Telangana

Hyderabad is experiencing intense heatwave conditions, with temperatures rising between 40°C and 42°C in several areas, according to TSDPS. Multiple localities including Patancheru, Jubilee Hills, and Uppal recorded high temperatures, urging citizens to stay cautious during extreme heat.

During the heatwave, birds and stray animals are suffering from severe thirst and dehydration. NGOs and animal groups are urging citizens to place water bowls and food outside homes. Experts also encourage careful handling of exhausted animals and involving children.

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.

Vigilance officials are conducting checks at the Karimnagar sub-registrar office as part of statewide raids. They are verifying stamp duty, GST collections, and registration records to identify irregularities, procedural lapses, and possible revenue loss.

The Railway Board has extended the Indore–Lingampalli Humsafar Express to Charlapalli and introduced a new weekly Charlapalli–Narsapur train. It has also increased the Kakinada–Lingampalli Express frequency to daily, improving connectivity and travel convenience for passengers.

A 50-year-old woman died of electrocution while filling water in an air cooler in Nirmal district. Her father was injured while trying to rescue her. The incident was reportedly caused by faulty wiring, police said

Army Public School, Golconda, achieved a 100% pass rate in CBSE Class X exams. Many students scored above 90%, with Noelle Singh Thakur topping the school. The success highlights the school’s strong focus on quality education and overall development.

Workers of the Cement Corporation of India unit in Adilabad are worried after the Union government invited tenders to sell machinery as scrap. They fear the move signals closure, ending hopes of revival and impacting livelihoods dependent on the factory.

Doctors at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad successfully performed a complex Whole Lung Lavage procedure on a patient with a rare lung disease. The 10-hour treatment cleared protein buildup in the lungs, helping improve breathing and overall condition.

Despite ambitious plans to develop Charminar like the Taj Mahal area, basic facilities such as seating are still missing. Visitors struggle daily, while locals and stakeholders question delays in the long-pending redevelopment project despite significant public spending.

Artisans of Telangana’s power utilities continued their strike despite warnings from TG TRANSCO and TG GENCO. Protesting at GTS Colony, they demanded employee conversion, wage implementation and service rule enforcement, even as authorities threatened termination and withdrew medical benefits.

A technical glitch disrupted HMWSSB’s customer care and water tanker booking services early Thursday. The issue, affecting the 155313 helpline, was fixed by afternoon with BSNL’s help, and services resumed, with customers again able to book tankers and lodge complaints.

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.

Kaara Technologies has launched Kaara Code, an AI-based platform that helps companies build software faster and more efficiently. It focuses on the full development process, solving delays in testing, integration, and coordination, not just speeding up coding.

A major fire gutted Sri Ganga Bhavani Oil Mill in Sadasivapet, Sangareddy district, destroying oil, oil seeds and machinery worth around Rs 1 crore. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, was controlled after two hours.

BRS is set for a major show of strength in Jagtial on April 20, where party chief K. Chandrashekar Rao will address a public meeting after a long gap. The event also marks senior leader T. Jeevan Reddy’s induction.

A woman allegedly attempted suicide by consuming pesticide during a government programme in Suryapet, claiming injustice in Indiramma house allotment. She was immediately shifted to hospital. The incident triggered shock among officials and calls for an inquiry.

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.

A fire broke out in the Rayalapur forest area of Medak district on Wednesday night. Fire tenders were deployed by the Forest Department to control the blaze. No casualties have been reported so far, officials said.

A technical glitch in HMWSSB’s IVRS system disrupted customer services, including tanker bookings, across Hyderabad. The helpline remained non-operational, forcing residents to rely on alternative methods. Officials said efforts were underway to restore services at the earliest.

As temperatures rise in Hyderabad, complaints of power cuts have surged across several areas. Residents reported prolonged outages since Wednesday night, while TGSPDCL acknowledged grievances but many claimed issues remained unresolved, affecting daily life and work-from-home routines.

An unidentified man was found hanging from a tree on Kali Khabar Road in Hyderabad on Thursday morning. Police suspect he died by suicide late Wednesday night. Mirchowk police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

The Telangana government has released the findings of its 2024-25 caste survey, covering 1.12 crore families and 3.55 crore people. State Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced that the data is now available on the planning department’s website.

The High Court, while hearing a writ petition filed by Minister Adluri Laxman, clarified that a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from trial courts is mandatory for passport issuance in cases involving pending criminal trials. The Court emphasised that an NOC only enables the grant of a passport and does not automatically allow foreign travel.