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On Republic Day, several Telangana police officers were honoured with prestigious awards. MGS Prakash Rao and Annu Damodar Reddy received the President’s Medal for Distinguished Services.
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CRPF dismantled a suspected Maoist arms and explosives manufacturing unit in Palaguda forests along the Sukma–Bijapur border, seizing large quantities of materials and foiling a major insurgent plot ahead of Republic Day
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The Telangana government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to families of those who died in the Nampally fire mishap. Revenue Minister P Srinivas Reddy assured strict legal action against those responsible and pledged full government support to the bereaved families.
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Police in Shahjahanpur booked eight men after a man and a woman jumped from the second floor of a pizza outlet, allegedly fearing for their safety when members of a Hindutva outfit demanded their identity cards. Both were seriously injured
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BRS leader T Harish Rao urged voters to defeat the Congress in upcoming municipal elections, accusing the government of failing to fulfil promises and neglecting farmers and the poor. He said the polls would mark the BRS comeback
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The Abid Road police in Hyderabad have booked Batcha Furniture owner Satish Babu under Section 110 of the BNS Act for attempt to commit culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Authorities await detailed reports from multiple departments before filing a charge sheet in court.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of acting on behalf of the BJP and undermining democracy, calling its National Voters' Day celebration a tragic farce amid objections to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state
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Dr Kumaraswamy Thangaraj, Senior Scientist at Hyderabad’s Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), has been awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for his pioneering research in human genetics. The honour places him among Hyderabad’s distinguished scientists.
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The fire department will prosecute Bacha Furniture’s owner for safety violations after a Nampally blaze killed five people. DG Vikram Singh Mann said rescue was hampered by blocked exits and combustible materials, though fire tenders reached the site within two minutes.
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A Delhi court acquitted social activist Medha Patkar in a criminal defamation case filed by LG V K Saxena over remarks made in a 2006 television programme, citing lack of admissible electronic evidence to prove publication of defamatory statements
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An expert team from JNTU-Hyderabad inspected the four-storey building in Nampally where a fire killed five people. The GHMC requested the assessment of structural stability. A preliminary report was submitted, with a detailed inspection planned after handover.
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Two men, Mohammed Imtiyaz and Habeeb Quadri, died while attempting to rescue two children and a woman trapped in Hyderabad’s Bacha Furniture Building fire. The blaze spread rapidly, and thick smoke prevented them from escaping. Police confirmed their heroic actions.
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TVK chief Vijay described the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as a democratic battle and said only his party could challenge the ruling and opposition forces. Addressing cadres, he pledged clean politics and urged vigilance to protect every vote
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A massive fire in a Nampally building killed five people, including two children and an elderly woman. Rescue teams recovered the bodies from the cellar, and authorities are investigating. Fire spread quickly due to combustible materials stored in the basement.
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Veteran journalist and author Mark Tully, known for his deep understanding of India and long association with the BBC, passed away in New Delhi at the age of 90 after a brief illness, his close friend confirmed
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Actress Saanve Megghana marked one year of Kudumbasthan with an emotional Instagram post, calling it her first real breakthrough. The film, which became a superhit, completed a strong theatrical run and found success on OTT as well.
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Indian agencies may seek an Interpol Red Corner notice against Dr Muzaffar Rather, accused of providing funding and logistics from Afghanistan for the Red Fort blast. Investigators say he played a key role in planning and coordinating the terror attack
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Four persons, including a woman, were arrested in Kurnool for allegedly staging a road accident and injecting a doctor with HIV-infected blood. Police said the attack was driven by personal vengeance linked to a past relationship
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The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force arrested two men at IS Sadan and seized 11 kg of ganja worth Rs 5.5 lakh. Police said the contraband was sourced from Nagpur. Three others, including a juvenile, are absconding.
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Forty-five individuals from across India, including a former bus conductor, a paediatrician and a tribal musician, have been selected for the Padma Shri in the unsung heroes category, recognising their lifelong contributions to society, culture, education and public service
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LV Prasad Eye Institute has inaugurated its new Lahoti Eye Centre in Kondapur. Opened by the Governor, the expanded facility offers specialised outpatient services and aims to improve access to quality eye care for city residents.
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Cyberabad and Hyderabad traffic police booked over 690 people during weekend drunk driving checks on Saturday night. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Several drivers recorded dangerously high alcohol levels and will be produced before the court.
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Nikhil Siddhartha’s historical action epic Swayambhu will now release worldwide on April 10. The makers postponed the film from its February release to allow more time for VFX work. The film explores lesser-known chapters of India’s history.
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BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of manipulating Singareni tender norms to benefit select contractors, named the Chief Minister’s kin as beneficiaries and demanded cancellation of tenders and a judicial or CBI inquiry into the alleged scam
