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The Indian Army has cleared Colonel Shrikant Purohit for promotion to Brigadier following directions from the Armed Forces Tribunal. The decision comes after his acquittal in the Malegaon blast case and years of legal and service-related proceedings
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TGEJAC has announced State-wide lunch-hour demonstrations on April 15 to press for 68 demands, including implementation of the second PRC, clearance of pending dues, EHS guidelines and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme.
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The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy and L B Nagar MLA D Sudheer Reddy have introduced 10 advanced EV-based fogging machines to combat mosquito breeding in Hyderabad. These machines can cover 150 kilometres in a single operation and run continuously for over six hours.
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Police arrested an HR official in a Nashik tech firm over alleged sexual harassment and inaction on complaints. The case, involving multiple FIRs and arrests, led to the formation of a Special Investigation Team to probe the allegations
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A 14-year-old girl from Kerala, who went missing during a trek in Chikkamagaluru, was found dead in a gorge after a three-day search. Authorities are probing the cause while teams had used drones and thermal cameras during the operation
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A massive fire broke out at Neutral Chemicals Limited in Gaddapotharam, Sangareddy, on Friday afternoon, forcing workers to flee as attempts to douse the flames failed. Fire tenders were deployed to prevent the blaze from spreading to neighbouring industries.
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The Election Commission released the final electoral rolls for Uttar Pradesh, fixing the voter count at 13.39 crore after the Special Intensive Revision 2026. The update shows a net increase of over 84 lakh voters ahead of next year’s Assembly elections
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India’s UPI is set to complete 10 years on April 11, witnessing exponential growth in transactions and value. The platform recorded record monthly volumes in March 2026, highlighting the continued expansion of the country’s digital payments ecosystem
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao will visit Mancherial on Sunday to attend a party meeting and a wedding. District president Balka Suman has invited him to the programme. Rao will address party activists at the BRS office in Naspur mandal headquarters, outlining the party’s future direction.
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Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the Indian Army delayed a planned strike during Operation Sindoor to avoid disrupting namaz at a terrorist camp. He highlighted the role of ethics, leadership values and personal influences in shaping military decisions
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BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar demanded scrapping of GO 17, alleging it undermines social justice and excludes small contractors. He accused the Congress government of favouring close aides in procurement contracts and termed the policy a Rs 2,000-crore scam
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A tragic boat accident in Vrindavan’s Yamuna river claimed ten lives on Friday, with victims primarily from Punjab. The boat, carrying over two dozen tourists, capsized near Keshi Ghat after colliding with a floating pontoon left behind from a dismantled bridge.
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Telangana Hockey will organise the junior women’s inter-district hockey championship at Gachibowli Stadium on April 11-12. The meet will serve as trials for selecting the State team for the Junior Nationals in Pune, followed by a coaching camp from April 18
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City College Old Boys Sub-jr FC and Susai FC played out a 3-3 draw in the TFA C-Division league at Gymkhana Ground. Nikesh scored twice for CCOB, while Hardey’s hat-trick kept Susai in the contest
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G Naishik Reddy of Telangana stunned top seed Prasad Ingale to win the men’s singles crown at the All India tennis tournament in Raipur. The Hyderabad player remained unbeaten, defeating rivals in straight sets to clinch the title without dropping a set
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Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy has directed officials to create separate rainwater and drainage lines to prevent pollution and overflow, while also stressing waste management, timely garbage collection and removal of construction debris.
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Mahindra University has introduced a pioneering B.Tech LL.B (Hons.) programme that integrates legal studies with emerging technological domains. The curriculum covers areas such as AI governance, privacy laws, cyber regulations, and fintech, while emphasising experiential learning through internships, moot courts, and hackathons.
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The BRS is regaining political traction ahead of its Foundation Day, intensifying attacks on the Congress government and strengthening its cadre base. Meanwhile, the ruling Congress is facing internal dissent, controversies and governance challenges across Telangana
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Former Minister T Jeevan Reddy met BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao at Erravelli a day after being invited to join the party. The meeting, marked by emotional exchanges, is learnt to have included discussions on the timing and modalities of his formal entry into the BRS
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SBI Life Insurance organised a breast cancer awareness programme, ‘Thanks A Dot’, at Osmania University College of Science in Hyderabad. The event featured interactive sessions led by Ravindra Sharma of SBI Life and Dr. Sowmya from Apollo Hospitals, engaging over 70 postgraduate students.
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Government Nursing College students in Medak staged a protest over poor hostel facilities, citing lack of sanitation, unsafe conditions and inadequate food. Officials took them to the Collector’s office, where assurances were given that their grievances would be addressed soon
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Coursera and NIELIT have signed an MoU to explore collaboration in digital education, focusing on course sharing, credential pathways and industry-aligned learning programmes to enhance job-relevant skills and improve employability among students in India.
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A man in Warangal allegedly murdered his pregnant wife and two daughters driven by desire for a male child and a relationship with a minor girl. Police arrested multiple accused involved in illegal gender tests and abortions
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Telangana has officially been declared free of Maoist armed activity following the surrender of 42 CPI (Maoist) cadres, including senior commanders, to the state police. The cadres handed over 36 firearms, over 1,000 rounds of ammunition, and 800 grams of gold. DGP B Shivadhar Reddy confirmed that cumulative surrenders since 2024 have neutralised the PLGA in the state.
