Telangana

Jubilee Hills police arrested a man accused of cheating a married woman of nearly Rs 1 crore by claiming to possess supernatural powers. The suspect allegedly targeted wealthy women on social media and remained absconding for four years.

Jubilee Hills police arrested a burglary suspect who attempted to hide stolen diamond rings in garbage at his residence. The accused, identified as Anand Mukhiya, is believed to be part of a Bihar-based gang. Stolen property worth Rs 14 lakh was recovered.

A delegation from Ameerpet Gurudwara Sahib invited BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao to attend the Khalsa Sajna Divas or Vaisakhi celebrations on April 14. The event in Ameerpet is expected to draw over 8,000 devotees.

The Telangana government has increased Dearness Allowance for TGSRTC employees by 2.1 per cent, raising it to 52.8 per cent with effect from January 1, 2026. The decision will benefit employees statewide and add a monthly financial burden of Rs 2.82 crore.

Hyderabad police have begun conducting drug tests on rowdy-sheeters following a rise in criminal activities. Of the 250 individuals screened so far, around 190 tested positive for marijuana, prompting authorities to intensify action against narcotics suppliers in the city.

Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal suspended seven third-year MBBS students for six months and expelled them from the hostel after they allegedly ragged juniors, following complaints lodged with authorities and police over the incident

A 56-year-old social worker from Warangal, EV Satish Kumar, was declared brain dead following an intracranial bleed. His family consented to donate his liver and lungs under the State-run Jeevandan programme, helping save multiple lives.

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The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Peddapalli trapped Anthergaon Revenue Inspector Sreeman while he was accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe from a farmer. The inspector had allegedly demanded the money to conduct a field inspection of agricultural land in Rayadandi village.

A 21-year-old nurse was found hanging from the ceiling of her house in Warangal district, triggering widespread protests. Her family alleged that four youths abducted her to a maize field, raped and murdered her, and staged the scene as suicide.

Newly elected Sarpanches in Telangana have not received their monthly honorarium for three months, leaving them struggling to carry out promised development works. With the government owing over Rs. 24 crore, many leaders are dipping into personal funds to meet village needs.

The Khammam forest department, in collaboration with Vaaswik Foundation, felicitated the production team of the award-winning biopic Vanajeevi Ramaiah. The event, led by DFO Siddharth Vikram Singh, honoured the film crew for portraying the life and contributions of Padma Shri awardee late Ramaiah, who dedicated his life to environmental protection.

In a significant policy reversal, the Telangana Government has decided to repair the three barrages of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme — Medigadda, Sundilla and Annaram. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed officials to act on the long-ignored recommendations of the National Dam Safety Authority, stressing urgency and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Telangana Power Generation Limited (TG GENCO) has issued a final notice to artisans on strike, directing them to return to duty within 24 hours or face termination. The corporation invoked the Telangana Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), declaring the strike illegal.

The Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited (GENCO) has ordered the suspension of medical facilities for artisans participating in an indefinite strike, including their dependents. Station and functional heads have been directed to forward medical reimbursement claims only for non-striking workers.

Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has urged the Union Government to increase parboiled rice allocations and extend deadlines to address Telangana’s growing paddy stockpile. In a letter to Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi, he highlighted the mismatch between production and procurement.

The Telangana High Court reserved its order on Congress leader Pawan Khera’s plea for transit anticipatory bail in a case filed by the Assam Police alleging defamation, forgery, and conspiracy. The Bench raised concerns about why Khera had not sought bail in Assam or Delhi, before reserving its decision.

The Telangana High Court has directed the GHMC to act on a complaint regarding an alleged encroachment in Tarnaka, stressing that demolition costs must be recovered from violators rather than the public exchequer. Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar emphasised that civic authorities have a statutory duty to enforce town planning laws.

Telangana Basketball Association launches its first professional junior league, Telangana Junior Basketball League, featuring under-15 and under-18 boys and girls categories. Six city franchises will compete, with trials starting April 10, giving young athletes a professional platform to showcase talent

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has accused Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy of misusing his office to advance private real estate interests, alleging coercion, demolition, and manipulation of land records in Vattinagulapally. He detailed a case involving Satish and Pallavi Shah, whose ownership of 27 acres was upheld by multiple surveys and the High Court.

A 75-year-old retired employee from Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, was tricked into a cyber fraud scheme that began with a WhatsApp job offer. Fraudsters initially gained his trust by transferring small sums before luring him into a Telegram group promising high returns on investments.

Authorities at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, in coordination with local police, intercepted two individuals allegedly transporting 30 Rolex watches valued at Rs 18 crore. Investigators suspect the consignment was part of an organised smuggling racket targeting major cities.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao received a grand welcome in Jagtial during his visit to meet senior leader T Jeevan Reddy. Reddy expressed his intention to join the party after meeting K Chandrashekhar Rao, ending his long association with Congress

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has directed District Agriculture Officers to enforce stricter norms for fertiliser sales, mandating biometric authentication and PoS receipts. Farmers, however, complain about difficulties in accessing smartphones and scanners due to worn fingerprints and ageing skin.