Telangana

TOEFL has launched a global Dance Stitch Competition inviting students to showcase study-abroad aspirations through creative videos on Instagram. Participants can win tuition awards of up to $5,000, with entries open until April 15 and winners announced later in April.

Minister Seethakka issued a legal notice to BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao, alleging a defamatory campaign over Anganwadi mobile phone procurement. She demanded removal of social media posts and an apology within 48 hours, denying any role in the tender process.

Tension prevailed at Punjagutta police station after an altercation between police and advocate S. Subbarao in a cheating case linked to folk singer Mangli. A breath analyser test showed alcohol presence, which Subbarao disputed, alleging harassment. No case was registered.

Nagaram village in Vikarabad district has banned belt shops following a resolution by the Gram Panchayat led by sarpanch N Laxmi Srinivas. Villagers supported the move to curb liquor addiction, improve health, and prevent financial distress among families.

Former minister Harish Rao accused the Congress government of restricting crop procurement in Telangana, claiming farmers are forced to sell produce below MSP. He demanded immediate procurement of Bengal gram, maize and jowar across all centres in the State.

Banswada MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy protested at Siddapur reservoir, accusing the Congress government of delaying funds and ignoring his requests. He warned of project damage as contractors withdrew, while the TPCC chief cited financial constraints.

TGCHE has released the DOST 2026 notification for degree admissions in Telangana. Registration begins April 15, with a three-phase counselling process. The first seat allotment will be announced on May 14, and classes are scheduled to begin on July 1.

Telangana is preparing to revise land registration values by up to 30 per cent, potentially increasing costs for homebuyers. The move, driven by revenue concerns, will impact residential, commercial and agricultural properties across key districts including Hyderabad’s growth corridors.

Telangana has the lowest healthcare worker-to-population ratio in South India, according to the National Health Profile. The State faces a 27 per cent shortfall, with significant vacancies in doctors, nurses and support staff, raising concerns over rural healthcare delivery.

The Telangana School Education Department has released the TG TET June 2026 notification. The computer-based test will be held from June 15 to 30. Online registrations open on April 15 and will continue until April 30 through the official website.

The Assam government approached the Supreme Court of India challenging Telangana High Court granting transit anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case over allegations against Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, with hearing expected soon this week

Experts have criticised the delay in initiating repairs to barrages under the Kaleshwaram project, questioning the government’s response timeline after structural damage was reported, and raising concerns over the impact on farmers and irrigation infrastructure.

A man allegedly killed his wife following a domestic dispute in Shamshabad. The couple, migrant workers from Odisha, were employed at a brick kiln. Police have taken the accused into custody and launched an investigation into the incident.

Hyderabad is set to experience intensified dry heat this week, with temperatures nearing 40°C and rising further across Telangana. The IMD has ruled out thundershowers, warning of a gradual temperature increase over the next few days.

A Hyderabad devotee donated over Rs 1 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams’ Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust in Tirupati, supporting free treatment for critical illnesses at the Sri Venkateswara Temple

Three members of a family including an infant and a police constable died in separate road accidents in Vikarabad on Monday morning.

A controversy erupted after remarks targeting the Bhattaraju community, sparking calls for dignity and respectful political discourse. The caste slur has reignited debate on caste sensitivity, social justice, and declining standards of public language in Telangana politics

In Jagadevpet village of Velgatur Mandal, Jagtial district, a man attempted to kill his mother-in-law by setting up live electric wires at her doorstep. Police registered a case based on a complaint, and the accused confessed to the crime during questioning.

Telangana’s finances show strain as tax collections fall short of projections and borrowing rises. CAG data highlights widening deficits, weak non-tax revenue and concerns over fiscal discipline, raising fears of increasing financial stress in the coming years

Kumram Bheem Asifabad secured third place in Telangana Intermediate second year results with 82.16 pass percentage. While Nirmal and Mancherial showed improvement, Adilabad recorded a decline. Girls outperformed boys across all districts

Several BJP and Congress leaders, including Donthula Suresh and Pasha, joined the BRS in Siddipet in the presence of former minister T Harish Rao. With municipal elections approaching, the move is expected to strengthen BRS’s position.

Telangana has laid the foundation for a Rs 700-crore compressed bio-gas project in Siddipet, aiming to position itself as a national model in clean energy. IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu highlighted the State’s strategy of integrating industrial growth with environmental sustainability while decentralising development beyond Hyderabad.

KT Rama Rao, working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has indicated that the party is considering reverting to its original name, Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), to revive Telangana sentiment and strengthen its cadre base. He announced plans for a state-wide Padayatra in 2027 and a membership drive to reconnect with grassroots leaders.

Two separate LPG cylinder explosions in Sangareddy district on Sunday left four people critically injured and two huts gutted. The victims, suffering severe burns, were shifted from Sangareddy hospital to Gandhi Hospital in Secunderabad.