Telangana

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.

Auto-rickshaw drivers in Hyderabad are facing severe hardship due to the shortage of auto LPG at fuel stations. Long queues and limited supply have disrupted their daily earnings and transport services, with drivers alleging overcharging and delays.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has begun registrations for its 64th Campus Placement Programme for newly qualified CAs. Recruitment interviews will be held across major centres, including Hyderabad, in April 2026, with several reputed companies participating.

The National AIDS Control Organisation organised the Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala in Hyderabad under Mission AIDS Suraksha to strengthen district-level HIV response. Officials highlighted the importance of data-driven interventions in 19 priority districts in Telangana.

Unidentified persons robbed a woman of a four-tola gold chain at knifepoint in Miyapur after entering her house on the pretext of providing an internet connection. The accused sprayed pepper powder in her eyes before fleeing.

Telangana’s government hospitals are struggling to retain doctors trained in public institutions as recruitment delays stretch up to a year. Medical associations warn that corporate hospitals are quickly hiring specialists, contributing to a growing shortage of doctors in government facilities.

Residents of around 20 villages and Huzurabad municipality have opposed the State government’s plan to shift the Karimnagar dumping yard near Sirsapalli. A Joint Action Committee has been formed to protest the move, citing concerns over pollution and crop damage.

Senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy resigned from the party citing mental agony and alleged injustice to party workers in Jagtial. He criticised the leadership for encouraging turncoat MLA Sanjay Kumar and ignoring long-time Congress leaders.

Former sarpanch and BRS leader Pamu Silvaraju was allegedly kidnapped by unidentified persons near Pandregupalli village in Khammam district. Police have formed three teams to trace him after his family lodged a complaint.

A 55-year-old fisherman from Peddampet village drowned while pulling a fishing net in an irrigation tank near Dharmaraopet. Fellow fishermen failed to rescue him. Police later retrieved the body with the help of divers and registered a case.

A legal dispute has erupted between Hyderabad paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh and pharmaceutical companies over allegations of high sugar content in products marketed as ORS. Medical associations have backed the doctor, calling the legal notices an attempt to silence public health advocacy.

Police arrested a bakery owner for illegally selling petrol to motorists near the old bus stand and seized 30 litres of fuel during a raid. SP Akhil Mahajan also urged the public not to believe rumours about fuel shortages.

Nitika Pant assured no fuel shortage in Kumram Bheem Asifabad, urging citizens to ignore rumours and avoid panic buying. Police warned of strict action against fake news circulation and illegal fuel hoarding disrupting normal supply

Andhra Pradesh Police arrested 12 suspects in a multi-state operation over alleged terror links to AQIS and ISIS. Three from Vijayawada were accused of radicalisation, coordinating with foreign handlers, and expanding extremist networks through social media

Fuel panic buying led to long queues and shortages across Adilabad and nearby districts, with many stations running dry. Officials attributed the crisis to increased demand amid West Asia tensions and said steps are underway to stabilise supplies

The Telangana High Court issued notices to seven defecting MLAs and Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar over dismissal of disqualification pleas filed by Bharat Rashtra Samithi. The case, linked to anti-defection law, is posted for April 16

Protests by Students Federation of India and All India Students Federation near the Telangana Assembly led to detentions as activists demanded release of scholarships, fee dues, increased education budget and opposed NEP implementation amid clashes with police

A shepherd, Bolli Sammaiah, died of electrocution in Sarwaipeta after accidentally touching an electric fence set up to protect crops. Two sheep also died, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation