demanding peace and justice in Manipur turned violent as police blocked marchers heading to the CM’s residence. Tear gas was used, though a delegation later submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy demanded Rs 25,000 per acre compensation for farmers affected by crop damage in Medak, alleging government inaction and highlighting repeated losses faced by farmers due to recent hailstorms and adverse weather conditions

Adilabad police booked 15 persons for allegedly operating 74 mule accounts linked to cyber crime complaints, uncovering fraudulent transactions worth Rs 7.01 crore during Operation Crackdown 1.0 and warning the public against misuse of bank accounts

The Congress accused the BJP of using a “washing machine” to induct opposition leaders after seven AAP MPs switched sides to the BJP. Jairam Ramesh criticised the move, while AAP leaders alleged betrayal and called the defectors “traitors.

India’s envoy Naveen Srivastava met Nepal’s Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha in Kathmandu to discuss energy cooperation, cross-border projects, and regional connectivity. Both sides reaffirmed commitment to sustainable development amid ongoing India–Nepal power and transmission agreements

The Char Dham Yatra is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage linking Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Rooted in history and revived by Adi Shankaracharya, it continues to reflect India’s spiritual heritage, cultural unity and enduring traditions across generations

Cyberabad Police registered 91 drug cases and arrested 209 people between January and March. In the crackdown, drugs worth Rs 2.29 crore were seized, including marijuana, MDMA, hashish oil, opium, heroin, and LSD from both synthetic and conventional networks.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association will launch its TG20 league on April 29, featuring eight teams and 32 matches. Scheduled for June–July 2026, the league aims to boost grassroots cricket and create pathways to elite tournaments like the IPL.

Nashik police registered another cheating case against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, accused of defrauding his Chartered Accountant of ₹8.76 crore. He already faces multiple cases of sexual exploitation and fraud across Maharashtra and remains in police custody

University of Hyderabad PhD scholar Anjana M Nair has been awarded the Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–27. She will pursue research on ancient Indian legal and literary traditions at the University of Texas at Austin.

India’s electricity demand hit a record 252.07 GW as a severe heatwave increased cooling usage. Experts warn demand may rise further, while the government plans capacity additions to meet growing needs driven by weather conditions and changing consumption patterns

Raghav Chadha and six Rajya Sabha MPs resigned from AAP, alleging the party has fallen into corrupt hands. The group is set to join BJP, with Chadha citing internal issues and controversies like ‘Sheesh Mahal’ as key reasons

Rukmini Vasanth has expressed excitement about her upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, calling its scale and world-building unprecedented. The Yash-starrer, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is set for release on June 4 in multiple languages.

Balanagar Prohibition and Excise officials arrested two individuals for allegedly possessing and attempting to sell 340 grams of ganja. The accused, both from Andhra Pradesh, have been booked under the NDPS Act, and an investigation is ongoing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said NITI Aayog has become a key pillar of India’s policy-making. He congratulated Ashok Kumar Lahiri on his appointment as Vice Chairman and extended wishes to newly appointed members, highlighting their role in advancing reforms

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St. Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Warangal, renewed its MoU with JSS AHER, Mysuru, to strengthen academic and research collaboration. The partnership will focus on joint projects, student exchange, training and innovation in pharmaceutical and health sciences.

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge defended Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar’s Delhi visit, dismissing leadership speculation within Congress. He said meetings with Union ministers are routine, rejected rumours of political upheaval, and criticised BJP over “Operation Lotus” allegations and media silence