Telangana

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao strongly countered Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil’s criticism of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, which he termed a waste of Rs 1 lakh crore. Both leaders urged the Union Minister to visit the project site to witness its impact firsthand.

The Telangana High Court, led by Justice N. Tukaramji, has quashed criminal proceedings against the family members of a man accused of cheating and sexual exploitation. The Court held that vague and general allegations without specific evidence cannot justify prosecution.

The Telangana High Court Division Bench comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar heard a State appeal over 383 acres of land in Maheswaram, Ranga Reddy district. The State argued the land is forest property classified as “Poramboke Kancha” and “Mahasura Jungle”.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s sharp criticism of the CPI during his campaign in Keralam has triggered discontent within the CPI’s Telangana unit. His remarks equating votes for CPI and LDF with support for the BJP drew strong rebuttals from CPI state secretary Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao.

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Andhra Pradesh police have arrested bus owner Harikrishna Reddy and driver Yuvaraj after a private bus belonging to Harikrishna Travels caught fire in Markapuram district on March 26, killing 14 passengers and injuring 29 others.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has urged the Centre to establish a new railway division headquartered at Kazipet, citing mounting operational pressures on the Secunderabad division. In a letter to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, he highlighted Kazipet’s strategic location, freight potential, and recent infrastructure upgrades.

The three-day Hanuman Chinna Jayanthi jatara began at Kondagattu Anjaneyaswamy temple with large turnout of devotees. A temporary pandal collapse left a few injured, while police deployed 1,000 personnel and made elaborate arrangements for smooth conduct

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested Harshad from Kerala for duping a private company accountant of Rs 1.20 crore by impersonating the CEO on WhatsApp. The accountant reported the fraud after realizing a suspicious request, leading to a police investigation and arrest.

Hyderabad paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh refused to comply with legal notices from two pharma companies over her social media posts criticizing high-sugar ORS beverages. She cited FSSAI orders and her duty to public health as justification for maintaining her posts.

A newborn baby boy’s body was allegedly found in a flush tank at Ramdevrao Memorial Hospital, Kukatpally. A housekeeping worker discovered the infant, and police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage to determine how and when the baby died.

A court sentenced Ch Veeresh (52) to 15 months rigorous imprisonment and imposed a Rs 1,500 fine in the 2019 sexual assault case of an 11-year-old girl in Chikkadpally. Police had registered the case following a complaint from the girl’s family.

Hyderabad hotels and tiffin centres are reducing menus due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders caused by the Israel-US-Iran conflict. Items like puri and idli are being skipped, and some establishments are switching to firewood for cooking.

Ravi Teja Girijala, editor of hits like Pelli Choopulu and Cinema Bandi, conducted a masterclass at ACFM. He highlighted the unseen art of editing, emphasizing objectivity, tough creative decisions, and the difference between storytelling on paper and in the editing suite.

South Central Railway achieved its highest-ever gross originating revenue of Rs 21,211.92 crore in 2025-26, led by record freight and passenger earnings. The GM credited the milestone to staff efforts, operational efficiency, and a focus on customer service.

Former MP B Vinod Kumar criticised Union Minister CR Patil for remarks on the Kaleshwaram project, calling them misleading, and sought clarification in Parliament while raising concerns over amendments to the Reorganisation Act and Telangana’s pending demands.

The Telangana government will launch the Bhu Bharati portal in five mandals from April 2 on a pilot basis, integrating land, survey and registration services into a single platform to improve transparency, efficiency and ease of access for farmers.

A coal miner was injured after being trapped between two tubs at the RK5 underground mine in Srirampur Area of SCCL. Workers raised concerns over safety measures, urging authorities to improve conditions inside underground mines

Malkajgiri police arrested nine individuals involved in an online trading fraud. The gang duped a professor of Rs 36.35 lakh in a stock market scam. Seized items include laptops, phones, ATM cards, cheque books, and identification documents.

A 28-year-old man from Maddulapalli in Khammam died in a road accident just two days before his engagement. The incident has left the family in deep shock, turning a moment of celebration into mourning

A temporary pandal collapsed at Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple in Jagtial during Hanuman Chinna Jayanthi celebrations, injuring several devotees and barbers. Two persons were seriously hurt and shifted to hospital, with poor quality work suspected as the cause

A truck driver was allegedly robbed by two youths on the PVNR Expressway in Hyderabad. The accused stopped him on the pretext of an accident, demanded money, and fled after snatching his mobile phone. Police are investigating.

ideaForge and IIT Bombay have launched a six-month programme to support early-stage deep-tech entrepreneurs. Open to students and founders, the initiative focuses on innovative solutions in advanced technology domains. Registrations for participation are open until April 30.

The World Allergy Foundation has raised concerns about HPV vaccination in individuals with yeast allergies, urging mandatory screening. It warned that ignoring hypersensitivity risks during large-scale vaccination campaigns could pose avoidable public health challenges.