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A 14-year-old girl died and her father and brother were injured after an RTC bus hit their bike in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Police said multiple factors, including rash driving, a parked car and sewage overflow, contributed to the accident.

Hyderabad-based Abyom SpaceTech and Defence has successfully completed the hot fire test of its BSE-II liquid rocket engine, marking a key step towards developing reusable launch vehicles and advancing indigenous space propulsion and testing capabilities.

BRS won the Ibrahimpatnam Municipal Chairman election amid heavy police presence and objections from Congress councillors seeking a delay. Officials proceeded with the poll, citing High Court orders, and declared T Sudarshan Reddy as Chairman.

Three persons were injured after two groups clashed with sticks at Bowenpally Centre Point in Hyderabad on Friday night. In a separate incident, a man was attacked by a group at Falaknuma over financial disputes. Police registered cases and began investigations.

A Venkateshwar Reddy led a protest against Sunrisers Hyderabad alleging neglect of Telangana cricketers in IPL selections. He urged the franchise and IPL Governing Council to ensure opportunities for local players in the team

Elections for chairpersons and vice-chairpersons in three Telangana municipalities are set to witness a high-stakes contest between Congress and BRS, following legal hurdles and political tensions, with both parties mobilising leadership in a prestige battle.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has come under criticism for claiming implementation of six guarantees in Telangana, with political observers and opposition questioning the claims, while his recent remarks in Kerala and past statements have also triggered controversies.

With water levels in Singur reservoir falling sharply, HMWSSB is preparing to begin emergency pumping operations. Officials say the move will ensure uninterrupted water supply to parts of Hyderabad and GHMC areas despite declining reservoir levels.

Medipally police cracked the murder of a man who went missing in December, recovering skeletal remains near the Musi River in Korremula. Investigators said a workplace dispute led to the killing, with suspects confessing during interrogation.

A 33-year-old man released on bail in his wife’s murder case died by suicide in Raidurgam, Hyderabad. Police said the accused, arrested after allegedly killing his wife during a domestic dispute in December, hanged himself near Nanakramguda.

With rising summer temperatures and increasing water demand, HMWSSB has stepped up water drawal from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar. Officials cite groundwater depletion, while assuring that supply from Godavari, Krishna and Manjeera sources remains stable.

In a late-night raid at a Kondapur pub, Telangana’s EAGLE Force and Cyberabad police identified eight individuals consuming drugs. Substances detected included marijuana and methamphetamine, with a case booked under the NDPS Act and investigation underway.

A study of 5,000 Indian heart patients reveals that 80 percent classified as low to moderate risk suffered heart attacks, highlighting flaws in Western risk calculators and urging Indians to prioritise lifestyle changes beyond routine diagnostic scores.

Hyderabad tennis player Hruthik Katakam has been selected as India’s No.1 player for the Junior Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying event 2026 after winning all five matches in the selection trials. He recently claimed ITF junior singles and doubles titles in Gurugram.

The Telangana School Education department has advanced SA-II examinations for Classes I to IX, now starting from April 8 instead of April 10. The change was made in view of Telangana Open School Society’s SSC and Intermediate exams

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of strict action against food adulteration, revealing that 92 cases were registered and 98 persons arrested in a month. He urged traders to maintain standards and citizens to report violations.

Saifabad Police arrested five youths after a viral video showed them performing a dangerous stunt while riding five on a motorcycle near Telangana Thalli flyover. The group was travelling without helmets and in a rash manner.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted simultaneous searches across multiple cities, including Hyderabad, in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the West Bengal coal smuggling case. Officials examined documents and financial records to trace fund flows.

The Veer Hanuman Jayanthi procession began from Ram Mandir in Gowliguda on Thursday, with several tributary processions joining along the 13-kilometre route. Around 3,000 police personnel were deployed to ensure security during the religious procession.

Deep earth excavation works for flyovers and underpasses around Hyderabad’s KBR Park have caused severe traffic congestion. Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan directed GHMC officials to deploy additional manpower and machinery and prepare an action plan to speed up the project.