Telangana

A fire broke out in an apartment cellar in Gachibowli’s TNGO Colony, likely due to a short circuit, causing heavy smoke and panic. Residents were evacuated safely, though two suffered suffocation and vehicles were destroyed.

Manual scavenging is not merely a vestige of colonial sanitation methods but remains a continuing human rights violation, entrenched in caste hierarchies and social complicity

A wedding in Medak district turned into mourning when 30-year-old Varaprasad from Jangarai died in a road accident just three days before his marriage. Police have registered a case, and the village remains in shock over the sudden tragedy.

The Telangana Asthitva Vedika (TAV), a non-political think tank, was formally launched at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad to protect and promote Telangana’s cultural identity. Eminent personalities including advocate V Prakash, journalist Pittala Ravinder, and irrigation expert Sridhar Rao Deshpande are leading the forum.

Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to waive crop loans and neglecting farmers in Khammam district. He criticised Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao and other local ministers for ignoring maize and paddy procurement, alleging they were more focused on commissions than welfare.

Nagulmeera Sheik, a Mathematics teacher from Nereducherla in Suryapet district, has reached the finals of the America’s Favourite Teacher contest in the United States. With 15 years of teaching experience across UAE, Africa, and India, he now teaches in Georgia.

Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy opposed the proposed dumping yard near Iloni Mallanna temple, warning of land value decline and farmer losses. He vowed to intensify agitation and resist the project, even if it leads to police cases

A fire broke out in a cellar of a multi-storey building in Rikabgunj near Charminar, Hyderabad, causing brief panic on Sunday evening. Firefighters quickly doused the flames. Waste cardboard is suspected, and the cause is under investigation.

Mancherial Engineers and Architects Welfare Association elected new office-bearers, with Penta Snehadhar as president and Andugula Vikram as general secretary. The new team pledged to address professional challenges and work for the welfare of members

Residents of Rajapur in Peddapalli district halted overburden works at an SCCL opencast mine, citing severe dust pollution and health concerns. Officials later intervened and assured that steps would be taken to address the issue

A man allegedly thrashed his six-year-old daughter in a forest area of Mancherial district. A shepherd recorded the incident, and the video went viral on social media, sparking concern over child safety and abuse

Thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms brought relief from intense heat across Hyderabad and several Telangana districts. The IMD has forecast continued evening storms and high daytime temperatures, with conditions expected to persist across the State till April 23

TGCTA has opposed the inclusion of junior lecturer service for CAS promotions in Telangana government colleges, calling it a violation of UGC norms. The association urged the government to reject the proposal, citing concerns over seniority and constitutional provisions.

Hyderabad Police arrested 52 persons, including 32 bank officials, in a nationwide cybercrime crackdown under Operation Octopus–2. The operation uncovered Rs 150 crore transactions linked to 850 cases across nine States, with officials urging swift reporting of cyber frauds.

A 60-year-old woman died of sunstroke in Mancherial district while living under a makeshift polythene tent. Officials attributed her death to extreme heat conditions, as the district recorded high temperatures nearing 43 degrees Celsius

Telangana is witnessing a high-stakes political clash as BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao holds his first major rally in Jagtial after a year, coinciding with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s Kataram event to launch the second phase of Rythu Bharosa.

Students from CHIREC International School, Hyderabad, won the beginner category at the Young Pioneers national finale held at IISc Bengaluru with their idea Plasmo Guard. The programme recognised innovative student projects from schools across India in multiple categories.

RWAs in Hyderabad have proposed Fire Safety Cells in residential colonies to improve emergency response. The plan includes trained volunteers, fire drills in 500 societies, and a single-window NOC system. Officials discussed the proposal during Fire Service Week.

The 405th Prakash Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur was celebrated with devotion at Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Sitafalmandi, Secunderabad. The event featured Gurbani Kirtan, Kathas, and a community langar attended by hundreds of devotees and participants.

Talasani Srinivas Yadav alleged that the state government announced Rythu Bharosa payments fearing the upcoming Jagtial meeting of K Chandrashekhar Rao. He criticised the Congress government’s performance and urged people to attend the public meeting in large numbers

An assistant lineman died of electrocution while fixing a loose power line in Siddipet district. The worker had reportedly taken line clearance but accidentally came in contact with a live wire. Authorities have registered a case and begun an inquiry

A fire broke out at a scrapyard in Balapur, gutting property worth several lakhs. Fire officials suspect a short circuit as the cause. Four fire engines controlled the blaze after three hours of firefighting. No casualties were reported.

Two children drowned while swimming in a village tank near Dabilpur in Medchal on Sunday. The victims, aged 14 and 12, were part of a group of six children. Police and SDRF teams were deployed for recovery operations.

Borewells in several GHMC parks have dried up due to groundwater depletion, affecting greenery maintenance during peak summer. The civic body has deployed tankers and water bowls for animals while vertical gardens and park vegetation face growing stress.