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Meenakshi Goyat staged a late comeback to reach the 53kg final at the Asian Wrestling Championships, while Hansika Lamba and Neha secured bronze medals. India continued its strong run with multiple podium finishes in Bishkek
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Newly elected Sarpanches in Telangana have not received their monthly honorarium for three months, leaving them struggling to carry out promised development works. With the government owing over Rs. 24 crore, many leaders are dipping into personal funds to meet village needs.
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Carlos Alcaraz overcame a strong challenge from Tomás Martín Etcheverry to win in three sets and reach the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals. The World No 1 recovered after losing the second set to keep his title defence on track
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The Khammam forest department, in collaboration with Vaaswik Foundation, felicitated the production team of the award-winning biopic Vanajeevi Ramaiah. The event, led by DFO Siddharth Vikram Singh, honoured the film crew for portraying the life and contributions of Padma Shri awardee late Ramaiah, who dedicated his life to environmental protection.
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Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru clash in an IPL match in Guwahati with both teams in strong form. Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi lead Royals’ batting, while RCB rely on Padikkal and a balanced bowling attack
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Lucknow Super Giants defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in a last-ball IPL thriller. Mukul Choudhary’s unbeaten 54 and Ayush Badoni’s fifty helped LSG chase 182, handing KKR another defeat despite a strong batting effort
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In a significant policy reversal, the Telangana Government has decided to repair the three barrages of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme — Medigadda, Sundilla and Annaram. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed officials to act on the long-ignored recommendations of the National Dam Safety Authority, stressing urgency and strict adherence to safety protocols.
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The BCCI mourns the demise of former India cricketer C.D. Gopinath, a member of India’s first Test-winning team. He was a prominent domestic captain, selector, and team manager, remembered for his significant contributions to Indian cricket
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Mumbai Cricket Association honoured legends Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji at Wankhede Stadium. A stand was named after Shastri, while stadium gates were dedicated to the other icons, celebrating their contributions to Mumbai and Indian cricket
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Telangana Power Generation Limited (TG GENCO) has issued a final notice to artisans on strike, directing them to return to duty within 24 hours or face termination. The corporation invoked the Telangana Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), declaring the strike illegal.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorised direct negotiations with Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and establish relations, potentially boosting fragile Middle East ceasefire efforts, even as Israeli strikes on Beirut and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten regional stability
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The Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited (GENCO) has ordered the suspension of medical facilities for artisans participating in an indefinite strike, including their dependents. Station and functional heads have been directed to forward medical reimbursement claims only for non-striking workers.
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has confirmed his decision to resign and take oath as a Rajya Sabha member, marking a significant political transition in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected to finalise the next Chief Minister and cabinet reshuffle.
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Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has urged the Union Government to increase parboiled rice allocations and extend deadlines to address Telangana’s growing paddy stockpile. In a letter to Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi, he highlighted the mismatch between production and procurement.
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The Telangana High Court reserved its order on Congress leader Pawan Khera’s plea for transit anticipatory bail in a case filed by the Assam Police alleging defamation, forgery, and conspiracy. The Bench raised concerns about why Khera had not sought bail in Assam or Delhi, before reserving its decision.
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The Iran war has delivered no decisive winner — only a stark reminder of the limits of force, the resilience of states, and the power of perception in modern conflict
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The Telangana High Court has directed the GHMC to act on a complaint regarding an alleged encroachment in Tarnaka, stressing that demolition costs must be recovered from violators rather than the public exchequer. Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar emphasised that civic authorities have a statutory duty to enforce town planning laws.
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The central bank's decision to maintain the status quo signals a careful balancing act between controlling inflation and supporting economic growth in an increasingly uncertain global environment
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The International Monetary Fund has warned that the Iran war is set to darken the global economic outlook, with Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva confirming a downgrade in growth forecasts next week. Despite resilience shown in past trade shocks, the conflict has disrupted energy supplies, raised oil and gas prices, and shaken business confidence.
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Telangana Basketball Association launches its first professional junior league, Telangana Junior Basketball League, featuring under-15 and under-18 boys and girls categories. Six city franchises will compete, with trials starting April 10, giving young athletes a professional platform to showcase talent
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A minor fire broke out at Terminal 1 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Thursday evening due to a short circuit. The blaze, reported around 6.10 pm, was swiftly brought under control by emergency response teams.
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Polling in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry witnessed strong voter turnout under peaceful conditions, with Puducherry recording the highest participation at 89.08 per cent. Assam saw enthusiastic rural and tribal participation, Kerala maintained disciplined polling, and Puducherry showcased innovative voter engagement with a robot greeting electors.
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has accused Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy of misusing his office to advance private real estate interests, alleging coercion, demolition, and manipulation of land records in Vattinagulapally. He detailed a case involving Satish and Pallavi Shah, whose ownership of 27 acres was upheld by multiple surveys and the High Court.
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A 75-year-old retired employee from Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, was tricked into a cyber fraud scheme that began with a WhatsApp job offer. Fraudsters initially gained his trust by transferring small sums before luring him into a Telegram group promising high returns on investments.
