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Telangana Football Association will conduct a D-License coaching course from April 13 to 17 at SkyKings Academy, Bowenpally. A total of 24 candidates will participate in the programme, which will be led by instructor Mihir Thakkar and assistant instructor Zakeer Hussain
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Sreenidi Deccan FC will aim to climb to second place when they face Rajasthan United FC in Round 8 of the Indian Football League 2025–26. The team, currently fourth, is coming off a draw, while Rajasthan enter with a win
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach Dinesh Karthik praised the team’s resilience after their defeat to Rajasthan Royals, saying IPL is a long tournament. He lauded Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya and others for their performances and character under pressure
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Yavuputra Tigers edged Elegans Eagles 6-5 in a closely fought FNCC-Pullela Gopi Chand Badminton League match in Hyderabad. Both sides shared wins across singles, doubles and mixed doubles before Yavuputra Tigers clinched the narrow victory on Saturday
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Indian paddlers dominated the South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships in Shimla, winning 13 gold medals along with four silvers. The players delivered strong performances across singles, doubles and mixed events, reaffirming India’s regional supremacy in youth table tennis
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Four players, including Jathin Reddy and Suraj Reddy, shared the lead in the juniors category of the 239th Brilliant Trophy chess tournament in Hyderabad. In the open category, seven players are jointly leading after three rounds of competition
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Telangana rowers finished runner-up in the Under-15 category of the inaugural All India indoor rowing championship in Cuttack. The team won two gold, three silver and two bronze medals, finishing second in the overall medals tally in the event
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PV Sindhu and Harmanpreet Kaur took part in a Hyrox fitness challenge in Bengaluru organised by Puma and Hyrox. The event saw over 8200 participants, highlighting growing interest in competitive fitness formats and new sporting experiences beyond traditional disciplines in India
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Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, aged 92, has been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai following a cardiac arrest. Doctor Pratit Samdani confirmed she is undergoing treatment in the Emergency Medical Services unit.
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Rehan Kazmi, a resident of Kintoor in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, and native of Ayatollah Khomeini’s ancestral village, claimed that the United States has been “defeated badly” in its conflict with Iran. He asserted that Iran’s strength compelled Washington to accept a two-week ceasefire under Tehran’s conditions.
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A commotion broke out during Jyothirao Phule’s birth anniversary celebrations at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad after leaders left the venue. Members of BC organisations clashed over the presentation of mementoes, protocol, and expenditure arrangements.
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Five days after the demolition of a dilapidated Zilla Parishad High School building in Patancheru, officials claimed the collapse was accidental during NHAI’s road widening works. Their delayed statement has drawn criticism, with Telangana Praja Sangala JAC Chairman Y Ashok Kumar demanding a panchnama report.
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A controversy erupted after Deputy Commissioner V Somi Reddy accused Excise Commissioner C Hari Kiran of verbal abuse. Employee unions demanded suspension, while opposition parties criticised the government, alleging bias in appointments and raising concerns over workplace environment and governance.
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BRS leaders inspected the venue in Jagtial for a public meeting on April 20, where party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao will induct senior leader T Jeevan Reddy. The party expects around one lakh attendees at the event.
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A Sub-Inspector from Tiryani police station in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district was suspended over corruption allegations. The action was taken by the Multi Zone DIG after an inquiry report confirmed his alleged involvement while serving in Kagaznagar
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the Congress government, accusing them of deceiving farmers and misusing power in municipal elections. He alleged that the Congress was running a “land scam” under the guise of Pharma City and misleading people with promises of “Future City” projects.
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A Hyderabad-based advocate died after a gas tanker overturned onto his BMW near Keesara Toll Gate in Andhra Pradesh. The accident, reportedly caused by brake failure, led to a two-hour rescue operation and severe traffic disruption in the area.
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At a meeting in Khammam, BC Welfare Association leader Gundala Krishna demanded statutory recognition for OBCs within the Women's Reservation Bill, stressing the need for a sub-quota for OBC women. He criticised the government for pushing the bill without conducting a caste-based census.
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Decades-old roadside trees in Madinaguda under Cyberabad Municipal Corporation limits were heavily trimmed, sparking concern among residents over loss of greenery. Authorities said the joint TGSPDCL and CMC drive aimed to prevent electrical hazards caused by trees near live wires.
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Yashoda Hospitals and NIEPID organised the National Autism Stakeholders Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together over 500 experts, policymakers, and families. The event focused on autism awareness, care, and policy reforms, alongside the inauguration of a Child Development Centre.
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The Union government’s proposed delimitation exercise in 2029 could significantly alter the political map of Telangana, particularly in erstwhile Adilabad. The district may gain five new Assembly constituencies, while Mancherial is tipped to become the headquarters of a new Parliament segment.
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The Hyderabad Kirana Merchants’ Association, along with Telangana Police, H-FAST team and FSSAI, will hold a public awareness meeting on food safety and compliance at Begum Bazar on Monday. Senior police officials and FSSAI representatives will guide traders, aiming to strengthen safe food practices and regulatory awareness in the city’s key commercial hub.
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Keesara police have busted a six-member dacoity gang that used a social networking app to befriend victims, lure them to isolated locations along the Outer Ring Road, and rob them. In one case reported on April 6, a man was assaulted near Bacharam. Police arrested six accused and are searching for an absconding associate.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to speed up CAA implementation for refugee communities if BJP comes to power in West Bengal. He also warned infiltrators, attacked the TMC over governance issues, and highlighted BJP’s welfare and development promises
