Telangana

The Hyderabad Police’s Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST) has intensified its vigilance against the sale of chemically ripened mangoes in city markets. Commissioner VC Sajjanar cautioned citizens to avoid fruits with unnatural colour, odour, or taste, as they may be ripened using hazardous chemicals like Calcium Carbide.

It is time for government to focus on developing regions that have become hostage to violent activities by naxalite groups

A fire broke out near the Farahabad checkpost in Turkapally beat under Amrabad Tiger Reserve on Friday night, close to the conclusion of the Saleshwaram jathara. Thousands of devotees were returning after visiting the Lord Shiva temple when the blaze erupted about 700 metres from the main road.

Mancherial MLA K Premsagar Rao warned Congress leadership against encouraging defections, saying it could harm the party’s survival. He urged priority for loyal leaders amid concerns over turncoats dominating party affairs.

A 31-year-old woman Sarpanch, Durgam Laharika, died by suicide in Masaipet village of Kaddampeddur mandal, Nirmal district, reportedly after a dispute with her husband.

A tense situation unfolded in Polampally village, Chegunta mandal, when Kondi Pradeep, a former Village Revenue Assistant (VRA), climbed a high-tension electricity pole demanding restoration of his job and reversal of government reforms. The incident ended without harm, offering relief to the authorities and villagers.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao has challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to substantiate his claims of governance success made during his Kerala campaign. Rao accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on its six guarantees, citing incomplete farm loan waivers, stalled welfare schemes, and inadequate irrigation measures

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu has admitted that he pressured the Central government to merge seven Telangana mandals under the Polavaram project into Andhra Pradesh before taking oath in 2014. His statement has reignited political tensions, with the BRS accusing the BJP-led Centre of acting at Naidu’s behest.

A man allegedly killed his five-year-old twin daughters by administering pesticide and dumped their bodies in a well in Karimnagar district. One body was recovered, while search continued for the other. Police have taken the accused into custody

The Southern Region Sports Meet (SRSM) 2025–26 concluded at NTPC Ramagundam, Telangana, with vibrant participation and spirited competition. Executive Director Chandan Kumar Samanta presided over the closing ceremony, joined by senior officials and dignitaries.

A senior AITUC leader and technician at Heavy Water Plant in Aswapuram allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Kothagudem district. Police registered a case and began investigation, with initial reports suggesting health issues as the reason

The battle for the chairperson post of Kyathanpalli municipality has reignited tensions between the BRS-CPI alliance and the Congress. After being postponed due to chaos in February, the elections are now set for April 4. The BRS, with its majority, is confident of victory, while Congress is strategising to regain ground.

A 20-month-old girl died after accidentally slipping into a bucket filled with water at her home in Medak district. The child was found motionless by her mother, leaving the family in deep shock over the tragic incident

Mudigonda police in Khammam arrested ten persons, including seven contract killers, in a kidnap and murder plot linked to a land dispute. The victim was abducted and later abandoned as police tracked the accused, who were caught while fleeing

Telangana teachers have demanded immediate release of the PRC report and pending DA instalments, highlighting delays in salary revisions, unpaid dues worth thousands of crores, and financial hardships faced by employees and retired teachers awaiting pension benefits.

The Telangana government has begun implementing the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, requiring educational institutions to record and submit detailed information about foreign nationals and OCI cardholders. Institutions must furnish data such as passport details, course information, and academic performance to the FRRO within 24 hours of admission.

Authorities have imposed Section 163 of BNSS in Kyathanpalli ahead of municipal chairperson elections, restricting gatherings, protests and movement with weapons, while urging public cooperation to maintain law and order during the election process.

Liquor sales in erstwhile Medak district increased in 2025-26, pushing revenue to Rs 3,566 crore. While liquor consumption grew, beer sales declined, with officials and observers linking the rise partly to election-related demand during the year.

On Good Friday, Bishop Dr Sagili Prakash urged the Supreme Court to review its verdict denying SC reservation benefits to Dalit Christians, highlighting constitutional rights, historical discrimination, and the need to address continued social and economic marginalisation.

Six students from a Tribal Welfare Ashram school hostel in Asifabad fell ill after consuming breakfast and were hospitalised. While their condition is stable, students raised concerns over poor food quality and alleged negligence by school authorities.

Elections for chairpersons and vice-chairpersons in three Telangana municipalities are set to witness a high-stakes contest between Congress and BRS, following legal hurdles and political tensions, with both parties mobilising leadership in a prestige battle.

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.

Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are keeping temperatures in Hyderabad and several Telangana districts below the usual April heat levels. The IMD has forecast such weather conditions to continue till April 9 due to a trough across the peninsula.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has come under criticism for claiming implementation of six guarantees in Telangana, with political observers and opposition questioning the claims, while his recent remarks in Kerala and past statements have also triggered controversies.