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Former MLA Nannapaneni Narender criticised Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari for his remarks against BRS chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao, accusing him of political opportunism and frequent party switching for personal and family interests.

On the first Friday of Ramzan, thousands of Muslims gathered at Hyderabad’s historic Mecca Masjid to offer Namaz-e-Juma. Led by Hafiz Maulana Mohammed Rizwan Qureshi, the prayers saw worshippers arriving from across the city.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticised the Congress party after its youth wing staged a disruptive protest at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. BJP leaders accused Rahul Gandhi of instigating the shirtless demonstration, calling it an attempt to tarnish India’s global image.

Marking World Day of Social Justice, the Sudha Reddy Foundation and MEIL Foundation upgraded classroom infrastructure at Rabindra Niketan High School in Hyderabad, providing new benches and furniture to improve learning conditions for students from underprivileged backgrounds.

A man’s body was found floating in a temple tank in Chevella on Friday, triggering panic among devotees. Police suspect murder, saying the victim was attacked with a stick and the body dumped to conceal the crime. Identity is yet to be established.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government over problems faced by farmers due to the app-based urea distribution system. Citing protests across Telangana, he demanded withdrawal of the mechanism and warned of intensified agitation if concerns are not addressed.

A retired Sub-Inspector of Police died in Khammam allegedly due to illness aggravated by financial distress caused by delayed pension and retirement dues. His family and police association members urged the State government to address long-pending dues of retired personnel.

Despite offering safe pedestrian crossings, subways have failed to find acceptance in Hyderabad due to poor maintenance, flooding, security concerns and design flaws. With older underpasses lying abandoned, city planners have largely dropped subway projects from urban planning.

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan said artificial intelligence will create new job opportunities while transforming existing roles, as India strengthens its position in the global AI ecosystem. Delegates at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 highlighted AI’s potential across key sectors.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said artificial intelligence could raise global growth by 0.8 per cent, making India’s ambition of becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047 achievable. She also cautioned that AI also poses significant risks to employment.

Three restaurant workers were injured after an idli steamer exploded at a popular eatery in LB Nagar on Friday afternoon. The blast triggered panic among customers. Police suspect pressure buildup and have launched an investigation. All injured are stable.

Marking International Urogynecology Day, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, launched the Sakhi campaign and a dedicated clinic to provide specialised, confidential care for women suffering from pelvic health conditions that are often neglected or misdiagnosed.

A fire broke out at a commercial complex housing coaching institutes in Hyderabad’s Ameerpet area on Friday afternoon, triggering panic among students. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze, with no casualties reported. A short circuit is suspected.

A suspected case of food poisoning at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) in Regode, Medak district, left 22 girl students and three teachers hospitalised after they complained of vomiting and diarrhoea.

The Congress party faced a severe setback in Patancheru, losing all five municipalities to the BRS. Internal rifts between leaders Kata Srinivas Goud and Neelam Madhu Mudiraj, compounded by MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy’s support for BRS candidates, weakened the Congress campaign.

The Colombian pop sensation Shakira is set to perform in India after 19 years, with concerts scheduled in Mumbai on April 10 and Delhi on April 15. Organised under the Feeding India Concert initiative, the shows aim to highlight child nutrition alongside music.

India and Japan’s growing collaboration in electronics hardware and semiconductors is reshaping their strategic partnership. By combining India’s digital scale with Japan’s manufacturing strength, the alliance aims to build resilient supply chains and a democratic digital future.

In Amaravati, a marital dispute over TV volume turned deadly when 25-year-old Kranthi allegedly stabbed her husband, Sheikh Ahmed (27), who later died. Police have registered a murder case and are seeking Kranthi’s arrest

Intelligence agencies are monitoring efforts by ISI-backed groups, including Jamaat-e-Islami, RSO, and ARSA, to send illegal immigrants from Bangladesh into West Bengal before elections, aiming at demographic changes, while also tracking potential terror threats from HuJI and JMB

NASA successfully completed a second fueling test of its Artemis II Space Launch System rocket at Kennedy Space Center, addressing prior hydrogen leaks, as engineers assess March launch readiness for the first lunar crewed mission since Apollo 17

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has strongly criticised IndiGo after his checked-in baggage went missing on a flight from New Delhi to Belagavi. He demanded an immediate explanation from IndiGo’s CEO and urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to intervene.

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy accused the Congress government of blocking MLAs from releasing irrigation water via the Ramayampet canal, citing protocol violations, delayed canal desilting, and slow progress on the Irkode Lift Irrigation Project in Telangana

Former Minister T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promises even after 800 days in office, despite pledging to implement them within 100 days. He vowed that the BRS would continue to fight for people’s rights and raise these issues in the Assembly.

Sabarimala Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru secured bail in gold loss cases, claiming his arrest was retaliation for his 2018 stand on women’s entry. Court noted lack of evidence, while political leaders demanded SIT clarify reasons for his 41-day detention