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The University of Hyderabad inaugurated the third cohort of its five-day Faculty Development Programme on Artificial Intelligence, training college faculty from Andhra Pradesh in practical AI applications. Hands-on sessions aim to enhance teaching and research capabilities across multiple disciplines.

A technical glitch at the State Data Centre disrupted property and asset registrations across Hyderabad on Tuesday. Key services, including e-KYC and document verification, were affected, causing delays. Authorities deployed technical teams and advised citizens to check portal status before visiting offices.

KT Rama Rao criticised the arrest of BRSV leaders during a protest near the Assembly, calling it suppression of dissent. He demanded their immediate release and accused the government of ignoring student issues, pending dues and problems in residential schools.

The Telangana ACB has filed a charge sheet against BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao and four others over alleged ₹55 crore irregularities in the Formula E race. The probe focuses on unauthorized foreign currency transfers.

A fire broke out at Shruti Multi Speciality Hospital in Vijayanagar Colony under Masab Tank police limits after an air conditioner reportedly exploded. Patients and staff rushed out as flames spread. Fire department personnel controlled the blaze without any injuries reported.

A Sangareddy court sentenced software engineer Guvvala Rajasheker Reddy to life imprisonment in a 2020 dowry death case. His wife allegedly died by suicide following harassment for additional dowry despite receiving Rs 28 lakh and 80 tolas of gold at marriage.

GHMC has seized several commercial establishments, including Katriya Hotel, Swarna Transport, and Shameem Sultana Cloth Mall, for unpaid property tax dues. The civic body has intensified enforcement as the March 31 deadline for the One-Time Settlement scheme approaches.

The Telangana High Court has directed police to return Dileep Konatham’s passport, terming its seizure illegal and an abuse of power. The passport was taken after his arrest in 2025, despite a magistrate granting him bail.

Kshiv Chakave, a student of Narayana Schools, has achieved World No. 10 and India No. 3 rankings in the Under-6 chess category after securing third place at the LBHM All India Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament with a FIDE rating of 1560.

Traffic restrictions are likely to be imposed on Uppal main road as authorities prepare for construction of the long-delayed Uppal–Narapally elevated corridor. Traffic police are finalising diversion plans, with the project expected to ease congestion and be completed by Dasara 2026.

Hyderabad Police will deploy around 3,000 personnel, supported by CCTV cameras and drones, for the Sri Rama Navami Shobha Yatra. Officials reviewed arrangements and urged organisers to conduct trial runs while maintaining low noise levels and communal harmony.

Shahalibanda police have opened rowdy sheets against three absconding youths—Shahbaz Khan, Arbaz Khan, and Shahed Khan—sons of notorious rowdy-sheeter Ayub Khan. The trio is allegedly involved in serious offences, including attempt to murder, and police are searching for them.

GHMC has begun rapid earth excavation along the KBR Park–Jubilee Hills stretch for a new flyover aimed at reducing commuter traffic. Soil testing is complete, pillar construction is underway, and Traffic Police advise alternate routes to avoid bottlenecks.

A 17-year-old boy, Ritwik Reddy, died after slipping into a water-filled quarry pit at Ammuguda while descending a hill after prayers. A young woman attempting to rescue him suffered a leg fracture. Trimulgherry police have registered a case.

The Wagh Bakri Foundation flagged off eight specialised meal delivery vehicles in partnership with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to support school meal distribution. The temperature-controlled vehicles will help ensure safe and timely delivery of nutritious meals to children.

The Telangana High Court has set April 9 as the final deadline for clearing dues of retired government employees, warning of strict action. The Finance Secretary may be required to appear in court if the government fails to comply with its undertaking.

Two daughters of former Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath sustained minor injuries when their car rammed into a DCM van on the Outer Ring Road near Narsingi on Sunday night. Police said the accident occurred due to overspeeding.

In a joint operation, GRP Secunderabad, TGANB’s EAGLE team and the RPF arrested two alleged drug peddlers at Secunderabad Railway Station and seized 10 kg of marijuana worth Rs 5.04 lakh. The contraband was being transported from Odisha to Delhi.

Hyderabad-based Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Relief Foundation Trust has completed 18 lakh dialysis sessions since 2009, enabling poor patients to save Rs 136 crore through affordable treatment. The Trust now operates 228 machines and conducts around 600 dialysis sessions daily.

Jubilee Hills police raided a house in Sri Krishna Nagar Colony, Yousufguda, and uncovered an alleged prostitution racket, arresting a woman and a customer. Police said the illegal activity had been operating for six months with assistance from agents.