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The Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society is facing a leadership crisis, with no full-time secretary for months amid frequent bureaucratic transfers. The situation has raised concerns over administrative continuity in managing 268 residential schools and colleges.
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Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of filing false cases against BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank and other party workers. He alleged that the arrests were politically motivated to silence dissent, criticised the administration’s handling of agricultural procurement, and compared Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s governance style to autocratic rule.
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BRS leaders and farmers staged a protest in Choppadandi against new paddy procurement norms, citing financial burden and delays. They demanded a return to the previous system, alleging the new rules would create hardships for farmers during procurement.
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Anand is currently working as the Special Secretary, Home Department, Government of Telangana. He is a receipient of the President’s Gallantry Medal in 2002
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The induction of T Jeevan Reddy into BRS has triggered political churn in Telangana, with several Congress leaders reportedly exploring a shift. Dissatisfaction within Congress and BRS’s growing traction are seen as key factors behind the trend.
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The National Medical Commission has scrapped population-based restrictions and enrolment caps on medical colleges, enabling expansion of MBBS seats. The reform also revises hospital distance norms, marking a significant policy shift aimed at easing growth in medical education.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court of India about coordinated measures against digital arrest scams, including WhatsApp banning 9,400 accounts, SIM blocking systems, RBI safeguards, and a proposed biometric verification framework to strengthen cybercrime prevention nationwide
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A man allegedly killed his two minor sons and died by suicide by hanging in Thorrur of Mahabubabad district. Police shifted the bodies for post-mortem and registered a case. The reason behind the incident is yet to be known.
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Former minister T Harish Rao alleged that Telangana Police tapped phones and used CCTV surveillance to track BRS leaders, claiming evidence exists. He warned of action against officials and accused the Congress government of misusing State machinery
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The Kerala High Court took suo motu cognisance of violence during a statewide hartal over the death of student Nithin Raj, directing police to submit a report and issuing notices to organisers amid disruptions to public life
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Family members of a 56-year-old Nalgonda man declared brain dead following a road accident donated his organs, including kidneys, liver, and corneas. The decision facilitated life-saving transplants, with Jeevandan officials praising the family’s humanitarian gesture.
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Manish Sisodia said he will boycott proceedings before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise policy case, citing concerns over impartiality and expressing solidarity with Arvind Kejriwal, invoking “Satyagraha” as his stance
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BRS leaders, along with farmers, staged a strong protest in Choppadandi, Karimnagar district, opposing the newly introduced paddy procurement system by the Telangana government. The protest, led by former MLA and Choppadandi in-charge Sunke Ravishankar, included a dharna and rasta roko at the Ambedkar statue.
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BITS Pilani has introduced a mandatory Social Conduct course for first-year students across all campuses. The credit-bearing programme focuses on emotional intelligence, consent, and gender sensitivity, aiming to promote safer and more responsible campus communities.
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The Supreme Court of India said religious institutions must operate with defined norms and cannot function in “anarchy” while hearing the Sabarimala Temple-related case, stressing structured management and constitutional limits on religious freedom and entry practices
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Maharashtra has paused immediate licence cancellations for taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers over Marathi language compliance, shifting to a training-focused drive from May to August, with surveys planned before stricter enforcement of the mandatory language requirement resumes
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Ukraine said it intercepted over 33,000 Russian drones in March, while also launching long-range strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. The war has intensified with reciprocal drone attacks, expanding Ukrainian strike range and escalating civilian and energy infrastructure damage
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A 25-year-old man died after a speeding water tanker rammed into his two-wheeler at Nizampet Cross Road in Hyderabad. The victim succumbed to injuries on the spot, and KPHB police have initiated an investigation into the accident.
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A mega job mela will be held in Hyderabad on April 30 at Pearls Convention, offering opportunities across multiple sectors. Open to SSC-qualified candidates, the event will feature on-the-spot interviews, with free entry for all job seekers.
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A Maharashtra ATS probe found alleged extremist material after arresting Zaib Zubair Ansari, who reportedly attacked security guards in Mira Road after religious questioning, with officials citing possible self-radicalisation and a lone-wolf terror pattern under investigation
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Blix Education has launched Blixathon 2026, expanding its robotics competition to nine cities. Open to Classes 3–8 students, the event focuses on technical skills and teamwork, with regional winners advancing to national finals. Registrations are now open.
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Indian Army athlete Sawan Barwal, national record holder in marathon with 2:11:58 at Rotterdam, who visited Hyderabad for NMDC Marathon event launch, credits training support and is now aiming at Asian Games and 2028 Olympics success
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Magellanic Cloud Ltd has partnered with Rayonix Tech and Israel-based XTEND to form a ₹100 crore joint venture for manufacturing UAVs in India. The initiative aims to boost domestic defence capabilities through advanced drone technology and localised production.
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A Bengaluru Congress functionary Anand P was arrested under POCSO provisions after a complaint alleging sexual misconduct with a minor, assault, criminal intimidation, and violence involving family members, with police registering a case and initiating further investigation
