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The election of chairperson and vice-chairperson of Khanapur municipality was postponed again following a controversy involving MLA Vedma Bojju during the process, forcing officials to defer the election to Sunday amid protests and allegations by BJP and BRS councillors

South Central Railway will operate weekly special 3AC trains between Secunderabad and Naharlagun to manage summer travel demand. Train No. 07046 departs Fridays, and Train No. 07047 departs Mondays, stopping at over 50 stations along the route.

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar distributed Rs 33.49 lakh from the Chief Minister Relief Fund to 127 beneficiaries from Sangareddy, Kandi, and Kondapur. He urged residents to file applications directly and not rely on middlemen.

Three violent group clashes occurred in Hyderabad within 24 hours, leaving multiple people injured and one person allegedly kidnapped in Attapur. Police have registered several cases, and viral videos of the incidents have sparked concern among residents.

Hyderabad will experience warm weather with temperatures around 36–37°C over the next two days, according to IMD. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are expected in several Telangana districts, with chances of rain continuing till April 11.

A 29-year-old tenant farmer died by suicide in Gajwel mandal due to financial distress caused by repeated crop losses and mounting debts. Villagers have urged the government to support his family, which includes his wife and two young daughters.

Tension prevailed in Damargidda as farmers protested against delay in compensation for lands acquired under the Narayanpet-Kodangal Lift Irrigation Scheme, briefly halting reservoir works before officials assured them of payment and proceeded with the ground-breaking ceremony.

A mega job fair will be held in Hyderabad on April 6, offering opportunities across multiple sectors. Candidates with SSC qualification can attend. Entry is free, and preliminary interviews will be conducted at the venue.

Cyberabad police arrested two men in Ganesh Nagar and seized 316 grams of MDMA during a raid. The accused allegedly sourced drugs from a local supplier and sold them to customers. A case has been registered.

An autorickshaw driver climbed a cellphone tower in LB Nagar to protest an LPG shortage and long queues for fuel. Police and rescue teams responded quickly, while drivers across the city continue to face difficulties due to supply issues.

The Khammam forest department, with CSR support from HDFC Bank, is upgrading primary schools in tribal areas with modern facilities, aiming to improve infrastructure, enhance learning environments and reduce dropout rates among students in remote forest villages.

A heated exchange broke out in the Rajya Sabha between BRS MP KR Suresh Reddy and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy over the Kaleshwaram project, with both sides trading allegations on project execution, damages and Centre-State relations.

BRS leaders from Jubilee Hills met Hyderabad officials, urging that SPR Hills remain a sports playground. They opposed the proposed Working Women’s Hostel construction, citing local use, limited transport, and suitability concerns, and requested the land be transferred to GHMC or State Sports Authority.

South Central Railway reported record performance in 2025-26, carrying 286 million passengers and transporting 147 million tonnes of freight. Revenues hit Rs 21,211 crore, infrastructure and safety upgrades were made, and the Union Budget allocates Rs 13,026 crore for 2026-27.

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.

Despite LPG shortages and rising fuel costs, Hyderabad’s mobile cycle tiffin vendors continue serving affordable breakfast like idli, dosa, and Mysore bonda. Using firewood stoves, they cater to daily commuters, workers, and low-income residents, ensuring food security citywide.

Hyderabad police busted an illegal meat storage racket in Mangalhat, seizing 12 tonnes of spoiled sheep and goat offal worth Rs 10 lakh. The store manager was arrested, while the owner remains absconding. Contaminated meat was allegedly supplied to hotels and events.

Hyderabad traffic police will implement diversions for heavy vehicles during TATA IPL 2026 matches on April 5 and May 22 at Uppal Stadium. Commuters are advised to avoid congestion-prone routes and use alternative roads during match timings.

Hyderabad Police arrested Syed Khadeer for running an unlicensed bakery in Tappachabutra. Materials and equipment worth Rs 2.77 lakh were seized. The bakery allegedly operated in unhygienic conditions and supplied products to local shops and hotels.

Telangana government tightens Compulsory Government Service rules for medical postgraduates. Doctors who fail to complete one-year service face fines of Rs 15-20 lakh, are barred from government employment, and have restricted leave eligibility, with extensions allowed only for maternity cases.