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FDDI Hyderabad is organising a free Situation Test Workshop on April 12, 2026, for design aspirants. Led by Dr Fathima Bilgrami, the session will cover model making, material handling, concept development, and presentation skills for design entrance exams.
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Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy appealed to senior Maoist leaders to surrender and join the mainstream, highlighting that 721 cadres have already surrendered. He assured rehabilitation support and medical assistance, urging families to guide those still underground.
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The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau conducted an awareness programme at Gitam University, Hyderabad, educating students on cyber safety, digital responsibility, and cyber crime. Experts also guided women students on handling cyber harassment and staying safe online
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JNTU-Hyderabad promoted 323 BPharmacy students from the third to fourth year on humanitarian grounds after delayed exam results. The decision follows protests by Students Protection Forum and representations from colleges, benefiting the 2022-admitted R22 batch.
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Warangal Police Commissioner Sunpreet Singh stressed the importance of education and child safety while distributing study materials to migrant workers’ children. Under Operation Muskan, 120 children were enrolled in schools, with officials warning against child labour practices
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Hyderabad auto rickshaw drivers protested since Sunday night demanding faster LPG refills amid long queues. Tensions escalated at Rajendranagar and PVNR Expressway, prompting police action. Social organizations and locals provided food and water to drivers enduring hours-long waits.
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Hyderabad Police’s Commissioner’s Task Force caught 10 individuals, including a gas agency operator, allegedly diverting LPG cylinders for black-market sale. Authorities seized 414 cylinders, vehicles, and trolleys. A case is registered at Banjara Hills police station.
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The National Lok Adalat saw a strong response in Khammam and Kothagudem districts, with thousands of cases resolved, including cybercrime refunds and criminal matters. Police officials highlighted the role of awareness and cooperation in ensuring speedy and fair settlements
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Former MLA Balka Suman accused the Congress government of negligence in Gurukul schools, linking it to 128 student deaths. He demanded accountability, criticised handling of Dalit issues and alleged diversion from key controversies involving land and mining.
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Doctors at Medicover Hospitals, Secunderabad, successfully replanted a near-total amputated forearm of a trauma patient. The seven-hour microsurgical procedure involved bone, tendon, nerve, and blood vessel repair, and the patient is now stable and undergoing rehabilitation.
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TGSRTC employees staged a half-naked protest in Karimnagar against the state government’s plan to introduce electric buses, alleging privatisation. They demanded a merger with the government, restoration of unions, and fulfilment of poll promises
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A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict has disrupted Hyderabad’s food scene, forcing several restaurants to stop cooking the popular breakfast dish nihari–paya and switch to firewood for preparing other items.
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A private employee from Miyapur was cheated of Rs 80.97 lakh after being lured into a fake stock trading scheme run through a WhatsApp group. Cyberabad Cybercrime police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
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Power House Taekwondo Academy delivered a record-breaking performance at the Telangana State Inter-Schools Championship 2026, winning 9 gold, 1 silver, and 6 bronze medals. Sixteen of 19 athletes secured podium finishes, highlighting the academy’s excellence and commitment to nurturing champions
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The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has approved Rs 20 crore for long-pending road repairs after nearly a decade. Around 22 heavily damaged roads across eight wards will be resurfaced and repaired, providing relief to commuters and residents facing deteriorating infrastructure.
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The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority has procured a Rs 2.87 crore amphibious excavator to support lake restoration works, including desilting, dredging and weed removal. The machine will also assist in managing idol immersions during major festivals.
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More than 250 women participated in the Women’s Special Run organised by the Hyderabad Runners Society at Sanjeevaiah Park. The event promoted fitness, empowerment and safety awareness, with DCP Lavanya Naik Jadav encouraging women to stay active.
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KT Rama Rao criticised the Telangana Hate Speech Bill, calling it vague and prone to misuse. He warned it could curb free speech and target dissent, and urged the government to reconsider the legislation citing constitutional and democratic concerns.
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The illegal granite export issue in Karimnagar has resurfaced after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered a CID probe. Earlier investigations revealed tax evasion by several agencies, with penalties imposed, though full recovery of dues remains pending.
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Microsoft has halted its controversial “This is an Xbox” marketing campaign following criticism over confusing messaging. The decision comes as the company faces broader questions about Xbox’s identity, Game Pass sustainability and its long-term hardware strategy.
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BRS leader Nadipelli Vijith Rao accused Mancherial MLA Premsagar Rao of financial irregularities in development works and alleged a Rs 500 crore scam linked to a proposed industrial park at Vempalli village. He said the party would lodge a complaint with higher authorities.
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The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has released the academic calendar for 2026-27, with junior colleges reopening on June 1. The schedule includes holidays, exam timelines and working days, along with strict instructions for admissions and holiday observance.
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The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad has implemented a comprehensive summer action plan, including air coolers, foggers, rain guns and special diets, to protect over 2,100 animals from rising temperatures while also improving visitor facilities during the peak season.
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The Telangana Assembly referred the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill, 2026 to a select Committee after objections from BJP, AIMIM and CPI members. The government said the law aims to address emerging challenges while ensuring protection and redress for victims
