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Cyberabad Cybercrime Police arrested Chennaiah Runjala from Guntur for posting abusive comments about actress Renu Desai on YouTube. The suspect was brought to Hyderabad. Cyber offences can be reported at local police stations or via the national helpline 1930.

State government is considering a shift from intermediate marks-based admission system to a centralised entrance examination. The entrance test, which may be on the lines of the Common University Entrance Test conducted for UG admissions to Central universities, is likely to be rolled out from 2027-28

Young India Skills University (YISU), Telangana, has launched B.Tech in Applied Life Sciences and B.Sc in Cardiovascular Sciences. The programmes offer hands-on training with partner companies and hospitals. YISU also unveiled its Digital Learning Universe for enhanced learning experiences.

Church leaders across Telangana are launching a state-wide campaign to secure SC status for Dalit Christians. The movement includes petitions to national leaders, grassroots representations, legal consultations, and a public rally titled ‘Garjana’ to raise awareness and mobilise support.

Three workers were injured after falling from an under-construction railway bridge near Kagaznagar in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. One worker was trapped, prompting a rescue operation, while colleagues raised concerns over unsafe working conditions at the site.

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has restarted digitisation of records after 10 years. Over 20,000 files will be scanned to preserve defence land data, improve access, and reduce disputes. The project is expected to be completed within six months.

A 19-year-old youth, Kommu Ajay, died after his motorcycle crashed into a hoarding pole near Pragathi Nagar in Hyderabad. Police suspect overspeeding caused the accident. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway.

Mahindra University has launched an Economic Policy Centre to promote research and policy discussions. Its first event focused on Hyderabad’s growing GCC ecosystem, with IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu highlighting the city’s role in India’s economic growth.

Four SSC examination personnel and an invigilator were removed for negligence during the 2026 exams. One malpractice case was registered in Bhadradri Kothagudem. Over 5.2 lakh candidates appeared for the biological science paper; exams conclude with social studies on April 13.

A collaborative study by CCMB and LVPEI reveals alarming antimicrobial resistance in eye infection bacteria in India. Over 45% of isolates are multidrug-resistant, including vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and XDR Klebsiella pneumoniae, raising concerns for antibiotic treatments.

The 39th IGNOU convocation at Hyderabad Regional Centre awarded 2,815 degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The Centre serves all 33 Telangana districts, plans a new AIIMS Bibinagar centre, and contributes to 2,99,092 awards nationwide under innovative educational programs.

Two men from Utnoor, Telangana, were arrested for allegedly cheating 25 people of Rs 1.19 crore by promising stock market profits. Police seized phones, bank passbooks, and property documents; the accused confessed to using the money to buy houses and plots.

Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing, along with local police, arrested six individuals for drug trafficking, seizing Rs 63.65 lakh worth of MDMA, hash oil, ecstasy, cannabis, LSD, and assets. Suspects reportedly used social media and encrypted apps to evade detection.

ICMAI Hyderabad Chapter felicitated top-ranking students, including Deepansh Agarwal and Cheekatla Suguna Chandrika. BHEL GM PV Arun Kumar shared industry insights. The event also marked the December 2025 batch’s completion of the Advanced Skill Training Programme for newly qualified Cost Accountants.

Telangana is set to face heatwave conditions from April 9, with temperatures soaring up to 44°C in 12 districts. The IMD attributes the sudden rise to fading Western disturbances and predicts above-normal summer heat across the southern peninsula.

Life is Strange: Reunion brings back Max and Chloe but struggles with a weak story and reduced player choice impact. Despite strong visuals and nostalgia, the game feels disconnected and fails to match the emotional depth of earlier titles.

AstraZeneca Pharma India has partnered with the Telangana State Health Department to implement AI-powered lung cancer screening in 20 government hospitals. The initiative aims for early detection, triaging high-risk patients, and improving lung health outcomes in both urban and rural areas.

The Young Entrepreneurs Association announced its new leadership at AGM 2026, appointing RC Rahul as President for 2026–27. The organisation continues to foster networking, knowledge sharing, and growth among around 100 entrepreneurs across various sectors.

A bomb threat email caused panic at the All India Radio station in Hyderabad. Police and bomb squads conducted searches but found no explosives. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify the sender of the hoax message.

Narayanguda Police arrested an interstate burglar near Secunderabad Railway Station while he was allegedly planning another theft. The accused was linked to earlier house burglaries and multiple offences across Telangana, Delhi, and West Bengal.