Telangana

A 28-year-old man drowned while fishing in a village lake in Medak district. He had gone out on Sunday evening, and his body was found floating in the lake by family members the next day

Despite a below normal monsoon forecast for India, IMD indicates that Telangana and other South Indian states may receive normal to above-normal rainfall. A positive Indian Ocean Dipole could further boost late-season rains in the region.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the Trinamool Congress and Congress at a West Bengal rally, questioning Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over alleged injustices against Muslims. The party is contesting 12 seats and has launched its campaign across the State.

The RTC Joint Action Committee has announced a strike from April 22, citing lack of response to its 32 demands. The move could disrupt public transport services across Telangana if the government fails to address the issues in time.

Madakaru Srinivasulu was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment and fined Rs 10 lakh for sexually assaulting and impregnating a minor girl.

An undertrial woman prisoner, Ghantasala Triveni (26), escaped from the Modern Maternity Hospital in Petlaburj on Monday afternoon while under Armed Reserve security. Police have registered a case at Hussaini Alam station and launched special teams to trace her.

A 20-year-old man, Mohd Zahed, was found murdered at a burial ground in Chanchalguda on Monday after going missing overnight. Police have registered a case and formed special teams to trace the accused, while questioning family and friends.

SSC Public Examination 2026 results are expected in the first week of May, according to the DGE. While major subject evaluations are complete, Social Studies scripts are under review. Over 5.16 lakh students appeared for the final examination.

Dr Radhakrishna Pulikanti from PV Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University won two awards at VAICON 2026. He received the Global Veterinary Excellence Award and Veterinary Educator of the Year at the international conference held in Meerut.

Former Andole MLA Chanti Kranthi accused the Congress government of discrimination in releasing Singur project water. Farmers in the constituency are facing severe irrigation issues, leading to crop losses, with demands raised for compensation and immediate government intervention.

The parents of 21-year-old Nakkala Uday Kiran from Sangareddy donated his organs after he was declared brain dead following a bus accident. Under the Jeevandan programme, five organs were retrieved, marking the 53rd organ donation in Telangana this year.

A woman travelling from Ananthapur to Hyderabad reported the loss of 20 tolas of gold ornaments after reaching the Central Bus Station. Afzalgunj police have registered a case and launched an investigation, suspecting theft during transit.

Oil Marketing Companies have confirmed that petrol, diesel and LPG supply in Telangana remains stable and sufficient. Daily LPG deliveries stand at 2.18 lakh cylinders, with demand normalising. Authorities also continue promoting PNG and improving distribution systems across the State.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy warned of strict action against illegal dumping of construction waste on government land. During a visit to Boduppal, he directed CCTV monitoring, vehicle seizure, and cost recovery from violators.

Fifty-four degree colleges in Telangana failed to secure any admissions this academic year, while over 53 per cent of seats remained vacant across institutions. DOST counselling data highlights sharp enrolment gaps, particularly in rural colleges and major universities like Osmania.

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A 45-year-old woman, Oora Sammakka, died after suffering an electric shock while hanging clothes at her residence in Yellanda village of Wardhannapet mandal. She was rushed to hospital but was declared dead on arrival

The Race Course Pump House in Secunderabad Cantonment is set to be demolished for the NH-44 elevated corridor project between Paradise Circle and Suchitra Junction. Authorities plan to reconstruct the 10 lakh-gallon facility on nearby defence land after approvals.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has announced the DOST 2026 schedule for degree admissions. The three-phase process begins on April 15, with seat allotments and reporting spread across May and June. Classes are set to begin from July 1.

A woman from Chaitanyapuri has accused a man of cheating her under the pretext of marriage by posing as an FCI employee. Police say he allegedly demanded dowry and used fake credentials. He has been arrested and fake documents seized.

A fire broke out in a residential building in Nampally’s Red Hills area, triggering panic among residents. Fire personnel brought the blaze under control and evacuated 23 people safely. No casualties were reported, and an investigation is underway.

A four-year-old boy died in Mulugu district after allegedly consuming poison-laced Balamrutham placed to tackle monkey menace near an Anganwadi centre. The incident has triggered outrage among residents, raising serious concerns over safety and administrative negligence.

The government has decided to provide NEET, IIT JEE and CLAT coaching to students in KGBVs, along with social welfare and gurukulam schools. Selected students will undergo training in specialised institutions from the next academic year.

Boath MLA Anil Jadhav provided financial assistance to farmers whose maize crop was damaged due to a fire caused by an electric short circuit in Nigini village, and assured support while directing officials to investigate the incident