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A study by LVPEI has raised concerns over mass cataract surgeries in Telangana, revealing outcomes below WHO standards. High-volume surgical camps were linked to poor vision recovery, highlighting risks for vulnerable populations and questioning the effectiveness of current public health strategies.

Cash-strapped Congress governments in Telangana and Himachal Pradesh have proposed steep salary cuts for politicians and officials to manage finances and clear dues, drawing criticism from employees who demand structural reforms instead.

RTC workers intensified their strike across Telangana, staging protests at bus depots including Jeedimetla, disrupting services and demanding resolution of long-pending issues. BRS leader K. P. Vivekanand extended support, blaming the government for worker distress and rising tensions.

Heatwave conditions are set to continue across Telangana with temperatures ranging between 40°C and 44°C. While isolated thunderstorms may bring brief relief on Friday, a dry spell is expected from Saturday, intensifying heat across northern and western districts.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged a covert understanding between the Congress and BJP in Telangana, questioned the Centre’s inaction on financial claims, and extended support to RTC workers’ strike while demanding fulfilment of employee-related promises

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the High Court’s stay on Justice PC Ghose Commission report, calling it political vendetta by the Congress government, defending Kaleshwaram project, urging focus on farmers’ irrigation needs and criticising alleged misuse of institutions

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar urged RTC employees to withdraw their strike, assuring that most demands would be resolved. He said a committee is reviewing key issues, while warning that disruption of bus services would inconvenience lakhs of daily passengers.

Telangana minister D Sridhar Babu said the state is taking concrete steps to become a sports hub, including plans for a Sports University. The Badminton Association of Telangana also elected its new executive committee for the 2026–2030 term

NTPC Ramagundam and Telangana STPS have launched a four-day training programme for FT/MGR staff to improve operational efficiency and safety. The initiative focuses on skill development and knowledge sharing among operating personnel and retired Railways staff.

BRS held a massive Jagtial public meeting led by K Chandrashekar Rao boosting cadre morale. He criticized Congress government over governance failures, welfare delays and civic issues avoiding personal attacks while highlighting Telangana’s past struggles and party’s development record message

Telangana will experience intense heat with temperatures up to 44°C, followed by evening thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next four days, the IMD said, warning of volatile weather conditions across most districts till April 22.

Villagers of Jevula Thanda in Sangareddy staged a rasta roko protesting a month-long drinking water shortage, forcing residents to fetch water from distant sources and disrupting livelihoods amid inaction from Mission Bhagiratha officials.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to procure 30 LMT of boiled rice from Telangana and release pending dues of Rs 1,468.94 crore. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi gave in-principle approval, while discussions also covered Fortified Rice Kernel distribution.

A Telangana SEEEPC survey revealed about 89,000 children are engaged in daily wage work, highlighting severe economic inequality across caste groups. The study by the Telangana government shows higher incidence among SC and ST communities

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana is emerging as a major hub for aerospace, defence and space sectors, with strong growth and exports. He invited US collaboration in technology, research and manufacturing during a meeting with a US delegation.

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.

The Railway Ministry has approved new and extended train services between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Charlapalli–Narasapur and Narsapur–Tirupati weekly expresses, along with the extension of the Indore Humsafar Express and increased frequency of the Kakinada Town Express.

Telangana has announced a comprehensive heatwave action plan, mandating water bells in schools and reduced Anganwadi hours, while designating malls and public buildings as cooling centres. Authorities have also issued an Orange Alert with temperatures expected up to 44°C.

KT Rama Rao criticized the Congress government for failing to uphold B. R. Ambedkar’s ideals, accusing it of neglecting welfare schemes and social justice commitments, while highlighting BRS initiatives and Telangana statehood achievements during Ambedkar Jayanti events

An all-party meeting in Bhadrachalam demanded the demerger of five gram panchayats merged with Andhra Pradesh for the Polavaram project. Leaders said residents were facing issues and urged the Centre to introduce a bill to merge them back into Telangana.