Telangana

Adilabad police booked 15 persons for allegedly operating 74 mule accounts linked to cyber crime complaints, uncovering fraudulent transactions worth Rs 7.01 crore during Operation Crackdown 1.0 and warning the public against misuse of bank accounts

Cyberabad Police registered 91 drug cases and arrested 209 people between January and March. In the crackdown, drugs worth Rs 2.29 crore were seized, including marijuana, MDMA, hashish oil, opium, heroin, and LSD from both synthetic and conventional networks.

University of Hyderabad PhD scholar Anjana M Nair has been awarded the Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–27. She will pursue research on ancient Indian legal and literary traditions at the University of Texas at Austin.

Balanagar Prohibition and Excise officials arrested two individuals for allegedly possessing and attempting to sell 340 grams of ganja. The accused, both from Andhra Pradesh, have been booked under the NDPS Act, and an investigation is ongoing.

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St. Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Warangal, renewed its MoU with JSS AHER, Mysuru, to strengthen academic and research collaboration. The partnership will focus on joint projects, student exchange, training and innovation in pharmaceutical and health sciences.

Residents of Mukhra village in Adilabad celebrated the BRS 26th anniversary in advance and called for the party’s return to power. They praised K Chandrashekhar Rao’s leadership and alleged poor implementation of welfare schemes under Congress rule.

LV Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad has inaugurated the Eye and Brain Centre with support from D. E. Shaw India. The facility will focus on neuro-ophthalmology research, AI-driven diagnostics, training, and integrated care for complex eye–brain disorders.

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla approved the nomination of Mohd Azharuddin and prof M Kodandaram as MLCs under the Governor’s quota, ending uncertainty. Azharuddin needed to secure membership within six months of becoming Minister.

Self-enumeration for the 2027 Census will begin on April 26 in Hyderabad’s CURE area. Residents can submit details online through a digital portal until May 10. The process introduces a 33-question survey followed by physical verification from May 11.

Hyderabad police arrested two men for allegedly stabbing an AC technician to death near a wine shop in Padmaraonagar. The incident followed a dispute after alcohol consumption. Police seized a knife and scooter and remanded the accused to custody.

Hyderabad police arrested three individuals for allegedly possessing and selling hashish oil, seizing 185 grams during a joint operation. The accused reportedly sourced the contraband from Araku and supplied it within the city before being caught in a trap.

HCLTech has launched a dedicated Gemini Enterprise Business Unit to accelerate AI adoption using Google Gemini. The initiative aims to help enterprises automate processes, improve efficiency, and leverage industry-specific AI solutions through its partnership with Google Cloud.

A 17-year-old student from Chinna Nizampet in Medak died by suicide after failing intermediate second year exams. Despite family support, he remained distressed about his future. He was later found hanging in his agriculture field, police said.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy flagged off Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 flight hardware, marking a key milestone in India’s private space journey. The rocket, designed in Hyderabad, will be launched from Sriharikota, strengthening Telangana’s position in the aerospace sector.

Sankara Eye Hospital in Hyderabad organised a CSSD-focused workshop highlighting the importance of sterilisation in preventing infections. Healthcare experts discussed best practices, global standards, and patient safety, especially in ophthalmology, where contamination risks can lead to serious complications.

A three-day strike by TGSRTC workers caused an estimated Rs 35 crore loss, severely disrupting bus services across Telangana. Commuters faced hardship as services halted, while the corporation now focuses on restoring operations and regaining passenger confidence.

Osmania University removed 300 kg of plastic waste from the lakebed at its Landscape Garden during the third phase of a deep-cleaning drive. The initiative covered the entire wetland area, with GHMC set to handle recycling and disposal.

A global study indicates nearly one in three jobs could see over 50 per cent of tasks transformed by generative AI. The research, involving Woxsen University, highlights major workforce shifts and emerging skill demands across industries in coming years.

Dr Radhakrishna Pulikanti, faculty at College of Veterinary Science, Korutla, has received the Dr B R Ambedkar National Icon Award for Veterinary Excellence. He was recognised for his contributions to academia, student mentoring, and livestock productivity research initiatives.

Telangana is proceeding with road development under the Hybrid Annuity Model despite opposition allegations of irregularities, with tenders evaluated and recalled where needed, as officials plan to begin works in June following agreement finalisation.

Severe heatwave conditions prevailed across erstwhile Adilabad district, with temperatures touching 44.3°C in several areas. A farm labourer died of suspected sunstroke in Bheempur mandal, as extreme heat forced residents indoors and disrupted daily activities.

Forest department restrictions on tasar silkworm cultivation inside Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary have alarmed 650 tribal families in Mancherial. Authorities cite conservation concerns, while officials say alternative land is being allotted to protect livelihoods and sustain sericulture activity.

AIMIM is contesting local body elections in Gujarat across around 400 wards for the first time, with Asaduddin Owaisi leading the campaign. The party is also active in West Bengal, where it is contesting 12 seats in the upcoming polls.