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The 49th Higher Air Command Course concluded at Secunderabad’s College of Air Warfare, training senior officers from all three services. Air Marshal Manish Khanna reviewed the event, where top performers were honoured for excellence in academics, research, and overall performance.

A 22-year-old salesman was critically injured after a five-member gang attacked him with knives in Mailardevpally, Hyderabad, while he was returning from work, with police registering a case and launching an investigation.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested Harshad from Kerala for duping a private company accountant of Rs 1.20 crore by impersonating the CEO on WhatsApp. The accountant reported the fraud after realizing a suspicious request, leading to a police investigation and arrest.

Hyderabad paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh refused to comply with legal notices from two pharma companies over her social media posts criticizing high-sugar ORS beverages. She cited FSSAI orders and her duty to public health as justification for maintaining her posts.

A newborn baby boy’s body was allegedly found in a flush tank at Ramdevrao Memorial Hospital, Kukatpally. A housekeeping worker discovered the infant, and police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage to determine how and when the baby died.

A court sentenced Ch Veeresh (52) to 15 months rigorous imprisonment and imposed a Rs 1,500 fine in the 2019 sexual assault case of an 11-year-old girl in Chikkadpally. Police had registered the case following a complaint from the girl’s family.

Hyderabad hotels and tiffin centres are reducing menus due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders caused by the Israel-US-Iran conflict. Items like puri and idli are being skipped, and some establishments are switching to firewood for cooking.

Ravi Teja Girijala, editor of hits like Pelli Choopulu and Cinema Bandi, conducted a masterclass at ACFM. He highlighted the unseen art of editing, emphasizing objectivity, tough creative decisions, and the difference between storytelling on paper and in the editing suite.

South Central Railway achieved its highest-ever gross originating revenue of Rs 21,211.92 crore in 2025-26, led by record freight and passenger earnings. The GM credited the milestone to staff efforts, operational efficiency, and a focus on customer service.

Malkajgiri police arrested nine individuals involved in an online trading fraud. The gang duped a professor of Rs 36.35 lakh in a stock market scam. Seized items include laptops, phones, ATM cards, cheque books, and identification documents.

A truck driver was allegedly robbed by two youths on the PVNR Expressway in Hyderabad. The accused stopped him on the pretext of an accident, demanded money, and fled after snatching his mobile phone. Police are investigating.

ideaForge and IIT Bombay have launched a six-month programme to support early-stage deep-tech entrepreneurs. Open to students and founders, the initiative focuses on innovative solutions in advanced technology domains. Registrations for participation are open until April 30.

The World Allergy Foundation has raised concerns about HPV vaccination in individuals with yeast allergies, urging mandatory screening. It warned that ignoring hypersensitivity risks during large-scale vaccination campaigns could pose avoidable public health challenges.

Liquor outlets in Malkajgiri, Hyderabad, and Cyberabad will remain closed from April 2 to April 3 for Hanuman Jayanti. Police have exempted star hotels and registered clubs while enforcing the ban to maintain public order during the festival.

Traffic restrictions will be in place across Hyderabad for the Hanuman Jayanti procession on April 2. With over 100 processions and a 12-km rally route, police expect heavy congestion and have advised commuters to plan travel accordingly.

Monda Market police arrested a 34-year-old catering agent for allegedly extorting money from a client through abusive calls and social media harassment after an event, contacting relatives and spreading false information to pressure the victim.

T-Hub and IN-SPACe hosted InveSt Space Hyderabad Edition, bringing together startups, investors, and policymakers. With India’s space sector rapidly growing, the event focused on boosting funding, innovation, and collaboration in the SpaceTech ecosystem.

NAREDCO Telangana has announced its new executive committee for 2026–2028, with Sreedhar Reddy Koppula as President. The newly appointed team includes key leaders from the real estate sector, aiming to strengthen industry growth and development.

After the recent trifurcation, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation recorded the highest property tax collection in 2025–26, surpassing GHMC and MMC. However, GHMC led collections under the One-Time Scheme, highlighting shifting revenue patterns among Hyderabad’s civic bodies.

HYDRAA demolished illegal structures built on land reserved for a playground in Hyderabad’s Shastripuram Colony. Action was taken after complaints of encroachments and unauthorized plot sales. Officials confirmed the land’s designated use before carrying out the demolition.