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A survey by Madhapur Traffic Police has revealed that single riders are a major cause of traffic congestion in Hyderabad’s IT corridor. Conducted near Cyber Towers, the study found over 10,000 solo commuters in just one hour, far outnumbering shared rides.

The conflict could test military limits and force countries like India to recalibrate their strategic choices

At Osmania University’s valedictory ceremony, BRS leader T Harish Rao urged law graduates to uphold constitutional values and champion the rights of the oppressed. He highlighted the historic role of lawyers in India’s freedom struggle and Telangana’s statehood movement.

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam held in Hyderabad on Thursday was reported to be easier than the January session, with students finding Physics and Mathematics sections straightforward and Chemistry moderately challenging. The balanced approach has reassured aspirants aiming for IIT admissions.

Kothagudem MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao has threatened to launch a hunger strike, criticising the State government for failing to release development funds for bus stands in his constituency. He alleged that funds are being selectively allocated to constituencies represented by the Chief Minister and Ministers, while others are ignored.

The Telangana School Education department has advanced SA-II examinations for Classes I to IX, now starting from April 8 instead of April 10. The change was made in view of Telangana Open School Society’s SSC and Intermediate exams

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of strict action against food adulteration, revealing that 92 cases were registered and 98 persons arrested in a month. He urged traders to maintain standards and citizens to report violations.

A heated exchange broke out in the Rajya Sabha between BRS MP KR Suresh Reddy and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy over the Kaleshwaram project, with both sides trading allegations on project execution, damages and Centre-State relations.

Farmer suicides in Telangana increased in 2025, with 285 deaths reported, highlighting ongoing agrarian distress. Data points to crop failure, rising lease costs and lack of support as key reasons, with tenant farmers being the most affected

BRS deputy leader T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, accusing him of betraying Telangana and distorting facts about the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme in Parliament. Rao alleged that Reddy insulted Telangana’s self-respect by echoing Congress propaganda and highlighted that the Centre had earlier praised the project.

A BRS councillor was allegedly kidnapped ahead of the Khanapur municipal election scheduled for April 4. Family members accused Congress leaders of involvement and urged police to trace her, amid political tensions over control of the civic body

Failure of key departments to procure fabric from TGSCO, despite government orders, has put weavers at risk and may delay school uniform distribution, raising concerns over policy implementation and inter-departmental coordination

Archaeologists have discovered a vast cluster of megalithic dolmens in Mulugu district, Telangana, shedding light on Stone Age burial traditions. Spread across nearly 100 acres in the Kappalayi Gutta region, these structures, locally known as “Rakasi Bandalu” and “Rakasi Guhalu”, demonstrate the engineering skill of ancient humans.

Police arrested three CSB Bank employees in connection with a Rs 547 crore cyber fraud case in Khammam. The accused allegedly aided the main offender, while efforts are on to trace other absconding suspects involved in the case

Revanth Reddy challenged Keralam opposition leaders to visit Telangana to verify six guarantees implementation while unveiling the UDF manifesto, even as criticism persists over delays in fulfilling similar promises made during the 2023 Telangana elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing BJP booth workers in Kerala ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections, accused the Congress and Left parties of aligning with fundamentalist forces to divide society and tarnish India’s global image. He urged voters to give BJP-NDA a chance, citing the party’s local poll gains in Thiruvananthapuram.

BRS leaders from Jubilee Hills met Hyderabad officials, urging that SPR Hills remain a sports playground. They opposed the proposed Working Women’s Hostel construction, citing local use, limited transport, and suitability concerns, and requested the land be transferred to GHMC or State Sports Authority.

Three persons were arrested in Luxettipet for circulating fake Rs 500 currency notes, taking the total arrests in the case to 15. Police seized counterfeit notes worth Rs 1.61 lakh and mobile phones during the operation

South Central Railway reported record performance in 2025-26, carrying 286 million passengers and transporting 147 million tonnes of freight. Revenues hit Rs 21,211 crore, infrastructure and safety upgrades were made, and the Union Budget allocates Rs 13,026 crore for 2026-27.

The Indian government suspended the reporting of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for four weeks during Operation Sindoor to prevent panic caused by sensational and speculative coverage. Minister L. Murugan informed Parliament that several TV channels aired misleading visuals, including AI-generated clips and foreign military footage, misrepresenting them as Indian strikes.

At a rally in Baishnabnagar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee pledged to drive the BJP out of Bengal and later Delhi, while accusing the Election Commission of running the state administration at the behest of the saffron party. She also criticised the deletion of voter names during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.

Saifabad Police arrested five youths after a viral video showed them performing a dangerous stunt while riding five on a motorcycle near Telangana Thalli flyover. The group was travelling without helmets and in a rash manner.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted simultaneous searches across multiple cities, including Hyderabad, in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the West Bengal coal smuggling case. Officials examined documents and financial records to trace fund flows.

Indian student enrolment in US institutions has declined by 6.9 per cent in 2026, Parliament was informed. The government cited stricter visa scrutiny and compliance rules as factors affecting student mobility and visa approvals