Telangana

The Middle East crisis is increasing manufacturing costs for medical devices in India, with raw material prices rising sharply. Industry bodies warn that prolonged disruptions could lead to shortages and higher prices for patients unless government relief measures are introduced.

RFCL in Peddapalli has been shut down following ammonia pipeline leakages, halting production and raising concerns over urea supply during the Yasangi season. Officials said it may take a week to resume operations after fixing technical issues.

Panic bookings of LPG cylinders by households have disrupted the distribution network, delaying deliveries by five to seven days in Telangana. The Federation of LPG Distributors of India said the surge in bookings, not fuel shortage, caused the backlog.

A remark on Ippa Sara by a BJP MLA sparked a heated clash between Congress and BJP in the Telangana Assembly, leading to protests, repeated interventions by the Chair and disruption of proceedings, delaying discussions on key public issues.

Jawaharnagar police arrested a man and his minor wife for allegedly murdering the woman’s mother in May 2025 after she opposed their relationship. The accused buried the body inside their house. Skeletal remains were later exhumed during investigation.

Rumours of a petrol and diesel shortage triggered panic buying across the erstwhile Medak district, leading to long queues and empty fuel stations. Social media posts showing queues worsened the rush.

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The Telangana Bharat Petroleum Dealers Association (TBPDA) has clarified that there is no disruption in fuel supply across the state, dismissing rumours of a shortage. The association warned against storing fuel in plastic cans due to fire hazards.

The family of Head Constable Nallala Laxmirajam from Korutla police station donated his organs under the State-run Jeevandan initiative after he was declared brain dead in a Hyderabad hospital. Two kidneys were retrieved and allocated to needy patients.

The Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy assured the public that Hyderabad and Telangana have sufficient petroleum and diesel stocks for the next three months. Officials confirmed that all 596 fuel stations in Hyderabad are operational, with control rooms monitoring round-the-clock.

The Congress government admitted in the Assembly that only 16,978 jobs were filled through its notifications since it came to power, contradicting claims of 60,000 recruitments. It also acknowledged delays in issuing new job notifications due to legal issues

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has directed hotels and restaurants not to levy additional charges such as LPG charges, gas surcharge or fuel cost recovery by default in bills. Consumers can report violations through the National Consumer Helpline or e-Jagriti portal.

Primary health centres (PHCs) in Kothagudem district are set to face a severe shortage of doctors as 32 out of 65 medical officers are leaving to pursue postgraduate courses. With only 28 doctors remaining, many PHCs, especially those in remote agency areas, will be managed by nurses and support staff.

TGPSC has given candidates a final chance to update their one-time registration details and upload certificates by April 10, warning that no extensions will be granted and incomplete profiles may affect eligibility for upcoming recruitment notifications.

BRS leader T Harish Rao challenged CM A Revanth Reddy to contest Siddipet, predicting Congress’s defeat in the next Assembly elections. He accused the government of neglecting weaker sections, misusing job appointments, and curtailing Assembly discussions

Despite repeated assurances from oil marketing companies, district officials and police that fuel reserves in Hyderabad are sufficient for 60 days, panic buying continued across the city. Officials clarified there is no scarcity of petrol or diesel, but the surge in demand temporarily affected supply at some outlets.

Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, announced completion of 2,000 robotic procedures using the Xi robotic surgical system. The minimally invasive platform, deployed across multiple specialties, offers superior precision, reduced patient pain, faster recovery, and improved outcomes in complex surgical cases.

CPI (M-L) Mass Line state secretary Potu Ranga Rao has called on the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling that denies SC/ST caste status to individuals who convert to Christianity or Islam. He argued that the verdict reinforces Manusmriti-based discrimination and undermines centuries of struggle against caste oppression.

Doctors at Care Hospitals, Hitec City, successfully removed a 35 cm ovarian tumor from a 59-year-old woman from Vemulawada. The patient underwent a comprehensive staging laparotomy and has recovered, highlighting advanced surgical oncology capabilities in Hyderabad.

Senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for allegedly suppressing him and other party opponents over the past two and a half years. Speaking in Jagtial, he vowed to challenge the Chief Minister and defend party workers.

A fisherman drowned while fishing in Andugulapally lake, Veludurthy mandal, on Tuesday. His family discovered his belongings the next day, prompting authorities to deploy expert divers who retrieved his body. A case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar assured that the city has sufficient fuel reserves for 60 days and dismissed rumours of shortage. Officials from police, revenue and civil supplies departments have been deployed at fuel stations to monitor the situation.

Oil marketing companies HPCL, BPCL and IOCL assured that adequate petrol and diesel stocks are available across Hyderabad and Telangana. They said temporary disruptions at some fuel stations were due to panic buying and urged the public to avoid unnecessary stocking.

Canteens and restaurants in Hyderabad are facing severe difficulties for the third consecutive week due to restricted supply of commercial LPG cylinders. Many eateries have reduced menu items or suspended kitchen operations, while roadside tiffin centres are disappearing from highways.