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The Telangana Best Available Scheme Parents Association has warned of laying siege to the Assembly during the Budget session if the State government fails to release Rs 218 crore in pending dues meant for SC and ST students studying in private schools

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy says the Musi River rejuvenation project could boost Hyderabad’s economy and real estate sector. But critics fear displacement along the riverbanks. Here’s a clear explainer of the ₹7000-crore Musi riverfront project and what it means.

Director of Census Operations Bharati Hollikeri said Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases, including house listing and population enumeration. About 88,000 staff will participate in the exercise, while all data collected will remain confidential under the Census Act.

The Telangana government has activated a round-the-clock Command and Control Centre at Errum Manzil to monitor LPG distribution across the State. Using GPS tracking and coordination among oil companies and officials, the facility aims to ensure uninterrupted supply and quickly address bottlenecks.

Hyderabad City Police announced traffic restrictions around LB Stadium on Sunday evening for the Dawat-e-Iftar programme to be attended by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Vehicles will be diverted on several routes between 5 pm and 10 pm.

The SSC Public Examinations 2026 commenced across Telangana on Friday with the first language paper at 2,676 centres. Over 5.28 lakh students registered for the exams, which will continue until April 16 under the supervision of 144 flying squads.

Cybercrime officials have warned that fraudsters are exploiting public concerns over LPG cylinder shortages by running fake advertisements offering immediate gas delivery. Citizens have been urged to book cylinders only through official platforms and avoid sharing financial details online.

Climate scientist Dr M N Rajeevan has warned of a possible strong El Nino event in 2026 that could affect India’s monsoon. However, a positive Indian Ocean Dipole may partly offset its impact and help maintain near-normal rainfall.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the deaths of former MLA Kondegari Ramulu and former DGP H J Dora, recalling their public service. KT Rama Rao also paid tribute, praising Ramulu’s simple lifestyle and remembering Dora’s contributions to policing.

Around 300 residents of colonies near Hydershakote in Bandlaguda Jagir staged a silent protest against displacement under the Gandhi Sarovar project linked to the Musi Riverfront Development Project, raising concerns over the impact on their houses.

Hyderabad police have imposed restrictions around SSC examination centres from March 14 to April 16, banning gatherings of five or more within 200 metres and directing nearby photocopy and internet centres to remain closed, ensuring safe and fair exams.

Cyberabad Anti-Human Trafficking Unit rescued 15 victims and arrested nine suspects in three trafficking cases during raids conducted over a week. She Teams also carried out 124 decoy operations and caught 43 persons for harassing women.

BRS leader B Vinod Kumar said the party will challenge the Assembly Speaker’s ruling on disqualification petitions against 10 defected MLAs in the High Court and approach the Election Commission over Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender contesting as a Congress candidate.

Cyberabad Cybercrime officials arrested a man for allegedly posting abusive and defamatory content about actress Anasuya Bharadwaj on social media. Police said the suspect circulated objectionable material, including an AI-fabricated video, through his Instagram account.

A software employee from Vanasthalipuram lost nearly Rs 53.73 lakh in an online investment fraud after responding to a fake stock brokerage advertisement. Fraudsters showed fake profits and displayed Rs 2.4 crore in his account before blocking withdrawal attempts.

Nagole police arrested a woman from Secunderabad for allegedly cheating several investors by promising high returns through share market trading. Around 25 people reportedly invested crores of rupees, with three women alone pooling about Rs 27 lakh.

Former Andhra Pradesh DGP H J Dora passed away, drawing tributes from police officials and colleagues. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar remembered him as a distinguished officer whose leadership strengthened the force during a peak period of Naxal activity.

Indian Railways has converted three special train services from Hyderabad into regular services due to rising passenger demand. The trains include Kacheguda–Tuticorin, Hyderabad–Kanyakumari and Charlapalli–Shalimar routes, improving connectivity between Telangana and southern and eastern parts of the country.

A series of recent fires in Hyderabad furniture stores and warehouses has raised serious concerns over safety violations, illegal cellar storage and lack of fire infrastructure, with officials warning that inflammable materials and blocked exits are turning many outlets into potential fire traps.

Two Indians were killed and eleven people injured in a bombing incident in Sohar city near Muscat. The Ministry of External Affairs said ten of the injured are Indians with non-lethal injuries and are undergoing treatment at a local hospital.