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The Esports Foundation has appointed NODWIN Gaming as India’s National Team Partner for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, a global nation-based esports competition debuting in Riyadh. NODWIN will oversee team formation, grassroots mobilisation and pathways for Indian players.

The ICC’s T20CreatorClub programme during the Men’s T20 World Cup generated over 2.5 billion video views globally. More than 350 content creators produced digital storytelling around the tournament, significantly expanding fan engagement across social media platforms.

The Railway Ministry has approved the weekly operation of the Visakhapatnam–Charlapalli–Visakhapatnam Express. Train 18527 will run on Fridays from April 3, and 18528 on Saturdays from April 4, offering 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General, and Divyangjan coaches.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation, with the support of the Endowment Department, is offering home delivery of the revered ‘Thalambralu’ from Sri Sitarama Kalyanotsavam at Bhadrachalam temple. Devotees can book online or at TGSRTC Cargo centres for Rs 151.

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force raided an ice cream factory in Musheerabad and seized a large quantity of products allegedly prepared in unhygienic conditions. Police said the owner was using expired ingredients and supplying them to wholesale and retail customers.

Hyderabad traffic police issued an advisory for the Sri Ramanavami Shobha Yatra on Friday. Traffic diversions will be implemented from 9 am to 9 pm along the procession route from Seetharambagh to Sultan Bazaar, with congestion expected at several junctions.

Affordable food delivery app Toing has launched in Hyderabad, promising the lowest menu prices with no packaging or platform fees. The platform features popular restaurants and aims to attract Gen Z and value-conscious customers with dishes priced under Rs 99.

Mirabai Chanu is focused on winning her first Asian Games medal after years of near misses and injuries. The Olympic silver medallist is adjusting weight categories and building form after a strong national performance ahead of upcoming international competitions.

Indian skeet shooters will begin their campaign at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup season opener in Tangier, Morocco on Friday. Olympic champions, world champions and emerging talents are part of the strong field competing in the opening event of the 2026 season.

The Indian School of Business hosted Policy Conclave 2026 focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence on financial inclusion and banking. Experts from government, academia and industry discussed how AI can expand access to credit while ensuring fairness, trust and regulatory stability.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma said Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has inspired him to rethink his filmmaking approach. Varma revealed he will put the next ‘Sarkar’ installment on hold and instead focus on a new project titled ‘Syndicate’.

Civil supplies authorities in Hyderabad said adequate petrol and diesel stocks are available at all 185 fuel outlets in the district. Despite a surge in demand due to panic buying, officials assured that supplies from oil companies are sufficient for about a month.

Hyderabad police have made elaborate security arrangements for the Sree Ramanavami Shobha Yatra on Friday, with around one lakh devotees expected to participate. The procession will pass through several localities before culminating at Hanuman Tekdi amid tight security.

The long-pending MMTS rail connectivity project linking Secunderabad to Raigir near Yadadri is expected to begin soon, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to launch it in April. The Rs 430 crore project aims to improve suburban rail access for devotees.

Dundigalla Padma, a devotee from Sangareddy, wrote “Rama” on 4,100 rice grains as an offering for Rama Navami. Taking nearly 10 days, her effort reflects devotion and patience, with the grains later offered to temples for ritual use.

The Prohibition and Excise Department seized 127 non-duty paid liquor bottles worth about Rs 2.5 lakh at Pahadishareef in Hyderabad on Thursday. Two persons were caught allegedly smuggling the liquor into Telangana from Goa and Delhi.

Lower Paleolithic stone tools, including hand axes and a flake tool, were discovered along the Manchirevula forest track near Gandipet in Rangareddy district. Experts say the artefacts, dating back up to six lakh years, highlight Hyderabad’s rich prehistoric heritage.

HYDRAA officials removed encroachments in a venture at Pati Ghanpur village after plot owners raised complaints during a grievance day. Commissioner AV Ranganath inspected the site and ordered action, bringing relief to owners affected by alleged illegal occupation using fake documents

JB Group of Educational Institutions (JBGEI) celebrated its annual day, INXS 2026, with grandeur and enthusiasm. The event recognised academic and extracurricular achievements, with special honours for visually impaired students from Netra Vidyalaya.

realme has announced that the realme 16 5G will launch in India on April 2. The mid-range smartphone will feature dual 50MP cameras, AI imaging tools, a segment-first rear selfie mirror and a 7000mAh battery, targeting photography-focused users.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast a week of extreme weather in Telangana, with temperatures likely to cross 40°C in several districts even as thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and gusty winds are expected in the evenings until the end of the month.

Promising Indian hockey players Anmol Ekka and Sakshi Rana have been nominated for under-21 honours at the Hockey India Annual Awards 2025. The youngsters expressed pride in the recognition after impressive performances at the Junior World Cups and in international competitions.

A passenger from Nirmal, Ramu, survived the Rayavaram bus accident in Andhra Pradesh with minor injuries, but lost Rs 5 lakh carried during the journey. Three other passengers’ conditions remain unknown, with investigations ongoing

Nayara Energy raised petrol by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 3, becoming one of India’s first fuel retailers to pass on crude price hikes amid Middle East tensions. State-owned firms have kept prices unchanged since April 2022