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Reports of large-scale layoffs at Oracle have left thousands of employees shocked, with termination emails sent early in the morning. The company is yet to confirm numbers, while affected workers share concerns over sudden job losses and uncertainty
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Hyderabad paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh refused to comply with legal notices from two pharma companies over her social media posts criticizing high-sugar ORS beverages. She cited FSSAI orders and her duty to public health as justification for maintaining her posts.
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A newborn baby boy’s body was allegedly found in a flush tank at Ramdevrao Memorial Hospital, Kukatpally. A housekeeping worker discovered the infant, and police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage to determine how and when the baby died.
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The Reserve Bank of India announced that 98.45 per cent of Rs 2,000 banknotes withdrawn from circulation since May 2023 have been returned. Exchange facilities remain open at RBI offices and via India Post, while the notes continue to be recognised as legal tender.
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India’s Under-20 women’s team begins its AFC Asian Cup campaign against Japan after a 20-year gap. With strong preparation and belief, the Young Tigresses aim to compete against top teams and push for qualification to the World Cup
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A court sentenced Ch Veeresh (52) to 15 months rigorous imprisonment and imposed a Rs 1,500 fine in the 2019 sexual assault case of an 11-year-old girl in Chikkadpally. Police had registered the case following a complaint from the girl’s family.
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Hyderabad hotels and tiffin centres are reducing menus due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders caused by the Israel-US-Iran conflict. Items like puri and idli are being skipped, and some establishments are switching to firewood for cooking.
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The Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM), Hyderabad, has launched a new Agribusiness Management programme aimed at preparing students for emerging domains such as agritech, data analytics, digital farming, and sustainable practices.
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Ravi Teja Girijala, editor of hits like Pelli Choopulu and Cinema Bandi, conducted a masterclass at ACFM. He highlighted the unseen art of editing, emphasizing objectivity, tough creative decisions, and the difference between storytelling on paper and in the editing suite.
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A heated exchange in the Lok Sabha has triggered a political row after Bharat Adivasi Party MP Rajkumar Roat accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of insulting the tribal community by labelling him a “Naxalite”.
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Indian para cyclists trained at Aditya Mehta Foundation delivered an impressive performance at the Asian Track Championships 2026 in the Philippines, winning 11 medals, including seven silver and four bronze, with strong contributions from Vishwa, Lisha and Pavan Kumar
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South Central Railway achieved its highest-ever gross originating revenue of Rs 21,211.92 crore in 2025-26, led by record freight and passenger earnings. The GM credited the milestone to staff efforts, operational efficiency, and a focus on customer service.
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Trade unions in Khammam staged a protest demanding the repeal of four Labour Codes, alleging they favour corporates and weaken workers’ rights, while urging collective resistance against the Centre’s policies and calling for non-implementation in non-BJP-ruled States.
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Cooper Connolly reflected on his debut for Punjab Kings, where he scored an unbeaten half-century. He credited Ricky Ponting for keeping him calm and expressed his eagerness to learn from teammates like Shreyas Iyer during the tournament
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Former MP B Vinod Kumar criticised Union Minister CR Patil for remarks on the Kaleshwaram project, calling them misleading, and sought clarification in Parliament while raising concerns over amendments to the Reorganisation Act and Telangana’s pending demands.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government, calling April Fools' Day as “Congress Manifesto Day” in Telangana, alleging failure to deliver on promises. He made the remarks while on a US visit for a business conference
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The Telangana government will launch the Bhu Bharati portal in five mandals from April 2 on a pilot basis, integrating land, survey and registration services into a single platform to improve transparency, efficiency and ease of access for farmers.
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A coal miner was injured after being trapped between two tubs at the RK5 underground mine in Srirampur Area of SCCL. Workers raised concerns over safety measures, urging authorities to improve conditions inside underground mines
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Malkajgiri police arrested nine individuals involved in an online trading fraud. The gang duped a professor of Rs 36.35 lakh in a stock market scam. Seized items include laptops, phones, ATM cards, cheque books, and identification documents.
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A 28-year-old man from Maddulapalli in Khammam died in a road accident just two days before his engagement. The incident has left the family in deep shock, turning a moment of celebration into mourning
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A temporary pandal collapsed at Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple in Jagtial during Hanuman Chinna Jayanthi celebrations, injuring several devotees and barbers. Two persons were seriously hurt and shifted to hospital, with poor quality work suspected as the cause
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The Delhi High Court issued notice to Arvind Kejriwal on an ED plea challenging his acquittal in summons-related cases linked to the excise policy probe. The matter is scheduled for hearing on April 29 amid ongoing parallel legal proceedings
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The government said only commercial LPG prices have been increased due to a global surge caused by supply disruptions, while domestic LPG rates remain unchanged to protect households. Oil companies continue to face under-recoveries amid rising international fuel prices
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh alleged that the LDF betrayed Lord Ayyappa and claimed that God was not secure in Kerala. He also accused both LDF and UDF of corruption, division and failing to deliver on promises ahead of Assembly elections
