Telangana

Tension gripped Suryapet’s 25th ward after a Congress leader allegedly attempted self-immolation, accusing party leaders of denying him the B Form to contest municipal elections and favouring another candidate. Supporters intervened in time, preventing any injuries.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao objected to SIT chief V.C. Sajjanar describing the alleged phone-tapping case as “illegal,” saying such a characterisation before judicial determination was unconstitutional and could create apprehensions of bias in a politically sensitive investigation.

A case involving the alleged cheating of retired High Court judge Justice D.S.R. Varma of Rs.2.5 crore in the name of electoral bonds has been transferred to the Hyderabad Central Crime Station, which has taken up further investigation.

Burglars who broke into a liquor shop at Chityala town fled with just two beer bottles and Rs.20,000 in cash, leaving behind a fully stocked store. Police are examining CCTV footage to identify the offenders.

Hyderabad is experiencing a brief pleasant weather phase as winter recedes and summer approaches, with low-level easterlies keeping temperatures in check. Day temperatures are touching 30 degrees Celsius, while nights remain cool, according to weather officials.

Panic gripped Veerdhandi village in Koutala mandal after a crocodile was sighted on the banks of the Wardha river on Monday. Farmers halted agricultural activities and urged officials to prevent any risk to human life.

Smooth-coated otters, listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, were sighted for the first time in an irrigation tank near Gollapur village in Adilabad district, delighting forest officials and highlighting the region’s improving aquatic biodiversity.

Two daily wage labourers died under suspicious circumstances in Karimnagar after collapsing at a labour adda on Sunday. Police are probing whether the deaths were due to natural causes, illicit liquor consumption, or other intoxicating substances.

The Allen World Junior 10K Run at Gachibowli Stadium saw over 2000 students from 180 schools participate. Flagged off by Agasara Nandini, the event awarded Rs 3 lakh in prize money across categories, promoting equal opportunities in sports

P Kashyap’s brilliant 196 guided Adilabad to a 60-run win over Warangal in the HCA under-16 one-day tournament. Mahbubnagar, Nizamabad and Medak also registered victories, while Nalgonda, Karimnagar and Khammam suffered defeats in the district-level competition

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu criticised the Union Budget, calling it unconstitutional and against the principle of cooperative federalism. He expressed disappointment that Telangana, which contributes over 5 percent to India’s GDP, was not mentioned in the Budget speech.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of using diversionary tactics through the SIT’s phone-tapping probe against former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao.

Former Finance Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Union Budget 2026–27, alleging continued neglect of Telangana by the Centre. He said the budget ignored key projects such as the Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad Metro expansion, and irrigation schemes, while failing to establish new institutions in the State.

The CPI and CPI(M) State units criticised the Union Budget, alleging that Telangana was ignored in allocations and project sanctions. CPI State Secretary Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao said promises made during the State’s bifurcation were not honoured, and demanded accountability from BJP MPs elected from Telangana.

Tension erupted at Telangana Bhavan on Sunday when a team from ABN Andhra Jyothi channel attempted to enter the BRS State office despite being banned. A cameraman and reporter tried to film ongoing protests, but party workers objected and demanded they leave.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited applications for JEE Main 2026 session-2, scheduled between April 2 and 9. The agency has warned against submitting multiple applications, stating that strict action will be taken against violators.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed grief over the death of Excise Constable G Soumya and directed police officials to take stringent action against those responsible. Two accused have been arrested, while two remain absconding.

The Telangana Progressive Teachers Federation (TPTF) criticised the Union Budget 2026, alleging continued neglect of the education sector. TPTF leader Mutyala Ravinder said that despite India’s claim of being the world’s fourth-largest economy, the government has failed to allocate sufficient funds for education over the past 12 years.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was interrogated by the SIT for over four hours in connection with the alleged phone-tapping case. Despite police restrictions and traffic disruptions, the day unfolded more like a political roadshow than a legal proceeding.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to coordinate with technical institutions and design teams to accelerate rehabilitation works on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme barrages. He stressed the need for aligning CWPRS testing schedules with project designers to ensure timely validation.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka criticised the Union Budget, claiming Telangana was denied fair allocations despite repeated appeals. He highlighted the exclusion of projects such as Musi river rejuvenation, Regional Ring Road, Metro Rail expansion, and a semiconductor unit.

Senior BRS leaders launched a sharp attack on the Congress government after party president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was questioned for hours by the SIT in the alleged phone-tapping case. Leaders termed the move as political vendetta and institutional harassment, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of misusing investigative agencies.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp attack on the Union Government and Congress leadership, alleging that Telangana was once again denied its rightful share in the Union Budget 2026-27. He criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s repeated visits to Delhi as futile, accusing both Congress and BJP of failing to secure funds for the State.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government over SIT notices issued to former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao. KTR said KCR, who led the Telangana Statehood movement, remained invincible despite political attacks.