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The IMD Hyderabad has issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions across Telangana, with temperatures expected to cross 44 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also forecast in several districts later this week.

As El Nino develops in the Pacific Ocean, concerns rise over a weak monsoon in India. However, forecasts of a positive Indian Ocean Dipole offer hope, with experts suggesting it could offset rainfall deficits, especially across Telangana and southern regions.

Burglars broke into a house in Medipally’s Chengicherla and escaped with gold, silver, cash, and electronics worth several lakhs. The owner, who had travelled to his hometown, returned to find the house ransacked. Police have launched an investigation.

Hyderabad reeled under intense heat on Sunday, with Amberpet recording a high of 42°C. Several localities reported temperatures above 40°C, indicating worsening summer conditions and raising concerns over heatwave impact across the city.

Hyderabad will witness temperatures up to 40°C on Monday, with thunderstorms expected by evening. Across Telangana, intense daytime heat will give way to rain, lightning, and gusty winds, offering temporary relief but signalling unstable weather conditions this week.

Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, hosted the International Skull Base Endoscopy Summit 2.0, bringing together over 500 global experts. The three-day event featured lectures, live surgeries and cadaveric workshops focusing on advances in minimally invasive neurosurgery and skull base techniques.

Telangana will witness intense heat with temperatures up to 44°C across multiple districts till April 29, the IMD said, while forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in the evenings due to a low-level trough influencing weather conditions.

India Pharma Expo and NextGen Pharma Summit 2026 in Hyderabad highlighted Telangana’s growing role in the global pharmaceutical sector. Industry leaders and policymakers discussed innovation, investment and future growth in life sciences during the three-day event.

With the TGSRTC strike ending, the temporary rise in auto-rickshaw drivers’ earnings in Hyderabad has declined as bus services resumed. Autos had seen high demand during the strike, but normalcy is expected to bring fares and demand back down.

A charcoal art exhibition titled ‘Charcoal Stories’ by young artist Ricky Tej from Nagarkurnool was inaugurated at Lamakaan by B Narsing Rao. The exhibition highlights realistic drawings and mythological themes and will remain open till April 26.

The Telangana unit of Builders Association of India urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to clear pending bills of Rs.10,000 crore. The association highlighted financial distress, sought a meeting, and stressed the sector’s role in employment and economic growth.

Cybercrime police of Malkajgiri commissionerate arrested five persons involved in investment, digital and loan fraud cases over the past week. They also facilitated the refund of Rs. 21.60 lakh to victims of cyber frauds.

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla approved the nomination of Mohd Azharuddin and prof M Kodandaram as MLCs under the Governor’s quota, ending uncertainty. Azharuddin needed to secure membership within six months of becoming Minister.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy flagged off Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 flight hardware, marking a key milestone in India’s private space journey. The rocket, designed in Hyderabad, will be launched from Sriharikota, strengthening Telangana’s position in the aerospace sector.

AI hiring in India has risen 59.5 per cent year-on-year, with Hyderabad recording over 51 per cent growth, according to LinkedIn. Demand is expanding beyond Bengaluru as companies adopt AI, creating strong opportunities across tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

Titans and YMCA Secunderabad entered the final of the BM John Vinayasager Basketball Tournament after narrow semifinal wins. Titans staged a 70-69 comeback against GHMC Sanathnagar, while YMCA Secunderabad defeated Nizam Basketball Academy 70-66 in a close contest

Musi Jan Andolan has urged Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka to undertake a scientific and transparent re-evaluation of the Musi Riverfront Development Project, seeking alternatives to minimise displacement and calling for a halt to land acquisition.

Hyderabad: An autorickshaw driver won laurels for his honesty in returning a bag containing gold ornaments and cash that a passenger had forgotten in his vehicle on Thursday. According to the police, Sujatha R Hiremath (43), a resident of Gulbarga, Karnataka, approached Saifabad Police Station stating that while travelling from Narsingi to Birla Mandir in […]

Telangana PGECET 2026 has received over 11,000 applications so far, with pharmacy courses seeing the highest demand. The last date to apply without a late fee is May 6, with extended deadlines available with penalties

The Telangana Gazetted Headmasters' Association has announced a three-phase protest from April 25, seeking resolution of long-pending issues, including service rules and promotions, through meetings with MLAs, officials and top government authorities.