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Fuel panic buying led to long queues and shortages across Adilabad and nearby districts, with many stations running dry. Officials attributed the crisis to increased demand amid West Asia tensions and said steps are underway to stabilise supplies

The Telangana High Court issued notices to seven defecting MLAs and Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar over dismissal of disqualification pleas filed by Bharat Rashtra Samithi. The case, linked to anti-defection law, is posted for April 16

A Sikh group filed a complaint in Mumbai against Ranveer Singh and makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge for allegedly hurting religious sentiments over a poster. Police are probing; no FIR registered yet

Protests by Students Federation of India and All India Students Federation near the Telangana Assembly led to detentions as activists demanded release of scholarships, fee dues, increased education budget and opposed NEP implementation amid clashes with police

A shepherd, Bolli Sammaiah, died of electrocution in Sarwaipeta after accidentally touching an electric fence set up to protect crops. Two sheep also died, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation

KT Rama Rao urged the Telangana government to waive electricity arrears for Sircilla powerloom units, warning of deepening crisis. He sought subsidies and financial aid to protect weavers’ livelihoods amid mounting dues and industry distress

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi sought an Assembly discussion on fuel and urea shortages in Telangana amid global tensions. MLA KP Vivekananda urged Centre and State to coordinate and ensure adequate supplies

The Telangana Petroleum Dealers Association assured no fuel shortage in Hyderabad despite panic buying causing temporary stockouts. Officials urged citizens to avoid hoarding, warning that unsafe storage violates norms and poses serious fire hazards

Sayeeda Begum was detained in Chanchalguda by Andhra Pradesh Police over alleged AQIS-linked anti-national activities. The operation followed arrests of other accused tied to a foreign handler, with support from Hyderabad police teams 

Harish Rana, India’s first approved passive euthanasia case, was cremated in New Delhi after 13 years in a vegetative state. The Supreme Court of India had permitted withdrawal of life support under legal guidelines

Students of University of Hyderabad were detained by Telangana Police ahead of an SFI ‘Chalo Assembly’ protest. Activists alleged police overreach in hostels and demanded release of pending TS-EPASS scholarships amid ongoing budget session tensions

Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, an absconding AAP legislator accused in a rape case, was arrested by Punjab Police after months on the run. His arrest follows another case against former minister Laljit Bhullar earlier this week

Around 200 tourists were stranded in Chungthang after landslides blocked the Lachen route due to heavy rain. Authorities provided shelter and began restoration work, while access to Gangtok and nearby tourist sites remains restricted amid bad weather

Declassified transcripts reveal Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger refused to condemn Pakistan’s 1971 crackdown in East Pakistan despite genocide warnings from Archer Blood, exposing US reluctance to criticise an ally during the crisis

An Iranian military spokesperson, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, ridiculed United States ceasefire efforts, saying Washington is “negotiating with itself.” Iran rejected the proposal, signalling continued defiance and dim prospects for de-escalation amid escalating regional tensions

The Donald Trump administration proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran via intermediaries as the US boosts troop deployment in the Middle East. Ongoing strikes, denials of talks, and Strait of Hormuz tensions continue to escalate regional instability

Brazil’s Supreme Court allowed former President Jair Bolsonaro to serve his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt under house arrest due to health concerns, following his hospitalisation and recommendation by the Attorney General

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Miami Open quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over Zheng Qinwen, while Coco Gauff reached the last eight and will face Belinda Bencic after both players registered strong victories

Rajasthan Royals is set to be sold to a Kal Somani-led US consortium for USD 1.63 billion, reflecting a sharp rise in IPL franchise valuations. The deal, subject to BCCI approval, is expected to take effect after IPL 2026

A consortium led by Aditya Birla Group and Times Internet Limited has acquired Royal Challengers Bengaluru from United Spirits Ltd for Rs 16,660 crore, marking one of the biggest franchise deals in IPL history, subject to regulatory approvals

BRS whip KP Vivekananda questioned the Congress government’s claim of turning Telangana into a $1-trillion economy by 2034, saying the target lacked a credible roadmap and would require nearly 20 per cent annual growth, which he termed unrealistic

The Telangana Heritage Department will begin excavations at the 3,000-year-old Mudumal Menhirs site in Narayanpet district to strengthen its case for UNESCO World Heritage status. Studies suggest the site may have functioned as a prehistoric observatory with stone alignments and star maps

A young NRI from Cheelapur village in Siddipet district, Dr Rajesh Pavadi, died in the United States due to jaundice and multiple organ failure days before his planned visit to India, where his family had also begun preparations for his marriage