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The Union government has proposed increasing Lok Sabha strength to 850 and redefining population criteria through a Constitution Amendment Bill, aiming to fast-track implementation of 33% women’s reservation before the 2029 elections, delinking it from future Census

State-owned oil companies are incurring losses of Rs 18 per litre on petrol and Rs 35 on diesel as fuel prices remain unchanged despite rising crude costs. The losses may lead to price hikes after upcoming state elections

Mailardevpally police arrested two men for allegedly breaking into a pan shop near Thanda Garam Hotel and stealing goods. The accused were identified through CCTV footage after the shop owner filed a complaint. Both have been remanded.

India’s crude oil imports from Russia more than tripled to 5.3 billion euro in March, driven by higher volumes and rising prices. A temporary US sanctions waiver and increased availability of Russian crude supported the sharp rise in purchases

A 15-year-old girl died after suffering severe burns in a house fire in Chevella, taking the toll to two, including her mother. Police have registered a case, while the family has alleged foul play and demanded investigation.

Jubilee Hills police arrested two employees of ‘Trivial Chapter’ consultancy for allegedly cheating job seekers with false promises of overseas employment. The accused reportedly issued fake work permits, while eight others, including the founder and CEO, remain absconding.

Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Narendra Modi over the India-US trade deal, alleging it will harm small industries, farmers and workers. At a rally in Murshidabad, he also accused the Trinamool Congress of corruption and helping BJP gain ground in Bengal

Rangaboyina Bhagya, a 46-year-old Maoist from Siddipet district, was killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker forests. She joined the Maoist movement in 2002 and carried a Rs 5 lakh bounty. Despite her mother’s recent emotional appeal for her to return to the mainstream, Bhagya never came back home in 24 years.

A 76-year-old man was found dead near railway tracks between Charlapalli and Ghatkesar in Telangana. Police suspect suicide linked to health issues. The case is under investigation, and further details are awaited.

Telangana’s Naga Moksha Yerram, 18, won bronze at the US Open Pickleball Championships. She earlier claimed two golds and a bronze at IPA Nationals 2025. Her success highlights the rise of pickleball in Telangana and India

India’s under-17 women’s football team lost 0-3 to Russia in their second friendly at Sochi. Valeria Menyailova scored twice after Sofia Svyatnaya’s opener. India, coached by Pamela Conti, will play the final friendly on April 17

Police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad booked three traders for allegedly diverting PDS rice in Jainoor mandal. A total of 64 quintals of rice was seized during inspections, and investigations have been launched into the illegal activity.

Harshit Joshi of BBVM Sr Sec School, Haldwani, won the Brilliant Trophy Juniors online chess tournament with 10 points from 12 rounds. Arpit Chauhan finished second and P Harshit third. Several boys and girls excelled across age categories

Several parts of the erstwhile Adilabad district witnessed severe heatwave conditions with temperatures crossing 41 degrees Celsius. The intense heat forced people indoors and disrupted farm work, with residents relying on cooling drinks to cope with the weather.

A woman prisoner lodged at the Special Prison for Women escaped from Modern Maternity Hospital in Petlaburj after allegedly deceiving an escort constable. Hussainialam police have intensified efforts to trace her and are checking her contacts for leads

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all political parties to support amendments needed to implement the Women’s Reservation Act by the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, calling it a collective national sentiment and stressing women’s role in strengthening democracy and development

A devastating boiler tube explosion at Vedanta Power Plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district killed nine workers and injured over 20 others on Tuesday. The blast triggered panic among labourers, many of whom remain trapped as rescue operations continue.

Samrat Choudhary has been unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Bihar, paving the way for him to become the next Chief Minister. His response to Nitish Kumar’s farewell message reflected continuity and respect for Kumar’s governance legacy.

Sanju Samson has been named ICC Player of the Month for March 2026 following his match-winning performances in India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign, including crucial knocks in the knockout stages. Amelia Kerr secured her third women’s award after stellar all-round displays in both ODIs and T20Is.

India’s first quantum reference facilities were inaugurated in Amaravati by CM N Chandrababu Naidu on World Quantum Day. The 1S and 1Q testbeds will support research, industry and certification, making Andhra Pradesh a hub for quantum technology innovation

Telangana is facing an extreme heatwave with temperatures crossing 43°C across multiple districts, while even Hyderabad recorded 41°C as the lowest. Here’s a complete breakdown of the crisis, hottest regions, IMD alerts, and what precautions you must take.

A brief floodlight outage lasting eight seconds occurred during the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on 13 April. The Hyderabad Cricket Association clarified that the issue stemmed from a fault in a specialised DMX device, not from the power supply.

Researchers at IIIT Hyderabad have developed GoldAid, a wearable safety device that alerts supervisors during industrial accidents. The system detects falls, gas exposure, and vitals in real time and has been tested at power plants and construction sites.

Praful Hinge, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s young fast bowler, recalls his humble beginnings with a tennis ball, his father’s guidance, and his journey through MRF Pace Academy to Australia. Inspired by Josh Hazlewood and Hardik Pandya’s encouragement, Hinge now aims to lift the IPL trophy and win the Best Fielder award.