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An SSC student from Edulapuram went missing while swimming in the NSP canal near Maddulapalli village, Khammam district, on Friday. The incident occurred when five friends entered the canal to celebrate a birthday.
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India needs a Digital Essential Commodities Misinformation Policy to enable real-time government–platform coordination, curb viral supply rumours, and prevent panic buying that disrupts markets and public trust
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Meenakshi Goyat secured silver while three Indian male wrestlers entered their respective finals at the Asian Wrestling Championships. India’s medal tally reached double figures, with Monika and Harshita adding bronze medals in a strong overall performance
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Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao criticised successive governments for neglecting Palamuru district, citing migration, drought and suicides as persistent issues. He defended the BRS government’s push for the Gollapally reservoir project.
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Punjab Kings, riding strong early-season form, face an inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad struggling with top-order failures. PBKS aim to bounce back after a rain-hit match, while SRH hope their key players deliver in the IPL clash at Mullanpur
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The Telangana High Court has granted Congress leader Pawan Khera limited transit anticipatory bail for one week in connection with an FIR filed in Assam over alleged defamatory remarks against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife. The Court emphasised that such relief safeguards personal liberty even when FIRs are registered outside its jurisdiction.
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Former Minister T Jeevan Reddy has resigned from the Congress and announced his decision to join the BRS, citing the Congress government’s failure to deliver on promises, particularly job creation and fee reimbursement for marginalised students. He accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of centralising power and ignoring party forums, while predicting a major political shift in Telangana.
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A Hyderabad court sentenced a software employee to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping his colleague in 2018, imposing a fine and awarding Rs 3 lakh compensation to the victim following investigation by Madhapur police.
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A 15-year-old Class X student died by suicide in Kuntloor, Hayathnagar, on Thursday night. Her family alleged harassment by a classmate. Police registered a case and are verifying the complaint, with further action to follow based on evidence
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Collector Chitra Mishra said Karimnagar aims to become a role model in road safety as officials intensify efforts to curb accidents. The ‘Arrive Alive’ programme will educate people on traffic rules, with human error identified as a major cause
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The Congress government’s decision to fast-track repairs to Kaleshwaram barrages has triggered political debate in Telangana. Critics question the timing, alleging delay and diversion, while the government defends the move as necessary restoration of Medigadda, Sundilla and Annaram barrages
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Former Minister T Jeevan Reddy, who recently ended his four-decade association with the Congress, is set to join the BRS later this month. His induction, expected on April 20 at a massive public meeting in Jagtial, follows a warm reception by party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao at Erravelli.
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A seasoned thief, identified as Nandulal alias Madhulal Rajbhar, was arrested by Siddipet police for breaking and stealing copper from 48 transformers across five districts in Telangana. Despite serving jail time earlier, he continued his criminal activities, selling stolen copper to seven buyers.
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Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 6,046 individuals for using mobile phones while driving during a special drive from April 3 to 9, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving and its role in increasing accident risks.
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Women voters outperformed men in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry Assembly elections, driving record turnout levels. Assam and Puducherry recorded historic overall polling percentages, while Kerala saw strong participation though it fell short of its long-standing record
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BRS leaders alleged encroachment of 373 acres of government land in Nadargul and submitted a complaint to Rangareddy authorities. They accused Congress leaders of illegal occupation, destruction of borewells and inaction by officials despite court recognition of government ownership
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Cyberabad Police, in partnership with the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), have introduced their first electric vehicle patrol fleet in Hyderabad. The initiative includes three EV cars, seven technology-enabled bikes, and 15 electric patrol bicycles to improve accessibility and response times in congested areas.
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Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University has launched an aeroponic saffron laboratory in Wanaparthy to promote advanced cultivation methods, with experts highlighting its potential to produce high-quality, pesticide-free saffron and improve research and farmer outreach.
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The Indian Army has cleared Colonel Shrikant Purohit for promotion to Brigadier following directions from the Armed Forces Tribunal. The decision comes after his acquittal in the Malegaon blast case and years of legal and service-related proceedings
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TGEJAC has announced State-wide lunch-hour demonstrations on April 15 to press for 68 demands, including implementation of the second PRC, clearance of pending dues, EHS guidelines and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme.
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The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy and L B Nagar MLA D Sudheer Reddy have introduced 10 advanced EV-based fogging machines to combat mosquito breeding in Hyderabad. These machines can cover 150 kilometres in a single operation and run continuously for over six hours.
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Police arrested an HR official in a Nashik tech firm over alleged sexual harassment and inaction on complaints. The case, involving multiple FIRs and arrests, led to the formation of a Special Investigation Team to probe the allegations
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A 14-year-old girl from Kerala, who went missing during a trek in Chikkamagaluru, was found dead in a gorge after a three-day search. Authorities are probing the cause while teams had used drones and thermal cameras during the operation
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A massive fire broke out at Neutral Chemicals Limited in Gaddapotharam, Sangareddy, on Friday afternoon, forcing workers to flee as attempts to douse the flames failed. Fire tenders were deployed to prevent the blaze from spreading to neighbouring industries.
