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Restoration of the Medigadda barrage under KLIS faces delays due to disputes over responsibility, pending geotechnical studies and cost escalation. Officials indicate repair work may not begin before next year, raising concerns over project delays and impact on farmers

Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing, along with local police, arrested six individuals for drug trafficking, seizing Rs 63.65 lakh worth of MDMA, hash oil, ecstasy, cannabis, LSD, and assets. Suspects reportedly used social media and encrypted apps to evade detection.

ICMAI Hyderabad Chapter felicitated top-ranking students, including Deepansh Agarwal and Cheekatla Suguna Chandrika. BHEL GM PV Arun Kumar shared industry insights. The event also marked the December 2025 batch’s completion of the Advanced Skill Training Programme for newly qualified Cost Accountants.

Telangana is set to face heatwave conditions from April 9, with temperatures soaring up to 44°C in 12 districts. The IMD attributes the sudden rise to fading Western disturbances and predicts above-normal summer heat across the southern peninsula.

Life is Strange: Reunion brings back Max and Chloe but struggles with a weak story and reduced player choice impact. Despite strong visuals and nostalgia, the game feels disconnected and fails to match the emotional depth of earlier titles.

AstraZeneca Pharma India has partnered with the Telangana State Health Department to implement AI-powered lung cancer screening in 20 government hospitals. The initiative aims for early detection, triaging high-risk patients, and improving lung health outcomes in both urban and rural areas.

The Young Entrepreneurs Association announced its new leadership at AGM 2026, appointing RC Rahul as President for 2026–27. The organisation continues to foster networking, knowledge sharing, and growth among around 100 entrepreneurs across various sectors.

A bomb threat email caused panic at the All India Radio station in Hyderabad. Police and bomb squads conducted searches but found no explosives. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify the sender of the hoax message.

Narayanguda Police arrested an interstate burglar near Secunderabad Railway Station while he was allegedly planning another theft. The accused was linked to earlier house burglaries and multiple offences across Telangana, Delhi, and West Bengal.

Rapid urbanisation reduced sparrow populations in Hyderabad, but the ‘Bring Back Sparrow’ campaign by AWCS has helped revive numbers. With nest boxes and community support, nearly 20,000 sparrows have returned, improving urban biodiversity and ecological balance.

Hyderabad has strengthened women’s safety through initiatives like SHE Teams, Bharosa Centres, and safety apps. Combining policing, technology, and awareness, authorities aim to prevent harassment, support victims, and make reporting easier through helplines and digital platforms.

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police registered hundreds of FIRs and arrested suspects across multiple states in March. Authorities recovered over Rs 2.5 crore, cracked down on betting scams, and supported victims through the ‘C-Mitra’ initiative and Zero FIR registrations.

Hyderabad Police have warned about rising IPL-related online betting scams. Fraudsters are using fake match predictions to lure users. Authorities blocked hundreds of ads and profiles and urged people to report scams by calling 1930 or using the cybercrime portal.

Santosh Nagar Traffic Police conducted a special drive at DMRL Junction against mobile phone use while driving. Eight motorists were booked and 12 others penalised. Police also counselled violators and warned about the dangers of distracted driving.

KT Rama Rao urged Indian youth to become job creators and emphasised upskilling amid the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence, while highlighting Hyderabad’s startup ecosystem and calling for innovation, entrepreneurship and stronger public-private partnerships.

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar predicted a Gen Z-led uprising against the Congress government in Telangana, alleging anti-youth and anti-farmer policies, and urged students to lead a statewide movement against alleged irregularities and governance failures.

The Telangana State Heritage Department signed an MoU with seven government degree colleges in Sangareddy to promote heritage awareness, conservation and research among students through academic activities, field visits and the formation of heritage clubs.

A Sub-Inspector in Khammam district distributed solar lamps and essential supplies to 50 migrant adivasi families in Palavagu village with support from the Robin Hood Army, marking his mother’s death anniversary and extending continued support to the community

CMR Engineering College, Hyderabad, launched its five-day IDE Bootcamp Edition 3 – Phase I to mentor students in idea validation, prototyping, and pitching. Sponsored by the Ministry of Education, AICTE, and MoE Innovation Cell, it featured 250 participants and industry experts.

Hyderabad-based QCIL signed agreements with AMPIN Energy and Radiance Renewables to supply solar power to five hospitals in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. This is the first phase of a 19-hospital plan targeting 30 MW and 80% renewable energy adoption.