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A 33-year-old man released on bail in his wife’s murder case died by suicide in Raidurgam, Hyderabad. Police said the accused, arrested after allegedly killing his wife during a domestic dispute in December, hanged himself near Nanakramguda.
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An FIR has been registered in Nizamabad following allegations of community dog killings in Yellammagutta. PETA India and SAFI raised the issue, while Maneka Gandhi intervened. Police booked unknown persons under BNS and PCA Act provisions. Investigation is underway
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A 50-year-old labourer, M Pochaiah, died by suicide in Ghatkesar after allegedly facing severe financial difficulties and debt. He had recently sold his house for his daughter’s marriage. Police have launched an investigation into the incident
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A 26-year-old software engineer, Ishika Yadav, died by suicide in Miyapur allegedly due to dowry harassment by her husband. The couple had married in February. Police have launched an investigation following a complaint from her family
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Actor Ram Charan has revealed that the talkie portions of director Buchi Babu Sana’s rural action drama Peddi have been completed, with only one song remaining to be shot. The film features Janhvi Kapoor and an ensemble cast.
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Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy donated blood for Thalassemia patients at Arundhati Hospital in Dundigal and urged youth to donate regularly. He highlighted his social service initiatives, including free surgeries and the ‘Gift A Smile’ programme
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With rising summer temperatures and increasing water demand, HMWSSB has stepped up water drawal from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar. Officials cite groundwater depletion, while assuring that supply from Godavari, Krishna and Manjeera sources remains stable.
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In a late-night raid at a Kondapur pub, Telangana’s EAGLE Force and Cyberabad police identified eight individuals consuming drugs. Substances detected included marijuana and methamphetamine, with a case booked under the NDPS Act and investigation underway.
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A study of 5,000 Indian heart patients reveals that 80 percent classified as low to moderate risk suffered heart attacks, highlighting flaws in Western risk calculators and urging Indians to prioritise lifestyle changes beyond routine diagnostic scores.
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Maruti Suzuki added 502 new service touchpoints in FY26, marking its largest expansion and taking the total to 5,926 nationwide. The company plans to scale up to 8,000 touchpoints by FY2030-31 while maintaining steady growth in sales
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Huzurabad observed a successful bandh led by MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy against the proposed dumping yard near Sirsapalli. Shops remained closed, protests were held, and a hunger strike was announced if the government does not withdraw its decision
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The Election Commission of India has directed employers to grant paid holidays to voters on polling day in states and UTs headed for Assembly elections and bypolls, warning that violations will attract penalties under the Representation of the People Act.
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Senior CPI (Maoist) Politburo member Prashant Bose, alias Kishan Da, died at RIMS in Ranchi after his health deteriorated. The veteran Maoist leader, arrested in 2021 with a ₹1 crore bounty, was considered a key strategist of the insurgent outfit.
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The UN praised Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan for reopening the flood-affected Malakal–Renk supply route, enhancing mobility and humanitarian aid. India contributes 1,779 personnel to UNMISS, supporting stability, local communities, and peacetime projects like medical and child protection camps
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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and former CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy remembered the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and highlighted his message of love, compassion and faith on Good Friday.
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CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to allocate funds for development works, citing lack of vision, delays in fund release, and poor coordination among Ministers in Telangana.
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A six-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father inside a train at Silanibari station in Assam’s Lakhimpur district. Railway police arrested the accused, and authorities took custody of the body; the motive for the crime remains unclear
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Actor Ahaan Panday has begun shooting his next film with director Ali Abbas Zafar under Yash Raj Films. Plot and cast details remain under wraps, following Panday’s successful debut in 2025 with Mohit Suri’s “Saiyaara"
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NCERT has been officially declared a deemed-to-be university, enabling it to award its own degrees. The status covers six constituent units, with mandates to start research, doctoral, and innovative programs while adhering to UGC norms and non-commercial guidelines
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The Supreme Court asked the Centre whether military cadets medically discharged due to training-related disabilities can be granted ex-servicemen status, allowing job reservations. The court also urged exploring insurance, rehabilitation, and enhanced medical support for affected cadets from NDA and IMA
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Hyderabad Police have issued an advisory warning citizens against chemically ripened mangoes in city markets, saying some traders are using calcium carbide for artificial ripening. Consumers were urged to stay vigilant and report suspected adulteration to police.
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Telangana schools will close for summer vacation from April 24 to June 11, with April 23 declared the last working day for the 2025–26 academic year. SA-II exams for Classes I to IX have been advanced to April 8.
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Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor shared her first post with her newborn son, celebrating the arrival of her second baby boy on March 29, 2026. She expressed gratitude and joy as elder son Vayu welcomed his little brother
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Two youngsters were killed and two others injured after a speeding car rammed into a parked lorry on the Karimnagar bypass road near Bommakal flyover late on Thursday night. Police registered a case and launched an investigation.