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Fuel shortages in Hyderabad due to Middle-East tensions have disrupted LPG and CNG supplies, hitting app-based drivers and food delivery workers. Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) has sought urgent government intervention into the matter.

Siddu Nayak’s five-wicket haul for Imperial and B. Hari Krishna’s 148-run blitz for LIC were the highlights of Thursday’s HCA League cricket championship. Charminar posted 397 in B-Division final, while LIC dominated CCMB in D-Division one-day clash.

Farmers in Adilabad and nearby districts face long delays in receiving Pattadar passbooks after the Dharani portal was replaced by Bhu Bharathi, with printing arrears stalling document issuance.

Theegala Ashok, Sub-Inspector in Mamada mandal, Nirmal, was arrested by the ACB for accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe from a real estate agent to avoid registering a cheating case. He was produced in Karimnagar court and sent to judicial remand.

TGSRTC has announced a 30 per cent fare cut on Metro AC and Deluxe buses in Hyderabad to ease commuter burden during the fuel crisis, urging citizens to switch to public transport for time, fuel and pollution savings.

Gandhi Hospital successfully performed a living-related kidney transplant for 22-year-old Sai Mohan from Addagutta. His father donated the kidney under the Aarogyasri scheme. The surgery restored Sai Mohan’s kidney function, ending his dependence on dialysis.

Political tensions in Nagulapally, Medak escalated after Congress sarpanch allegedly forced the panchayat secretary to demolish rival Srisailam Yadav’s boundary wall. Police supervised the act, prompting the family to plan a complaint to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

Foxtale teams up with cricket star Tilak Varma for its “Play On Till The Sun’s Gone” campaign, promoting Glow Sunscreen as a daily essential. The collaboration merges sports influence with skincare, inspiring youth to adopt sun protection routines.

Government to set up driving schools in 120 aspirational districts and 500 blocks, aiming one crore jobs in five years, while tackling driver shortage and strengthening road safety across India.

Malkajgiri police have ordered the closure of wine shops, toddy shops, and restaurant-attached bars (excluding star hotels and registered clubs) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on March 26 for Sri Ramanavami. Violators will face prosecution.

The Esports Foundation has appointed NODWIN Gaming as India’s National Team Partner for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, a global nation-based esports competition debuting in Riyadh. NODWIN will oversee team formation, grassroots mobilisation and pathways for Indian players.

The ICC’s T20CreatorClub programme during the Men’s T20 World Cup generated over 2.5 billion video views globally. More than 350 content creators produced digital storytelling around the tournament, significantly expanding fan engagement across social media platforms.

The Railway Ministry has approved the weekly operation of the Visakhapatnam–Charlapalli–Visakhapatnam Express. Train 18527 will run on Fridays from April 3, and 18528 on Saturdays from April 4, offering 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General, and Divyangjan coaches.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation, with the support of the Endowment Department, is offering home delivery of the revered ‘Thalambralu’ from Sri Sitarama Kalyanotsavam at Bhadrachalam temple. Devotees can book online or at TGSRTC Cargo centres for Rs 151.

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force raided an ice cream factory in Musheerabad and seized a large quantity of products allegedly prepared in unhygienic conditions. Police said the owner was using expired ingredients and supplying them to wholesale and retail customers.

Hyderabad traffic police issued an advisory for the Sri Ramanavami Shobha Yatra on Friday. Traffic diversions will be implemented from 9 am to 9 pm along the procession route from Seetharambagh to Sultan Bazaar, with congestion expected at several junctions.

Affordable food delivery app Toing has launched in Hyderabad, promising the lowest menu prices with no packaging or platform fees. The platform features popular restaurants and aims to attract Gen Z and value-conscious customers with dishes priced under Rs 99.

Mirabai Chanu is focused on winning her first Asian Games medal after years of near misses and injuries. The Olympic silver medallist is adjusting weight categories and building form after a strong national performance ahead of upcoming international competitions.

Indian skeet shooters will begin their campaign at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup season opener in Tangier, Morocco on Friday. Olympic champions, world champions and emerging talents are part of the strong field competing in the opening event of the 2026 season.

The Indian School of Business hosted Policy Conclave 2026 focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence on financial inclusion and banking. Experts from government, academia and industry discussed how AI can expand access to credit while ensuring fairness, trust and regulatory stability.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma said Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has inspired him to rethink his filmmaking approach. Varma revealed he will put the next ‘Sarkar’ installment on hold and instead focus on a new project titled ‘Syndicate’.

Civil supplies authorities in Hyderabad said adequate petrol and diesel stocks are available at all 185 fuel outlets in the district. Despite a surge in demand due to panic buying, officials assured that supplies from oil companies are sufficient for about a month.

Hyderabad police have made elaborate security arrangements for the Sree Ramanavami Shobha Yatra on Friday, with around one lakh devotees expected to participate. The procession will pass through several localities before culminating at Hanuman Tekdi amid tight security.

The long-pending MMTS rail connectivity project linking Secunderabad to Raigir near Yadadri is expected to begin soon, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to launch it in April. The Rs 430 crore project aims to improve suburban rail access for devotees.