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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded higher in early deals on Friday, supported by easing geopolitical tensions, a ceasefire in West Asia and fresh foreign inflows, even as Asian markets remained cautious despite strong cues from US equities.

Two young men died after their motorcycle crashed into a tree at Yadgarpally crossroads in Keesara on Thursday night. Police said overspeeding caused the accident when the rider lost control at a sharp curve while returning from a trip.

The rupee appreciated 28 paise to 92.86 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by easing geopolitical tensions, foreign fund inflows and positive domestic equities, though gains were capped by a firm dollar and global uncertainties.

Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress Party government of underpaying compensation to Sigachi Industries blast victims, alleging safety violations, delayed justice, and failure to fulfill ₹1 crore promise to affected families nearly a year later

US President Donald Trump described his conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “very good,” highlighting discussions on bilateral ties and the West Asia conflict, with both leaders stressing the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

Jangaon police arrested a man and his second wife for allegedly plotting to kill his two minor sons over a land dispute. The murder plan was foiled after the hired killer alerted the children’s mother

The Telangana High Court stayed a trial court order enforcing a Lok Adalat award on 90.08 acres in Kapra village, granting interim relief to the State, which claims the land is evacuee property and alleges the award was obtained fraudulently

The Academy recently shared a clip of Shah Rukh Khan’s memorable speech from Om Shanti Om on Instagram, highlighting his enduring global stardom. The 2007 film, directed by Farah Khan, remains a celebrated Bollywood classic blending romance, reincarnation, and satire.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao assured full support for Telangana athletes to compete internationally and stressed the need for a strong sports policy, while distributing prizes at the KCR Cricket Cup and promising improved infrastructure if the party returns to power

Paramount Pictures has confirmed that "Focker In-Law", the latest instalment in the "Meet the Parents" franchise, will hit Indian theatres on November 27. Directed by John Hamburg, the film reunites Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, with Ariana Grande joining the cast.

Alexander Zverev cruised into the Munich quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over Gabriel Diallo. He now faces a tough challenge against Francisco Cerundolo, while other players including Alex Molcan and Denis Shapovalov also advanced in the tournament

Lionel Messi has acquired Spanish fourth-tier club UE Cornellà, marking his entry into football ownership. The move reflects his focus on youth development and long-term investment in Catalonia, building on his legacy and connection with Barcelona

India and South Africa begin their T20I series in Durban, using it as vital preparation for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. With strong squads and recent form, both teams aim to fine-tune strategies ahead of the global event

India delivered an impressive performance at the US Open Pickleball Championship 2026, winning six medals including four golds. Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh led the charge with a gold, while Panth Thakkar and Atharva Sheth secured silver

The Reserve Bank of India has announced a Rs 2 lakh crore seven-day VRRR auction on April 17 to manage surplus liquidity in the banking system. The move comes ahead of GST-related outflows that typically tighten liquidity. Governor Shaktikanta Das reiterated the RBI’s proactive stance on liquidity management.

The Union Law Ministry has notified the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023, which provides a 33 per cent quota for women in legislatures, effective from April 16, 2026. Parliament had passed the landmark Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in September 2023, but its implementation is tied to the completion of the delimitation exercise after the 2027 Census.

Punjab Kings outclassed Mumbai Indians with a seven-wicket win, chasing down 196 comfortably. Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer starred, while Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten century failed to prevent Mumbai’s fourth consecutive defeat in the tournament

An expert group led by Justice B Sudershan Reddy analysed the Telangana caste survey (SEEEPC 2024) and found that 135 of 242 castes are more backward than the state’s average Comprehensive Backwardness Index score of 81. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are three times more backward than General Castes, while Backward Classes are 2.7 times more backward.

EU’s degressive proportionality allows India to acknowledge population growth while preserving the federal character of the Union, ensuring fair Lok Sabha representation for both populous and smaller States

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the Rohith Vemula (Prevention of Exclusion or Injustice) Bill, aimed at curbing caste-based discrimination in higher education. The legislation proposes compensation for affected students and penal provisions against offenders.

The BJP is pushing a deeply flawed delimitation exercise under the guise of advancing women’s reservation, raising concerns over fairness, federal balance, and political representation

YSR Congress Party General Secretary (Media) Pudi Srihari was granted bail by a Kuppam court after being arrested for an alleged derogatory social media post against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Srihari denied involvement in the post, claiming he was targeted by certain media groups.

The Telangana High Court has directed several MLAs accused of defecting from the BRS to the Congress to file their counters by May 6. The order came during hearings on petitions filed by BRS legislators seeking disqualification of defectors.