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Failure of key departments to procure fabric from TGSCO, despite government orders, has put weavers at risk and may delay school uniform distribution, raising concerns over policy implementation and inter-departmental coordination

Archaeologists have discovered a vast cluster of megalithic dolmens in Mulugu district, Telangana, shedding light on Stone Age burial traditions. Spread across nearly 100 acres in the Kappalayi Gutta region, these structures, locally known as “Rakasi Bandalu” and “Rakasi Guhalu”, demonstrate the engineering skill of ancient humans.

Police arrested three CSB Bank employees in connection with a Rs 547 crore cyber fraud case in Khammam. The accused allegedly aided the main offender, while efforts are on to trace other absconding suspects involved in the case

Revanth Reddy challenged Keralam opposition leaders to visit Telangana to verify six guarantees implementation while unveiling the UDF manifesto, even as criticism persists over delays in fulfilling similar promises made during the 2023 Telangana elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing BJP booth workers in Kerala ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections, accused the Congress and Left parties of aligning with fundamentalist forces to divide society and tarnish India’s global image. He urged voters to give BJP-NDA a chance, citing the party’s local poll gains in Thiruvananthapuram.

BRS leaders from Jubilee Hills met Hyderabad officials, urging that SPR Hills remain a sports playground. They opposed the proposed Working Women’s Hostel construction, citing local use, limited transport, and suitability concerns, and requested the land be transferred to GHMC or State Sports Authority.

Three persons were arrested in Luxettipet for circulating fake Rs 500 currency notes, taking the total arrests in the case to 15. Police seized counterfeit notes worth Rs 1.61 lakh and mobile phones during the operation

South Central Railway reported record performance in 2025-26, carrying 286 million passengers and transporting 147 million tonnes of freight. Revenues hit Rs 21,211 crore, infrastructure and safety upgrades were made, and the Union Budget allocates Rs 13,026 crore for 2026-27.

The Indian government suspended the reporting of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for four weeks during Operation Sindoor to prevent panic caused by sensational and speculative coverage. Minister L. Murugan informed Parliament that several TV channels aired misleading visuals, including AI-generated clips and foreign military footage, misrepresenting them as Indian strikes.

At a rally in Baishnabnagar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee pledged to drive the BJP out of Bengal and later Delhi, while accusing the Election Commission of running the state administration at the behest of the saffron party. She also criticised the deletion of voter names during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.

Saifabad Police arrested five youths after a viral video showed them performing a dangerous stunt while riding five on a motorcycle near Telangana Thalli flyover. The group was travelling without helmets and in a rash manner.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted simultaneous searches across multiple cities, including Hyderabad, in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the West Bengal coal smuggling case. Officials examined documents and financial records to trace fund flows.

Indian student enrolment in US institutions has declined by 6.9 per cent in 2026, Parliament was informed. The government cited stricter visa scrutiny and compliance rules as factors affecting student mobility and visa approvals

Despite LPG shortages and rising fuel costs, Hyderabad’s mobile cycle tiffin vendors continue serving affordable breakfast like idli, dosa, and Mysore bonda. Using firewood stoves, they cater to daily commuters, workers, and low-income residents, ensuring food security citywide.

A study found that India and Nigeria accounted for nearly one-third of global under-five deaths in 2023. While child mortality has declined significantly since 1990, several countries are unlikely to meet UN targets by 2030

Mahindra & Mahindra has announced a price hike of up to 2.5 per cent on its non-electric SUVs and commercial vehicles effective April 6, citing rising cost pressures. The average increase across its portfolio will be 1.6 per cent.

Indian-origin translator Padma Viswanathan has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026 for translating a Portuguese-language novella. The annual award recognises translated fiction, with six global contenders competing for the prestigious prize

The SOT LB Nagar Zone and Nagole Police busted an MDMA drug peddling racket in Hyderabad, arresting two suspects and seizing narcotics worth Rs 3.6 lakh.

Rajya Sabha passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Bill, 2026, granting Amaravati statutory status as the sole capital. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu called it a historic moment and thanked the Centre, farmers and political leaders for their support

Kerala’s ruling LDF has unveiled its election manifesto, promising a Rs 3,000 monthly welfare pension, job creation, poverty elimination and Rs 2 lakh crore investment, with a focus on youth employment, women’s participation and support for vulnerable communities

The ongoing Middle East crisis has disrupted global supply chains, directly impacting India’s Rs 8,170 crore condom industry. With shortages of silicone oil and ammonia, manufacturers face rising costs and potential price hikes of up to 50 percent for contraceptives.

Government data reveals that over 37,000 Indian workers died abroad between 2021 and 2025, averaging more than 20 deaths daily, with most fatalities reported from Gulf nations alongside a sharp rise in labour complaints and grievances

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across multiple cities in connection with a West Bengal coal scam case, targeting an I-PAC executive and AAP’s Vijay Nair. The probe involves alleged hawala transactions and links to earlier investigations

AAP has moved to replace Raghav Chadha as its Rajya Sabha deputy leader, proposing Ashok Mittal for the role. The decision comes amid Chadha’s prolonged absence from party activities and key public events led by Arvind Kejriwal