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A retired Army soldier foiled a chain-snatching attempt in Hyderabad’s Amberpet by overpowering the suspect and alerting police. The accused, a habitual offender, was taken into custody. Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar later honoured the retired soldier.

The GHMC will open the Shastripuram Road over Bridge in Hyderabad for public use on Friday. The project is expected to ease traffic congestion, reduce travel time by 30 minutes, and improve connectivity between Mailardevpally and Falaknuma.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya’s remarks comparing Telangana’s formation to Partition triggered a political controversy. While Telangana MPs remained silent in Parliament, BRS leaders strongly criticised the comments and demanded an unconditional apology from the BJP leadership.

Maison D’Art Banjara will host ‘The Long Parade’, a solo exhibition by artist Annelies Van Baelen, from April 24 to May 23. The show explores colour, identity and emotion through vivid depictions of animals, faces and symbolic forms.

A postgraduate medical student at Osmania General Hospital died by suicide, triggering concern among doctors in Hyderabad. Medical associations have urged authorities to prioritise mental health support, citing stress, long working hours and lack of emotional support for trainees.

Artisans of Telangana’s power utilities continued their strike despite warnings from TG TRANSCO and TG GENCO. Protesting at GTS Colony, they demanded employee conversion, wage implementation and service rule enforcement, even as authorities threatened termination and withdrew medical benefits.

A technical glitch in HMWSSB’s IVRS system disrupted customer services, including tanker bookings, across Hyderabad. The helpline remained non-operational, forcing residents to rely on alternative methods. Officials said efforts were underway to restore services at the earliest.

As temperatures rise in Hyderabad, complaints of power cuts have surged across several areas. Residents reported prolonged outages since Wednesday night, while TGSPDCL acknowledged grievances but many claimed issues remained unresolved, affecting daily life and work-from-home routines.

An unidentified man was found hanging from a tree on Kali Khabar Road in Hyderabad on Thursday morning. Police suspect he died by suicide late Wednesday night. Mirchowk police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

Jeh Aerospace has signed a long-term agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace to manufacture high-precision landing gear components from its Hyderabad facility. The deal integrates the company into a global aerospace supply chain serving single-aisle commercial aircraft programmes.

Hyderabad is witnessing intense heat due to clear skies, direct solar radiation and lack of green cover. Glass buildings in Hitec City are worsening conditions by reflecting heat, making ground temperatures significantly higher than official readings, especially in urban zones.

A woman in Hyderabad alleged that a quick-commerce platform delivered spoiled fish in Mehdipatnam. Police have registered a case and are investigating possible lapses in quality checks and delivery procedures, raising concerns over food safety in online orders.

Christian leaders and minority representatives in Hyderabad expressed concern over the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, alleging constitutional issues and lack of judicial oversight. They urged the Telangana government to reject the proposed changes and protect minority institutions.

The Martial Arts Book of World Records, a wing of the Shreyanavi Charitable Foundation, has received international recognition from global bodies. The organisation aims to standardise and promote martial arts achievements through structured evaluation and global certification systems.

Hyderabad police have busted a job scam in which a group cheated unemployed youth by promising overseas employment and collected nearly Rs 60 lakh. Two persons were arrested, while efforts are underway to trace other accused in the case.

Chaderghat police arrested a man for allegedly circulating counterfeit currency in Hyderabad. The accused sourced fake notes from a person in Gujarat and deposited some in a bank machine. Police are searching for the main behind the racket

Telangana’s Naga Moksha Yerram, 18, won bronze at the US Open Pickleball Championships. She earlier claimed two golds and a bronze at IPA Nationals 2025. Her success highlights the rise of pickleball in Telangana and India

A woman prisoner lodged at the Special Prison for Women escaped from Modern Maternity Hospital in Petlaburj after allegedly deceiving an escort constable. Hussainialam police have intensified efforts to trace her and are checking her contacts for leads

A newborn baby girl was found abandoned near railway tracks between Lakdikapul Railway Station and Khairatabad Railway Station in Hyderabad. Police rescued her and shifted her to Niloufer Hospital, while an investigation is underway to trace her parents

The BRS has intensified preparations for its public meeting in Jagtial on April 20. KT Rama Rao announced in-charges, while K Chandrashekhar Rao is set to address the gathering, with the event expected to boost party mobilisation ahead of its plenary.